Need Photoshop training advice
Aug 12, 2019 09:35:41 #
artpulis wrote:
I would like to learn Photoshop for my photography... (show quote)
I took Adult Ed classes. Check your local School District or Community College. But, yes you need a good teacher that will stop and actually help.
Aug 12, 2019 09:41:21 #
I'm just now going from LR to PS myself. Imjust using the Adobe tutorials, and then when I'm stuck I google online. Unsure if I will use layers, bur I figure I might as well learn.
Aug 12, 2019 09:44:30 #
I disagree with you About YouTube. Ed Gregory of Photos in Color and Blake Rudy’s have taught me a lot also Julieanne Kost of Adobe are a wealth of info and you learn at your pace where you can pause and practice where you can’t in a classroom.
Aug 12, 2019 10:00:52 #
allanj
Loc: New York City
StevenG wrote:
Lynda.com
I also recommend Lynda.com. I think there is a free 30-day trial membership.
Aug 12, 2019 10:06:14 #
Al Beatty wrote:
I'm with Roni, all of the people she mentioned provide great instruction. Jesus Ramirez is my go-to YouTuber for Photoshop CC editing instruction. Take care & ...
Agree, The Photoshop Training Channel with Jesus is one of the best out there.
Aug 12, 2019 10:23:53 #
The best way for you to learn PS may be a book and simply sitting down and playing around. I'm not a big video fan, much more of a reader and that is how I've learned every program I use. Actually, I don't even use a book much anymore as I'll just go to the online help manual instead. Learning to manage layers will give you an opportunity to experiment with your work and to create some beautiful and fun images. You can do RAW processing in PS but LR will do most of what you need. I use PS for layering, for removing a lot of spots/debris, and then a little bit of processing just to tweak something. I use it a lot for sharpening, which does require a layer process for the most part. If someone learns LR very well, including all the nuance involved in the brush tool, then that person would not need PS too often for processing, in my opinion and based on my knowledge of LR. You might also consider Topaz as you can do some fun things with that program. The program you use should be based on your goals with an image and that may, or may not be, PS.
Aug 12, 2019 10:25:35 #
Many training sites have a 30 day free trial.
You might consider Lyndia.com or Kelbyone.com
Use the free trial period to test drive before you pay.
Matt Kloskowski used to be a KelbyOne instructor, and his training videos were spot on. So I suspect his new independent training courses are also spot on.
And DaveCross.com also used to be one of the best KelbyOne instructors before he went independant. I suspect his new independent training courses are also spot on.
Good luck.
You might consider Lyndia.com or Kelbyone.com
Use the free trial period to test drive before you pay.
Matt Kloskowski used to be a KelbyOne instructor, and his training videos were spot on. So I suspect his new independent training courses are also spot on.
And DaveCross.com also used to be one of the best KelbyOne instructors before he went independant. I suspect his new independent training courses are also spot on.
Good luck.
Aug 12, 2019 10:45:05 #
rick_n_wv
Loc: Charleston WV
Gene51 wrote:
I've been a Photoshop user since 1994 or thereabou... (show quote)
I have used Boyh Morganti and Phlearn. They are really helpful. Phlearn has in depth classes, not sure of Morganti but unless you need them the free ones are pretty good.
Aug 12, 2019 11:05:55 #
I've tried several sources for learning photoshop- Kelbyone, Phlearn, Piximperfect, Lynda.com, and all have there pluses and minuses. I finally came across Ben Willmore on creative live and took his very thorough and well taught PS bootcamp. If this peaks your interest than keep an eye on creative live and pick it up on one of their frequent sales. the course includes all the photos, the videos and full transcripts plus other handouts.. Ben moves slower than some of the others and tells you where to find things what keys on the keyboard he is hitting and holding down. I highly recommend it. As a result of this course I finally learned enough about PS to be able to comfortably use it with layers, masks etc in a fairly non destructive way....
Aug 12, 2019 11:06:34 #
Gene51 wrote:
In Photoshop you cannot do photo merging, panoramas without layers and layer masks.
But you don't create the layers. The merging process does. You don't have to know anything about layers or layer masks to do a panorama or merge photos for photo stacking. In my opinion, layers is what makes many people stay away from Photoshop, but you can do almost anything you want to tweak your photos, clean up dust from scans, correct lens distortion, bring out shadows and highlights, sharpening, etc. without ever creating a layer or a layer mask. When shooting raw, just the auto tone and auto contrast and a few minutes of tweaking with sliders is all I generally use on every picture I take. And it just takes a few minutes. Using layers and layer masks for me would be a total waste of time. I learned how to use them to do things like change the color of a car or remove a fire hydrant from a picture and promptly forgot what I learned as I don't need to do any of that. It's just not relevant to me, like the calculus I learned and promptly forgot in school.
Aug 12, 2019 11:11:17 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
I am on the Lynda.com bandwagon as well. As said you can access for free through your local library or you can subscribe for about $30 a month. Great professionally presented tutorials that are not too fast paced. Typical tutorials run about 2 hours but they are broken down into 10 to 15 minute lessons with practice photos to download and work on as you go. Its not limited to just Photoshop. There are hundreds of other subjects you have access to. I think it's a great program. It really helped me.
Aug 12, 2019 11:25:27 #
vg
Loc: Kansas City area
I use KelbyOne. Com for $100 bucks a year you get fantastic tutorials from pro photographers.
Aug 12, 2019 11:56:51 #
artpulis wrote:
I would like to learn Photoshop for my photography... (show quote)
Lynda.com offers well-produced tutorials for Photoship, starting from rank beginner and continuing on to highly-advanced technique. They are priced within anyone's budget, and be repeated as many times as needed.
Aug 12, 2019 12:04:06 #
artpulis wrote:
I would like to learn Photoshop for my photography online. I use Lightroom, but believe it has taken me about as far as I can go. I have no interest in graphic design, but would love to learn how to adjust layers, stack photos, etc.
Layers are the basis of all editors besides the light duty stuff that just adjusts colors, and even that is enhanced with layers and masks.
Do a Youtube search for "CC tutorial on layer basics"
I suggest you focus solely on layers alone. Figure out how they work, it is not difficult in photoshop. Find a youtube video (or other) on layer basics, open CC and the video. Watch the video (note, some of the commentators talk too fast, and you can slow down the speech if you wish) Then watch it again, this time pause the video, and switch over to CC and do the same thing done in the video. switch back and forth until you can get CC to do the same things, then do it w/o switching back and forth, trying to do it alone. One or two intense sessions and you will be learning fast and furious, and ready for masks, which are to layers what butter is to toast...
Aug 12, 2019 12:18:30 #
There is a series of books called "teaching yourself visually". These are very well done showing every screen along with explainations. They are printed on just about anysubject you might be interested in.
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