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What book to get?

mikeanywhere · 2006-10-18 12:45:01

As its nearly that dreaded time of the year (Xmas for those still unsure). I thought I would start putting together a list of what I want. And yes, I am bored!! One that I was told about is this Anyone got or been recommended anything that would be handy for us PS virgins (please dont tell me I am the only one)??

18-10-2006 12:45pm

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mikeanywhere

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As its nearly that dreaded time of the year (Xmas for those still unsure). I thought I would start putting together a list of what I want. And yes, I am bored!!

One that I was told about is this

Anyone got or been recommended anything that would be handy for us PS virgins (please dont tell me I am the only one)??

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#2 18-10-2006 12:50pm

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I was going to about books too, but I was going to ask which book for digital photography I should get as it seems The 35mm Photographers Handbook doesn't cover it

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#3 18-10-2006 12:51pm

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I have the CS2 & Digital photography for dummies book ... it is not bad if you like that kind of thing ... to be honest most of the time I just jump in and try to figure it out for myself ... and if I find there is something I need to do and don't know how ... I use google ... works 99% of the time ... the remaining 1% is filled by a mate who is a graphic designer ...

see - http://www.amazon.com/Photoshop-CS2-Digital-Photography-Dummies/dp/0764595806/sr=8-8/qid=1161175751/ref=sr_1_8/103-5760106-8235822?ie=UTF8&s=books

Have you considered getting a course? ... if you find a good one then let me know ... there are lots claiming to deliver courses in digital but my experience has been so far that I generally know more than the teacher ... and I am no expert by any means ... but then I have a background in software engineering ...

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#4 18-10-2006 12:54pm

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... forgot to add ... you could consider getting a years subscription to Practical Photography or Digital Photographer ... lots of useful tip and techniques every month ...

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#5 18-10-2006 1:23pm

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Lads,
have to tell ye something... if you're buying books for dummies, you'll find yourself becoming one Unfortunately that rule doesn't work with "books for professionals"

I posted list of must have books here:
http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055003616

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#6 18-10-2006 2:32pm

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As mentioned on BOrG's thread, Scott Kelby is the man for me. Suitable for dummies or professionals. The Tips and Tricks book and CS2 for Digital Photographers are fantastic.

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#7 18-10-2006 3:05pm

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I've found the Profanisaurus Rex most useful while using PS, it provides a great outlet to your emotions when things go wrong.

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#8 18-10-2006 3:59pm

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B0rG wrote:

Lads,
have to tell ye something... if you're buying books for dummies, you'll find yourself becoming one Unfortunately that rule doesn't work with "books for professionals"

I posted list of must have books here:
http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055003616

Jaysus Borg you really are in wind up everyone mode today ...:D

I see you having great fun with EAS on another thread ... good luck with that ... meanwhile the poor original poster must be thinking we're a bunch of grumpy old men ...

... If you need ANY books to figure out how to use ANY software package then you ARE a dummy!! :rolleyes:

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#9 18-10-2006 4:35pm

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OMG, you've seen through my plan...

I just have a thing about "... for dummies" books. I went to BBarnes & Noble the other day and saw the whole stand of "J2EE in comics" books - I run away scared. May be some day I'll be brave enuff to come back and take a picture of that stand...

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#10 18-10-2006 4:42pm

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B0rG wrote:

OMG, you've seen through my plan...

keep up the good work mate ...

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#11 18-10-2006 6:30pm

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Thanks for the feedback whether good, bad or sarcastic - the one I want is on the list irrespective!!

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