A post that is neither fic nor even about fic

[ratherastory]

Okay.

So I have a not-so-legal copy of Photoshop CS4 on my computer. Shh, don't tell anyone, 'kay?

Anyway, I have discovered, much to my chagrin, that I understand diddlysquat about how it's supposed to work. No, seriously. I can't cut and paste shapes, I can't even find a fill too. It's embarrassing just how badly I suck at figuring this out, and usually after I futz around in a program for a while I can usually make out the basics. Hell, I once figured out an entire image editing software that was in Portuguese, and I don't even speak the language.

Dear flist, help a girl out. Are there good tutorials out there? Preferably with screencaps and plain language, or at least language that will explain to me what all the technical terms mean? I have this shiny toy, and I really want to play with it!

Thanks in advance!

Comments

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

True, although if you're interested we could always do it as a Big Bang. Just a thought, no obligations there. :)

How about we tentatively schedule the beginning of January as a brainstorming/plotting time, and then the end of January to whenever will be the actual writing time?

[bellatemple]

Hmmm. I have another idea for the big bang this year, I must admit, but we could give writing just to write it a shot.

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Absolutely! If you already have an idea, then you should totally write that. I have two ideas currently competing in my head for the Big Bang.

I am still psyched about that casefic, though. I think it could kick ass. :)

[bellatemple]

Oh definitely! I've been resisting the urge to start a theatrical fic, myself!

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

w00t!

I'll dig up your email when I get home from work and ping you so we can maybe start the engine again. :)

[bellatemple]

*salutes*