“It has been Photoshopped”, how many times have you heard people say this about celebrity cover pictures? Going by the word on the internet, the software Photoshop from the house of Adobe has the ability to create some remarkable changes in a picture and these changes are not just a little concealment of blemishes here or some picture effect there. Photoshop can actually turn the entire picture upside down.
Those self-confessed tech retards who are dying to re-create their pictures into an Arnold Schwarzenegger look-alike might just not have the necessary expertise to do so but with a little practice and the right knowledge you can. For beginners it is best to start with the basics, you can get into the details later.
One of the best ways to start off is by watching the video tutorials that are available both on YouTube and also on the official adobe Photoshop website. These tutorials contain information right from scratch and go to the advanced level. A lot of Photoshop experts have their own YouTube channels and they regularly give tips on how to better your Photoshop skills. The best part is that you can post your doubts and queries and these guys almost always get back to you.
One consideration, however, that should be kept in mind, is to always be sure of the person’s ability to guide others correctly, YouTube is full of limelight-hungry people and anyone with the basic knowledge starts considering himself to be a pro. Stay away from them, always check out the number of hits the video has and the reviews before choosing the person as your YouTube, Photoshop guru.
Opt for a basic version of Photoshop and familiarize yourself with every tool and its functions. There are more than thousands of tools in Photoshop that can create startling effects, both in isolation and when combined with other tools.
Learn and implement the basic functions of the tools and picture effects first, this would strengthen the base and would prepare you for more complex and layered operations later. Honestly, Photoshop editing is not very difficult, you just have to be abreast with the right techniques and of course you need to be persistent.
