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Moonliner 08-22-2012 06:49 AM
Photoshop skills...
 
As a wise man recently pointed out, my Photoshop skills are non-existent.

So what are my options for getting some rudimentary skills in this area? For example I'd like to be better at grafting Kevy's face on to all matter of photos.

I don't have a copy of Photoshop handy, what would be a cheap way to do this? Is there a freeware app that I should look at, would I have to purchase Photoshop elements, or something more?

Ghoulish Delight 08-22-2012 07:25 AM
Bring out the Gimp

Or GimpShop which adds a skin to make the interface more like Photoshop

Moonliner 08-22-2012 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight (Post 364276)
Bring out the Gimp

Or GimpShop which adds a skin to make the interface more like Photoshop
Hummm this note on the front page of their website is not overly reassuring:

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Originally Posted by Gimp
It's been a long time since we last had an active Windows-based developer. Consequently, GIMP has accumulated a plethora of bugs specific for that operating system. As much as we'd like to provide a smooth user experience for Windows users, we simply do not have the required human resources.

Capt Jack 08-22-2012 08:06 AM
a few alternatives to Photoshop

while Ive not tried any of them, they dont look terrible. YMMV

Snowflake 08-22-2012 10:35 AM
For simple thing I use fotoflexer online at the office because the MS Office photo editor is crap.

For a less expensive editor, I've used Paint Shop Pro for years. It's pretty powerful and costs a fraction of what a full version of Photoshop will be. Reminds me, I should upgrade, I'm way behind...

Moonliner 08-22-2012 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Snowflake (Post 364284)
For simple thing I use fotoflexer online at the office because the MS Office photo editor is crap.

For a less expensive editor, I've used Paint Shop Pro for years. It's pretty powerful and costs a fraction of what a full version of Photoshop will be. Reminds me, I should upgrade, I'm way behind...
Simple. That sounds like me. I'll give FotoFlexer a try. Thanks.

CoasterMatt 08-22-2012 12:32 PM
I don't use Photoshop. I use a combination of Lightroom and Capture NX2.

alphabassettgrrl 08-22-2012 02:22 PM
I'll second the vote for CaptureNX2. It does just about everything I want in photo editing. I do have Photoshop, but I still haven't figured out how to use it. I'm taking it one skill at a time, trying to figure things out. I bought a book but I haven't taken the time to work with it much.

My problem with PS is that it's all icons, where the instructions in my head are text, as are a lot of the instructions I see here and there. What does the icon for that thing look like, and *where* is it????

So I usually end up back with CaptureNX2. I know where things are, they make sense, and it's menus, not icons/pictures.

Cadaverous Pallor 08-23-2012 12:30 PM
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The easiest way to get skillz is to google that sh1t. There are tons of tutorials out there, from blogs to message boards to slideshows to full helpful videos. I haven't taken a single class. I just search "photoshop how to..."

I can offer advice too, if the WWWebs aren't helping.

Moonliner 08-23-2012 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor (Post 364318)
The easiest way to get skillz is to google that sh1t. .
Sometimes the opinions of a few friends is more interesting than the uber consciousness of the Google hive mind.

But yes, now that they have helped narrow down the field of available options to a more manageable level I will toss a bit of Google-Foo at the issue.

Snowflake 08-23-2012 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor (Post 364318)
The easiest way to get skillz is to google that sh1t. There are tons of tutorials out there, from blogs to message boards to slideshows to full helpful videos. I haven't taken a single class. I just search "photoshop how to..."

I can offer advice too, if the WWWebs aren't helping.
Bwahahaaa, I'm sending you something! It's beyond my PS skilz

Cadaverous Pallor 08-24-2012 08:50 AM
Moonie - perhaps we can have a chat sometime? I'd love to get you started at least.

Betty 08-24-2012 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor (Post 364318)
I just search "photoshop how to...".
This is how I've learned a lot of software - photoshop included. There's so many tutorials and different ways to get results, you learn something new along the way every time.

RStar 08-25-2012 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor (Post 364344)
Moonie - perhaps we can have a chat sometime? I'd love to get you started at least.
Just don't let GD know! :eek: ;)


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