Philosophy: Non-Destructive Editing

I feel that the first thing I should bring up about using Photoshop is more an approach- a way of thinking, than an actual technique. Non-destructive editing is a way of making changes to your image/file that are easily reversible or changeable without relying on Undos. This can be in many ways, the key being to preserve your image elements allowing for versatility in making changes without any loss in quality. Using Layer masks, Adjustment Layers, and using duplicate layers as backups are just a few ways to keep your options open and not paint yourself into the proverbial corner while you work your magic.

As time goes on I'll try to show examples of this approach in project examples that I post.

Welcome to Zeebee's Photoshop Bootcamp!

I started this as a result of interest by several acquaintances for me to help share information about my experiences and techniques in using Photoshop. I should state that I am not a trained instructor, nor have I ever even taken a class in using Photoshop. The majority of my, um ...expertise in using the program has come about by simply using it over the years, teaching myself through experimentation, and resorting to the occasional web or magazine article when I find myself a bit stumped.

I am fortunate to work as a graphic designer at a company that allows, even forces me to work on projects intended for their coolness factor... for badass-ness, rather than commercial effectiveness. This has let me push and expand my digital artistic repertoire much further than ever before, and I hope to share some of what I've found with anyone interested in listening. I don't claim to be a digital guru by any means, but I hope I can give you something worth your while.