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--Chris
First picture with the new Universal
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For a subscription-based Web resource with excellent and comprehensive training in many software packages, including Photoshop Elements, check out Lynda.com. Although the site requires either a monthly or annual subscription for most of the content, there are a few portions of the training available for free, so that you can get a fair idea what you're signing up for. A nice thing is that at Lynda.com, most software packages have multiple instructors doing tutorials in any given area, so you can try a few and see whose approach best fits you. Very nicely, most tutorials are brief and fairly targeted; while they add up to comprehensive treatment, you cab do ten minutes here or there, concentrating of features important to you.
Didn't mean to sound like a commercial.
--Chris
Didn't mean to sound like a commercial.
--Chris
Both the Open University and Lynda.com option look like good resources but unfortunately also costly. At this point I'd rather invest in the hardware to improve images than in software or lessons. I have a number of books purchased to help with both PS and Elements so I'll start going through them.
One of the problems I've encountered is that I just don't know many of the nuances of what makes a good photomicrograph. It's a lot easier to decide what embellishments a picture of a bird or person might require. But given some of the helpful tips I've received here...I'm learning.
Harry
One of the problems I've encountered is that I just don't know many of the nuances of what makes a good photomicrograph. It's a lot easier to decide what embellishments a picture of a bird or person might require. But given some of the helpful tips I've received here...I'm learning.
Harry
Hi Harry, I'm not far off from beginner status as well, though I've had an almost 2 yr break after giving it a go for around a yr. See, everyone here is so helpful after time, just be patient, wait for the weekends in particular!
Not that I"m a real expert yet, but practice and many mistakes is the best way to learn (almost anything...). These guys have many years' experience, we have a fair bit to catch up on!
I have PSE 7.0 and am still floored at its hidden capabilities. Yes adjustment layers are your friend, they are very powerful and let you experiment. Unsharpen mask is amazing, and contrast/light adjustments help you get the most out of every image. The last 2 images I posted in the Micro. forum ('I'm back' were after a heap of careful editing, sometimes I feel the picture taking is the easy part! Then again no, preparation and setup is often the key, and of course fluking the right position/soporific animal helps. I'm so fearful of taking animal pictures I've just been practising on still items for now, and lower mags before going to the serious sized objectives. Every doubling in power quadruples the difficulty imho..
Not that I"m a real expert yet, but practice and many mistakes is the best way to learn (almost anything...). These guys have many years' experience, we have a fair bit to catch up on!
I have PSE 7.0 and am still floored at its hidden capabilities. Yes adjustment layers are your friend, they are very powerful and let you experiment. Unsharpen mask is amazing, and contrast/light adjustments help you get the most out of every image. The last 2 images I posted in the Micro. forum ('I'm back' were after a heap of careful editing, sometimes I feel the picture taking is the easy part! Then again no, preparation and setup is often the key, and of course fluking the right position/soporific animal helps. I'm so fearful of taking animal pictures I've just been practising on still items for now, and lower mags before going to the serious sized objectives. Every doubling in power quadruples the difficulty imho..
Simon W
EOS 5D Mk 3; Olympus BH-2; Zerene Stacker
Melbourne, Australia
EOS 5D Mk 3; Olympus BH-2; Zerene Stacker
Melbourne, Australia
Hi Simon,
Thanks for the encouragement, much appreciated. Loved your pictures of the leaf.
The help I've found in this forum and others has been very valuable; to the point where I know I couldn't do what I am without the internet. I now know what parts I need to get my equipment to the point where it only requires a good operator for excellent photos.
I've also just started taking baby steps in using Elements again, for the 3rd time. I'm finding photography at the microscope is unlike any kind of photography I've encountered before.
The most important thing is, I'm still having a blast. And I found some open water 2 days ago.
Cheers,
Harry
Thanks for the encouragement, much appreciated. Loved your pictures of the leaf.
The help I've found in this forum and others has been very valuable; to the point where I know I couldn't do what I am without the internet. I now know what parts I need to get my equipment to the point where it only requires a good operator for excellent photos.
I've also just started taking baby steps in using Elements again, for the 3rd time. I'm finding photography at the microscope is unlike any kind of photography I've encountered before.
The most important thing is, I'm still having a blast. And I found some open water 2 days ago.
Cheers,
Harry