I agree with Chuck in that Scott's books can be somewhat light on detail. I think he gears them more to getting you actually working and doing things rather than trying to completely understand all the why's behind it. And I will admit that there are times that I don't care that much about the why's - I just want to know how to move my photo from where it is to where I want it to be.
But some of that is changing and I am beginning to wonder if understanding the why's may help me do a better job and apply effects and changes that I am not doing now simply because I just don't think of them. Which brings me to my question: I have been thinking lately about joining NAPP. A couple of reasons, not the least of which is I would like a more thorough understanding of CS3 (at least the parts of it that I am using) so I can take my adjustments to the next level and be a bit more consistent at times in what I am doing. I know some of you belong to NAPP. Does the NAPP training they offer compare to Scott's methods in his books, or does it delve deeper into the nuts and bolts of what you are doing and why? Or would I be better off with a much more detailed book?
Thanks.....
But some of that is changing and I am beginning to wonder if understanding the why's may help me do a better job and apply effects and changes that I am not doing now simply because I just don't think of them. Which brings me to my question: I have been thinking lately about joining NAPP. A couple of reasons, not the least of which is I would like a more thorough understanding of CS3 (at least the parts of it that I am using) so I can take my adjustments to the next level and be a bit more consistent at times in what I am doing. I know some of you belong to NAPP. Does the NAPP training they offer compare to Scott's methods in his books, or does it delve deeper into the nuts and bolts of what you are doing and why? Or would I be better off with a much more detailed book?
Thanks.....