Photoshop help for beginners
Using Adobe Photoshop can be a daunting task for even the most intrepid computer user. I’ve been using it for years and still only have the courage to attempt the most basic image manipulation on it.
However, there are so many terrific features under the hood if you know where to look, which allow you to accomplish some incredible results. The problem is, how do you know where to get to them?
Well, MakeUseOf.com has come to the rescue with a beginners guide to using Photoshop which you can find here. And that includes people like me, who have the program, but currently only use it for simple tasks such as cropping screenshots and resizing happy snaps.
If you don’t have Photoshop, but would like to give it a road-test to see how you like it, you can download a trial version from here.
Now, Photoshop doesn’t come cheap and is well out of the league of most consumers, but you can pick up a copy of Photoshop Elements, which includes all but the most high-end features of it’s more illustrious sibling for under $160.
If you are a student, there are awesome discounts to be had on Adobe products site here (check out the eligibility requirements here). Adobe also has arrangements with most state education departments for substantial discounts for teachers on its products, so if you are a teacher, contact your relevant state department for details.
Introductory Photoshop skills for the beginning photographer
Gail Lipscombe has worked for some of Australia's hottest tech magazines for over 10 years. In her blog, she focuses on demystifying technology, gadgets and the web for average consumers.