Photoshop CS, where to learn?

[dedalus-6]

Hi, brothers:

Do you have any suggestions on where I should learn how to use (and master) PS CS? Buy a book, Read articles and tuts Online or go to a school? I am considering going to some sort of school. I have had CS for a while but haven't used a great deal as I am not really confident in using many of the features in it. Really a watse of money.

Many thanks....

[tim]

The first book in this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=57523) is great, I refer to almost every day. I also got "camera raw for photoshop CS" which is also great, and there's a CS2 version out soon. Had to get 'em from Amazon, your chances of finding them in NZ's pretty slim.

[cricket]

Hi, brothers:
Really a watse of money.

Many thanks....
Noooo! Not a waste of money at all!!!

Photoshop is a challenge to learn, but it is amazing! I have used it since it didn't have layers, and am always learning more!

Books are great, especially if you actually choose a "lesson" to learn and go through the steps.

Honestly, if you can take a class, do so. I have taken classes, and enjoy the ability to ask questions and get answers on the spot. Also, there are usually fellow students in class that know a bit more than you, and they can help you out. The assignments you are given will help to enforce the lesson taught; about a tool, or selection making, layers, browsing, etc.

I hope you stick with it and learn! You will be able to add so much to your digital photography!

Good luck (and skill) to you!

[dedalus-6]

Thank you all for your help. I guess keep learning is the key, regardless of different means.