Novice and beginning PS/LR users

12/05/2009 09:10:03 PM · #1

What would you like to be better at?

I'm trying out a 30 day program and at the same time I'm going to try to help some people do different things. What do you want to know how to do in Lightroom or Photoshop?

12/05/2009 10:10:58 PM · #2

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

ok, this is going to sound really terrible...but I would like to know more about layers in PS (I actually have PSE7, so maybe this isn't for me...*sigh* I see many times on some of the PP notes of how many different layers are used and I simply don't use that many (hence my reason to learn)

12/05/2009 10:59:27 PM · #3

Originally posted by Ja-9:

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
What would you like to be better at?

I'm trying out a 30 day program and at the same time I'm going to try to help some people do different things. What do you want to know how to do in Lightroom or Photoshop?

ok, this is going to sound really terrible...but I would like to know more about layers in PS (I actually have PSE7, so maybe this isn't for me...*sigh* I see many times on some of the PP notes of how many different layers are used and I simply don't use that many (hence my reason to learn)

That is exactly what I was looking for. Give me some time and I will create a file to show people more about layers.

If anyone else would like a how-to video and you don't want to post it send me an email, and I will keep you name out of it and still make the video.

see

Canon PowerShot S95

12/05/2009 11:53:02 PM · #4

I donâ��t have a clue about layers, except how to apply soft light ect. A simple lesson on layers would be great.

12/06/2009 12:17:07 AM · #5

Originally posted by alans_world:

I donâ��t have a clue about layers, except how to apply soft light ect. A simple lesson on layers would be great.

Awesome, I'm all over it.

12/06/2009 08:42:03 AM · #6

Originally posted by alans_world:

I donâ��t have a clue about layers, except how to apply soft light ect. A simple lesson on layers would be great.

I agree...I hear all about layers but I just don't have an handle on what it "really" means...like when I got the Dq for Geology *multiple sighs* (still) I didn't know that what I was doing was a "adjustment layer". I just thought that was how you blended out the gaussian blur.

Joseph, are you using CS/? just so I can adjust my head since I use PSE7. (currently)

12/06/2009 08:47:17 AM · #7

Originally posted by Ja-9:

Originally posted by alans_world:
I donâ��t have a clue about layers, except how to apply soft light ect. A simple lesson on layers would be great.

I agree...I hear all about layers but I just don't have an handle on what it "really" means...like when I got the Dq for Geology *multiple sighs* (still) I didn't know that what I was doing was a "adjustment layer". I just thought that was how you blended out the gaussian blur.

Joseph, are you using CS/? just so I can adjust my head since I use PSE7. (currently)

I am actually using CS2 but I will try to explain everything as if I have PSe7. Things will be different but the idea behind them will be the same.

12/06/2009 08:52:47 AM · #8

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Originally posted by Ja-9:

Originally posted by alans_world:
I donâ��t have a clue about layers, except how to apply soft light ect. A simple lesson on layers would be great.

I agree...I hear all about layers but I just don't have an handle on what it "really" means...like when I got the Dq for Geology *multiple sighs* (still) I didn't know that what I was doing was a "adjustment layer". I just thought that was how you blended out the gaussian blur.

Joseph, are you using CS/? just so I can adjust my head since I use PSE7. (currently)

I am actually using CS2 but I will try to explain everything as if I have PSe7. Things will be different but the idea behind them will be the same.

I took a class awhile ago and the teacher was using CS/3 I could follow along most of the time but I had to "translate at other times" I kind of consider that PSE7 is a "baby version" of CS/? I've found some great work arounds on some different sites....thanks for doing this...

Olympus 14-42mm f.3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital Zoom

12/06/2009 11:46:41 AM · #9

What exactly is it about layers that you would like me to brake down? Or what about them would you like me to clarify?

ahjenny

Olympus E-620

12/06/2009 11:56:34 AM · #10

I'd like to know about layers, too. How to make them, which methods make a picture better. I'd also like to know how to single out stuff, like make everything B&W except for one element, or to pull a piece of the picture away from the rest (perhaps to add it to another picture). I could probably figure this stuff out, but I can only really handle PS for about an hour at a time before frustration sets in and I shut it off for a few weeks.

Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC

12/06/2009 12:29:28 PM · #11

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

What exactly is it about layers that you would like me to brake down? Or what about them would you like me to clarify?

I see all these different layers mentioned and I don't understand what they are doing and why. I guess I need to know some of the basic reasons for layers - I know that I do things on layers so that my original doesn't get altered and I can go back to that easily. but with PSE7 I can only go so far then I have to flatten my image then start another layer at that point...or maybe...I'm doing it all wrong to begin with...imagine that...hmmm

fldave

Pentax K5II

12/06/2009 12:35:34 PM · #12

Originally posted by Ja-9:

... but with PSE7 I can only go so far then I have to flatten my image then start another layer at that point...

Same here. I hear of people using hundreds of layers in CS3/4, but in PSE7, some tools just don't work without flattening or merging layers. Personally, I have not quite grasped layer masks, erasing part of an effect to expose the original below for instance.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/06/2009 01:43:02 PM · #13

Okay great, I will explain how you do that. Perfect thanks for the feedback guys. I will start working on a tutorial for you all tomorrow and I will cover everything I can.

poser

Canon EOS-60D

12/06/2009 02:00:42 PM · #14

I would also enjoy knowing more about layers, dodge and burning is another one that I have trouble understanding.

12/06/2009 02:27:58 PM · #15

Originally posted by fldave:

Originally posted by Ja-9:
... but with PSE7 I can only go so far then I have to flatten my image then start another layer at that point...

Same here. I hear of people using hundreds of layers in CS3/4, but in PSE7, some tools just don't work without flattening or merging layers. Personally, I have not quite grasped layer masks, erasing part of an effect to expose the original below for instance.

Dave maybe (and someone might answer this) what we should do is only flatten the ones that are visible? not all the way back down to the original...this is what I usually do...but I think I'm doing it wrong...

12/06/2009 02:37:17 PM · #16

Originally posted by Ja-9:

Originally posted by fldave:

Originally posted by Ja-9:
... but with PSE7 I can only go so far then I have to flatten my image then start another layer at that point...

Same here. I hear of people using hundreds of layers in CS3/4, but in PSE7, some tools just don't work without flattening or merging layers. Personally, I have not quite grasped layer masks, erasing part of an effect to expose the original below for instance.

Dave maybe (and someone might answer this) what we should do is only flatten the ones that are visible? not all the way back down to the original...this is what I usually do...but I think I'm doing it wrong...

You do not need to flatten all your layers or any for that matter. don't worry I will explain how it's all done.

I will actually hold a (DPC) class on this so everything can understand it.

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

12/15/2009 08:29:24 AM · #17

Just wanted to let you guys know I am still working on this for all. I will release everything hopefully before the new year.

Hipychik

Sony Alpha a6000

12/15/2009 08:49:23 AM · #18

I'd like to know more about masking.