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Chris Saper · 07-29-2001, 04:40 PM

Dear Karin,

As I am dreadfully technologically challenged, I took a beginning Photoshop class...2 days in length. I don't think I could have learned as much from a book (although I have Classroom in a Book and several others which are really good reference tools); if you can catch a class I really think it is a timesaver in the long run.

Check with Barnes and Noble or Amazon on-line retailers. I know that B & N, at least in the past, offered a free tutorial to buyers of one of the Adobe Photoshop books. Let me know if you want me to try to track this down further for you.

You will love this program once you begin using it.

One of the most helpful applications I have found is to assist with reference photos if I am using them. It's simple to enlarge detail for complicated areas, (especially hands or jewelry), and lighten dark shadows enough to see where you want to go. I have occasionally done some problem-solving on paintings in progress, by scanning in in image of the painting, any testing out "what ifs", particularly in backgrounds.

Good luck!
Chris

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Chris Saper SENIOR MODERATOR SOG Member FT Professional, Author '03 Finalist, PSofATL '02 Finalist, PSofATL '02 1st Place, WCSPA '01 Honors, WCSPA Featured in Artists Mag. Joined: Jun 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,481	Adobe Photoshop Dear Karin, As I am dreadfully technologically challenged, I took a beginning Photoshop class...2 days in length. I don't think I could have learned as much from a book (although I have Classroom in a Book and several others which are really good reference tools); if you can catch a class I really think it is a timesaver in the long run. Check with Barnes and Noble or Amazon on-line retailers. I know that B & N, at least in the past, offered a free tutorial to buyers of one of the Adobe Photoshop books. Let me know if you want me to try to track this down further for you. You will love this program once you begin using it. One of the most helpful applications I have found is to assist with reference photos if I am using them. It's simple to enlarge detail for complicated areas, (especially hands or jewelry), and lighten dark shadows enough to see where you want to go. I have occasionally done some problem-solving on paintings in progress, by scanning in in image of the painting, any testing out "what ifs", particularly in backgrounds. Good luck! Chris __________________ www.ChrisSaper.com Last edited by Cynthia Daniel; 07-29-2001 at 05:38 PM.