How to learn a program is probably different for each of us. I like to read books and follow tutorials but I also learn a lot from video tutorials such as the Deke Mcleland’s, Russell Brown and many others out there now. I think that I really learn most when I just open up the program and start using things to see what happens. I remember, when I first started using Photoshop, I knew nothing about anything in it. I had to learn what the tools were, what layers meant, and all that good stuff. That was my most difficult period. Once I had the basics down, I started to understand it all and went crazy with doing things. I am a hobbyist so my lively hood doesn’t depend on Photoshop. Therefore, my approach may not be useful for professionals. If I were a professional, I would probably sign up for Photoshop workshops, buy a couple of good books, and watch a lot of videos and last, but not least, just sit and use the program. The Photoshop Help file is pretty hefty so most things that you don’t understand can be learned from there. Pick something that won’t bore you and just start.
"Roy Sutherland" wrote in message
I’m an amateur photographer and I also dabble in making my own graphics
such
as backgrounds, patterns.
I find that I learn a lot from reading several books and also I purchased the "total training videos" which I consider excellent. I bought the "Deke Mcllend" Photoshop bible but I search out tutorials on the web which is
vast
and another excellent source.
Roy