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Layers Tutorial for Photoshop Beginners
Posted by Kevin Purdy at 7:40 AM on May 23, 2008
The Digital Photography School blog has an instructive tutorial on using layers for those just getting their feet wet inside Photoshop, or other high-end image editors like the open-source GIMP. Those jumping in will learn how to make transparent layers, use masked layers to roll back effects, and duplicate layers for sharpening and other effects. Hit the link for a quick schooling, including links to related lessons, or offer up your own tutorials and advice in the comments.
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fritzk3
Posted 11:19 AM 23/5/08
Here's another good site for Photoshop tutorials:
Donnie Hoyle
fritzk3
FizzyPopMan
Posted 10:46 AM 23/5/08
You can find some nice Photoshop tutorials here:-
[www.melissaclifton.com]
FizzyPopMan
CIM
Posted 9:24 AM 23/5/08
99% of people shouldn't use Photoshop. It's a professional tool not meant for the everyday person.
CIM
Jim (The Canuck One)
Posted 5:43 AM 23/5/08
@jammadave: Poetically speaking, you were right the first time. :)
As for The Gimp, I find it a very Zen experience to read how one does something in Photoshop and recreate the experience in The Gimp. I've yet to meet a tip I can't recreate with a little research.
Jim (The Canuck One)
interficio
Posted 3:54 AM 23/5/08
It seems like a short tutorial, but gets the very basics down well. As a PS CS2 user, I know how essential layers are, and encourage all the beginning users to learn them well.
interficio
jammadave
Posted 1:18 AM 23/5/08
*IMAGE manipulation.... dammit!
jammadave
jammadave
Posted 1:18 AM 23/5/08
Annnnnnnnd this is why I still don't use photoshop. I am an artist, see, with my actual hands... and when it comes to digital imagine manipulation, everything beyond what MS Photo Editor was capable of (back in Office 2000) is complete gibberish for me to read. =0(
I'm a smart guy (promise!), but in cases like this I apparently need a tutorial written for a third-grader.
jammadave
BlogsOfSteel
Posted 1:08 AM 23/5/08
I have PS Elements & have found layers to be very handy, I use them on just about every project I do.
There are lots of PS tutorials & tips @ Spoon Fed Photo Shop:
[psdtuts.com]
BlogsOfSteel
bradnh
Posted 12:11 AM 23/5/08
Looks great. Anyone know of any equivalent sites/tutorials for Photoshop Elements?
bradnh
angelicbeef
Posted 11:54 PM 22/5/08
all the tutorials you could ever need are at the GIMP website...
angelicbeef
busbodger
Posted 11:35 PM 22/5/08
Considering the cost of Photoshop, could we have more GIMP tutorials? Thanks. Great site.
busbodger
discounteggroll
Posted 10:30 PM 22/5/08
@an2an:
"Is there anywhere i can get a clear and easy to read guide to the detailed side of things. I see images people have edited, but mine are no where near the standrad of there's and just want to get a little more knwledge...
[en.wikipedia.org]
I kid, I kid (kinda sorta). check out lynda if you're serious about learning applications. Some of them are free (or have been in the past). They are really comprehensive and have helped me before
[www.lynda.com]
discounteggroll
quasimoto
Posted 10:22 PM 22/5/08
I wish Adobe Photoshop Express could offer layers.
quasimoto
an2an
Posted 10:06 PM 22/5/08
Is there anywhere i can get a clear and easy to read guide to the detailed side of things. I see images people have edited, but mine are no where near the standrad of there's and just want to get a little more knwledge...
an2an