which photoshop software is best for a beginner?
Aug 25, 2014 09:52:36 #
Aug 25, 2014 09:55:21 #
labrow708 wrote:
Hello everyone: I am a new kid to the block. :D
Hi Labrow and welcome to the Hog. I believe PS Elements would be a great beginner's choice for getting into the Photoshop world. It will take you quite a while to exhaust all that it can do.
Aug 25, 2014 10:00:04 #
labrow708 wrote:
Hello everyone: I am a new kid to the block. :D
Your going open a can of worms. Ha Ha I like Photoshop Elements. $99 or less. Most of us have some form of Photoshop so we can discuss detail post process. The basics are easy to learn and a must. Cloning, saturation, cropping ect. David
Aug 25, 2014 10:17:45 #
labrow708 wrote:
Hello everyone: I am a new kid to the block. :D
Welcome to the Hog.
Without a doubt PS Elements is the best PP software for beginners.
Aug 25, 2014 10:39:30 #
Aug 25, 2014 12:51:34 #
Welcome to the forum...
I've included some links below that will hopefully point you in the right direction...
For PE - http://www.essential-photoshop-elements.com/
To get more in-depth knowledge - check out the links in the Tutorial section of the Photo Start Sheet.
http://www.photostartsheet.com/
Also, B&H, Adorama offer training - and search Google for tutorials - you will find a lot of free ones...
Enjoy ;)
I've included some links below that will hopefully point you in the right direction...
For PE - http://www.essential-photoshop-elements.com/
To get more in-depth knowledge - check out the links in the Tutorial section of the Photo Start Sheet.
http://www.photostartsheet.com/
Also, B&H, Adorama offer training - and search Google for tutorials - you will find a lot of free ones...
Enjoy ;)
Aug 25, 2014 13:11:56 #
It depends on your personal needs and desires. You generally have 2 options as far as the Photoshop Main program, either Photoshop Elements or the full version, currently Photoshop CC.
Personally, I started with Elements and wanted more within 4-6 months. I wished I had just started with the full version. But, there are many people who have used Elements for years and have no desire to upgrade. Research the program differences before you choose, and try to make the choice that's right for you.
Personally, I started with Elements and wanted more within 4-6 months. I wished I had just started with the full version. But, there are many people who have used Elements for years and have no desire to upgrade. Research the program differences before you choose, and try to make the choice that's right for you.
Aug 25, 2014 13:29:53 #
If you also might want to do your own movies or make DVDs for playback on TV players with menus and everything, you should look for when there's a deal on the Photoshop Elements-Premiere Elements bundle. It lists for around $150, but many times you can get it for $125 or less, especially when a new version is about to be born. Many here use Lightroom for all of their basic edits and as the first thing in their workflow. They then do more meticulous work in PSE or Photoshop and end up back in LR before exporting their final work product. You may want to save some money and sign up for the $9.99 a month Lightroom/Photoshop subscription where you get Lightroom and the full-featured Photoshop. Try before you buy!
Aug 25, 2014 14:00:46 #
Photoshop Elements...it will give you a base to move on to more complex programs once you tackle it. Plus...it is dirt cheap.
Aug 26, 2014 09:08:56 #
As a newbie you could start with Windows Photo Gallery. If you have a Windows PC/Laptop it's probably already on your computer. Double click on any photograph and Photo Gallery will open as a library of all your photos. Double click on a photo of your choice and you are in the photo editor. Look to the right of center of the icon list at the top, you'll find Fine Tune. Click on that icon and you'll see a list of function on the right: Adjust Exposure, etc. Click on each link and the tool will open. Play with the tool to learn what it will do for you. You'll learn a lot about all the tools. Have fun and do it for free.
If you don't have it download it here where you'll also find tutorials: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-live/photo-gallery
If you don't have it download it here where you'll also find tutorials: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-live/photo-gallery
Aug 26, 2014 09:10:32 #
Mickey88
Loc: Central Florida
labrow708 wrote:
Hello everyone: I am a new kid to the block. :D
are you locked into Photoshop or are you open to other ideas
Aug 26, 2014 09:56:53 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Welcome to UHH. It depends on your personal computer abilities. If you are competent with software I'd go with PS and LR. If you are a novice, I'd go with Elements. Your personal skill should be the deciding factor. Good luck.
Aug 26, 2014 10:08:18 #
Meives wrote:
Your going open a can of worms. Ha Ha I like Photoshop Elements. $99 or less. Most of us have some form of Photoshop so we can discuss detail post process. The basics are easy to learn and a must. Cloning, saturation, cropping ect. David
But if you're seriously considering PSE, I'd like to suggest you be patient and wait a few weeks. It seems to have become tradition that Adobe releases the new version towards the end of September. Shortly after that, a number of outlets will offer it on sale for around $50 (Costco among others).
Of course, as soon as it has been released you can dowload the 30-day trial, then register it when you purchase the program from a store.
Adobe itself has not been known to offer the program at that low a price.
Aug 26, 2014 11:17:41 #
There is no need for PS if you are a beginner. The learning curve is long. Basic college courses take 2 years. PSE basics can be learned pretty quickly. When you master PSE you can decide if you need PS. There are free processing apps out there but as a serious photographer I haven't found any that can compare with Adobe products.
Aug 26, 2014 11:35:15 #
labrow708 wrote:
Hello everyone: I am a new kid to the block. :D
Don't take it as a forgone conclusion that you need to use an Adobe product. There are many other editors out there and most of them are just as capable and easy to use as Photshop Elements and for less money, like Corel PaintShop Pro. Some are even free, like Gimp.
It's just that the Adobe stuff is more common and there are more articles and books written about them. That does not make them better. Most of the books and articles will not help you as much as just using the editor yourself.
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