I just got Adobe Photoshop CS3 to create planets, space, and other stellar scenes for my novel. I, however, am photoshop illiterate and new to the program. I’ve googled some tutorials but most of them require and already basic understanding of the program to use. Anyone know of some photoshop for dummies tutorials?
I am looking for fun anf crazy software for digital photos. Software were you can at faces to bodies, make your own magazine covers and so on. Please help me with some ideas of photo software. Thanks
Good PhotoShop tutorials should introduce the same concept and principle you are using as a graphic designer. Writing, after all, is somewhat related to design. Both have a purpose to communicate with an audience. Keeping that in mind is a surefire strategy to grab the reader’s attention. Here are a few values you need to acquire.
Technique. A good tutorial should impress the readers with its rarity. Dozens of tutorial writers on the web are vying for the readers’ trust and interest. There are readers who just need to learn something new. Some of them might just want to create a design that they can brag about. Try giving them what they ask for by experimenting.
Get inspirations elsewhere. There’s nothing wrong with picking up a few techniques from a movie poster or an album cover you’ve seen. Truth is that nothing is original. Interpretations are what matters in this post-modern world. As a designer, everything that we do is a recreation of other people’s works whether we are conscious about it or not.
So what exactly do we mean by rarity? We are talking about the final effects. The results alone can lure a novice designer into reading your PhotoShop tutorials. Those who have genuine interest in design would always want to know how a certain effect is produced. These people, who have passion for technique, are what the industry need. They might as well be your audience.
Functionality. If original ideas make the design interesting, function gives its value. Unlike painting that stands in itself, the quality of a graphic design leans on the purpose it shall serve. Topics of good PhotoShop tutorials should always have the audience in mind. Principles of aesthetics and elements of art matter a lot but in addition to that, graphic designs need to make all these work to achieve an ulterior motive. Graphic design is always propaganda. PhotoShop users need a tutorial that they can actually apply apart from its ability to entertain them.
Attention to Detail. PhotoShop tutorials should be written with a novice user in mind. Some might think that such approach seems as if the writer is underestimating the skills of the readers. The thing is that PhotoShop tutorial writers aren’t speaking to a single audience. It is difficult to determine the skill levels of the majority. If erring is inevitable then might as well err on the side of explaining too much. Great designs, after all, can be seen based on the details. Tutorials that expound on every detail are not only considerate. They also manifest the writer’s skills as a graphic designer.
Nevertheless, every step has to be explained thoroughly yet concisely. The whole tutorial should illustrate the values readers need to acquire to achieve the final effect.
Brevity. Much like in graphic design, PhotoShop tutorials should also try to eliminate clutter. Too much unnecessary information may leave the readers confused. That can only lead to the failure of your tutorial however great the final result is to them. One value of a good graphic design that also applies in the realm of content writing is the ability to simplify without missing out on important details. Without unnecessary clutter, the necessary is emphasized. Tutorial writers should always strive to focus on the instructions. Writing PhotoShop tutorials is far from mere blogging. Here, you are communicating directly to an audience who needs information. You are not just expressing yourself. You are teaching.
It doesn’t mean though that you have to be all-formal about it. In fact, it is best to use a more conversational tone so that the readers can easily relate to what you are saying. The important thing is that you are clear and direct to the point. No more metaphors or cryptic messages. The power of good photoshop tutorials lies in being understood.
The author has been involved in web designing and web development and has great experience in it and understands how important PhotoShop Tutorials can be in making it big in web designing. This is why the article has been developed to help people get PhotoShop Tutorials and understand the importance of it.
My son has an associates degree in fine arts. He has been accepted to wou for a bachelors in art with a focus on graphic design. I was wondering if the art degree would be looked at in the same way as a graphic design degree, any Idea’s?
I am looking to learn some advance features in Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator. by ADVANCE I mean really advance – there are a lot of bad tutorials available all over the web. But something that is really really good.
can you please give me some good tips
Hi,
I’m pretty new to Photoshop. I have the Adobe Photoshop CS3 version and was wondering if anyone might know of any good tutorials for beginners?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
So i’ve been wanting to go into graphic design for about 6 years now, ever since i started doing that type of stuff. Im about to go into my second year of college, and I may be in a predicament. I took some art and design classes my first year, but all the next classes are restricted to Bachelor of Design/Fine Arts students, of which I was rejected to when i applied. I go to the university of alberta, and they have no other art courses for people who ARENT in said programs. I LOVE art (primarily graphic design), movies, music, and all forms of entertainment. I had to request to register for certain art classes, so i may not get them. So, upon NOT getting into them, i have to think of what i can do in the meantime, or even a different career. What are some ideas of good careers related to graphic design or my hobbies?
I am a photographer but making little money. I’m thinking of switching careers in order to make more money. Graphic design is something appealing to me as I’m very good with photoshop. I took a graphic design class in collage and enjoyed it. Any suggestions? Can I work, be gamefully employed without a degree in graphic design?
I’m okay with the basics and the really self explanatory filtering and colour changing, but I’d really like to expand my knowledge and learn how to manipulate my images so they look impressive.
Is there any books I can buy (off amazon preferably) that you’ve found are good from experience or just know?
Thanks for looking =)