Learning Photoshop
Nov 14, 2020 15:22:31 #
DWU2 wrote:
Although it doesn't answer your main question, here is a Microsoft Word document I prepared, and have posted here a couple of times, which shows the cascaded Photoshop menu structure. I find it helpful in finding features I don't often use.
Yikes, that's a crap load of typing. I downloaded a copy to my references for future use if needed.
Nov 14, 2020 15:23:08 #
Nov 14, 2020 15:56:59 #
DWU2 wrote:
Although it doesn't answer your main question, here is a Microsoft Word document I prepared, and have posted here a couple of times, which shows the cascaded Photoshop menu structure. I find it helpful in finding features I don't often use.
Thanks for sharing your list. There are things there I didn't know existed. Lee
Nov 14, 2020 16:33:11 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
You will find more information on YouTube videos at zero cost vs information in a book. I had an entire shelf of Adobe "How To's," which just sat there while I watched Matt Klosowski (he is the best, Michael Shainblaum, Gavin Hardcastle, Scott Kelby, Adam Gibbs, Nigel Danson, Jim Nix, and FStoppers.
YouTube and other video tutorials are fine for learning for many people. I, however, am more of a learn by doing and need to practice each step after reading or seeing it. Realistically I prefer to have the book or instructions in front of me so I can read and re-read for clarification as needed. I also need to perform the process a couple times or more to embed it into my mind and memory.
Nov 14, 2020 16:45:49 #
Nov 14, 2020 17:13:49 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
YouTube and other video tutorials are fine for learning for many people. I, however, am more of a learn by doing and need to practice each step after reading or seeing it. Realistically I prefer to have the book or instructions in front of me so I can read and re-read for clarification as needed. I also need to perform the process a couple times or more to embed it into my mind and memory.
To each his own. I like videos because you can pause, try the step discussed on your own photo, and back up or continue the video as many times as you want. Without that option, for me, I could not use a video at all.
Nov 14, 2020 18:58:14 #
Have you checked YouTube?
Also, Kelby one has online courses but it’s a little under $200 I think. However, there are many other courses they offer too. Membership is good for a year.
Also, Kelby one has online courses but it’s a little under $200 I think. However, there are many other courses they offer too. Membership is good for a year.
Nov 14, 2020 19:01:06 #
Nov 15, 2020 04:43:32 #
sensor1 wrote:
I have used Photoshop for several years but still struggle to find and use many of its features that would be helpful in post-processing. I noticed the there is a book available entitled "Adobe Photoshop: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features". It is fairly expensive, however. I'd be grateful for comments about this book from any who might have used it for their photography.
Forget the books.
Unless you have prior knowledge about it, it will be hard to comprehend.
Better is to watch videos like youtube etc. Where an actual action and result can be seen with matching explanations. Most of them are free as well.
Nov 15, 2020 06:40:10 #
DWU2 wrote:
Although it doesn't answer your main question, here is a Microsoft Word document I prepared, and have posted here a couple of times, which shows the cascaded Photoshop menu structure. I find it helpful in finding features I don't often use.
Wow! That's what I call thorough. Congrats!
Nov 15, 2020 07:52:41 #
Anthony Morganti has produced many instructional videos on photoshop and i found them to be very useful. Good luck.
Nov 15, 2020 14:53:09 #
Nov 16, 2020 08:30:12 #
i agree w/the folks who listed their favorite youtubers. i'll add the guy at f64 academy, greg benz, & anthony morganti. the cool thing about youtubers is that many will have their takes on adobe's latest updates w/in hours after it's been released. how they do that is amazing! also, you will find that there are usually several different ways to edit an image to get the same results. pick one that works for you.
Nov 16, 2020 09:25:23 #
nj53 wrote:
i agree w/the folks who listed their favorite youtubers. i'll add the guy at f64 academy, greg benz, & anthony morganti. the cool thing about youtubers is that many will have their takes on adobe's latest updates w/in hours after it's been released. how they do that is amazing! also, you will find that there are usually several different ways to edit an image to get the same results. pick one that works for you.
Some of them are familiar with new features because they receive advance copies under nondisclosure agreements.
Nov 16, 2020 10:33:19 #
With the level of your experience in PS all I would get is a Photoshop book where you can look up what you need on a need to know basis.
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