Where/how did you learn PhotoShop?

A year ago while preparing to move from film to digital photography I was told my biggest challenge would be post processing.

I HATE Post processing!

Maybe if I was better at using PhotoShop there would be some joy.

Where/how did you learn to use PhotoShop?

IS THERE A DVD ON USING PHOTOSHOP THAT YOU USED AND WOULD RECOMMEND?

Help please...

If your into landscape stuff the Photoshop CS3 for Nature Photographers is a must have.

Other than that a lot of self learning, google and trial and error.

Oh and that book comes with an excellent DVD tutorial.

You can always try Lynda.com or Total Training if you're into videos, but I sometimes find them annoying and feel they should cut to the chase quicker, though lots of people use them. They have LOTS of videos on Photoshop, Photography, and color management. There's also the "for dummies" books too that are good. Basically there are TONS of things out there, just start looking. If you want more books, just type photoshop and the version you have into Amazon.

Personally, I'm self taught and just learned by experimenting and tutorials I've seen on the internet.

I have tinkered with Photoshop since PS6, hours of playing and experimenting with trial & error. I am not a pro by no means but I enjoy trying different methods and seeing the outcome. The best way to find out how to perform better editing techniques is to look tutorials and how to's online. I have read enough over the years that I almost forget some of it and have to go back and read it again.

Listed below are some of the links I use to get better at photoshop.

www.photoshoptv.com
http://www.radiantvist​a.com/
http://www.russellbrow​n.com/tips_tech.html
http://www.christyschu​ler.com/retouching.htm​l
http://www.planetphoto​shop.com/

There are tons of people who are very generous and post one item after another to help you become better and knowledgable in photoshop. If you see a photo that has an interesting style ask the person how they did that. Most on this forum ar more than willing to help you. This is one of the most professional forums out today and everyone is easy to deal with. Another way I have learned a few things is go to www.youtube.com and look for Photoshop tutorials. I also own a few of Scott Kelbys books that I bought used for a good price.

Although I have only scratched the surface with my photoshop skills I am willing to help you answer any question you may have or any instruction that will help you. I have a website with my photos and you can look at the quality of my photos and see I am not a professional. www.mgwarrenphotograph​y.com

I hope this is a little help, good luck



"Do you look at the world as it is or how it should be"

I'm learning right now
I try not to stray too far from reality, so I don't really need to know it THAT well...

learned on my own just playing around with it. . .took a class that had photoshop as a part of the whole course. then numerous online tutorials. check the links mdaddyrabbit showed, i have russelbrown.com bookmarked. it's really good.

Forgot one, Adobe media player, has some nice tutorials

Go to the public library and check out some photoshop books. Also, NAPP (see link below) has some good tricks and tips for members.

http://www.photoshopus​er.com/

WOW! How can I thank you guys enough?

A wealth of info and links for me to check. Thanks again.

I guess I will be very busy in the coming weeks. If I run into problems I will feel comfortable asking for help.

I started with Lynda.com but felt the same was as blinded about them no9t getting to the point quickly enough. Now I use http://www.thedigitalp​hotographyconnection.c​om/PFDP.php. A new tutorial on a new subject or tool every week. Enough to get you going and short enough to keep your attention.

I started off when PS4.0 was just out (I still have an old mac at the attic with PS3.5 I think), and I'm still learning new things

Self taught using a combination of books and following tutorials that I have found on the net. Also by using tutorials that come free with the photography mag that I subscribe to.

Have to say that I have found the learning process very enjoyable.

I've been using it since version 3, so my skills have grown with the program. I think I'd be pretty daunted if I had to learn CS3 from scratch now.

I 2nd the NAPP (www.photoshopuser.com) suggestion. Lots of resources there that help to get you up to speed.

You don't mention which version of PS, but if you have CS2, think about getting Scott Kelby's "The Photoshop CS2 Book For Digital Photographers". excellent read and all details are explained in a very easy to understand way.