The first tools to learn in Photoshop

Photoshop can be intimidating so in this video I give some ideas on which tools to learn first.

[@robertschirato2234]

This is fantastic Nick, you should consider making more of the videos for beginners, (Like me), as you explain it so clearly that now I will be able to put these techniques into practice, thank you so much

[@2ShoesPhoto]

Holy Smokes, I'm just going to unfollow every other KZbin Photographer and just sit here and watch every one of your tutorial videos on repeat until I understand every aspect of Photoshop. No sleep until my brain explodes!

[@danielzellerphotography165]

Great, informative video, Nick! Please, more like it.

[@johnprisk]

When people I know are interested in learning a little photoshop, your tutorials are usually among the first I recommend. You have a great way of explaining the tool being used while being very positive and encouraging about being patient with it all. It's important to know that learning photoshop takes time, and that can turn a lot of people off when they want a little more instant gratification, but your even handed and encouraging approach really can go a long way toward helping beginners stick with it and give it all a fair chance. Top shelf stuff.

[@nb7524]

Thank you SO much Nick for making this easier for us who are still challenged by Photoshop!

[@vincelerie4857]

Nick you made simple simple. Please do more along this line! Greatly appreciated!

[@grahamwickens6842]

You have a very good way of teaching these programs, simple and intuitive. Thanks for sharing, Nick! Cheers.

[@michaelayim]

Hey Nick, I use Photoshop I'd like to say thank you so much for creating this video..... I've learnt any easy way to get things done on Photoshop. Thumbs up

[@ianrolling6983]

Yet another straight forward informative upload. Keep them coming!!

[@MacOSTen]

Superb video, very helpful. Thanks.

[@AllanAndison]

Nick, you are my find of the year! Your Photoshop Tutorials are fantastic, I have resolved to round up my Photoshop techniques to get more out of my Lightroom Catalogs. You are a great teacher and I just love your whole approach -- great, clear examples, your pace is outstanding. My head is exploding with ways to re-create/adjust the layers on my thousands of under-exploited photographs. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@dggooding2327]

You had me hooked at "... eat an elephant"! Fabulous vid, explained in plain English. Thankyou. 👍👍👍

[@garybaehr1982]

Man I love your videos. You just explain “down to earth” matter-of-fact style. I saw a video (there is probably more than one) with you and Mads Peter Inversen (in the Loften Islands I think)-seeing a lot of his videos as well, appears to be quite a character. Thanks for your time and effort!

[@Digmen1]

Great tutorail I used to use Photoshop 10 years ago and have forgotten how to use it. There were some great tips

[@garybaehr1982]

Love your videos. You talk down-to-earth. You make things so easy/simple to understand. Thanks.

[@MikeF814]

mind melted how complicated it all looked and now my mind just melted more seeing how easy you made it . plus mind is blown away with those images. cheers Nick. Loving the photoshop coarse BTW

[@kimedwards8088]

The best video I have watched so far on Photoshop, everyone else talked and moved so fast I was totally lost! Thank you for speaking and moving slowly, maybe I can now retain some of this info and actually start using more of Photoshop.

[@markcurry3997]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@rangerrobert5543]

Great capture neat and concise.

[@slosmoke1]

Super video on making complicated processes simple. Thanks!

[@stevenwalters7807]

Thanks for the vids,breaking down Photoshop into bitesize pieces is so obvious when it's explained in a way that's straightforward, keep up the great work.Thanks again from The U.K.

[@johndoddato2662]

Nick you are a naturally gifted teacher and instructor.. You present things in a clear and concise manner that is easy to follow. I always look forward to seeing our videos.

[@helgefrederiksen3039]

Very useful for me. Many thx from Denmark. I used to use Elements, but now I use PS and LR, but holy moly.....This is well explained, easy to understand as a foreigner.....and no annoying so called music (NOISE) to make my ears bled

[@galesaunders4120]

This was probably the best photoshop help tutorial I have watched and I have watched a few as I really struggle to get my head round photoshop. Thank you so much, please make more

[@markjacksonphotos]

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. 🙂👍

[@michaelmurrell2231]

Thanks for making Photoshop less intimidating! Keep em coming!

[@waelothman6377]

This is one of the best tutorials videos i’ve ever watched on youtube, we need more videos like theses, cheers man🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@burple65]

He totally speaks to me when he says "Lightroom is your safe place but there's that one thing you can't do..." Good lesson and I'll watch more from this channel! I've been using LR since I got version 3 in 2012 but I still only have a very basic understanding of what I can do in PS. I still don't understand why he's duplicated the background layer or how this might be used, when there is the history panel that can take you back to any previous point.

[@markishkaru1956]

thanks Nick, just the thing i was looking for! look forward to more in this series!

[@rlhartland]

Awesome video, great to see you back with a great educational video

[@suemcphan7856]

Thank You Thank You Thank You ! This is so helpful and easy to understand. More please 😊🇦🇺

[@markbowley5531]

Awesome so helpful thanks

[@shuklr]

You explain this complicated program so well. Thanks!

[@philmclean2323]

Thanks for this. I have struggled with photoshop & therefore sidelined it for a long time but watching this today helped me make some progress. Cheers.

[@lindakarlin2980]

Excellent video.

[@prhayz1]

Thank you so much for the focus stacking demo. I hope your store basket never goes empty.

[@maxencelemoine4190]

Very well explained. Perfect for me. Thank you

[@kevins8575]

Great, looking forward to the next bite

[@michealpociecha8351]

Thanks for these introduction to photoshop trainings. Great stuff.

[@neilrennardson7847]

An excellent video for the true beginner. Well done !

[@scottthompson8561]

Awesome video. Photoshop is definitely intimidating. I am wanting to learn how to focus stack and this video is a make starting. I will be checking out your other video as well. Thank you very much.

[@laurelb8372]

Fantastic, love the one step at a time approach 👏

[@brucehargrave4837]

Wow! Just found your videos and they are SO helpful! I have always been intimidated by Photoshop, but you have encouraged me to go back into it again and give it another try - thank you!

[@philn1957]

Excellent video Nick, totally agree Photoshop is intimidating but this short bitesize lesson is going to help me, thanks

[@jordanking7711]

That was fantastic Nick. Thank you SO much for this. Was not aware of how the Content-Aware Fill tool worked, but now I know :-). As well as the focus stacking.

[@bethmiklavcic180]

I've been editing in Photoshop and Lightroom for years and years and I still learn something new from you every time I watch one of your processing videos. You might show a more efficient approach, or a shortcut I was unaware of, any number of things. Your photography is incredible and educational, because I'm also looking at your composition and your use of light while you edit as well. Thanks.

[@amithanuradha2874]

Smooth teaching techniques, really cool video Nick.

[@Boutchie9IX]

Thanks Nick. Photoshop is super daunting, but your videos are helping me get more and more comfortable with it. Everytime I watch a new video with a technique I've already learned from you, I pick up another handy trick.

[@carolbrucecollett]

Great demonstration and explanation. Thank you so much!

[@rnavarrete1956]

More, more, more! Thanks, Nick. 😀

[@mapledelight]

Great Vid, mega helpful. Hopefully more of these little steps episodes. Thank you.

[@KellyPettit]

Excellent tutorial. I have been doing these steps for a while now but didn't know about the patch healing tool so I guess we learn something every day. I'm excited for "The 2nd tools to learn in Photoshop". I'm sure that will open up a lot for me. Thanks, Nick!!

[@geraldclarke8868]

Sooo clear, thank you. Been looking for this clarity, you have two new followers, brilliant.

[@fatfeministhippy]

Your videos are always so helpful! Love the way you break everything down into accessible steps for beginners.

[@mitchellmysliwiecphotography]

Love your teaching style.

[@mpakt18]

Outstanding tutorial! Your explantions are excellent!

[@rhodesia1578]

Nick you are such a bag full of knowledge.. a legend and a humble pro ! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@owendaly7930]

Brilliant way to approach Photoshop. I struggle with edits and this really helps my mind set. Love the channel , it's my favourite of the many good options. Thanks Nick.

[@brianlemke6017]

Outstanding video. Please keep generating these tutorials, Nick.

[@robertdidierphotography]

fantastic Nick, so easy to follow. Thank you .

[@lindahenderson2113]

Thank you, Nick. Learning one bit at a time is the way to go! I’m making 3 note cards for future reference (until I get it down to memory). I look forward to more bites of the elephant! I like your teaching style.

[@jordonchatten]

Thanks for the tips! Just starting to transition to using PS more in combination with LR, and this video was very helpful! Always learning something in your videos!

[@darranmilne9944]

Fantastic Nick well explained thanks for the video

[@QuicknStraight]

Very well explained.

[@woflgangdurst6752]

Thank you for another excellent tutorial!

[@joetagg1961]

Great video Nick. I’ve been using Photoshop since version 4, and I learn something new every time I use it. Thanks!!

[@joetagg1961]

By the way, someone is using your acct to spam people!!

[@soniad3241]

I really enjoyed your method of explaining the tools and why you would use them. This is type of tutorial is just what I need as I have been struggling with Photoshop for ever! I wonder if you could explain how to make the horizon line in a seascape image merge into the sky as in some fine art photos e.g Michael Levin's Still water.

[@jamesk140]

Great video

[@allenbuyck7957]

Thank you Nick !!!! I use Lightroom 90% of the time because I am afraid of Photoshop :) This helped tremendously !!! Thank you. Keep them coming.

[@scothowe539]

Great advice Nick. After struggling for several months that is the approach I finally adopted. While I'm no expert I now have the confidence to do quite a few things. Love that image btw.

[@marcstaples9930]

Awesome tutorials, explained very clearly and easy to follow for me as a beginner with PS. Love the drumset and guitar in the background. Your music gear setup is similar to mine, but I have my in front of me.

[@GirdHerd]

Excellent, Nick. You're right, a lot of us are intimidated by Photoshop. I'll try these tips and hopefully be able to save them in my memory toolbox. I'm also going to rewatch your video on Focus Stacking.

[@yeuhuanlai6573]

This is exactly how I learn PS! One bite/tool at a time. And the more tutorials I watch, the more tools I have. Thanks!!!

[@jeffmichaels2672]

Explained perfectly! Thanks Nick 🙌

[@ernogyetvai4750]

STYLE POINTS to you Nick for your teaching approach. No matter what topics I study from the sciences to photo processing, I always have huge respect for those instructors that make learning easy and enjoyable. Your approach is spot on.

[@AndyCrawfordPhotos]

Another great vid, Nick. I knew most of this, but I learned another trick or two - which I always do when watching your tutorials. Thanks!

[@jimbruton9482]

Great video. It reinforces my belief that learning Photoshop (and Bridge) is well worth the effort to the point that one doesn't need to be flip flopping to LrC in the editing phase. Photoshop with Bridge is basically all you need.

[@kstanley9119]

Thanks Nick! Great tutorial on using some of the tools in PS. I will put these to use right away.

[@samwilson1021]

Excellent video Nick! Thankyou so much for explaining that so clearly.

[@jimwlouavl]

Really helpful video. Thanks. It’s hard for newbies to know what tool to use when.

[@kenpeterson3414]

Thanks Nick, your the Man..your right about everything you say about LR, becomes a crutch & I want to learn PS more, only used for focus stacking for yrs..I will be watching for more PS training..Love your channel, Ken in AZ 🌵

[@swimlilfizhy]

Super cool dude.

[@SC-vo7cg]

Amazing! You are spot on. Lightroom is my safe place and need handheld to move into photoshop. Great job, thank you.

[@Lindsay_Brunton]

Thanks nick, you videos are the first stop for learning.

[@alyamaut]

Great ¡¡¡ 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@mikehirst3294]

Just what I need. Hope you do some more. Thanks 😊

[@michaelgoulding4425]

Great stuff Nick, your teaching style is excellent. Really appreciate these little nuggets

[@denisgrehan242]

Excellent video Nick. Very well explained

[@sekander1253]

Awesome tutorial of essential tools. You nailed it, and you really made a just excellent selection of Photoshop tools that are way better than LR. Thank you very much indeed. Greetings from Switzerland

[@davidmaltby2065]

So informative, thank you

[@russstamp5965]

Great video Nick. Could so relate to the "safe place" inside LR, then venture out to PS, save the file and head back to that safe place. I'll be adding your focus stacking process as one of my new tools! Thanks much. Haven't played it, but Bandon Dunes looks like a great course!

[@BudBetz]

Easy enough! Thanks Nick!!!

[@jeffmaronphotography]

Excellent video Nick, super helpful!

[@djking9828]

Great video, 🙏🍻

[@normk58]

One reason I really like my Nikon Z9 is the sensor shield that drops down when I turn the camera off. No worries about anything getting in when I'm swapping lenses!

[@wendynewing8834]

This is absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much.

[@pauljanssens2797]

Great video Nick!! More of these would be awesome

[@paulkay8986]

That was really great Nick. I can focus stack in Photoshop, but I do find PS very intimidating at times. I'm adding those tips to my out of the box PS toolbelt! Look forward to more like these!

[@2DogAle]

Thanks Mr. Page, this was a great video for me. I use the spot removal tools in LR and they are very, very slow so this will save me time for sure. The patch functionality was a mind blower for me, never used it before and it could have saved some great images for me. I haven’t focus stacked before but after watching your work flow will be doing that to improve my images where I use to have to sacrifice one end or the other of my capture.

[@Tunesmithnw]

Damn! Now why didn't I think of using the Patch Tool?! Seriously, this was a really good video and if you make more like it, I'll be among the first to watch. Thanks, Nick!