I think I've finally cured my chronic Photoshop phobia.

[Cage]

Other than the fairly basic stuff, I've struggled to get my head around Photoshop.

Getting a grip on Layers, which seems to be the hub of Photoshop, has eluded me.

Until today.

While surfing the net looking for a 'Mugs Guide to Layers', I came across this website.

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/

Written by Steve Patterson, the tutorials are basically a step-by-step walk through, with no assumed prior skills with the program.

I can actually follow it, and am really excited to be finally using it, and seeing hoped for results.

If you, like me , have felt a little intimidated by Photoshop, these free tutorials are well worth having a look at.

[rmlewis]

Yes I have to agree that I struggled for ages until someone spent some time showing me the layers concepts and techniques. Once I got that I think I "got" the photoshop thing.

[Cage]

Yes I have to agree that I struggled for ages until someone spent some time showing me the layers concepts and techniques. Once I got that I think I "got" the photoshop thing.

Know the feeling.

I worked my way through the Layer Basics, and within 15 minutes I was wondering how the hell I'd ever had a problem with it.

I guess the way it was explained just 'clicked' with my tired old brain.

Cheers

Kevin

[Roosta]

Thanks Kev, Love it..

[Cage]

You're welcome Roosta.

That's what forums are all about. If you stumble onto something worthwhile, share it.

Cheers

Kevin

[fess67]

I 'think' I get layers but I still get frustrated when trying to manipulate them. I look forward to going through these tuts, cheers

[dt86vyss]

Nice and informative, especially for those struggling to get ther head around the ps concept.

[old dog]

thanks for the link Kevin...will have a good look and hopefully the fog will lift a tad.

[Cage]

I've found having the tutorial open on about 1/3 of the screen, you can squish it up a fair bit without losing and info, and PS on the rest of the screen enables me to work on the photo while having access to the instructions.

Cheers

Kevin

[wrxzook]

Thanks for the link, it will keep me busy for a while.

[pearson]

Cool! Thanks a million

[Cage]

Thanks for the link, it will keep me busy for a while.

You are welcome zook.

Hope it helps.

Cheers

Kevin

[Cage]

Cool! Thanks a million

Hope you get as much from it as I have.

Cheers

Kevin