With the workflow improvements that Adobe continues to bring to Photoshop, and the high level of experience required to master and efficiently use the tool, it is no wonder that there is such a high demand for training on this prolific and highly revered digital editing software.
Unfortunately, nothing is more frustrating for a novice than confronting a tool that has hidden secrets (keyboard shortcuts/layers shortcuts, new slim interface), a pool of icons (only labeled on still rollover) and 1 million capabilities.
For those of you who attended the recent Spunlogic Lunch and Learn [Photoshop Basics & Essentials], I challenge you to continue playing with Photoshop – bring in your personal photographs, play with filters, explore the keyboard shortcuts (hold down the control, alt and shift keys with various other keys), cut out objects and make collages. The rewards of advancing in Photoshop are not restricted to designers.
With the influx of affordable high resolution personal cameras and widespread blogging, the invitation of digital manipulation is open to anyone who would like to put a mustache on their uncle Fred or share last night’s breakdancing photo session with their buddies.
And for those of you who are well-rounded in Photoshop, don’t get stuck in the last version of Photoshop – that is so CS2! Continue to seek knowledge from your peers and share the love as well.
As promised, the Photoshop Seminar notes & Training files are available (to Spunlogic Employees), just ask me for them!
