Learning PhotoShop or similar software for post?

[Ifmracing]

Thank you everyone.
Please, keep going with the ideas.


I currently have an older version of Elements and a copy of CS2.
I've had CS2, but since I didn't know what I was doing I thought maybe I would be better served by using Elements for a more simplified version, but I've found I'm not sure what to do with either. So I do some in PS and some in elements, with about the same result.


I really like the idea of something that is video based, I seem to learn better by seeing.

[Jessica Robinson]

I will say that Kelby's book (I'm sure he has a CS2 version) has step-by-step pictures to go with the instruction so it's very easy to follow, and good for visual learners. I have also gone on YouTube to find videos - I'm sure there are ones for basic photoshop use as well as specifics (facial retouching, using layers, etc). YouTube just takes a bit longer because you have to sort through all the videos - some are very helpful and others are not. Good luck!