Photoshoppers: Besides just using it, what is the best way to learn Photo-

[bertha katzenengel]

shop? We have a new computer and Mrs. V. got me Photoshop Elements 3.0. There's a lot to learn, and I can't sit in this got-damned chair long enough to learn by playing with it.

Is there a good book? Any other suggestions? Thanks.

[bertha katzenengel]

1. Any suggestions at all?

:kick:

[mopinko]

4. i like the nutshell series books

but photoshop has a great help.
the best way to learn is to jump in. every project i do, i learn something new.
someone here on du posted this site-
http://www.photoshopcafe.com/
i haven't found the time to hang out there, but they liked it.
there is also a graphics group here. it's kinda slow, so it might take a while to get an answer. there are lots of chatrooms out there that are busier.
or you can do like i do, and call my nephew.

[bertha katzenengel]

5. thanks, mopinko

:bounce:

[InvisibleTouch]

2. This book:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Photoshop:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0789724243/qid=1113777981/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-9319462-6543923?v=glance&s=books

Don't let the title put you off. It's absolutely the best book I've seen on the subject, especially if you take the time to sit down with it and do the exercises.

Have fun!

[bertha katzenengel]

3. Thanks, IT!

I appreciate it.

[ralps]

6. You could also try the Quickstart guides, They are available at various

bookstores. Here is a Barnes & Noble Link http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=xgx14ghLo6&isbn=020179974X&itm=21
:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[all.of.me]

7. a friend of mine showed me how

i never would have figured it out by myself or with a book. i do belong to a couple of yahoo groups for photoshop, but i hardly ever go there.

[Ellen Forradalom]

8. Sleep with a graphic designer

then ask for instruction.

Okay, perhaps not an option for you.

[ghostsofgiants]

9. I have the "Photoshop CS Bible" downloading as we speak

Not that I necessarily need it, but I figure it'll give me some decent tips and tricks.