How to use Photoshop?

AJ!

I just got Photoshop 7.0 but I don't know how to use it. I only want to know the basics like sharpening up pictures and making the colours a bit more 'full' looking. Also, how do you leave a signature (watermark?) I am going to use it for pictures of cars if that makes a difference. I've included an example picture to give an idea of what I am talking about.

Thanks

andy1249

Posted earlier today , see down near the end for basic photoshop tutorials ,

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm

Goodshape

While we're at it, maybe someone could tell me how do I use this pencil and paper?

elven

There are soooooo many tutorials for photoshop that your best bet is to do a google search for 'photoshop 7 beginner tutorial' and have a look through. Most of the ones I have links for are specific to cs and cs2.

Fajitas!

Just experiment. Everyone finds their own ways of using it. Don't be afraid to play around.

AJ!

Is there any course I can go on to learn how to use it?

5uspect

There's some great video podcasts available too. A lot of them are for CS2 however but there's still lots of good tips there that work in 7.0.
I reccomend photoshop TV, they give lots of really cool tips that get you into how the program works and they always let you know if a tip is inly available in CS2. The basics between 7.0 and CS2 are more of less the same tho.

I'm something of a photoshop addict - if you've any questions just ask I'll do my best to help!

By the way here is some PS based abuse of one of the lads. Luckily he took it well. He actually used it on his bebo page.

dazftw

Fajitas! wrote:

Just experiment. Everyone finds their own ways of using it. Don't be afraid to play around.

Thats how I learned most of the stuf I know today.. and the internet is also great !

Ruu_Old

As Fajitas! said, experimenting is the only way (for me anyway) to do it. Have a look in the digital art/design forum and dont be afraid to ask for advice, good luck.

AJ!

I know experimenting is the way to go but I would like to learn how to use the basic tools properly first. Are there no courses or anything in Dublin that teach you how to use PS?

elven

There's a bloke called Digitalbeginner that does courses for beginners, but it's the entire photography thing rather than just the photoshop. I think the place in temple bar does a basic digital course too but I don't know anything about it. Seriously though, one or two tutorials - even buy a couple of magazines and follow the projects in there, or 'photoshop for dummies' or something like that, you seriously will pick it up in no time. If you just want the basics, I think a course is a bit of overkill.

AJ!

Are there really books that teach you how to use it? A book would really be perfect for me I think...I'll defenitely have a look at afew magazines too.

Fajitas!

Magazines are usually good but unpredictable.

A good way is to check out peoples galleries, if you see something you like, ask. There's very few people that won't share, and if someone won't tell you, someone else'll know anyways!

Karoma

I'd avoid magazines tbh. I consider most of them a waste of money as their tutorials are hit and miss re: quality. See if Computer Arts appeals:
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/tutorials/2d__and__photoshop

I'd recommend investing in a book. The quality is generally more consistant throughout, it lasts longer, and you can always get some money back if you decide to sell it on.

Otherwise, perhaps lynda.com tutorials might suit you.

Most important investment is time. Lots and lots of timing messing about.