Summary

This chapter dealt with the absolute basics of preparing yourself for the process of image editing.

Although setting up a computer might not seem a glamorous part of the image editing process, we have seen that if you can acquire at least some of the right gear, while adhering to a set workflow, the mechanics of your job will become both faster and easier. It should also greatly assist in helping to future-proof your skills for years to come.

Of most importance is the process of organizing your media files. If you follow at least some of the suggestions in this chapter, you'll find that searching for, and finding, everything you bring into this application so much easier. Misplacing images should become a thing of the past.

The next chapter deals with the basics of image editing. Even the most basic tools and features covered in this chapter can be used to transform your work from the everyday to something quite special in just a single click. This is one of the real strengths...