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As some of you know I keep trying different techniques and software effects. Despite long hours watching training videos I just haven't learned OnOne Software's FocalPoint software. It's supposed to allow control over sharpness & blur filters. I may just give up on this module included in the Perfect Suite of plug-in software. It's frustrating and I apologize for posting some poor photographs at time because of my lack of knowledge regarding it's use.
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I don't think you have tanything to apologise for.
I'm just starting out learning photoshop and have been stunned about how much modern software can do - even though I've only scratched the surface.
If you are finding it frustrating you though, have you ever thought of looking to see whether there is an evening/day class for your software? Sometimes learning from someone is much quicker and easier than trying to pick it up from videos and manuals.
ETA- do you remember telling me about how to get two bits of a photograph in focus by using layers...well I've only recently worked out how to do that!
I'm just starting out learning photoshop and have been stunned about how much modern software can do - even though I've only scratched the surface.
If you are finding it frustrating you though, have you ever thought of looking to see whether there is an evening/day class for your software? Sometimes learning from someone is much quicker and easier than trying to pick it up from videos and manuals.
ETA- do you remember telling me about how to get two bits of a photograph in focus by using layers...well I've only recently worked out how to do that!
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Originally Posted by Hali
I don't think you have tanything to apologise for.
I'm just starting out learning photoshop and have been stunned about how much modern software can do - even though I've only scratched the surface.
If you are finding it frustrating you though, have you ever thought of looking to see whether there is an evening/day class for your software? Sometimes learning from someone is much quicker and easier than trying to pick it up from videos and manuals.
ETA- do you remember telling me about how to get two bits of a photograph in focus by using layers...well I've only recently worked out how to do that!
I'm just starting out learning photoshop and have been stunned about how much modern software can do - even though I've only scratched the surface.
If you are finding it frustrating you though, have you ever thought of looking to see whether there is an evening/day class for your software? Sometimes learning from someone is much quicker and easier than trying to pick it up from videos and manuals.
ETA- do you remember telling me about how to get two bits of a photograph in focus by using layers...well I've only recently worked out how to do that!
Since OnOne software is actually a very local company I may contact them and ask what courses or resources are available. Thanks for giving me that idea.
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Don't apologise - most software just takes getting used to. Keep at it and you'll master it in no time 
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