Need of as much help as possible, Im new to the photoshop application and really want to learn how to uz Options

[Mawlock]

So, i want to be able to become a pro at using photoshop. One of the things that im working on is creating a layout for my myspace page and enhancing various pictures of mine. I've looked around for a tutorial that fits my interest and isnt to complicate but haven't found one yet. I also want to have my own layout style and contribute to the community, so i dont need a tutorial on how other people do it but rather the properties in what they are doing. Thanks in advance for whatever help anyone offers!^_^ This topic has been blessed!

[libertie]

I'm always told in music lessons that it's important to learn the standards, the basics, before you can truly develop a style of your own. I really feel like this is true in web design, too. I would recommend that you suffer through a few basic tutorials first to really familiarize yourself with the program, because, as the person above me said, it takes actually using it to get really good at it. There's no end to the tutorials that are out there (google can turn up just about anything you want to learn), so just experiment!

[Smarmosaur]

I'm always told in music lessons that it's important to learn the standards, the basics, before you can truly develop a style of your own.

i wish somebody would have told my choir director that.

anyways, if you see a cool pattern or design or something, make a mental note, sketch it out, or write a brief description. then, especially if you have a visual reference, search around for some tutorials for your favorite part of the graphic, picture, etc...