Adobe Photoshop CS2 help

[jessifunn]

:idea: Maybe if I had your copy, I could learn some things and you could just call me when you wanted something fancy done with a photo. :scratch:

sell ya a copy

 

[Smiling JOe]

Fine. Anyway, all I really want to do on it is draw stuff on faces (basically "deface" people and make them look funny). Now that everyone has seen my picture, real enhancement skills would be pointless- touching up wrinkles would probably be obvious!

Kitty- I have PLENTY of crayons.

You don't need photoshop to do that. You could use the microsoft Paint program for that.

 

[Jdarg]

You don't need photoshop to do that. You could use the microsoft Paint program for that.

Guess that is something my children can teach me!

 

[Lisa_at_the_beach]

SJ...Glad you saw Hunter...He came home from Tally for the Holidays...dropped off his dirty clothes...raided my fridge and...well...that was about all I saw of him!! I think he enjoyed his time off...


Regarding the Photoshop...I've done the online tutorials..and attempted to read the manual. Meh. I'm better with hands on learning. There are workshops that I could attend in Atlanta, but...THAT would mean actually Leaving sowal and Going to Atlanta. I had hopes that perhaps there was someone out there that would be willing to come to the gallery and walk me thru some basic things. I may just have to break down and take a workshop. Finding the time to do that is another story...

Now I have to go read the Appalach Travel thread that someone I know started.....

 

[ktschris]

SJ...Glad you saw Hunter...He came home from Tally for the Holidays...dropped off his dirty clothes...raided my fridge and...well...that was about all I saw of him!! I think he enjoyed his time off...


Regarding the Photoshop...I've done the online tutorials..and attempted to read the manual. Meh. I'm better with hands on learning. There are workshops that I could attend in Atlanta, but...THAT would mean actually Leaving sowal and Going to Atlanta. I had hopes that perhaps there was someone out there that would be willing to come to the gallery and walk me thru some basic things. I may just have to break down and take a workshop. Finding the time to do that is another story...

Now I have to go read the Appalach Travel thread that someone I know started.....

Lisa, make sure the workshop you choose is sponsored by NAPP. I've been taking seminars from Scott Kelby for about 10 years now, he is the founder of NAPP and they are really good. I've also been to some that were not apart of that organization and they were a waste of time. Good luck, it's alot of funn --- but not as easy as everyone seems to think

 

[Indigo Jill]

SJ

Regarding the Photoshop...I've done the online tutorials..and attempted to read the manual. Meh. I'm better with hands on learning. ....

You can definitely teach yourself how to use it (I did but it's taken me about 3 years!) but remember, most professionals learn it while in schoolbecause Photoshop and the other programs in the Creative Suite are built for professionals, not the layperson. That said, I've LOVED lynda.com - it's only $25/month (or you can purchase a CD for specific programs you want to learn) which allows me to learn about all different programs by Adobe and others like Macromedia - just upgraded to CS2 last fall and, although totally tickled by all the programs and the potential to create, I'm completely overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information I need to learn. Lynda.com has been a godsend for this. Plus, if you are hands on, you can opt to work through the tutorial that way, too. Check it out and tell me how it goes ... good luck!

 

[Lisa_at_the_beach]

Oh Excellent..thanks...I'll check it out!! I'm getting better...everytime I use it I learn something else...but I know there is a TON of other stuff that I have yet to learn...thanks for the lynda.com website!

L

 

[Pantone383]

You can definitely teach yourself how to use it (I did but it's taken me about 3 years!) but remember, most professionals learn it while in schoolbecause Photoshop and the other programs in the Creative Suite are built for professionals, not the layperson.

Well said! I've used Photoshop for over five years and I'm still finding new things to do with it and I reference the help section often. It's a very versatile program and I've found there are a number of ways to accomplish any given task. It can work wonders if you are willing to invest the time it takes to learn the program. If you're familiar with with pod casts issued through i-tunes, check out "Photoshop TV" they come out weekly and each issue guides you through a few tasks AND they're free! Also, Barnes & Nobles has a variety of books on photoshop 'tricks'

 

[IslandTime]

If you're familiar with with pod casts issued through i-tunes, check out "Photoshop TV" they come out weekly and each issue guides you through a few tasks AND they're free! Also, Barnes & Nobles has a variety of books on photoshop 'tricks'

Wow! Thank you for that info on "Photoshop TV"!
I've been using Photoshop forever, however, being self taught I'm still learning something new every time I use the program.

Lisa at the Beach...
If I can help you in any way, don't hesitate to drop me a line. It's a fantastic problem that has helped me with all my web/graphic design needs for years.


Staci

 

[ArchieDrexel]

Lisa,
I know PS well. I'd be glad to give you a hand.