Guybrush Threepwood Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) So you’re looking to start making some pretty pictures for yourself but don’t know where to start? Lucky you, there’s tons of resources right here to get started! Don’t believe me? Read on!To get started, you’ll need some form of software to manipulate or create pictures. Unfortunately for most people buying photoshop is way out of reach, and the trial is over before you know it.Luckily, there are a number of free alternatives!-Paint.netPersonally, I’d recommend paint.net, since it’s easy to learn and easy to use, from simple tasks to more complex work. Don’t believe me? Check out this testimonial! QUOTE (Eddie280) Paint.net is a great program. Its so good I left my girlfriend for the colour wheel, I lost my house for the cutting tool and I gave my job as a lion tamer up just so I could spend more time drooling over the user friendly interface. -GIMP-Artrage 2.5 Starters Edition-Artweaver- Ultimate Paint Standard LE-Painter 25Now that you’ve got the program, how do you get started?Well, for many (already indexed) tutorials, check out the GFX Resource Index: Here.GIMP has a number of good tutorials here, ranging from beginner to expertFor Artrage there are a number of tutorials posted on the site itself, hereUltimate Paint has a tutorial page here, however these are, at best, poorly writtenUnfortunately for the other pieces of free software there are very little, or no tutorials around. That’s why, when starting out, it’s recommended to go with a popular free program like paint.net or GIMP; there’s a huge number of excellent tutorials available for these. And since a lot of people have used them, if you ever get stuck you can find help much easier!If that still leaves anything to be desired, don’t be afraid to post a piece and ask for comments and criticism. Edited January 12, 2017 by Artisan Tiger fixed broken links LiniArc and Aether 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wightboy Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Instead of paying $700 for Photoshop Fireworks, - what I use, is much cheaper, and only $300 Still pricy, but in my opinion just as good. The only limitation Ive encountered as I cant save as .Tiff (im sure theres more too) but its still a great package! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1058787699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Threepwood Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Instead of paying $700 for Photoshop Fireworks, - what I use, is much cheaper, and only $300 Still pricy, but in my opinion just as good. The only limitation Ive encountered as I cant save as .Tiff (im sure theres more too) but its still a great package! Yeah, Fireworks does rule! The only problem is that some people who start out don't know if they can really work with anything. After all; working with a mouse or digital drawing pad is wholly different from actually drawing or painting something. That's what it's mostly for; people wanting to know where to start Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1058789491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wightboy Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Yeah i hear ya. Although up untill now Ive only been using GFX packages for altering images, rather than creating them. Would sure like to invest in a graphics tablet one day, but I hear there expensive Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1058793940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Threepwood Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Would sure like to invest in a graphics tablet one day, but I hear there expensive You'd be surprised, Wacom made a line of affordable tablets called 'Bamboo'. If you look for the Bamboo One, it's cheap, easy to use, and comes with a full copy of Artrage2 (at least mine did). It may not be top of the line, but for me it was reliable, easy to use and fun to learn on. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1058795005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!GC!! Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks for the info on ArtRage. It's my favourite and always has been. I'll have lots of fun with those tutorials. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1058834668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan. Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks, I've always been looking for a suitable alternative for Photoshop, and I've finally found it. Thank you. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1058835112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oversght Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I'll give it a try Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1059403963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKStyle Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Friends, i need the TLAD & BOGT fonts... Any can help me? Sorry if i posted in wrong section... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1059408518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunk Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Friends, i need the TLAD & BOGT fonts... Any can help me? Sorry if i posted in wrong section... There's a Font Topic here, mate. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1059409018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockyandirou Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Use Paint.NET. It's a free software program and you pay nothin. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1059915195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcis_speed6 Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 paint.net still doesn't support transparency... better use gimp, almost same features as photoshop, is free and easy to use Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1059915201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockyandirou Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 What the heck? Paint.NET supports transparency yes, I use PDN to make transparency effects and transparent images, Narcis. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1059915212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcis_speed6 Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 ah sorry then, this is what i heard anyway, gimp is better Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1059915216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimex Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Recently used Software4Students to buy myself a copy of Office 2010 and found they have massive savings on a wide range of popular software. They have most of adobe's collection discounted by 80% with Photoshop CS5 costing only £159.95. The best part is you don't have to prove your a student, they have the ability to order the disk or download from a server and they are perfectly legitimate and Microsoft certified. The only downside is I'm not sure if it will work outside of the UK, but seeing as they have the option to download the software over the internet I don't see why not. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1060267439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aka mk fan Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 i'm use a photoshop CS5 V12 i got a free version whith serial number and it's best for my Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1060380027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcis_speed6 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 i'm use a photoshop CS5 V12 i got a free version whith serial number and it's best for my Learn to use the codes properly, I didn't knew there is a 'free' version give-away. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1060380163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zotccc Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) @Aka mk fan: Torrent ? Edited March 14, 2011 by Zotccc Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1060381228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
txdeditor Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 i'm use a photoshop CS5 V12 i got a free version whith serial number and it's best for my Yet another idiot from my country? I really feel a shame for my country, when pretty much lithuanians here doesn't know proper English and fails at forum codes. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1060381528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy-Vercetti19 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 @Aka mk fan: Torrent ? Your not allowed talk about piracy here. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1060381643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagamaynila Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) Wrong topic. Edited August 17, 2011 by tagamaynila Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1060676845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertical limit Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 To anyone that is interested. There is an open source vector graphics editor called Inkscape. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1061089795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Areagon4 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 ok so i have my image created and now all i need is to figure out how to take my picture and use it as a signature. someone please tell me how to do this. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1061187619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcis_speed6 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 ok so i have my image created and now all i need is to figure out how to take my picture and use it as a signature. someone please tell me how to do this. Resize it to signature size (500 width and 150 height 80kb in size), the upload it to a image sharing site, such as imgur then take the direct link and put it under image tags. [img= insert direct link here ] Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1061188583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracksuit Hitman Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Gonna' try out Paint.NET seen as though I can't get PS as my brother wasted the trial ages ago. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1061263492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tiger~ Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 There were a few broken links in the OP of this topic which I've fixed. If anyone spots any more bad links in any of the topics in this forum, please drop me a PM and I'll get on to it as soon as I can. Thanks. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1069343697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyGTA_User Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I really recommend GIMP, Inkscape and PhotoScape... their combo is the best! PhotoScape has the ability to make .gifs btw.. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1070313980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another GTA Fan Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 On 7/15/2018 at 6:59 AM, SkyGTA_User said: I really recommend GIMP, Inkscape and PhotoScape... their combo is the best! PhotoScape has the ability to make .gifs btw.. You can also make .gifs in GIMP, you just need to name the layers correctly for them to work. You can even set the delay timer for each individual frame with GIMP. Interestingly after all these years, they've finally updated GIMP. Also, what ever happened to our good sir Graven? I remember seeing him helping a lot in the GFX requests area. He was a boss when it came to GFX. Did he just go inactive entirely, or is he taking a break from the forums? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1070634482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graven Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) I'm here. Yeah I decided to take a break, mainly because I got so busy with RL work, but also because it was getting boring. And if I'm honest, 5 wasn't that good for me. Gimp is definitely the best free tool for gif animations, there are dozens of scheme and python scripts that you can use for various tasks. Like to change timings of all layers, add effects, move objects on a path etc. etc. If you can write basic python, you can write own plug-ins for Gimp in no time. Edited February 26, 2020 by Graven DravenVolturi 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1071089858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DravenVolturi Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 @Gaven I have builder friends on Second Life that uses gimp a lot and they wont use anything else. I have a patch request posted for you by the way Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/385582-the-gfx-starters-guide/?do=findComment&comment=1071386790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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