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Originally posted by boblikesbeer
Hey everyone..... I want to take some training courses
for photoshop. Question is, would it be better to take an
actual class somewhere or do these training CD's actually
work?
I found one that looks pretty good for $100
http://www.computer-training-softwar...otoshop-cs.htm
Any info would be helpful 
Thanks
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Depends on HOW you learn, and how NATURAL you are with it. Get the program, play around for a week or so. If you feel like you naturally can navigate and operate the program, and make small strides in developing your knowledge....I'd stick to doing it yourself and just looking up tutorials when you get in a rut. Worked very well for me.
On the other hand, if you have constantly been educated the "traditional" methods for developing a skillset (high school, college, buy books, teacher, lesson plans, structure, etc)... and are more comfortable in this realm, buy the books and videos, without a doubt. There is no better program to waste time on than Pshop and other graphics programs.
Everyone is different, do what suits you and your background most appropriately.
BTW: this will take you years, so don't get frustrated...wake up everyday KNOWING you're going to produce something better than the day before....... then everyday will always be satisfying as opposed to discouraging.
my 2.
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