Q & A a.k.a. FAQ (freq. asked questions):

Q: Are the 60 Free Tutorials actually free?

A: Of course.  I want to help you learn Photoshop and then graphic design.  Just sign up for the Educational Series of your choice (up to all 3) on the frontpage.  You can unsubscribe at any time to cancel your free lessons.

Q:  Is the video training in Photoshop?

A:  Yes.  What you see is the full-screen Photoshop environment.  I have recorded audio and video in real-time of everything that I am doing IN Photoshop.  I explain everything that I am doing within Photoshop from tools, to techniques, to theory and reiterate many important facts in an easy to understand way so that you can retain the training right up front and engrain more of the advanced techniques through repetition. 

However, it is not "interactive".  With over 8 hours, I would charge $1,000 for the same training to make it interactive.  You can find interactive lessons out there but notice that you'll only receive a FEW tutorials (not NEAR 250).  You learn from the DVD's and practice and progress in your version of Photoshop.  If you have a t.v. DVD player or another computer you can watch lessons and work in your version of Photoshop at the same time.

Q:  Are the discs available on CD?

A:  The Discover Photoshop: CS Bonus CD is on CD (compact disc).  The rest of the training is compressed to squeeze onto DVD's because of the massive amount of space the video tutorial files take up.  To fit them on CD would take about 32 CD's.  Sorry..DVD is the call.

Q:  Can I choose which tutorials I want to watch?

A:  Yes.  With your DVD player on your computer you can click your mouse to navigate through the different menus.  On a T.V. DVD player you should use a remote control for full navigational functionality.

Q: Does Adobe Photoshop come with the DVD program? 

A: It is sold separately and can be found at many retail stores and online.  No, in the very near future we will be selling Adobe Photoshop CS on our website.  Photoshop 7 retails for $599.  You can purchase Photoshop CS alone or in a bundle; either Standard or Premium.  They include Photoshop CS, InDesign CS (pro page layout), Illustrator CS (pro vector creation), and ImageReady CS (Photoshop's handy web companion).  The Premium Edition also includes Adobe GoLive and Acrobat.  The CS Standard upgrade is around $549 and full version is around $999.  You can find more information at www.adobe.com

Q: Should I purchase or upgrade to the full Adobe Creative Suite (Premium or Standard) or just purchase/upgrade to Photoshop CS?

A: If you know the multimedia design is for you, you're not going to find a better all-in-one deal anywhere.  The upgrade to the Standard Suite alone is worth the cost of a full InDesign CS.  You're getting 3 programs in one.  Orion has the Standard CS and recommends it as a complete design environment.  If you're just getting started you may want to purchase or upgrade to Photoshop 7 or CS alone.  It's your choice.  Do a little research on what your plans are.

Q: Why does it cost so little?

A: Another great question.  Why? Because I want to offer the most value to the most people.  I also don't have their level of overhead expenses in the production, marketing and distribution.  I want to 'shake things' up in our industry and get the best training out there for the lowest price.  I also know that inspired customers will be interested in buying my other educational products in the near future as they progress in their Photoshop skills.

Q: Why is the BasicPhotoshop.com Alexa ranking so low?

A: Due to the recent restructuring of PhotoshopDesigner.com I have broken the Complete training apart from the design training to offer "Basic Photoshop" to further reach the people who need it.  This included starting this brand new website from the already existing quality products training.  The Alexa Ranking of BasicPhotoshop.com will continue to rise.  If you want an Alexa ranking to determine the quality of my products or services then check out PhotoshopDesign.NET which is in the top 140,000 of all sites and rising.

Q: Which version of Photoshop is my training in?

A: "Basic Photoshop" is taught in Photoshop 7.  Everything that is trained and taught can be done in virtually any version of Photoshop and is applicable throughout whichever version you have.  Older versions will not have all of the features that 7 or CS has.  I recommend purchasing Photoshop CS.  I have included my Photoshop Designer: Photoshop CS Features Bonus CD with 21 practical tutorials on the exciting new features that Photoshop CS has to offer.  Website tutorials are done in Photoshop CS.

Q: Do I have to own Photoshop to get your Basic Photoshop or Total Package?

A: No, you can use Basic Photoshop and the bonuses as preparation or training until you feel you are ready to acquire Photoshop 7 or CS.  If you are considering purchasing the software, our education will give you a headstart and will help you understand the inner workings of real world graphic design.

Q: Will this knowledge/training work on other (lesser) image editing programs?

A: Perhaps...we have not taken the time to study lesser programs but many of the tutorials may apply universally to image editing programs, dependent on each program's level of depth.  The education is meant for Adobe Photoshop (especially version 7 and CS) but the education of design and certain technical processes may be applied to other software programs but I highly recommend using Adobe Photoshop 7 or CS (because it's the Bomb Baby).

Q: Will you have other training programs available?

A: Absolutely.  Check out Photoshopdesigner.com for my design related Photoshop training.  I am committed to expanding your multimedia/design education and will provide several Photoshop products available through DiscoverPhotoshop.com.  Stay informed by subscribing to the free PSDer Ezine.  DreamCore Productions, Ltd. is committed to your ongoing multimedia education.  I am also open to other software professionals who may be interested in producing top-quality training programs for resale on DiscoverPhotoshop.com.

Q: Are the discs for PC or Mac?

A: They are for both formats.  The 4 DVD discs are for DVD players and will also work fine if you have PC or MAC with a DVD drive and DVD software.  The Bonus CD is PC or MAC compatible.

Q: Why won't the DVD's play on my DVD player?

A: First of all: Make sure you're not playing your DVD's on a CD player (yes it's happened to several of my customers).  You must have a DVD drive.  Make sure that you have DVD software installed on your computer (with your DVD player).  For example Intermedia WinDVD or MediaMatics.  Try download.com and search for DVD player.

Q: Why does it say "PhotoshopDesigner.com" on all of the DVD Menu Title pages?

A: Great question.  One of the reasons I am offering the Basic Photoshop Training for so low is because it is simply the same quality material that was originally produced by me for PhotoshopDesigner.com but only the training material/discs that cover complete Photoshop training (and not all the advanced graphics work).  I realized that it's best to offer my 'design related' products to those who felt that they are ready for that level of training.  PhotoshopDesigner.com is a sister site and you can view it as an integrated promotional advertisement so you next know where to get some Photoshop Design related products after you have completed "Basic Photoshop" training!  Also...that logo was meant to be 'cut off' as part of the DVD menu design.  If you knew the months of painstaking time it took to develop this quality training for you, you wouldn't want to go back in and change the logo either (especially because I've lowered the price for it)!  But if it really bothers you then just send it back for a full refund..it's just some great training at the best possible price you'll find anywhere (read the testimonials).

Q: Can you tell me more about why is it such a great value?

A:  I noticed that there were a lack of options and training resources for Complete Photoshop education (when you consider the millions of people that Photoshop affects worldwide).  Sure there are educational 'centers' and vocational schools where you can easily spend a pretty penny (not to even mention the cost of a University-yikes), but what about those who just want quality training without having to pay $1,000's of dollars (which is EXPECTED and what 'THEY' want to charge you) just to 'learn' Photoshop?!  There must be a better way.

Thankfully, that's where I come in.  I didn't want to spend thousands and thousands of dollars myself.  Instead I spends thousands of hours (not much better) and taught myself Photoshop (and I also acquired resources such as being a member of NAPP, books, and going to PhotoshopWorld conferences, etc.)

You know what?  Nothing has changed out there.  Most people will pay a lot to get their Photoshop education.  You don't have to.  Tutorials sites online (other than this one) WILL NOT give you a complete Photoshop education.  Complete training sites don't exist.  BasicPhotoshop is the closest you'll ever get to real Photoshop training. 

More than just 'cool' tutorials which are all over the web (that don't actually teach you anything about Photoshop itself), the Basic Photoshop training I offer actually shows you how to use the tools and processes in Photoshop.  You'll be able to operate efficiently.  This is much more substantial than a few cool 'tricks' and many people will pay a lot for this education.  You don't have to.

I really want to offer training to people who were just like me; people looking for VALUE and tons of information from a mentor who has been there and is now a professional Photoshop user AND graphic designer.

Q: Can I get other training right now?

A: Absolutely.  Check out my Discover Photoshop: Total Package.  If you just want to get all the Photoshop training you can handle, then get my Discover Photoshop: Total Package which includes the Basic Photoshop DVD Training, AND the Photoshop Designer Package, for only $139.  Click below to get the Discover Photoshop: Total Package. 100% money back guarantee on all my training resources.  This includes all of my training products combined.  Int'l shipping available.
 

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Feel free to ask me any other questions at any time: orion@photoshopdesigner.com

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