New Online Photoshop Course Announcement

[bridget.withers]

I have just updated the details for the new year online Photoshop Courses. I now offer a level 1 course aimed at those starting out with their digiscrapping, together with a level 2 course to take your digiscrapping to the next stage.

If you would like to join in with either of these courses you will find all the information on the digiscrapuk site.

[Pink Chocolate]

Anyone on here signed up for this course?

[pickledbeetle]

Not yet... Thanks for the reminder though - I need to sign up for the second one
I did the first course before Christmas & would highly recommend it. I had tried and tried and failed with photoshop, gave Bridgets course a go (at that price couldn't afford not to!) and success!! I'm no expert yet but very pleased with results so far - some of which are in my gallery if you want to take a look.
Give it a go - it's brill!
Chris x

[Jennie]

I'm not ready for this yet, I really have no knowledge whatsoever with Adobe Photoshop, so going to do one of your tutorials on your website first Bridget. Love your website btw :)

[pickledbeetle]

Jennie I was a complete beginner when I did the course - could not have managed any of the tutorials on the site at the time. Bridget started from how to have a designated file on your computer for digi stuff and howto download.
Chris x

[kathyb]

What version of photoshop do you need, and do you have to be on-line for the 2 hrs of the course??

[Nicci24lego]

I echo Chris' posts... I did Bridget's first course and its great... I think it needs to be 7 or above maybe (I tried Adobe Elements and Photoshop 5 limited edition, and they didn't have all the things we were covering... so I downloaded a trial (full version but only 30 days) of CS) - it's run out now (boohoo) so I'll have to go on ebay and try and find a cheaper version to buy...

the course is run through a chat room, but you download the instrructions before hand, so theoretically you could just log on when you have a problem or need to ask a question - but it is fun to chat to everyone and swap experiences whilst you are going along...(BTW the best bit is you can have the telly on, or eat your dinner while you are doing the course - great for the those who like to multitask LOL!)

[bridget.withers]

Many thanks Chris and Nicci for such comprehensive info. I echo all that you have said, and am so pleased you gained so much from the course.

It is best to have version 7 or above of photoshop to gain the best from the course and although the course is for 2 hours a week you do not have to be in the chatroom for the whole time and just like nicci said the best thing is that you can have the telly on, eat dinner or even sit in your gym jams LOL. The course will take you from the very basics through to being able to put a basic LO together.

[Pink Chocolate]

Just checked my version and it is Photoshop CS2 version 9 - is this the latest version or is there a newer one now?

[bridget.withers]

Yep, this is the latest version, you lucky thing.

Just checked my version and it is Photoshop CS2 version 9 - is this the latest version or is there a newer one now?

[hesjane]

Just signed up for this. I'm really nervous as I've never used photoshop before.

My son has lent me his laptop with Photoshop CS2 V9.0 (I think) to see if I get on with this, before I buy it myself. He's abroad for the next 6 weeks and so won't be using it anyway - but having just looked at the cost of purchasing this program....I may just have to keep his laptop :lol:

Still......I'm sure I spend far more than that on my scrapbooking stash over the year anyway.

Hesjane

[bridget.withers]

I will be sending out the course notes for week 1 together with the kit download link on Monday for all of those already enorled on the level 1 course.

Hope you are looking forward to getting started on your digital scrapbooking journey.

If there are any other peeps out there who wish to join in this online course please remember it starts next Tuesday 17th Jan 06

[sweetgirlie]

I wouldnt mind signing up which photo shop do i need please?

[bridget.withers]

Ideally version 7 and upwards.

I wouldnt mind signing up which photo shop do i need please?

[Krystal Majik]

really fancy signing up for course 1, complete novice though is it a kind of dummies guide?

Slight hitch will need to upgrade my photoshop - will try to sweet talk DH tonight depending on level of grumpiness!!!!!

[bridget.withers]

You have the grumpiness problem too!!!!! i'm trying to sweet talk mine into getting a new digital camera. Lets hope for less grumpiness tonight :lol: :lol: :lol:

The course will take you from the very start and then walk you through the various stages.

Good Luck hope you can join us.

BTW ebay is a good place to look.

really fancy signing up for course 1, complete novice though is it a kind of dummies guide?

Slight hitch will need to upgrade my photoshop - will try to sweet talk DH tonight depending on level of grumpiness!!!!!

[bridget.withers]

Only a few days to go now to the start of the Level 1 Course, hope you all have the choccy biscuits ready.

Anyway here's a sample LO made from some of the techniques we will be learning. The papers and elements have been taken from the kit that we will be provided for you all.

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=60915

[pickledbeetle]

OK - remembered to sign up for level 2...anyone else doing this one?
Chris x

[Neetnailz]

Hi

I have been to your site thinking to have a look around before perhaps joining the course. I am completely new to scrapbooking and although I have had a digital camera for about 4 years now I have only ever done the least necessary to view my photos. I would have like to have a complimentary viewing on your site to see if it is what I am looking for. I want to be able to make my own backgrounds and embellishments in standard A4 and use them with both digital and conventional photos. Is this something you course would teach. I am a complete novice and am open to all and any suggestions on how to proceed forward with this new hobby of mine

Cheers

[bridget.withers]

Chris we have another couple that have already joined ready for the level 2 course. So pleased you are able to join in this next course.

[bridget.withers]

The level 1 photoshop course will take you through the basics of digital scrapbooking, however this course does not cover making your own backgrounds or embelishments. It really depends on what you know about photoshop as to what level you will need to start with. If you are a beginner then the first course would be a very good starting point.

If you visit the site you will be able to access all areas except from being able to download the kits. You would need to become a member of the site to access these.

Hi

I have been to your site thinking to have a look around before perhaps joining the course. I am completely new to scrapbooking and although I have had a digital camera for about 4 years now I have only ever done the least necessary to view my photos. I would have like to have a complimentary viewing on your site to see if it is what I am looking for. I want to be able to make my own backgrounds and embellishments in standard A4 and use them with both digital and conventional photos. Is this something you course would teach. I am a complete novice and am open to all and any suggestions on how to proceed forward with this new hobby of mine

Cheers

[bridget.withers]

I have just sent out the course notes together with the download links for the kit we will be using for the level 1 course. Please let me know if you have subscribed to this course but do not receive this information. Look forward to meeting with you all on Tuesday.

[sweetgirlie]

hi bridget i am waiting for my disk to join for the adobe photo shop fingers crossed it will come monday and i will sign up if not i will have to do the next one. x

[chudleigh]

Bridget , I sent you a message via your site , did you get it ? Thanks Val

[bridget.withers]

Sorry Val I havnt received your message, when did you send it. Maybe you could pm me with your question.

Bridget , I sent you a message via your site , did you get it ? Thanks Val

[chudleigh]

Bridget , Im heading off tomorrow to visit my DD in OZ , but would really like to do a course . I wondered when the next course would be ? I wanted to combine the cost of the course with membership . Im a complete beginner . thanks Val

[bridget.withers]

OMG I'm green with envey. I have wanted to visit OZ since being a little girl. Maybe one day I might get there.

Hopefully I will run another course however it will depend on numbers. Hope you have a lovely holiday.

Bridget , Im heading off tomorrow to visit my DD in OZ , but would really like to do a course . I wondered when the next course would be ? I wanted to combine the cost of the course with membership . Im a complete beginner . thanks Val

[Sally R]

Bridget, sorry to sound daft but does your course cover such things as improving photos for scrapping (i.e. altering backgrounds etc etc) I am not sure about the digital scrapping thing but definitely need to know how to work on my photos.

[bridget.withers]

Sally, the level 1 course does cover elements relating to photo adjustment (Week 4 should be of interest to you) it also covers getting started with making a basic digital LO. This course also covers adjusting backgrounds by using the hue and saturation levels to achieve different effects. The level 2 course goes further into photo manipulation.

Bridget, sorry to sound daft but does your course cover such things as improving photos for scrapping (i.e. altering backgrounds etc etc) I am not sure about the digital scrapping thing but definitely need to know how to work on my photos.

[chudleigh]

Bridget , you dont sound very confident about another course !!!! If it you dont do another would it be possible to download this course when I return , would that be any good to me ? just a thought . Im just so looking forward to this trip , Im going to meet my first grandchild who was born on Christmas Eve , Daisy Jane . So to say Im excited is to say the least !!!! And stop thinking about going to OZ !!! Life is too short etc , do everything in your power to travel !!!! I just love seeing the world !!! And would live out of a case if I could !!! Val

[bridget.withers]

Val, no problems with sending the course notes when you get back if you prefer to do things that way. Just let me know what you think. You must be sooooo excited about seeing your new Grandchild. Have lots of fun and take loads of photo's. Bridget

[hesjane]

Hi

Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to Bridget for the first lesson tonight. I had great fun. I am agoraphobic and so taking classes in such things is normally impossible for me, but this course is ideal.

I think Bridget is brilliant - we all went through at different speeds, but she just calmly kept sorting us out.

I for one, cannot wait for next week....and have even started looking for supplier of 12 x 12 photo paper to print my digi layouts onto (DH has an A3 printer so that should work).

Anyway, once again - Bridget, thank you so much for a fantastic evening in the classroom.

[sweetgirlie]

bridget i got my adobe today would it be at all possible to get my coursenotes for lesson yesterday and join in next week if i pay
xxx

[bridget.withers]

Yes thats no problem, please shout if you need any help with the course notes once you get them.

bridget i got my adobe today would it be at all possible to get my coursenotes for lesson yesterday and join in next week if i pay
xxx

[Pink Chocolate]

When are this weeks notes coming out as I may be out part of tomorrow evening so wanted to get a head start.

[bridget.withers]

Week 2 course notes have just been sent out to everyone. See you tomorrow night.

[hesjane]

Superb 2nd lesson. Bridget you are *E*X*C*E*L*L*E*N*T*

Brave enough to upload my first digi layout. It's in the gallery and I'm sure that in a few months I look at it and think "OMG did I really think that was ok" :lol: - but tonight - I LOVE IT

Thumbnail below - just to show it off :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Godiva500]

Hi Bridget

I have enrolled in course 2 - is it Wed Feb 1st start?

THanks

Vciki xx

[Pink Chocolate]

Oooh Vicki do we manage to finish our first course in time then? I may enrol myself too as her courses are fabulous!!!

[Pink Chocolate]

Ive done it - ive enrolled for the next one too. They are sooooo good!!!

[pickledbeetle]

So pleased to see people signing up for the 2nd course. I did the first last time round and am sooo looking forward to the next...need a ticker really!
Chris x

[allyf]

Bridget - your mail box is full!

I just tried to pm you to say that if you run another part 1 course would you please let me know as I am interested.

Thanks
:-)

[bridget.withers]

I have just mailed everyone the course notes for week 1 of the Level 2 Photoshop Course. It will be starting on Wednesday, if you wish to join in but have'nt yet joined we still have a couple of places left.

See you all on Wednesday.