ABSTRACT
If you pare Photoshop down to its barest essentials it does two things: it allows the selection of an area of pixels to change and then the action that changes those selected pixels. That’s it!
Novices are frequently overwhelmed by all the tools and options. What tool should I use and when? The answer is to use the tool most suited to the task at hand. In order to make that determination, you need to be thoroughly acquainted with your options. Be methodical
in trying out the tools and making notes to yourself. Keep a notebook next to your computer, and keep notes. Also, buy a few books by the leaders in the fi eld, or go to a workshop for hands-on instruction. Some folks learn best by actually seeing someone do it. You know best how you learn effectively.
