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08/04/2007 04:19:25 AM · #1 |
Hii...
I am new to digital photography...and am seriously trying to learn the techniques fast...so that I can start participating in the challenges soon. In the interview section, the people suggested that beginners should start out by learning the 'adjustments' tool. I have started doing so..but I was wondering whether that was sufficient or I needed to learn some more. And is it better that I start participating and learn along the way, or learn to use the tools properly and then start participating. |
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08/04/2007 04:25:34 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by thinktank:
And is it better that I start participating and learn along the way |
This would be my suggestion. Otherwise you might never enter. Find pics you like and see if they list their editing details. Ask questions through PM's - you will find most people very helpful. And experiment, experiment, experiment. But most of all have fun! |
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08/04/2007 04:34:38 AM · #3 |
I would suggest you learn to use levels and contrast adjustments - then start entering...the rest you can learn as you go. There are a zillion websites about retouching and PhotoShop - check out a few a week and you'll be a pro in no time.
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08/04/2007 04:47:43 AM · #4 |
Thanks for your comments...I will surely follow them...Actually I dont have a very good camera...so I shall have to do a lot more editing than normal...
Message edited by author 2007-08-04 09:13:16. |
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08/04/2007 05:15:42 AM · #5 |
Also, go to the Learn menu item at the top of the page here and read through the tutorials. There are some great step-by-step guides in there to show how to achieve some specific results. Good luck!
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08/04/2007 05:24:19 AM · #6 |
There's also another current thread on DPC with a lot of good tips.
Photoshop Tutorials Thread |
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08/04/2007 05:54:51 AM · #7 |
| Thanks for the links...I shall try them out...are there any such tutorials which describe the basic rules for good photography...till date whatever shots I have taken were basically without any formal study... |
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08/04/2007 07:34:06 AM · #8 |
| On my way to work and don't have time to grab the links, but Bear Music's mentoring thread on light comes to mind :) There's LOADS here! |
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08/04/2007 08:09:38 AM · #9 |
There are good, free, video tutorials at Radiant Vista which I recommend.
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08/04/2007 08:25:37 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by idnic:
I would suggest you learn to use levels and contrast adjustments - then start entering...the rest you can learn as you go. There are a zillion websites about retouching and PhotoShop - check out a few a week and you'll be a pro in no time. |
What ever else you may choose to do, one thing you must- Always listen to Cindi.
I have always found her giving crisp, timely and practical advice all the time. I adore u Cindi !!! |
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08/04/2007 04:40:56 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by manish:
Originally posted by idnic:
I would suggest you learn to use levels and contrast adjustments - then start entering...the rest you can learn as you go. There are a zillion websites about retouching and PhotoShop - check out a few a week and you'll be a pro in no time. |
What ever else you may choose to do, one thing you must- Always listen to Cindi.
I have always found her giving crisp, timely and practical advice all the time. I adore u Cindi !!! |
LOL thanks, Manish! :D
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