Photoshop Users
Nov 22, 2011 11:28:54 #
I've been using Photoshop CS2 for 5 years now, and it does everything I need. (I agree upgrades are too pricey.)
Some things I use routinely are Actions (resizing, High-pass filtering, etc.), Masks (sometimes channels to save these), Levels, Curves, varieties of layer blends (normal, multiply, soft light, etc.), Layer styles, Cloning brush, Rotate, Character (for ads & labels), to name most of them. I've also created keyboard shortcuts for several of those I use a lot. [Attached is a demo using some of these. I mostly use these effects to approach how the original subject appeared.]
When you consider combinations of PS tools, there are lots of 'tricks' to learn. One trick I picked up on this site is to create a brush for your copyright stamp.
...and looking forward to learning more here.
Some things I use routinely are Actions (resizing, High-pass filtering, etc.), Masks (sometimes channels to save these), Levels, Curves, varieties of layer blends (normal, multiply, soft light, etc.), Layer styles, Cloning brush, Rotate, Character (for ads & labels), to name most of them. I've also created keyboard shortcuts for several of those I use a lot. [Attached is a demo using some of these. I mostly use these effects to approach how the original subject appeared.]
When you consider combinations of PS tools, there are lots of 'tricks' to learn. One trick I picked up on this site is to create a brush for your copyright stamp.
...and looking forward to learning more here.
Nov 22, 2011 12:18:29 #
I started with photoshop 5.5, and recently got cs5. I had to take a class at our local college when I started, and I've forgotten so much I'm taking the class again for cs5. Either PS is getting easier to use, or I'm getting better. (I suspect the former.)
Nov 22, 2011 12:54:00 #
Nov 22, 2011 13:09:29 #
I'm still using vers. 7.01, can't afford to upgrade. But I use it daily.
Nov 22, 2011 13:13:43 #
Nov 22, 2011 13:17:29 #
Nov 22, 2011 13:35:52 #
artboy
Loc: Ocala, FL
you tube has mutiple how-to videos to help learn photoshop without a lot of reading or trial and error.
Nov 22, 2011 13:37:51 #
artboy
Loc: Ocala, FL
you tube has mutiple how-to videos to help learn photoshop without a lot of reading or trial and error.
Nov 22, 2011 13:39:02 #
I use CS3,CS4, CS5.5....only because there are different computers being used. One computer iMac is dedicated for photoshop and is kept off-line 99% .
Nov 22, 2011 13:51:44 #
I use 5-Extended. Unequaled for graphics & 3-D. For photo editing 5 has a couple of features past 3 or 4, in particular
easy and finer separations, content awareness, layer&mask manipulations. If there's a pixel in there PS5 will find it and use any way you want. True that 4 can do an excellent job most of the time. Still for anyone doing tons of serious work efficiently CS5 Extended may be the best $1000 ever spent.
That said, if Adobe gives Elements masks then that will be the best $100 for most photogs.
easy and finer separations, content awareness, layer&mask manipulations. If there's a pixel in there PS5 will find it and use any way you want. True that 4 can do an excellent job most of the time. Still for anyone doing tons of serious work efficiently CS5 Extended may be the best $1000 ever spent.
That said, if Adobe gives Elements masks then that will be the best $100 for most photogs.
Nov 22, 2011 14:07:59 #
I use CS4...got it as a student. It has taken forever to learn, but I love it.
Fstop12 wrote:
I'm just curious to know how many of the folks here use any versions of Photoshop, CS2,3,4, or 5?
Nov 22, 2011 14:21:58 #
For slide shows with music Microsoft has a free download called "Photo Story 3". Simple and very good, especially for free. Just go to microsoft.com and download.
Nov 22, 2011 15:05:56 #
Fstop12 wrote:
I'm just curious to know how many of the folks here use any versions of Photoshop, CS2,3,4, or 5?
I have very good results with CS2. I would like to go to CS5 but CS2 still has thousands of features that I still haven'tfigured out after 5 or six years.
Nov 22, 2011 15:45:52 #
Hi Folks
I use PS 5 and also do some editing in Gimp and I Photo. I learned retouching back in the days of film and now have to relearn the electronic way of doing things.
John
I use PS 5 and also do some editing in Gimp and I Photo. I learned retouching back in the days of film and now have to relearn the electronic way of doing things.
John
Nov 22, 2011 15:57:34 #
I have been using Photoshop since Version 2.5. I used to use it in my advertising business. I now use CS5, even though I am now retired.
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