PHOTO SHOP
May 10, 2012 12:40:52 #
Paul7541
Loc: Ohio
Does anyone know of a program for beginners of photo shop or other photo programs for starters. I would like to work with it but every time I do I do more damage than good.
Thank You,
Paul
Thank You,
Paul
May 10, 2012 13:37:56 #
There a so many sources, it tends to depend on how you learn.
I'd start with several of the videos posted on line (youtube as well as seminars posted by some of the major photo retailers.) There are thousands of Photoshop tutorials and lessons out there if you surf around.
For a few dollars your time is better spent buying a DVD geared for Photoshop beginners. There are several series, and I'm not the one to recommend which might be better. Check out some reviews on Amazon.com and buy one. Strapped for $, look on e-Bay to see if someone is selling one of the DVDs you selected used.
As for books, Scott Kelby (and Matt Kloskowski) have one of the best. It is also available on Amazon.com.
I'd start with several of the videos posted on line (youtube as well as seminars posted by some of the major photo retailers.) There are thousands of Photoshop tutorials and lessons out there if you surf around.
For a few dollars your time is better spent buying a DVD geared for Photoshop beginners. There are several series, and I'm not the one to recommend which might be better. Check out some reviews on Amazon.com and buy one. Strapped for $, look on e-Bay to see if someone is selling one of the DVDs you selected used.
As for books, Scott Kelby (and Matt Kloskowski) have one of the best. It is also available on Amazon.com.
May 10, 2012 13:44:48 #
I may have misread your question the first time.
If you are doing more damage than good to your images, you may want to look into a basic digital editing or DVD. You need to understsnd what editing and adjustments are all about and how NOT to do any permanent damage.
And I'll go out on a limb here and suggest that if you need to do a lot of editing, you may want to look into some lessons on basic digital photo taking. Shooting in auto and trying to fix things using software later for example, is not the way to go. Again, there are so many resources on line and youtube videos that can help you get started in the right direction based on where you are.
Like right here on UHH! Tell us what camera you are using, your experience level, and send us an exampe of a photo that you are trying to fix.
If you are doing more damage than good to your images, you may want to look into a basic digital editing or DVD. You need to understsnd what editing and adjustments are all about and how NOT to do any permanent damage.
And I'll go out on a limb here and suggest that if you need to do a lot of editing, you may want to look into some lessons on basic digital photo taking. Shooting in auto and trying to fix things using software later for example, is not the way to go. Again, there are so many resources on line and youtube videos that can help you get started in the right direction based on where you are.
Like right here on UHH! Tell us what camera you are using, your experience level, and send us an exampe of a photo that you are trying to fix.
May 10, 2012 13:47:01 #
Paul7541 wrote:
Does anyone know of a program for beginners of photo shop or other photo programs for starters. I would like to work with it but every time I do I do more damage than good.
Thank You,
Paul
Thank You,
Paul
Paul,
If you have Adobe Photoshop, then the book "Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book", will get you up and running quicker than any other method I know of. It's available at Amazon for about $35.00.
May 10, 2012 13:58:56 #
macawman
Loc: Long Island New York
Photoshop Elements is a fair program for beginners and there are "How To" books that give step by step instructions on how to use it. They work great if you have the program installed and you can follow along hands on step by step on how to use it. Photoshop Elements 10 cost about $70.00 and the how to book probably around $30.00 just a thought.
May 10, 2012 14:47:17 #
I recently started helping some beginners with PS 7- I went to Amazon and bought PS Classroom in a book with the CD still unopended used for less than $4.50 s&H
also PS 7 for dummies for the same price - the ps 4 dummies was better than the books I bought years age in regards to teaching all the facts one needs to truly get going.
I don't know where I would have been if it were not for on-line tutorials.
also PS 7 for dummies for the same price - the ps 4 dummies was better than the books I bought years age in regards to teaching all the facts one needs to truly get going.
I don't know where I would have been if it were not for on-line tutorials.
brucewells wrote:
Paul,
If you have Adobe Photoshop, then the book "Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book", will get you up and running quicker than any other method I know of. It's available at Amazon for about $35.00.
Paul7541 wrote:
Does anyone know of a program for beginners of photo shop or other photo programs for starters. I would like to work with it but every time I do I do more damage than good.
Thank You,
Paul
Thank You,
Paul
Paul,
If you have Adobe Photoshop, then the book "Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book", will get you up and running quicker than any other method I know of. It's available at Amazon for about $35.00.
May 10, 2012 15:09:30 #
I have Photo! Editor. It very basic you can crop, spot fix blemishes or a larger area, whiten teeth. Be careful with that one, too much and they look like fangs. It sill straighten a photo or make the subject look cartoonish. It is run by a tool bar that is on top. You don't down load it it is run from the site and its free. It has a help to but with a little playing around with it you can catch on to the whole thing in just a few minutes. Easy, easy, easy
May 10, 2012 20:24:44 #
May 11, 2012 06:51:05 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
photoscape, It is free and does a lot of cool things.
I have several students who are using Corel Painter Pro and find it very powerful and easier to use and much cheaper than PS. Can be found for a variety of prices below $50
Then there is Snapseed, which I and several students have been testing, it is really amazing and cost $20. Has a free download trial. It doesn't have a clone feature, but Photoscape does, and the two together should do almost anything beginners need, and more.
I have several students who are using Corel Painter Pro and find it very powerful and easier to use and much cheaper than PS. Can be found for a variety of prices below $50
Then there is Snapseed, which I and several students have been testing, it is really amazing and cost $20. Has a free download trial. It doesn't have a clone feature, but Photoscape does, and the two together should do almost anything beginners need, and more.
May 11, 2012 07:41:54 #
May 11, 2012 08:33:06 #
I paid for Kelby Training online for one year that has multitudes of programs to access as many times as you want! I am watching Matt K on Lightroom now.
May 11, 2012 09:02:31 #
Kelby books are great, and free from the library. That's how I started. The layers book was so good, I bought it.
May 11, 2012 09:39:48 #
Hi Paul,
I think Photo Shop Elements (9 or 10) is a great program and often use it instead of CS5. PSE has a quick or guided feature for editing that can be great for a beginner. Also, I discovered a gentleman named Rick Petersen who offer free PSE training on his website and via weekly e-mails. His website is www.essential-photoshop-elements.com. I recommend it; Rick has an easy way of training without making the subject intimidating. Take care & ...
Tight Lines - Al Beatty
BT's Fly Fishing & Photography
www.btsflyfishing.com
I think Photo Shop Elements (9 or 10) is a great program and often use it instead of CS5. PSE has a quick or guided feature for editing that can be great for a beginner. Also, I discovered a gentleman named Rick Petersen who offer free PSE training on his website and via weekly e-mails. His website is www.essential-photoshop-elements.com. I recommend it; Rick has an easy way of training without making the subject intimidating. Take care & ...
Tight Lines - Al Beatty
BT's Fly Fishing & Photography
www.btsflyfishing.com
May 11, 2012 10:00:28 #
I love PicMonkey! So user friendly. Just be careful if you're printing your images due to compression issues.
May 11, 2012 11:31:52 #
Hey all... go to YouTube and search for Photoshop tutorials. You;kk find a wealth of good (and some bad) information!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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