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Photo Shop Advice
Oct 12, 2011 06:45:40 #
Oct 12, 2011 07:02:35 #
the best thing i can think of is this: Photoshop has a function called "undo"
try a photo, press any key, note results, then press "undo"
that should keep you out of trouble.
try a photo, press any key, note results, then press "undo"
that should keep you out of trouble.
Oct 12, 2011 07:21:36 #
If you are serious about photography, then you will need to get serious about Photoshop, and I don't mean Photoshop Elelments. You need to train in using the full version, i.e., CS5. The absolute best place to receive this training is by joining the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). Once you become a member, you will have hundreds of free training tutorials at your finger tips, as well as, receiving discounts on training books, and software. Photoshop is intimidating when you first use it; however, in time it will become easier. It is the type of software that is always evolving, so nobody ever knows it all. There is always a new technique that can be learned. I have been using it daily since 2003, and believe me, there is still much that could be learned. You don't need to know everything all at once. Take your time, and review the tutorials at you own pace, and you will find yourself using more, and more of it's features as you progress.
Oct 12, 2011 07:52:05 #
BestVet, You can also watch excellent Photoshop training videos on Lynda.com which charge $25 per month to view. Also take a look at YouTube. They have some good videos there too. I belong to NAPP too, and that is an excellent organization for all kinds of training info for Photoshop. Arnold
Oct 12, 2011 08:33:29 #
Photoshop User TV is a great place for free videos:
http://kelbytv.com/photoshopusertv/
Youtube and Google for specific videos.
My personal stash of Photoshop information:
http://www.4shared.com/file/FB4Mufrj/Photoshop_favorite_zip.html
And it can be intimidating if you're trying to take it in all at once. Start small as Arthur mentioned by trying out one thing at a time and undoing it to see what happened.
But, as a quick intro (and this is more for photographers that want to adjust their images), a workflow should be developed.
Begin by adjusting the Levels or Hue & Saturation (Image > Adjustments . . .)
And as always ask your friends here. If there is something specific you'd like to know, this is a great start! Good luck and enjoy!
http://kelbytv.com/photoshopusertv/
Youtube and Google for specific videos.
My personal stash of Photoshop information:
http://www.4shared.com/file/FB4Mufrj/Photoshop_favorite_zip.html
And it can be intimidating if you're trying to take it in all at once. Start small as Arthur mentioned by trying out one thing at a time and undoing it to see what happened.
But, as a quick intro (and this is more for photographers that want to adjust their images), a workflow should be developed.
Begin by adjusting the Levels or Hue & Saturation (Image > Adjustments . . .)
And as always ask your friends here. If there is something specific you'd like to know, this is a great start! Good luck and enjoy!
Oct 13, 2011 06:12:50 #
BestVet wrote:
Where is the best resource on using photoshop??? I find it intimidating.
I am attending the Art Inst of Philly and had been told we were going to be using cs5.5 so i d/l the trial version and received this in my email just yesterday hope it helps........ http://www.adobeinfo.com/viewonweb/?MMID=61987107&MLID=70840&EMAL=firefighterdude2001%40yahoo.com .also you tube has excellent learning vids
Oct 13, 2011 08:20:13 #
Go to Youtube.com. I've found good advice there. When experimenting on a photo it is always a good idea to experiment on a duplicate layer (Control + J is the keyboard shortcut for duplicate layer). Also to see what you have done in your last step you can always Undo (hit Control+ Alt + Z). To Redo your your last Undo hit Shift + Contro + Z. Note: you can Undo and Redo multiple steps by hiting these keystrokes multiple times.
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Oct 13, 2011 08:36:56 #
kayautho
Loc: Boynton Beach, FL
I think "Photoshop cs5: Simplified Tips and Tricks" by Lynette Kent and/or "Teach yourself Visually Adobe Photoshop CS5" by Mike Woolridge would be perfect for you.
Oct 13, 2011 08:41:17 #
Pete Wright
Loc: Washington State
A good alternative to full Photoshop is Paintshop Pro from Corel. It is much cheaper and does most everything as well or better.
Lots of tutorials for it, and they are well done.
If you like free, GIMP is nice; some are put off by its different user interface. GIMPshop is open source GIMP with a photoshop-like interface.
Sorry, probably not very useful to anyone who has spent beaucoup bucks for the adobe stuff.
Just a heads up for those who are thinking about it.
Pete
Lots of tutorials for it, and they are well done.
If you like free, GIMP is nice; some are put off by its different user interface. GIMPshop is open source GIMP with a photoshop-like interface.
Sorry, probably not very useful to anyone who has spent beaucoup bucks for the adobe stuff.
Just a heads up for those who are thinking about it.
Pete
Oct 13, 2011 10:51:25 #
Scott Kelby writes fantastic books about Photoshop. I consider his Photoshop for Digital Photographers series the best. He has written it, I think, for all editions of Photoshop. His style is clear, easy to follow, not encumbered by distracting jargonism, and laced with a bright sense of humor. If you buy it on the internet you will have the latest (Photoshop CS5) for about $30. it ill cost $50-$60 in a bookstore.
Oct 13, 2011 10:54:04 #
Go to Youtube.com on the internet and look at some of the tutorials for photoshop. Great reference and it will show you some of the power of the program. It's just one of the venues to learn from. I have been using Photoshop for about 4 or 5 generations now and still realize there is more power than what I will ever comprehend. Good luck, and I agree with earlier posts. You will need to get into Photoshop, it is the granddaddy of all graphic programs.
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Oct 13, 2011 11:26:28 #
BestVet...I know some will disagree with me, but Photoshop takes a very long time to master. I don't care how many tutorials you see on UTube. I was advised by a very knowledgeable and seasoned user to start with Elements as an intro and to become familiar with the program and then move onto full fledged Photoshop. Plunging into Photoshop can be very intimidating, but as an introduction, Elements can be very useful. Besides it is a lot less expensive. Unless you want to do a lot of graphic design, Elements can do a lot of what you will probably want to do. Good luck.
Oct 13, 2011 12:54:07 #
I started out several years ago with Photoshop for Dummies then progressed as I did and use Photoshop CS5 Bible. The best is to use, use, use it.
Oct 13, 2011 13:04:01 #
Hey BestVet, short story for whatever it is worth. I started editing photos using Paintshop Pro from Corel. I started with version 4 and Im at version 13 now. It is a great software and performs well with many friendly user interface tools. Im sure there are many other great editing software packages out there in the world of photo editing. Paintshop Pro software laid the foundation for working in Photoshop as many of the tools concepts are similar. In January of 2011 I signed up for a full semester course of Photoshop CS5 at the College of DuPage in Illinois. Got the course material and CS5 software one month before the course started and went through it fully. I didnt want to look to dumb when I got in the classroom. Some days I was at the computer 8 hours just working on one study chapter (slow learner). As JudyL stated, it takes a long time to master Photoshop. Currently, I try to edit at least one photo a day and work on some new technique. I just started scratching the surface of the things that can be done in Photoshop.
Oct 13, 2011 13:52:46 #
Take heart, BestVet! You have been given much valuable information and encouragement. Every one of you "helpers" have fussed, fumed, dodged and shaken their heads when starting Photoshop. Observations: (1) Elements is good-considered the best and easiest prep for P.S. and about $100 vs. $600+ for P.S.: (2) Sources listed for self-teaching are great, and there's always "Google": (3) I work hard to learn and everyday I'm glad I kept up with it: (4) re-read the comments above by JeffH, JudyL and P.Nagy. They are most encouraging . -- Johnniejack
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