Site Map

• An Easy Start for People New to Photoshop
  Introducing the basic tools: Brush Tool, Color Picker, Layers, Clone Stamp Tool, Marquee Tools, Lasso, Magic Wand and Quick Mask Mode.
  
  
• The Crop Tool
  Trimming images and some other things to be done with this tool.
  
  
• Adjusting Colour and Tones with Curves
  Six pages covering this most useful function. Making an image neutral; correcting and changing colour; adjusting an image's contrast.
  
  
• The Building Blocks of Pixels and Resolution
  Clear explanations of pixels and image resolution and how they fit together.
  
  
• More on Brushes
  The Brush Tool is probably used more than any other. Here is more about its scope.
  
  
• The Standard Set of Retouching Tools
  To repair images there are the Healing Brush, Spot Healing Brush, Patch Tool and the Red Eye Tool.
  
  
• The All-Levels Manual
  Billed as the 'Easiest way to learn Photoshop in the Universe', the manual works for complete beginngers and up to adanced level.
  
  
• Amusing and Useful Bits and Pieces about Photoshop
  Including hidden splash screens and Easter Eggs within Photoshop. Who started Photoshop? And why is it 'K' in CMYK?
  
  
• There are many Blur Filters to choose from
  Several pages introducing Gaussian Blur, Zoom Blur, Radial Blur, Motion Blur and Lens Blur.
  
  
• Color Settings
  There is lots of technical stuff under the surface but some basic settings need to be put in straight away.
  
  
• Full Screen Mode
  This is an easy function to give a clearer and simpler display of an image on the screen.
  
  
• Quick Tips
  A continually expanding of simply and useful tips within Photoshop
  
  
• Text and Creating Text Effects
  Adding text is simple and then it can be given zillions of effects, such as shadows, bevels, embossing, turned into chrome, made in steel and set fire to.
  
  
• The Best Photoshop Manuals
  There are lots of manuals out there although most aren't much good for newbies. Here is a selection to cover different ability levels.
  
  
• Video Tutorials
  Some people prefer to learn from video demos rather than printed manuals. Here are some good videos for the newbie.
  
  
• Filters
  Photoshop has massses of filters which can be used individually of in combinations. These pages will get you started.
  
  
• Adjusting Colour with Hue & Saturation
  One of the many ways of bending and changing the colours of an image.
  
  
• Blending Modes
  When combining images or parts of images, blending modes are magic, both for better realism and special effects.
  
  
• The History Brush Tool
  This facility is often avoided by beginners but it shouldn't be. Past actions can be undone, while changes and improvements can be painted into exactly the right place.
  
  
• Sharpening Detail and Edges
  Scanning, digital capture and image manipulation all soften the image. This is an introduction to bringing back the image's sharpness.
  
  
• 8 bit and 16 bit
  More about the building blocks of digital images and why 'bits' are important
  
  
• The Photoshop Galleries
  A carefully selected group of portfolios from top photographers showing what can be done with the right eye and imagination. Also, an opportunity for visitors to display their own images.
  
  
• Creating Black and White images
  Black and white photographs remain popular but producing the best results is not a simple click operation. Here's how.
  
  
• The Extract Filter
  This filter is a great aid when taking out part of an image in order to attach it elsewhere.
  
  
• Colour Management
  Colour Management is all about ensuring that colour is consistant from the original, on to the screen and in the final print.
  
  
• Inkjet Printing
  Information about printers, printing, inks and how to produce the best results.
  
  
• Scanning
  VueScan is probably the best scanning software and it works with all scanners. A free manual for a quick and easy start is available here.
  
  
• Plug-ins for Photoshop
  In spite of the comprehensive nature of Photoshop, there is still scope for extra software by third-parties. Here is a selection of the most useful.
  
  
• Attachments
  How images can be sent over the net. Often large images cannot be sent via e-mail and many people are still on dial-up. Here's how to keep them small and effective.
  
  
• Creating Panoramas
  Super-wide images are interesting and can be tricky. The new Photoshop Photomerge function is a great help. Three pages covering how to do them, what special equipment is needed and what extra software can help.
  
  
• Photography Tips
  Taking a neat and attractive photograph to begin with makes post-production much easier. Photography tips changing at intervals.
  
  
• Digital Imaging Glossary
  There are loads of new terms and bits of jargon in digital imaging. The page is a free Glossary of useful words.
  
  
• Bringing out Detail
  Highlight and shadow detail can appear to be lost when the photo is taken, but there are ways to recover it. This is one of the most basic methods.
  
  
• Making Backgrounds
  Use imagination and technique to create new backgrounds. Don't waste money buying them from the net.
  
  
• Advanced Manual
  This manual will take your Photoshop skills and techniques to a new level, giving your imagination more scope.
  
  
• More-Advanced Tutorials
  A small selection of tutorials useful for the more advanced user.
  
  
• How it was done
  Every month, there is a new image with full explanations as to how the image was created.
  
  
• Vanishing Point
  This is a great feature for transforming and controlling perspective. Images can be extended and repairs made with perfect control of their perspective.
  
  
• Tablet and Pen
  The benefits and advantages of using a digital pen and tablet rather than a mouse.
  
  
• CS3 Upgrade
  What's new with the CS3 upgrade and is it worth buying?

• Life Without Photoshop
  How did people manage before Photoshop came along?
  Was it possible to adjust images? See some of the things which could be done without it.

• Photographers' Rights and Copyright
  What are the rights and responsibilities for photographers and how does copyright work?

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