How should I start to Graphic Design?

[bsdfeing]

I am intrested in Graphic Design, I decided work in the animated movie industry or the video gaming industry...but i dont think they differ too much...Blender, 3D Studio Max or Maya which one should i start from ?I just wanted to know which of these applications are better to get start with?and any information i can get from u guys would be great..

[gwpriester]

Do a Google search for graphic arts schools.

Unless you have incredible talent, you will have a very hard time finding work unless you have a good education.

You will be competing with candidates who have a college or art school degree in design. So you have to be well prepared to compete for jobs which are scarce.

[kens]

I learn from friends. This is because my friends are really good in 3D, Illustrator and Photoshop. Learning from example and experience is best.

[Magnatude]

Start off Illustrating... you should know how to concept things out before you create them in 3D. Typical software using Photoshop or Painter (or both). Working on a demo reel a lot of guys tend to use Zbrush to model and animate in Maya/Max although there are many aspects of the 3D industry (Concepting, Storyboarding, Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Rigging/animating, compositing/FX's...) Not every person can be good at all of them, but if you are good at a few of these its a bonus. Once you have targeted what parts of 3D you want to excel at, check the industry standards... they always change. Zbrush was not even thought of as a professional 3D Movie app in the early 2000's... now everyone uses it... as times change, so does the software.

[printchesco]

You can start with concept art. Practice your drawing skills and learn Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. You can move on to 3D graphics later on.

[Johns32]

I think the first step you need to take is enrolling for a graphic arts program. Like someone’s already mentioned, unless you are incredibly talented, you may find it hard to land a job without a college degree. I would suggest you start looking through the details of graphics art degree programs at schools of your choice. You can also consider taking online classes, but must complete your degree before you hit the job market!