All,
I have been using Nikon Capture (mainly for curves) for about a year. I am happy with the results I get. I also have Photoshop Element 3. I want to start learning this application. The real problem is I don't know where to start. I have looked in the bookstore, however the books either seem to be overly simple or overly complex. I know most of you use a professional Photoshop, however I was hoping that some of you might be able to give me a jump start on where to look to start (either a book or website).
Some of the things I am looking at doing include creating frames around images, doing some batch processing to images, learning the ins and outs of sharpening, blurring, burning, dodging, and such. Back in the 70's and 80's I used to print my own B&W work, I have been a computer scientist since the early 80's, so I should have the background I just need a good starting point.
I scanned the forum but could find any post like this in the past.
Thanks in advance,
Scott
I have been using Nikon Capture (mainly for curves) for about a year. I am happy with the results I get. I also have Photoshop Element 3. I want to start learning this application. The real problem is I don't know where to start. I have looked in the bookstore, however the books either seem to be overly simple or overly complex. I know most of you use a professional Photoshop, however I was hoping that some of you might be able to give me a jump start on where to look to start (either a book or website).
Some of the things I am looking at doing include creating frames around images, doing some batch processing to images, learning the ins and outs of sharpening, blurring, burning, dodging, and such. Back in the 70's and 80's I used to print my own B&W work, I have been a computer scientist since the early 80's, so I should have the background I just need a good starting point.
I scanned the forum but could find any post like this in the past.
Thanks in advance,
Scott