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Farfoodle · 06-10-2003, 08:10 AM

I have had photoshop for several years sitting on my computer - Please tell me how I can learn to use this program properly. Are there any good books/videos/software that can help tutor me into doing more than just the lowest level tasks.
The program came bundled with a digital camera that I purchased, so I never got the manual (although I have to say that most computer manuals are totally USELESS!)

HeyAgain · 06-10-2003, 08:15 AM

Trial and error. And playing around with the tools.

Just get a photo, and see what you can do to distort the photo.

Ashton · 06-11-2003, 12:51 AM

Me Loves teh Photoshop

http://www.teamphotoshop.com/index.php

http://www.adobe.com/education/cibs...ttonName=ACCEPT

http://share.studio.adobe.com/axBrowseProduct.asp?p=2

http://www.digitaltropic.com/tutorials.htm

http://www.eyesondesign.net/

http://www.imforums.com/forums/index.php?

http://myjanee.home.insightbb.com/tutorials.htm

http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/pho...rials-tips.html

http://phong.com/tutorials/

http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/ph...manip/index.htm

http://rainworld.com/psworkshop/

http://photoshoptechniques.com/forum/

http://www.planetphotoshop.com/

http://www.thewebmachine.com/

http://www.thinkdan.com/tutorials/photoshop.html

http://www.russellbrown.com/tips/photoshop.html

http://www.digitalcustom.com/howto/knockout.htm

http://www.photoshopcafe.com/tutorials.htm

http://www.worth1000.com/

http://www.psmeg.co.uk/pages/photoshop_tut_index.htm

obelix · 06-14-2003, 04:51 PM

those are some great links. i have had good experiences with webmachine's tutorials and i see a lot of other great looking tuts on some of the other sites. Thanks a lot!

Cableguy · 06-18-2003, 11:22 AM

I Learned PS simply by playing with it, granted there are some things that I don't know how to do, but everything i've needed to figgure out i've just taught myself. Experience is the best teacher, or so they say.

-z3r0- · 06-19-2003, 01:49 AM

Thanks for the links Ashton

Great post.

scope · 06-19-2003, 06:41 PM

Photoshop is very intuitive. You can learn most of the basic/intermediate functions by simply playing around with it.
Check out: http://www.phong.com/tutorials/

Thats where I learned a bunch of stuff...

paddyjoe · 06-25-2003, 04:36 AM

Ashton, you are the man! I've been using ps mainly for brightness/contrast adjustments and to bump up saturation levels. These sites look great. Thanks!

piglet · 06-29-2003, 10:07 AM

Once you have learned the basics start participating in the Fark p-shop contests, think of it as daily homework,you will hone your skills in no time.

ols · 07-01-2003, 09:38 AM

thanks for the links

toddman · 07-02-2003, 10:55 AM

Hey thanks for the great links

jrissala · 07-04-2003, 04:07 AM

Go to Google, choose groups, go here:
comp.graphics.apps.photoshop

They will help/answer all your questions!

flamingpeach · 07-04-2003, 08:50 AM

Here's a few more tutorials..some are mediocre but most you'll learn alot from.

http://user.fundy.net/morris/photoshop.shtml
http://www.stridingstudio.com/tutorials/
http://www.wastedyouth.org/tutorials/index.html
http://www.thinkdan.com/tutorials/index.html
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/tutorials/2d/
http://www.phong.com/tutorials/
http://www.spyroteknik.com/ spam
http://www.deepspaceweb.com/
http://www.spoono.com/tutorials/photoshop/
http://www.pixeljunction.com/tutorials.php
http://www.eyewire.com/tips/photoshop/ http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/pho...rials-tips.html
http://www.carbonfour.com/tutorials/
http://www.digitexturia.com/index2.php
http://jereme.gfxsites.net/#
http://www.dubtastic.com/
http://www.digitalwebgold.com/resources/tutorials.htm
http://www.designsbymark.com
http://www.bluesfear.com/tutorials.htm
http://www.dimitrix.net
http://www.eyesondesign.net/
http://www.teamphotoshop.com/
http://www.endeffect.com/
http://www.tutorialsearch.com/
http://www.xanthic.net/tutorials.html
http://www.planetphotoshop.com/
http://www.eyeball-design.com
http://asbestos.edgenetwk.com/news.htm
http://www.dreaminfinity.com/tutorials/ps.shtml
http://www.jereme.com/
http://www.effectlab.com/
http://www.jlswebsource.com/tutorials.html
http://www.absolutecross.com/tutorials/photoshop.htm
http://www.myjanee.com/jnetuts.htm
http://www.savvy.net/photoshop.htm
http://www.photoshopcafe.com
http://robouk.gdesign.nl/tutorials/
http://www.opticnurve.com/tutorials.asp
http://www.stewartstudio.com/tips/phototip.htm
http://www.stab.se/aq/ny/index.htm
http://www.magicpixel.com.au/html/workwel.html
http://www.darkerimaging.com/tutorials.htm
http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/ph....htm?once=true&
http://www.rtideas.com/ticks/
http://www.screaming-art.com/tutorials.php
http://www.webinfractions.com/~defe...rials/index.htm
http://w1.243.telia.com/~u24308054/...s/tutorial.html
http://www.arraich.com/ps_intro.htm
http://www.digitaltropic.com/tutorials.htm
http://www.bizark.com/learn/
http://www.perfectpixels.com/index.cfm?method=photoshop
http://www.webteknique.com/
http://www.distortion.co.uk/freebies/tutorial.html
http://www.eyeland.com/tutorials.php
http://user.fundy.net/morris/main.html
http://europa.spaceports.com/~beatop/tutorials.htm
http://umojan99.tripod.com/
http://www.dsigning.com/photoshop/t...intwithfilters/
http://www.nebulus.org
http://www.somethingleet.com/
http://www.tutorialforums.com/
http://www.theroot42.org/forum/
http://www.shadowness.com
http://www.russellbrown.com/tips/photoshop.html
http://www.systemdark.com/academy

The Atomic Boy · 07-04-2003, 09:00 PM

Well thanks flamingpeach, I think youve just given me a way to pass a lot of time this weekend.

Ashton · 07-05-2003, 02:13 AM

Flamingpeach knows her Photoshop

Are you using 6 or 7?

flamingpeach · 07-05-2003, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ashton
Flamingpeach knows her Photoshop Are you using 6 or 7?

7

Oh, and btw, alot of tut's are still in 6, so you just have to make your way through them to the best of your ability.

have fun

Ashton · 07-05-2003, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by flamingpeach
7

Oh, and btw, alot of tut's are still in 6, so you just have to make your way through them to the best of your ability.

have fun

I'm using 7 as well

although I have 6 and thats what I learned Photoshop with..... 7 is much like 6 except for some new goodies like autocolor.....

Vehementi · 07-07-2003, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ashton
I'm using 7 as well although I have 6 and thats what I learned Photoshop with..... 7 is much like 6 except for some new goodies like autocolor.....

Can't...see...red...text...

Anyway, tyvm for the links. I wanted to become a photoshop master as well and at least I got the first step down

Ashton · 07-08-2003, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vehementi
Can't...see...red...text...

That's because you're using the standard forum format....... switch to dark cloud, I started using red text about two thousand posts ago....... when there was a blue format. green on green suxxors.......

guypunkr · 07-09-2003, 12:24 AM

Wow... Ashton, Peach, those really help out.

*bows to the gurus of Photoshop*

I use Photoshop to edit pictures I plan on using for commercial things (like CD covers). I know it's not really directly related to Photoshop, but are there any tips either of you could give me?

Thanks.

Ashton · 07-09-2003, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by guypunkr
I use Photoshop to edit pictures I plan on using for commercial things (like CD covers). I know it's not really directly related to Photoshop, but are there any tips either of you could give me?

You can do almost anything with Photoshop.... The possibilities are endless, Try playing around with Filter Effects.. FILTER/ Artistic ~ Texture and Layer Styles LAYER/LAYER STYLE Drop Shadow ~ Stroke..... Note, if you want to play with Layer Styles first you load the pic then click LAYER/DUPLICATE LAYER/OK.... work with the duplicate layer, Layer Styles will be grayed out on the background pic, Drop Shadow and Bevel & Emboss are fun. Extract is a good tool to cut fine detail out of pic's.... much better than the lasso tool, LAYER/EXTRACT in 6 and FILTER/EXTRACT in 7..... remember to use the Smart Highlighting tool for fine edges, it tracks them nicely.

If you're really interested in learning Photoshop buy this book....
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/boo...toshop_7_bible

It's a great book.....

cowudders14 · 08-13-2003, 05:37 AM

Wow! Thanks all - They will come in very handy. I've wanted to learn what the 000's of other functions of photoshop do for a long time, and how to start professional photochopping...

Cheers!

Plan9Senior · 08-13-2003, 07:23 PM

Wow, lots of nice sites in that list. Thanks for taking time to post all of those links Flamingpeach.

Munku · 08-15-2003, 05:50 PM

Check out www.thewebmachine.com Tons of great tutorials on there!

telekinetic2 · 08-18-2003, 07:16 PM

I personally taught myself photoshop by using the tutorials at deviantart.com, as well as looking through their images and trying to duplicate them...I've found that if my photoshopping is goal-oriented rather than just trying to make something cool, it works a lot better.

Also, if you have the money, do your self a HUGE favor and go buy a $99 Graphire tablet. You'll thank me for it the first time you have to freehand a selection mask.

nothingx · 08-19-2003, 09:17 PM

I know you said that you don't own it, but I gotta say it anyway...

RTFM

Seriously, if you can get your hands on one, do it. Its 440 pages of good stuff. The photoshop bible, if you will...

06-10-2003, 08:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Farfoodle Upright	Photoshop - how to become a great user... I have had photoshop for several years sitting on my computer - Please tell me how I can learn to use this program properly. Are there any good books/videos/software that can help tutor me into doing more than just the lowest level tasks. The program came bundled with a digital camera that I purchased, so I never got the manual (although I have to say that most computer manuals are totally USELESS!)

06-14-2003, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
obelix Insane Location: Calgary, AB	those are some great links. i have had good experiences with webmachine's tutorials and i see a lot of other great looking tuts on some of the other sites. Thanks a lot! __________________ no substance

07-04-2003, 08:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
flamingpeach hip mama Location: redmond, washington	Here's a few more tutorials..some are mediocre but most you'll learn alot from. http://user.fundy.net/morris/photoshop.shtml http://www.stridingstudio.com/tutorials/ http://www.wastedyouth.org/tutorials/index.html http://www.thinkdan.com/tutorials/index.html http://www.computerarts.co.uk/tutorials/2d/ http://www.phong.com/tutorials/ http://www.spyroteknik.com/ spam http://www.deepspaceweb.com/ http://www.spoono.com/tutorials/photoshop/ http://www.pixeljunction.com/tutorials.php http://www.eyewire.com/tips/photoshop/ http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/pho...rials-tips.html http://www.carbonfour.com/tutorials/ http://www.digitexturia.com/index2.php http://jereme.gfxsites.net/# http://www.dubtastic.com/ http://www.digitalwebgold.com/resources/tutorials.htm http://www.designsbymark.com http://www.bluesfear.com/tutorials.htm http://www.dimitrix.net http://www.eyesondesign.net/ http://www.teamphotoshop.com/ http://www.endeffect.com/ http://www.tutorialsearch.com/ http://www.xanthic.net/tutorials.html http://www.planetphotoshop.com/ http://www.eyeball-design.com http://asbestos.edgenetwk.com/news.htm http://www.dreaminfinity.com/tutorials/ps.shtml http://www.jereme.com/ http://www.effectlab.com/ http://www.jlswebsource.com/tutorials.html http://www.absolutecross.com/tutorials/photoshop.htm http://www.myjanee.com/jnetuts.htm http://www.savvy.net/photoshop.htm http://www.photoshopcafe.com http://robouk.gdesign.nl/tutorials/ http://www.opticnurve.com/tutorials.asp http://www.stewartstudio.com/tips/phototip.htm http://www.stab.se/aq/ny/index.htm http://www.magicpixel.com.au/html/workwel.html http://www.darkerimaging.com/tutorials.htm http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/ph....htm?once=true& http://www.rtideas.com/ticks/ http://www.screaming-art.com/tutorials.php http://www.webinfractions.com/~defe...rials/index.htm http://w1.243.telia.com/~u24308054/...s/tutorial.html http://www.arraich.com/ps_intro.htm http://www.digitaltropic.com/tutorials.htm http://www.bizark.com/learn/ http://www.perfectpixels.com/index.cfm?method=photoshop http://www.webteknique.com/ http://www.distortion.co.uk/freebies/tutorial.html http://www.eyeland.com/tutorials.php http://user.fundy.net/morris/main.html http://europa.spaceports.com/~beatop/tutorials.htm http://umojan99.tripod.com/ http://www.dsigning.com/photoshop/t...intwithfilters/ http://www.nebulus.org http://www.somethingleet.com/ http://www.tutorialforums.com/ http://www.theroot42.org/forum/ http://www.shadowness.com http://www.russellbrown.com/tips/photoshop.html http://www.systemdark.com/academy __________________ I've eaten my veggies all my life so bring it on, I am educated and strong for the revolution.

07-04-2003, 09:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
The Atomic Boy Tilted Location: Indianapolis	Well thanks flamingpeach, I think youve just given me a way to pass a lot of time this weekend. __________________ All problems no matter how complex can be solved with fire and/or duct tape.

08-13-2003, 05:37 AM	#22 (permalink)
cowudders14 Bringer of good Moos... Location: Midlands, UK	Wow! Thanks all - They will come in very handy. I've wanted to learn what the 000's of other functions of photoshop do for a long time, and how to start professional photochopping... Cheers! __________________ Moo! I'm mooey!

06-10-2003, 08:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
HeyAgain Psycho	Trial and error. And playing around with the tools. Just get a photo, and see what you can do to distort the photo.

06-11-2003, 12:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ashton PORNHOUND Location: California	Me Loves teh Photoshop http://www.teamphotoshop.com/index.php http://www.adobe.com/education/cibs...ttonName=ACCEPT http://share.studio.adobe.com/axBrowseProduct.asp?p=2 http://www.digitaltropic.com/tutorials.htm http://www.eyesondesign.net/ http://www.imforums.com/forums/index.php? http://myjanee.home.insightbb.com/tutorials.htm http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/pho...rials-tips.html http://phong.com/tutorials/ http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/ph...manip/index.htm http://rainworld.com/psworkshop/ http://photoshoptechniques.com/forum/ http://www.planetphotoshop.com/ http://www.thewebmachine.com/ http://www.thinkdan.com/tutorials/photoshop.html http://www.russellbrown.com/tips/photoshop.html http://www.digitalcustom.com/howto/knockout.htm http://www.photoshopcafe.com/tutorials.htm http://www.worth1000.com/ http://www.psmeg.co.uk/pages/photoshop_tut_index.htm

06-18-2003, 11:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cableguy Upright Location: Hurlburt Field, FL	I Learned PS simply by playing with it, granted there are some things that I don't know how to do, but everything i've needed to figgure out i've just taught myself. Experience is the best teacher, or so they say.

06-19-2003, 01:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
-z3r0- Crazy Location: usa	Thanks for the links Ashton Great post.

06-19-2003, 06:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
scope Banned Location: Canada	Photoshop is very intuitive. You can learn most of the basic/intermediate functions by simply playing around with it. Check out: http://www.phong.com/tutorials/ Thats where I learned a bunch of stuff...

06-25-2003, 04:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
paddyjoe through charlatans phone Location: Northcoast	Ashton, you are the man! I've been using ps mainly for brightness/contrast adjustments and to bump up saturation levels. These sites look great. Thanks!

06-29-2003, 10:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
piglet Insane Location: right over here	Once you have learned the basics start participating in the Fark p-shop contests, think of it as daily homework,you will hone your skills in no time.

07-01-2003, 09:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
ols Insane	thanks for the links

07-02-2003, 10:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
toddman Upright Location: MA	Hey thanks for the great links

07-04-2003, 04:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
jrissala Upright Location: Northern New England	Go to Google, choose groups, go here: comp.graphics.apps.photoshop They will help/answer all your questions!

07-05-2003, 02:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ashton PORNHOUND Location: California	Flamingpeach knows her Photoshop Are you using 6 or 7?

07-09-2003, 12:24 AM	#20 (permalink)
guypunkr Loser Location: Newport News, VA	Wow... Ashton, Peach, those really help out. bows to the gurus of Photoshop I use Photoshop to edit pictures I plan on using for commercial things (like CD covers). I know it's not really directly related to Photoshop, but are there any tips either of you could give me? Thanks.

08-13-2003, 07:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
Plan9Senior Banned Location: Orange County, California	Wow, lots of nice sites in that list. Thanks for taking time to post all of those links Flamingpeach.

08-15-2003, 05:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
Munku Lost Location: Florida	Check out www.thewebmachine.com Tons of great tutorials on there!

08-18-2003, 07:16 PM	#25 (permalink)
telekinetic2 Loser	I personally taught myself photoshop by using the tutorials at deviantart.com, as well as looking through their images and trying to duplicate them...I've found that if my photoshopping is goal-oriented rather than just trying to make something cool, it works a lot better. Also, if you have the money, do your self a HUGE favor and go buy a $99 Graphire tablet. You'll thank me for it the first time you have to freehand a selection mask.

08-19-2003, 09:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
nothingx undead Location: nihilistic freedom	I know you said that you don't own it, but I gotta say it anyway... RTFM Seriously, if you can get your hands on one, do it. Its 440 pages of good stuff. The photoshop bible, if you will...