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Help with photoshop cs5

Jan 20, 2012

    1. Hello
      I had a quick look and cant find what i am looking for.I have got photoshop cs5 and would like some advice on the best "idiot guide" i am new to this programme and would like a basic help book.
      I know this is a professional programme and dont expect to be able to use all the features so am looking for the basics
      Thank you :)
       
    2. Hi mothertiggy! Photoshop is a powerful piece of software, but it takes awhile to master it. Go open a file in it first and mess around with different settings to get an idea as to what it all does. Just playing with the features of the software will help you get more comfortable with it, and it can be a lot of fun.

      It also depends on what you want to do in Photoshop. Assuming you are trying to edit photos, I suggest looking for youtube videos to help you with whatever you were specifically trying to do. (make the picture brighter, different colors, etc...)

      To get familiar with absolute Ps basics, check our psdtuts.com, specifically their video sessions: http://psd.tutsplus.com/sessions/ .

      I hope that gives you some place to start. Good luck!
       
    3. hello, have you try to look on google what effects you want? or go watch some tutorials in youtube, they really helps me alot ^^
       
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