photoshop novice!

[Viper]

hi there

I have recently started to use photoshop what would you say is a good way to learn using the programme? i.e images to use, techniques or simple proceedure's or info that may be off some benifit.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

[me_wrestler]

There are great books out there that can get you started. My favorites are by author's Andy Anderson and Scott Kelby. Scott has quite a few books out and all of them are great.
Colin

[Augie]

Also it might be worth taking Comm College classes in it!
GOOD LUCK!!

[fotoLatte]

In addition to tutorials and classes, just experiment and have fun! Open a few jpegs and see what all the tools do. Get a feel for what levels/hue/sat/duotone/tritone/etc can do for a photograph. Crop, dodge, burn.

I learned a decent amount just from doing that but I would suggest also taking a class or using a tutorial.