Layers book !

[Jon.P]

Hi
I wonder if anybody can help me,does anybody know weather the book by matt kloskowski called, (layers the complete guide to adobe photoshops most powerfull feature) does it cover elements,or is it just for cs-2-3
many thanks Jon

[NMarti]

Jon
The description (http://www.kelbytraining.com/?page=product&id=110) does not mention Elements but the principals will be the same. There are some things you can't do in Elements that you can do in Photoshop. The Layers course (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/training_courses/layers.html)by Matt at PET would be a good one if you want to understand layers from the Elements viewpoint.

[Matt K]

Hi,
The book was written for Photoshop CS3 (and mostly CS2). Some things will work fine in Elements (Ch 1, 2, 3 - mostly the basics). Chapter 4 is on layers masks and they are simply not in Elements. The type and shape chapters will be different as well. Then there's a whole chapter on smart objects and layers and that one won't work at all with Elements. I'd probably advise against it though. As some one mentioned, I have an online training course on layers. It's actually on Kelby Training's online training website. You could probably pay for one month and get through all of the lessons easily.

Hope this helps.

Matt K

[Jon.P]

Thankyou Matt and nancy
Looks like i made a mistake with this one oh well live and learn thanks again
jon

[NMarti]

Jon
I don't think it would be a mistake, there would just be a few chapters that would not apply the way it sounds. If you've already ordered it, don't feel like it would be a waste because you will learn a lot and like most here you may eventually upgrade anyway.

[Jon.P]

Hi nancy
I have had a layer mask installed for somtime now,maybe i will be able to use another chapter of the book.I recieved cs3 as a gift a while ago but at the moment it is out of my league.i really wont to get to grips with ele5 first before moving on

[mrod]

Jon-

If you have CS3 already, I don't think you made a mistake at all. As Nancy said, you may decide to give it a whirl one of these days, and if so, you'll be set. Plus, as you've figured, some of the stuff will apply to Elements. Plus, Matt's style is very easy to follow, and if you hit any bumps in the road, folks here will be more than happy to lend a hand.

Also, FWIW, KelbyTraining has some very cool online courses in addition to the Elements one Matt mentioned. If you're in to photography at all, Moose Peterson's courses are just flat out cool, and there are some others on my list after I finish up what I'm currently watching (like anything by Joe McNally).

Mike

[macadam]

Jon
The description (http://www.kelbytraining.com/?page=product&id=110) does not mention Elements but the principals will be the same. There are some things you can't do in Elements that you can do in Photoshop. The Layers course (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/training_courses/layers.html)by Matt at PET would be a good one if you want to understand layers from the Elements viewpoint.

Hi
Is it possible to save the 5 minute lessons as videos for reference later please after the lessons end?

Thank you
Regards
Terri

[Bayla]

Terri,

I've sent you a PM regarding your question.

Bayla

[Jon.P]

Mike
Hi i have it installed but its sitting there,its a bit to much to take in at the moment
thanks again jon