Best wat to learn photoshop elements 11???
Nov 12, 2012 12:18:45 #
I am new to photoshop and have not used any editing software previously. I therefore need to learn from scratch about layers,masks, filters ... In fact the whole lot .I was wondering the best way to do this? Can anyone recommend a book or tutorials they have used?
Nov 12, 2012 13:09:58 #
Nov 12, 2012 13:21:36 #
I just google the effect, action, etc that I want to learn, and either read a written tutorial about it, or watch something on youtube.
Nov 12, 2012 13:21:38 #
The best way to learn it is by doing it. There are some good free tutorials on-line but they can only offer a guide line.
Nov 12, 2012 17:47:22 #
Shine11 wrote:
I am new to photoshop and have not used any editing software previously. I therefore need to learn from scratch about layers,masks, filters ... In fact the whole lot .I was wondering the best way to do this? Can anyone recommend a book or tutorials they have used?
Try Adobe's tutorials. You could also subscribe to their magazine which is actually very good.
http://www.adobe.com/support/photoshopelements/gettingstarted/
Nov 12, 2012 22:59:18 #
YouTube and Abobe TV are two good places to go for free. Google will also get hits for answers to questions. There are also maNy course offerings some free and some charging a fee. I can't offer any advise on a good book but suggest trying Amazon for titles the Google them to see what others are saying about them.
Nov 13, 2012 05:36:13 #
There are lots of ways of achieving ones aims in PS Elements. Decide what you want to achieve then use guided edits.
Lots of tutorials on Youtube not much use until you learn a bit about the software.
Just have fun and be prepared for some setbacks.
Lots of tutorials on Youtube not much use until you learn a bit about the software.
Just have fun and be prepared for some setbacks.
Nov 13, 2012 06:04:38 #
I am also learning and am using 'An Idiot's Guide To Photoshop' which is a free .pdf download from:-
www.makeuseof.com/tag/an-idiots-guide-​to-photoshop
Enjoy.
www.makeuseof.com/tag/an-idiots-guide-​to-photoshop
Enjoy.
Nov 13, 2012 06:47:38 #
I recommend using Lynda.com for training on any software. She charges $25 for a monthly membership and allows you full access to all of the training videos.
Also,YouTube is full of tutorials for PSE all versions, even older version tutorials still apply to PSE 11.
Also,YouTube is full of tutorials for PSE all versions, even older version tutorials still apply to PSE 11.
Nov 13, 2012 07:22:49 #
JR1 wrote:
Yes look on youtube
:thumbup: That's the way to go. In one quick go I found and downloaded 13 hours worth of videos for Lightroom. I burnt them to DVD's and can watch in leisure on the TV. You will find videos for Elements there as well as photo and other software.
Nov 13, 2012 08:08:26 #
Well You-Tube can help but I tell you I took and online Continuing Education Course of: Photoshop Elements 10 for the Digital Photographer & Photoshop Elements 10 for the Digital Photographer II from Middle Ga Technical College through Ed2go. I recommend these online courses they really helped me tremendously. for the price of only $99.00 US $ IS A GREAT DEAL.
Nov 13, 2012 08:35:48 #
Nov 13, 2012 09:20:31 #
Shine11 wrote:
I am new to photoshop and have not used any editing software previously. I therefore need to learn from scratch about layers,masks, filters ... In fact the whole lot .I was wondering the best way to do this? Can anyone recommend a book or tutorials they have used?
Adobe knows it's products pretty well, and it knows that if people like using them, they will come back for more. The result: excellent instruction. Take a look here.
http://tv.adobe.com/?promoid=JZEFJ
Also, try lynda.com and http://kelbytraining.com/
Nov 13, 2012 11:04:11 #
Nov 13, 2012 11:53:17 #
Investigate all the suggestions above and you wont go far wrong also I bought "Photoshop Elements for Dummies"
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