1. Best tutorials:
Try to find tutorials that describe how to do
things in detail and accurate. At first, it is most likely best to follow
tutorials exactly how they were written. Once you are comfortable with the fundamentals,
then use the rules only. Apply them as idea to come up with your own creations.
2. Learn shortcuts:
There are a lot of keyboard shortcuts in
Photoshop. It is much faster to press a key than to move your mouse over to the
tool palette, find your tool, then move the mouse back. It does not take long
to memorize the regularly used shortcuts (for example, press the 'G' key to use
the gradient color tool).
3. Start with fundamental tasks:
Use smaller amount colors and less complicated
forms in your designs until you get a feel for what works well together and what
does not.
4. Break up large graphics:
If you want to create a website design in
Photoshop then do not save the full thing as one image - it will take long time
to load in a browser. Learn how to use slices - this will help you in creating
a fast-loading, well coordinated site.
5. Hang in there:
It's easy to look at other people's designs
and compare them to your own creation. There are so many brilliant designers
out there, but only you have your unique ideas. Follow others and try to develop the skills needed and to translate
your ideas into masterpieces.
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