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07/05/2006 01:55:07 PM · #1 |
Hey gang,
I now have Photoshop CS1 and I am wondering what you all think are the features I must learn to make my photos the best they can be. Of course I want them to be the best they can before post processing, but hey, we know that can't always happen.
A lot of you seem to really know what you are doing, so besides, levels, and USM ( which is what i used in PS Elements) what else should I take the time to practice/play with?
Thanks again for the advice!!!
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07/05/2006 02:12:02 PM · #2 |
If you take a look at the Photoshop Basics mentorship thread You'll be in good shape for starters :-) When you've got comfortable with the workflow, you can check out the landscape Learning thread for some in-depth discussion of contrast masking and using gradients, both of which are nice to know...
R.
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07/05/2006 02:17:30 PM · #3 |
| thanks....good advice, I really like to shoot landscape and will do a lot of it this summer. |
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07/05/2006 02:56:50 PM · #4 |
| I would be lost without my clone stamp, dodge and burn brushes, and layer masks. Learn the ins and outs of these three tools/topics and you've got a pretty good toolkit at your disposal. |
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07/05/2006 03:57:10 PM · #5 |
Learn the Shortcuts(pdf).
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07/05/2006 04:08:45 PM · #6 |
I haven't looked at the mentorship thread, but I'd suggest layers, layers and more layers, with a healthy sprinkling of layer masks.
Don't forget the healing brush.
Find some tips and play with the program. Practice is easy, fun and free.
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07/06/2006 06:03:26 AM · #7 |
| Has the Channel Mixer been mentioned? :-) |
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07/06/2006 06:18:36 AM · #8 |
adjustment layers are a must! non destructive is the key.
coupled with blending modes
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07/06/2006 07:03:11 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by alexsaberi:
adjustment layers are a must! non destructive is the key. |
Hear, hear! |
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07/06/2006 07:07:46 PM · #10 |
| Thread on Layer Masks -- includes links to other tutorials as well. |
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