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I've never used this before, i am a beginner, i have no idea how to use it lol, i can hardly do basic things on it at the moment, i want to know how to do things like layers and background layers, different styles of text like 3d text and stuff, also id like to know how to edit pictures and stuff.
I'm not very good at using these kind of programs, any help would be much appreciated....
Ivor&Mel 19-05-2007, 16:38 There should be some tutorials available online if you try Googling. Or try the City Library - they have loads of books on Photoshop there, various versions.
mr chris 19-05-2007, 17:56 If you're a beginner, it's an incredibly daunting programme to use. I've got 10 years of (day in, day out) experience, and I'm still learning all the time!
I'd recommend going to Waterstones and looking through the computer books section, they should have a "teach yourself" selection. I'd recommend learning methodically, as a lot of people tend to skip the basics and attempt to do the middle-level stuff, which is always a mistake!
I've seen a few books on ebay and stuff, i'll probably get one from somewhere so i can learn how to use it, when you first open it you think it looks easy but its not...
carcrash 19-05-2007, 18:39 If you can afford it get hold of Total Training DVDs
Ivor&Mel 19-05-2007, 18:53 You might like to have a look here (http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/photoshop/l/bllps5out.htm)to get an idea about the basics.
Draggletail 19-05-2007, 19:36 You might like to have a look here (http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/photoshop/l/bllps5out.htm)to get an idea about the basics.
Bookmarked that myself, Ivor&Mel :thumbsup:
Understanding layers is a good place to start, as everything else works from there. Lesson 5 in the tutorial linked above is a reasonable start.
Top Tip!
When changing a layer, by painting, cloning or anything destructive, do it on a duplicate layer. That way if you mess up it's not a problem, when you come back to work on file another day. Very, very good practice to get into.
mr chris 19-05-2007, 20:44 Understanding layers is a good place to start, as everything else works from there. Lesson 5 in the tutorial linked above is a reasonable start.
Top Tip!
When changing a layer, by painting, cloning or anything destructive, do it on a duplicate layer. That way if you mess up it's not a problem, when you come back to work on file another day. Very, very good practice to get into.
Adjustment layers and layer masks are your friend. And a lifesaver!
ladybird9876 19-05-2007, 21:00 I've seen a few books on ebay and stuff, i'll probably get one from somewhere so i can learn how to use it, when you first open it you think it looks easy but its not...
hi Jackass
Why not get it from the library and re-new it by phone every 3 wks?
Ivor&Mel 19-05-2007, 21:21 hi Jackass
Why not get it from the library and re-new it by phone every 3 wks?
That's what I suggested! I've had lots of PS books from the library and a couple have been really excellent. Is going to the library "uncool" nowadays? :huh:
ladybird9876 19-05-2007, 21:59 That's what I suggested!
hi Ivor&Mel
oops !:loopy: Sorry !! did'nt see your post .:mad:
Ivor&Mel 19-05-2007, 22:01 hi Ivor&Mel
oops !:loopy: Sorry !! did'nt see your post .:mad:
I often don't see them either :roll:
Adjustment layers and layer masks are your friend. And a lifesaver!
They certainly are, but for the occasions when you have to modify with original image itself, duplicate layer first [Cntl+J/Cmd+J], a very handy shortcut. Even duplicates a selection onto a new layer of it's own.
Which brings me to shortcuts. Learn them, they will save you soooooo much time and effort.
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