Any digital artist out there? (noob?)

Hi, what are some helpful tips on learning how to use Adobe Photo shop cs3, illustrator cs3 and corel painter 10? Tahnks in advance

Check out lynda.com they have everything, it is kind of explensive, but there are always cheaper ways to get it (by cheaper I mean free).

I have used it to learn Photoshop CS4 really well (there is one more advance series for me to watch and I will have it almost mastered), I am in the process of learning Illustrator, and just started InDesign. I really like thier stuff and will use it to learn all of CS4.

Alright thanks for the replies

Check out lynda.com they have everything, it is kind of explensive, but there are always cheaper ways to get it (by cheaper I mean free).

I have used it to learn Photoshop CS4 really well (there is one more advance series for me to watch and I will have it almost mastered), I am in the process of learning Illustrator, and just started InDesign. I really like thier stuff and will use it to learn all of CS4.

Jacobistheman

Well, first of all, what are you planning to use these programs for?

Buy a WACOM tablet if you don't already have one. Youtube. Google. Practice and experimentation. Get very use to staring at a monitor for hours upon hours upon hours upon hours, the make sure to sit back once in a while and love what you are creating.

I've been using Corel Painter X for years and I have to say, i've learned the majority of what I'm capable of through trial & error and observing our own world. So be your own disciple. Just when you're out there in your every-day life, look down at the lights reflection down the road on a rainy day and just meditate on those kinds of things for abit. Just little things like that everyday can make a big difference to your advancement as an artist.

EDIT: oh and the above poster is correct, wacom tablets are godly so get one!

Buy a WACOM tablet if you don't already have one. Youtube. Google. Practice and experimentation. Get very use to staring at a monitor for hours upon hours upon hours upon hours, the make sure to sit back once in a while and love what you are creating.

Connor24

Well, first of all, what are you planning to use these programs for?

Shad0ki11

Hey, pal. For one, if you're trying to get into things like creating concept art, try getting a tablet PC.

You can use the digital pen or whatever it's called, to draw on it. For tips, try Youtube or www.conceptart.org (to ask questions).

That's all I know for now, I'm trying to get into the stuff, too!

edit: just saw you got your tablet.

Hey, pal. For one, if you're trying to get into things like creating concept art, try getting a tablet PC.

You can use the digital pen or whatever it's called, to draw on it. For tips, try Youtube or www.conceptart.org (to ask questions).

That's all I know for now, I'm trying to get into the stuff, too!

edit: just saw you got your tablet.

Lethalhazard

Actually, you don't need a tablet PC to create good concept art. Many concept artists just use a pen tablet.

I'm still using my Graphire4 for artwork and it still does a mighty fine job. lol.

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Hey, pal. For one, if you're trying to get into things like creating concept art, try getting a tablet PC.

You can use the digital pen or whatever it's called, to draw on it. For tips, try Youtube or www.conceptart.org (to ask questions).

That's all I know for now, I'm trying to get into the stuff, too!

edit: just saw you got your tablet.

Shad0ki11

Actually, you don't need a tablet PC to create good concept art. Many concept artists just use a pen tablet.

I'm still using my Graphire4 for artwork and it still does a mighty fine job. lol.