Photoshop
Nov 14, 2014 09:54:21 #
mvg95101 wrote:
I am looking into learning how to use Photoshop. I am currently using the iphoto program on my Mac, but feel Photoshop will give me much more control. I have researched PS classes on line and have discovered the cost is immense - over $1000 for the basic class. Can anyone make any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
KelbyOne
Nov 14, 2014 10:08:41 #
Everyone here has great suggestions. To make a list here is how I am proceeding as I am just starting out myself. In order of ease for myself, others mileage may vary.
1. Learn LR first. Simple dark room stuff but can directly import into PS as well as create a organisational data-base for you images. Here I have started with the Adobe free courses on their site. Quite good actually.
2. Again Adobe free courses on their site. This is good because it begins to familiarize you with a difficult and complicated subject.
3. Then the YouTube instructors. A lot of choice here.
4. Order some books, I have one Adobe Class Room in a Book and Scott Kelby. These are good resource after you have your feet wet from the Adobe and YouTube courses.
1. Learn LR first. Simple dark room stuff but can directly import into PS as well as create a organisational data-base for you images. Here I have started with the Adobe free courses on their site. Quite good actually.
2. Again Adobe free courses on their site. This is good because it begins to familiarize you with a difficult and complicated subject.
3. Then the YouTube instructors. A lot of choice here.
4. Order some books, I have one Adobe Class Room in a Book and Scott Kelby. These are good resource after you have your feet wet from the Adobe and YouTube courses.
Nov 14, 2014 10:19:55 #
Drala2k wrote:
1. Learn LR first. Simple dark room stuff but can directly import into PS as well as create a organisational data-base for you images. Here I have started with the Adobe free courses on their site. Quite good actually.
1. Learn LR first. Simple dark room stuff but can directly import into PS as well as create a organisational data-base for you images. Here I have started with the Adobe free courses on their site. Quite good actually.
You can skip buying LR if you are definitely going on to PS. Adobe Camera Raw does almost all of LR basic processing and it's included with PS.
LR's other strong suit is file management.
Nov 14, 2014 10:37:08 #
Find a friend who can help you get started, I have been using it for years , CS5 does the job.
Nov 14, 2014 10:44:07 #
davefales wrote:
You can skip buying LR if you are definitely going on to PS. Adobe Camera Raw does almost all of LR basic processing and it's included with PS.
LR's other strong suit is file management.
LR's other strong suit is file management.
Spot on. Two key points. First, if you need the file management capabilities of LR, you can't use just PSCC. Second, LR's editing interface is SIGNIFICANTLY different and easier to navigate than ACR.
Nov 14, 2014 11:21:30 #
davefales wrote:
You can skip buying LR if you are definitely going on to PS. Adobe Camera Raw does almost all of LR basic processing and it's included with PS.
LR's other strong suit is file management.
LR's other strong suit is file management.
Bad advice. Whether we like it or not, the market place has made LR a standard. I usually am trying to swim upstream but in this case, I go with the flow or if you are from up north, floe. Even with a measly 25,000 files, LR has been a lifesaver for keeping things organized. And then I get the added benefit of editing 90% of my photos in it. When a novice compares the basic editing tools between LR and PS, he or she is likely to delay jumping into PS. You can go a long time before needing PS's unique and powerful tools.
One does not buy software. One merely licenses it and that is true regardless of how one gets the actually program.
Nov 14, 2014 11:21:36 #
Old Timer
Loc: Greenfield, In.
I am also learning photoshop. I have the missing manual, which I like better than Scott Kelby's book. Yesterday I signed up for Linda.com, I am not sure about using it. I believe you should have two monitors or on large monitor so you can have photoshop open as well.
The instructor goes so fast that I do not have time to absorb every thing. I am trying to find away to stop the tutorial with out having to close and the going back in and start it again. Maybe some can share their experience with us and give us some good advice. I do not understand why instructors do not give you more time to comprehend what they are telling. Any way my gripe for today.
The instructor goes so fast that I do not have time to absorb every thing. I am trying to find away to stop the tutorial with out having to close and the going back in and start it again. Maybe some can share their experience with us and give us some good advice. I do not understand why instructors do not give you more time to comprehend what they are telling. Any way my gripe for today.
mvg95101 wrote:
I am looking into learning how to use Photoshop. I am currently using the iphoto program on my Mac, but feel Photoshop will give me much more control. I have researched PS classes on line and have discovered the cost is immense - over $1000 for the basic class. Can anyone make any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
Nov 14, 2014 12:16:04 #
I am not sure what you folks are babbling about LR. LR is now an integral part of PS CC as it is bundled with it.
While LR has its organization and simpler tools to edit, it does not have the sheer power PS CC offers.
That said, PS CC is not hard to learn contrarily to what is being said. Layers are like transparent pancake. The layers created influence the one underneath. Each layer can have a more or less sophisticated mask that control where and how the layer effect is applied.
Once you grab this concept you just need to understand that not all effects can use layers. These at times can be part of what is called 'smart filters'.
It is simple really.
The WEB has accurate instruction sets either in the form of 'typed tutorials' or video. I do not recommend ANY instruction site as same for books, the way you learn is what determine what us adequate for you.
For me it is research and experimentation.
While LR has its organization and simpler tools to edit, it does not have the sheer power PS CC offers.
That said, PS CC is not hard to learn contrarily to what is being said. Layers are like transparent pancake. The layers created influence the one underneath. Each layer can have a more or less sophisticated mask that control where and how the layer effect is applied.
Once you grab this concept you just need to understand that not all effects can use layers. These at times can be part of what is called 'smart filters'.
It is simple really.
The WEB has accurate instruction sets either in the form of 'typed tutorials' or video. I do not recommend ANY instruction site as same for books, the way you learn is what determine what us adequate for you.
For me it is research and experimentation.
Nov 14, 2014 13:06:21 #
mvg95101 wrote:
I am looking into learning how to use Photoshop. I am currently using the iphoto program on my Mac, but feel Photoshop will give me much more control. I have researched PS classes on line and have discovered the cost is immense - over $1000 for the basic class. Can anyone make any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
Photoshop Elements!!
Nov 14, 2014 17:45:19 #
Rongnongno wrote:
I am not sure what you folks are babbling about LR. LR is now an integral part of PS CC as it is bundled with it.
The WEB has accurate instruction sets either in the form of 'typed tutorials' or video. I do not recommend ANY instruction site as same for books, the way you learn is what determine what us adequate for you.
For me it is research and experimentation.
The WEB has accurate instruction sets either in the form of 'typed tutorials' or video. I do not recommend ANY instruction site as same for books, the way you learn is what determine what us adequate for you.
For me it is research and experimentation.
You could purchase LR and Elements if you don't want to go down the subscription-based model for PS CC. Elements gives you a lot, if not most, of the functionality of PS. Something to consider.
People learn in different ways or combination of ways, so consider all the options. Learning doesn't have to be expensive, but you have to get the basics down first. Rongnongno does best with research and experimentation--works great for him but might not for OP.
Nov 14, 2014 17:56:41 #
FredB
Loc: A little below the Mason-Dixon line.
Rongnongno wrote:
You have a Borders? All of them within 500 miles of me closed up two years ago.. Then once you have a specific question, go to Borders or the like, grab a book, a coffee or tea and read...
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Nov 14, 2014 19:00:47 #
FredB wrote:
Mine is 30 miles away... I go there when I travel to Menphis... 470 miles!!!You have a Borders? All of them within 500 miles of me closed up two years ago..
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Nov 14, 2014 23:02:38 #
Many of the videos seem to unfortunately be made for people who already at least know the basics of photoshop and will get you in that "what's goin' on" state o mind in the first few minutes. If you are new or fairly new to Photoshop, I highly recommend www.photoshopessentials.com. It's free and can really help you learn the basics and somewhat beyond.
Nov 15, 2014 08:22:48 #
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