How many belong to National Association of Photoshop Professionals ? Worth $89/Year?

[dsze]

Considering joining NAPP, and as a student they allow a $10 discount! :shock: (don't they know that 1 college class is near $700 anymore)

[Belmondo]

I've seriously considered it. I buy the magazine anyway. Maybe I will.

My wife was bugging me recently about what I might want for Christmas. Perhaps that's what I'll mention in my note to Santa.

[dsze]

Where do you buy the magazine?

-daniel

[Belmondo]

Where do you buy the magazine?

-daniel

Usually Barnes & Noble or Borders.
BTW, it's the only magazine whose old copies I save. Actually, I usually buy two copies....one to read, and an archive copy for future reference.

[Scottes]

IMHO the magazine alone is worth the $100. Plus you get free shipping from B&H (if you can wait for ground - right!) and many other benefits.

Alas, I *still* haven't joined....

[brez1]

Don't forget you also get discounts on books, new releases of PS, seminars as well I think it's worth it.

[Vegas Poboy]

For some reason I could not do the poll but I've been a member since March & yes it's worth it to me.
Free Shipping with B&H
The magazine has some great photoshop tips
The website has a great deal of short videos on PS
If you like to get creative with your photos & photoshop the $$$ is well worth it.
Just my thaughts :D

[ohenry]

I couldn't do the poll either, but I have been a member for almost a year and will renew that membership. I find the wealth of information available invaluable. The magazine is great, the website offers a variety of tutorials and hints, the staff is knowlegeable and you get prompt and insightful replies. There are many discounts and perks available as members which, if used, can repay the annual fees easily. It's worth it to me, but whether or not it is to you is a question that I cannot answer.

[dsze]

Thanks everyone for all the responses...I don't know what happened to the Poll. Oh well.

For those who like the value, how would you rate your PS knowledge prior to signing up for the membership?

-daniel

[Lord_Malone]

Sorry for digging up ancient history. I think I'll give NAPP a go.

[D113]

YES, and DEFINITELY...lots of discounts on software/plugins/hardware/accesories that you'll probably buy once you're a member since mosts discounts are in the %20 range.

[holrd]

NAPP is great if you think you might or ever will buy the mags. It was the main reason i joined. But they have a very decent resource center and there forums are good for coming up with new ideas. They are also coming out with a new Lightroom mag and members get it for free. And yes the discounts are really nice on plug-ins, i havent bought any cuz im waiting for cs3. I encourage everyone to join.

I would say i knew a lot of the nuts and bolts of photoshop, but now i can make photoshop bend to my will.

[Billginthekeys]

i voted, yes i learn alot, but its actually, yes it pays for itself. through using the discounts for free shipping, cheaper software and seminars, not to mention an extra 5% off at dell it more than paid for itself the first year, so i signed on for two more. that and i love the magazine.

[ohenry]

I've been a member for 3 years.....worth every penny to me.

[EOS MAN1]

I looked at some sample tutorials, and they looked like it would be worth joining. I will when I can afford.

[donlavange]

Usually Barnes & Noble or Borders.
BTW, it's the only magazine whose old copies I save. Actually, I usually buy two copies....one to read, and an archive copy for future reference.

The free shipping at B & H can add up!

[Billginthekeys]

The free shipping at B & H can add up!
keep in mind ole' belmondo said that in october of 2004. this thread majorily was brought back from the dead. i dont think belmondo is quite so cheap these days, but he could come by and prove me wrong :lol:

[donlavange]

OOPS!! This is a real OLD thread. . .Sorry!

[MJP]

I buy their magazine but havent decide to join in

[gkas]

I ended up buying the magazine most months, when I could find it. Most book stores only get a few copies. Now, not only is the magazine delivered every month, they have lots of online tutorials, free B&H shipping, plus lots of other discounts. I think I pretty much get my membership back in free shipping.

[rfreschner]

I joined two years ago when I was going to take one of their seminars up in Boston so I could get the $20 off. Between discounted seminars, photoshop user magazine, the free standard B&H shipping that turns out to be overnight for me in CT, the incredible amount of free tutorials on their web site, and the upcoming free Darkroom magazine; I'd have to say it's well worth it.

[rfreschner]

ole' belmondo

Speaking of Tom - anyone seen him around these days? Is he just not frequenting this forum as much as he used to?

[Kevin]

I have been a NAPP member for five years. The PHOTOSHOP user mag. is full of tips, tricks and touch articles that very helpful. NAPP also has many online tutorials, free plug-ins and software reviews. IMO well worth the $$$.

[stein]

hmmmm....

$10/month for Photoshop User Mag x 12 months = $120

$99 membership includes a subscription + many other benefits = no brainer if you have any interest at all in the digital darkroom.

By the way, you can subscribe to PhotoshopTV for free via podcast/iTunes

[donlavange]

hmmmm....

$10/month for Photoshop User Mag x 12 months = $120

$99 membership includes a subscription + many other benefits = no brainer if you have any interest at all in the digital darkroom.

By the way, you can subscribe to PhotoshopTV for free via podcast/iTunes

Yeah. I've been a member almost since they started. At least 7 years! Well worth it. I would love to do the Boston thing but gee. That seems like a lot of bread for a show and some crowded seminars.

[Billginthekeys]

Yeah. I've been a member almost since they started. At least 7 years! Well worth it. I would love to do the Boston thing but gee. That seems like a lot of bread for a show and some crowded seminars.
photoshop world. yea, it was here in miami last year but i didnt get to go *bangs head against the wall*

[donlavange]

photoshop world. yea, it was here in miami last year but i didnt get to go *bangs head against the wall*

Do you think it is worth the cost of the NAPP show? No question about the annual membership value, but $400 for a show and crowded seminars??

For those wondering about the value of membership, here is a link to the latest newsletter showing discounts etc.

http://archives.subscribermail.com/msg/NAPPFE939DD8.htm

[Billginthekeys]

Do you think it is worth the cost of the NAPP show? No question about the annual membership value, but $400 for a show and crowded seminars??

For those wondering about the value of membership, here is a link to the latest newsletter showing discounts etc.

http://archives.subscribermail.com/msg/NAPPFE939DD8.htm
ii would have only paid the student cost, which was like $150. no way id pay $400, but if i were in the industry. and with all those seminars you would get your moneys worth i guess.

[Curtis N]

Marketing genius at work.

They sell the highest-priced piece of software in the image editing business,
but wait, there's more!
If you perpetually send them more money each year, they will send you information on how to use their product!

Is this a great country, or what?

I think the car makers are losing out big-time by not charging people to teach them how to drive.

[ohenry]

NAPP is an independent source from Adobe. They do not sell Adobe products. To equate your analogy to car makers, NAPP sells after market add-ons for your car.

[donlavange]

Marketing genius at work.

They sell the highest-priced piece of software in the image editing business,
but wait, there's more!
If you perpetually send them more money each year, they will send you information on how to use their product!

Is this a great country, or what?

I think the car makers are losing out big-time by not charging people to teach them how to drive.

NAPP has nothing to do financially with Adobe. NAPP is a separate company in Florida.

[Billginthekeys]

NAPP has no direct relation with Adobe, they are a seperate organization/publication that just happens to be the most popular and fully fuctional out there.

[donlavange]

Marketing genius at work.

They sell the highest-priced piece of software in the image editing business,
but wait, there's more!
If you perpetually send them more money each year, they will send you information on how to use their product!

Is this a great country, or what?

I think the car makers are losing out big-time by not charging people to teach them how to drive.

I, in fact, am a marketing genius. . . . but I spent my life selling bottle caps and photographs!

[Lord_Malone]

I decided to give NAPP a go. I'm so happy that I'm now a member of a club where people don't associate me with panties for men.

[rfreschner]

I decided to give NAPP a go.

You won't regret it!

[Lord_Malone]

You won't regret it!

And I don't! It's the best $89 I've ever spent legally.

[rfreschner]

It's the best $89 I've ever spent legally.

http://rfreschner.smugmug.com/photos/135784784-Ti.gif

[sapearl]

And I don't! It's the best $89 I've ever spent legally.

You crack me up Lord .... plus you're contributing to the delinquancy of my posts :lol: .

[cgratti]

I've seriously considered it. I buy the magazine anyway. Maybe I will.

My wife was bugging me recently about what I might want for Christmas. Perhaps that's what I'll mention in my note to Santa.

Is Christmas coming soon in Coachella Valley?

[rfreschner]

Is Christmas coming soon in Coachella Valley?

At the time Tom posted that in October of 2004, it was...... :lol:

[Steve Beck]

hmmmm....

$10/month for Photoshop User Mag x 12 months = $120

$99 membership includes a subscription + many other benefits = no brainer if you have any interest at all in the digital darkroom.

By the way, you can subscribe to PhotoshopTV for free via podcast/iTunes


It is a bi-monthly publication.

[donlavange]

It is a bi-monthly publication.

I just wish the Photoshop TV would lose the attempted humor. It's a drag and gets in the way of learning. Scott Kelby, who owns NAPP )I think) is the worst for that, but Matt and Dave Cross are worth it alone!

[Tandem]

I was ready to join until I saw the entry for the Membership Discount Code. What is that and how can I qualify?

[donlavange]

I was ready to join until I saw the entry for the Membership Discount Code. What is that and how can I qualify?

No idea, but just the mag and the free shipping from B&H make it worth it. In fact, I think they are adding a new mag for lightroom!

Having said that, I often prepare to buy something at a certain price, get everything filled out and the see a box for a discount code and then scrap the whole thing! I have done searches on google and found some codes that apply to the company, but it is usually for some widgit that I have no interest in.

[gparvan]

What kinda discounts are available for printers, lens, bodies etc.?

[donlavange]

I was ready to join until I saw the entry for the Membership Discount Code. What is that and how can I qualify?

The name Tandem. . . do you ride a Tandem or drive a Tandem Truck?

Don
tandem401@mac.com

[Tandem]

The name Tandem. . . do you ride a Tandem or drive a Tandem Truck?

Don
tandem401@mac.com
That would be tandem bicycles. We have a Rans Screamer recumbent road tandem and a custom built Boulder TSL26 full suspension mountain tandem.

[donlavange]

That would be tandem bicycles. We have a Rans Screamer recumbent road tandem and a custom built Boulder TSL26 full suspension mountain tandem.

We have a CoMotion Double Esspresso and a CoMotion Sky Cap with S & S couplers. Toured all New England, Oregon, France, Lesser Antilles. TCA #8760 and RI HH.
Need a G7 for photographing tours.

[Tandem]

I put up one of my old avatars so we can get this thread back on track. :cool:

[donlavange]

Back to NAPP. I like it and renew every year except when I have already renewed for two years. LOL

[gparvan]

I put up one of my old avatars so we can get this thread back on track. :cool:




My wife would have nothing to do with a tandem, so she got a Rodriguez!
http://www.rodcycle.com/

:cool:

[rfreschner]

I was ready to join until I saw the entry for the Membership Discount Code. What is that and how can I qualify?

I'm not sure that I've seen any discount codes that have applied to the public, but I think I used one last year for an extra 3 months on my subscription when I renewed.

[ohtoberich]

I think there was a code for a free tutorial that came in my Lightroom box if I signed up for membership.

[Cerbera LM]

I just wish the Photoshop TV would lose the attempted humor. It's a drag and gets in the way of learning. Scott Kelby, who owns NAPP )I think) is the worst for that, but Matt and Dave Cross are worth it alone!

Fortunately one can drag the slider thru the attempts to be funny and all the ads. Can watch an episode in 15 minutes that way.

[ssim]

I just wish the Photoshop TV would lose the attempted humor. It's a drag and gets in the way of learning. Scott Kelby, who owns NAPP )I think) is the worst for that, but Matt and Dave Cross are worth it alone!

I agree and the tutorials by Dave and Matt are normally better the Kelby's too. That is why I have a hard time buying Scott's books. I don't mind a little humor but it gets to be a little much with him.

I joined NAPP a couple of years ago and have learned alot from their tutorials. Some of it is way cool stuff that you wouldn't normally do with a photo but fun nonetheless. I have bought a number of plug-ins for photoshop and the discounts that they provide via this have paid for my membership a couple of times over.

[donlavange]

I agree and the tutorials by Dave and Matt are normally better the Kelby's too. That is why I have a hard time buying Scott's books. I don't mind a little humor but it gets to be a little much with him.

I joined NAPP a couple of years ago and have learned alot from their tutorials. Some of it is way cool stuff that you wouldn't normally do with a photo but fun nonetheless. I have bought a number of plug-ins for photoshop and the discounts that they provide via this have paid for my membership a couple of times over.

There is no question about the value of membership. I have saved a small fortune on purchases etc since joining. But that is not the main thrust of this post.

I have always been bugged by Scott Kelby's attempts at humor in his books and on that NAPP TV webcast. But, I went to a seminar recently where he was the speaker for the day. Totaly different in person. Some humor, but not too much and what there was did not get in the way of the learning process. I would do it again.

[rfreschner]

But, I went to a seminar recently where he was the speaker for the day. Totaly different in person. Some humor, but not too much and what there was did not get in the way of the learning process. I would do it again.

I agree 100%. Scott was great at the seminar I went to.

[e3opian]

3 or 4 year member here... I renew every year. This year I went ahead for the 2 year renewal for the DVD gift.