Book on photo shop (Page 5): It would appear that your brain is much younger than many here. :sm02:...

TheDman Loc: USA

sodapop wrote:

Why I like Lynda. All videos 4-5 minutes and cataloged for future reference. 4-5 minutes of info is about all this old brain can hold at one time.

It would appear that your brain is much younger than many here.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Just a reminder. The original request was for a book to help him learn PSE 15. How many of you, engaged in this ridiculous debate, think all this verbiage is helpful to him? This seems to happen with many posts and threads. The forum is not about debating and proving someone else wrong. That belongs in the Jr. high grades or court. UHH is neither.
Just my opinion. I may be wrong too.

Mark

itsbill wrote:

Being new to digital and doing PP I purchased Photoshop Elements 15. Now I need instruction on using it. Can anyone suggest a book that is written in terms that are easily understood (I have thought possibly Photo shop for dummies?)
Thanks for any help - all is appreciated.

dmc Loc: Montgomery, AL

Teton Viewer wrote:

I have PSE 14 and use both Scott Kelby's book and ... (show quote)

And to prove your point... I learn faster by watching.

TheDman Loc: USA

markngolf wrote:

Just a reminder. The original request was for a book to help him learn PSE 15. How many of you, engaged in this ridiculous debate, think all this verbiage is helpful to him? This seems to happen with many posts and threads. The forum is not about debating and proving someone else wrong. That belongs in the Jr. high grades or court. UHH is neither.
Just my opinion. I may be wrong too.

Mark

It only got ridiculous when you claimed that computer screens are farther from your face than books.

hassighedgehog Loc: Corona, CA

Every time I update Photoshop Elements I get the Dummies book for that version and Scott Kelby's Photoshop Elements for Photographers for that version. If you have the books with your computer they are easy to follow.

SaratogaMan

As another new user of PSE 15 -- and after an extensive look-see at the local bookstore -- I chose "The Photoshop Elements 15 Book for Digital Photographers" by Scott Kelby. He offers downloadable photos (on his site) for practicing. It was much cheaper from Barns & Noble's website than at the store and if you jump at the on-screen offer of 15% off your first purchase you do even better. I've only just begun (sounds like a song lyric!) but it has made my use of PSE so much easier and relaxing. Good luck and enjoy!

Nikonman44

itsbill wrote:

Being new to digital and doing PP I purchased Photoshop Elements 15. Now I need instruction on using it. Can anyone suggest a book that is written in terms that are easily understood (I have thought possibly Photo shop for dummies?)
Thanks for any help - all is appreciated.

There is a link that you can hit on.

It will give you the user manual and its pretty good and easy to use.

One note. as you go through the book E edition try to perform the steps as they are being explained.

You will find it easy to follow then.

itsbill Loc: Tavares, Florida

After all of the much needed advice I have come to the decision that the best way to go is a marriage of the two alternatives. I truly appreciate all of the inputs because each input helped me reach my decision. Again thank all of you for your inputs.

Bill

Whuff Loc: Marshalltown, Iowa

As far as using youtube or other websites to learn, I'm going to suggest something no one else has. When I was learning Lightroom I viewed the tutorials on my ipad while following along on the computer screen. I was able to pause and start the videos as need be. It worked well for me and I'll use the same method this winter when I begin to learn Photoshop Elements 15 which I recently purchased.

Walt

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

papakatz45 wrote:

Get the Scott Kelby book.

Agreed! I got his book for PSE 12 and it was great. The thing about a book is the index which you can reference at anytime to perform a specific function. I have read Kelby's book on PSE 12 twice, cover to cover while in front of my computer. I'm now working on his Lightroom 6 book.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Good luck, Bill.
Enjoy the journey.
Mark

itsbill wrote:

After all of the much needed advice I have come to the decision that the best way to go is a marriage of the two alternatives. I truly appreciate all of the inputs because each input helped me reach my decision. Again thank all of you for your inputs.

Bill

CloudyCoastPhotography

itsbill wrote:

Being new to digital and doing PP I purchased Photoshop Elements 15. Now I need instruction on using it. Can anyone suggest a book that is written in terms that are easily understood (I have thought possibly Photo shop for dummies?)
Thanks for any help - all is appreciated.

Check this guy out for lots of free tutorials; Rick teaches at a very user friendly pace. Highly recommended!!
http://www.essential-photoshop-elements.com/about.html

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

TheDman wrote:

I'm pretty sure every single human learns better if you show them rather than if you tell them.

or read it, I always prided myself in saying "show me once and you'll never have to show me again" I still say it today... that was true with reading years ago. I used to comprehend most of what I read... age has plagued me with having to read something 2 or 3 times before it sinks in, very frustrating.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

TheDman wrote:

We're talking about editing photos. You definitely need to see. There is no text that explains how to edit photos.

If you think that, than you obviously don't read/or don't know how!