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want to know about some of the tools in Elements

Nov 10, 2011 11:25 AM

I am a photoshop user, but have an older version. I was looking at maybe buying Elements, but I can't really find any info. about some of the tools that I use in PS, which might also be available in Elements. What I'm interested in:

 

Ability to open and adjust Raw files.

Ability to create layers.

Apply blending modes to the layer. This ones I use the most are: overlay, multiply, screen, hue, soft light, etc.

Apply differnt adjustments--as layers--such as Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation

Differnt filters: Blur, Sharpen, High Pass.

 

Also, is there a place where I can see the tools/features available. Understandably, the product web page is slick, but I can't seem to find this info.

 

Best, David

375 Views   5 Replies   Latest reply: Barbara B., Nov 10, 2011 11:59 AM
 
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  • MichelBParis
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    1. MichelBParis,
    Nov 10, 2011 11:36 AM   in reply to david k
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    Yes to all... but :

    - The ACR version is limited to the basic, detail and camera calibration

    - Layers only in 8 bits.

     

    Why not download the trial version ?

     
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  • Barbara B.
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    2. Barbara B.,
    Nov 10, 2011 11:39 AM   in reply to david k
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    There's a free 30-day demo you can and probably should try if you're seriously thinking about buying PSE. Everything in your list is in PSE, but the PSE raw converter doesn't have all the features it does in PS. It only has the basic and details tabs, and in the calibration tab you can't edit profiles--only select from the preloaded ones. Basically the PSE raw converter is frozen at early CS2 level--addition that have been made in PS since then, like tone curves, haven't made it to the PSE version. It's the same plug-in, but the interface doesn't include all the features.

     
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  • david k
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    3. david k,
    Nov 10, 2011 11:43 AM   in reply to Barbara B.
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    Barbara and Michel, thanks for your answers. I think my questions are answered, and yes, I should download the trial version and check it out.

     

    I'm working now in CS (I guess that's CS1) so any changes to the Raw converter since then would be a plus. Michel, is ARC the raw converter? That's what I'm assuming.

     

    Best, David

     
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  • 99jon
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    4. 99jon,
    Nov 10, 2011 11:44 AM   in reply to david k
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    If you shoot mainly raw you could also give Lightroom 3 a free trial. It has the full raw engine of CS5 in it’s own intuitive interface. It’s the perfect combination with Elements as an external editor.

     

    http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/

     

     

     

     

     
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  • Barbara B.
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    5. Barbara B.,
    Nov 10, 2011 11:59 AM   in reply to 99jon
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    Yes, I agree. If raw conversion is your main objective, LR is the way to go.

     
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