Imaging software package with best tutorials
Nov 7, 2018 08:18:18 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I’m a fan of Scott Kelby’s LR books. He steps you through each module and the associated tools. If you have a good camera store in your area, they may offer classes. I also used Lynda.com and found Tim (?) Grey’s tutorials to be useful. I use LR Classic and am happy to pay the $10 monthly fee. Hope this helps.
Nov 7, 2018 08:49:37 #
you might consider the videos&tutorials by Anthony Morganti regarding lightroom and photoshop.
Nov 7, 2018 09:07:04 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
rjaywallace wrote:
Have you considered Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018? Elements is a stand alone post-processing application. No subscription required. Elements has a large, loyal following on the Hedgehog forum. Lots of tutorials and video teaching aids (from large photo gear sources, major reviewers, YouTube, etc.)
I second the motion! In the Editor, the Quick, Guided, and Expert modes are great for self-learning. You can use Either of the first two and then go to Expert to see how the edits were applied. This is helpful in learning how to use "layers" which is the most powerful of its features.
Nov 7, 2018 09:24:38 #
As far as really covering Photoshop and light room Lynda .com has video training with lessons on about any technical subject from the beginner to the advanced. Tons on Adobe and every time Adobe releases an update Lynda has a course covering what has changed. Check it out and the video quality is excellent.
Nov 7, 2018 10:22:38 #
Depending on how complex you want a package to be and whether or not you are hooked into Photoshop products there are many alternatives. Affinity Photo, Luminar, On1, DxO and Topaz all have excellent tutorials and user groups/forums easily accessible on line. Manuals and user guides are downloadable. I think I have set them in in relation to cost level. I have used them all and I can confirm that the technical support from Affinity and On1 has been first rate as has the support documentation. Luminar have been fast and accurate in response. May I suggest you look at the sites for the various packages and you will find they offer a free trial period to allow evaluation of performance and ease of use. Good luck in your search and I hope this helps.
Nov 7, 2018 10:46:17 #
Kozan
Loc: Trenton Tennessee
rb61 wrote:
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I am going to Affinity Photo. Trying to wean myself off Photoshop. I bought the Photo workbook from Serif and I am going through it page by page. It seems that it is easier to use than Photoshop. And having a book in front of me and practice files in front of me is priceless. It goes through every tool step by step. I will eventually get rid of Photoshop, I suspect.
Stan
Nov 7, 2018 11:22:25 #
Photoshop has the largest user base and tutorials in the world, bar none. No one else is close.
Nov 7, 2018 11:36:44 #
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
I've tried around 20 editors and found Luminar the easiest to learn to use. Check out the tutorials by Jim Nix.
Nov 7, 2018 12:02:56 #
I use Affinity, Luminar and ON-1 and find they have a very good supply of tutorials. I am 79 and find it is more difficult to follow and absorb many tutorials, so I just watch them a 2nd and 3rd time. I also use YouTube extensively. The app I like the best is Luminar. For what I do, just process RAW photos, Luminar is fast straightforward and easy to use. Updates are free. I had an older Mac which could not be updated anymore, so to run the latest versions, I had to buy a new Mac. It is so fast compared to the old one. A joy to used. I hope this helps you.
Nov 7, 2018 12:07:56 #
Although I generally use the Adobe suite of LR and PS, I’ve also used Affinity Photo and have found their tutorials both easy to understand and extensive in their coverage. They are well organized and I can usually find what I need in just a couple of moments. There are some features that seem much easier in Affinity than LR and PS, so I keep all three apps on my system.
Nov 7, 2018 12:54:12 #
I'll chime in for PS Elements. For me it was the gateway drug for Photoshop CC. Being able to switch easily between the novice and advanced window gave me a better understanding of the process, and it does at least 80% of what Photoshop can do.
Nov 7, 2018 13:26:39 #
rb61 wrote:
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Paint Shop Pro is my choice, most intuitive for me.
Nov 7, 2018 16:48:08 #
If I was in your position I would start out using the presets in Luminar and learn the rest later on.
Nov 7, 2018 19:48:09 #
Fotoartist wrote:
Photoshop has the largest user base and tutorials in the world, bar none. No one else is close.
Because it was first and the only for a long time! That said, it can do anything but the education curve is very extensive. One can come up to speed 10mtimes faster with many of the other tools.
Nov 7, 2018 20:27:41 #
rb61
Loc: Maple Grove, MN
pithydoug wrote:
Because it was first and the only for a long time! That said, it can do anything but the education curve is very extensive. One can come up to speed 10mtimes faster with many of the other tools.
Yep, I remember when it took half a day to install from floppies.
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