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Cactus Rob
Posts:1041
 | | 12/31/2007 1:06 PM |
 Alert | | Costco has it for $50. with coupon Jan. 21 thru 27. Should I buy it? | | | |
| | Java Lover
Posts:0
| | 12/31/2007 3:53 PM |
Alert | | I am totally new to Photoshop but I have the Elements 6.0 and have been happy with it. Still lots to learn. I've hooked up with AZ Shutterbugs at meetup.com (thanks anewman!) and they are all very helpful there. There is also a Photoshop group maybe hit them up for opinions, but $50 that's a good deal. | | | |
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| | Cactus Rob
Posts:1041
| | 12/31/2007 4:31 PM |
Alert | I use Microsoft Digital Image Pro 7. and Photoshop Album Starter 3.2. I've used Image Pro 7 for over four years and I've found it a little clumsy to use. From the reviews I've read, I think Elements 6.0 is not only better, but will be more user friendly.
Thanks for your input, JL. I'll check check out your suggested websites. | | | |
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| | mrhawk
Posts:57
| | 01/01/2008 8:51 AM |
Alert | I have Elements 5 (and previously, 3), and am overall happy with it. I looked into version 6 briefly, but I didn't see enough of use for me to make the jump.
There are two aspects of Photoshop Elements that I do not like:
1) I have been unable to view thumbnails of CRW (Canon Raw) files within Organizer. Thus, there is no way within Photoshop to quickly preview Canon Raw images. I've started shooting Raw+JPG so I get the best of both worlds, but it's very easy to fill up my flash cards.
2) The only way to add keywords to images is with the "tags" in the organizer. Keywords are important to me as I post photos to stock agencies and elsewhere, and Photoshop's method is a little cumbersome.
I'd recommend any interested in photo retouching w/ Elements to purchase "The Photoshop Elements Book for Digital Photographers" by Scott Kelby. It's one of the most recommended photoshop books by photographers. There are editions for most of the recent Elements versions. | | | |
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| | Cactus Rob
Posts:1041
| | 01/01/2008 4:18 PM |
Alert | | Thanks for the info, mrhawk. I'm technologically challenged, so I'll probably need Scott Kelby's help. I was looking at his website earlier and didn't see an Elements 6, but I'm sure it will be available soon. Again, thanks for your input. | | | |
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| | DesertDweller
Posts:2559
| | 01/02/2008 10:17 AM |
Alert | Mrhawk, as a professional, you are probably a candidate for CS3. I upgraded from Elements 5 when they sent me an offer for a $299 upgrade from Elements this summer. It comes with Bridge, which I believe takes care of the issues you're talking about.
Rob, I think Elements is probably the most that a casual photographer would need. It has all the "meat" of full blown Photoshop without the added overhead of features that only a pro would use. The only reason I spend the money for the full-blown version is because I have earlier versions and wanted to keep my copy current so that the next upgrade won't be as expensive. For fifty bucks, I would buy Elements 6 just for that reason alone. | |
Stupid should hurt!
Desert Dweller - Senior Member - Posts: 2982 - Joined: Feb 2006 | |
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|  | mrhawk
Posts:57
| | 01/03/2008 6:03 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By DesertDweller on 01/02/2008 10:17 AM
Mrhawk, as a professional, you are probably a candidate for CS3. </div>
Make that 'wannabe professional', haha.
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| | Jason
Posts:3378
| | 01/03/2008 12:12 PM |
Alert | If you want to try something free (I have no idea how it compares to Photoshop Elements) there is Paint.NET and then for image organization, Windows Live Photo Gallery does a pretty good job. Like I said, I don't know how these compare to Photoshop Elements, but if they don't work, you haven't spent any money!  | |
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| | Fritzydoodle
Posts:980
| | 01/03/2008 2:15 PM |
Alert | | I have Elements 4.0. I like it for what I need. For free there's always PICASA from Google. It does a few things that Elements doesn't. | |
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| | The Nag
Posts:128
| | 01/05/2008 9:32 AM |
Alert | | Get the Elements package. $50 is a great deal. I do digital scrapping and designing and started with PSE5. For Christmas I got a new laptop (thank you Mr. Nagged) with CS3 and I have yet to find what it can do, that I need, that my PSE5 didn't do | |
If your too open minded your brains will fall out. | |
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| | Cactus Rob
Posts:1041
| | 01/05/2008 2:31 PM |
Alert | | Thanks for all the input everyone. I'll give it a try. I'm sure it is much better than the MS Digital Image Pro 7 that I've been using. | | | |
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| | thiskiss
Posts:334
| | 01/10/2008 10:26 PM |
Alert | Does elements have the ability to let you color correct your photos and crop and replace images and all that good stuff? I don't plan on doing a whole lot of technical stuff, because quite frankly I have no imagination, but there are some things that I really miss being able to do because I don't have my photo class anymore.
I really wanna get CS3 because I'm familiar with it but I don't want it to take up all the space on my computer. | | | |
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| | DesertDweller
Posts:2559
| | 01/15/2008 9:59 PM |
Alert | There is essentially no difference between Elements and CS3 until you get into the REALLY photo-techie stuff. For example, direct import and processing of RAW photo format is a CS3 exclusive. There are some other things to do with advance layer management, etc. I can use all of the hundreds of filters that I have for CS3 in elements.
I use elements on my laptop so that I don't require a separate copy of CS3. That way, I can upload photos in the field and get a better idea of how successful a shot is than just depending on the 2.5 inch LCD on the camera.
If you're familiar with the tools on Photoshop, there is virtually no difference between Elements and CS3.
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Stupid should hurt!
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| | Bossgator
Posts:19
| | 01/16/2008 6:37 AM |
Alert | $50 for Elements is very reasonable, considering the tools it has. It's a good buy.
As a freelance multimedia person, and former 3d modeler and texture artist, to say CS3 is not much different than Elements couldn't be further from the truth. For just very general photography stuff, sure, but PS is a seriosly advanced professional application. It's all I use for all my graphics needs. However the learning curve is kinda steep, and not for the novice for sure. Not to mention it's expensive!
And yes, the filters are vast in number! As well as scripted actions, which can really cut down the workload. There are also a huge amount of plugins for PS, and I'm sure for Elements as well.
Elements should work fine though for most any of the common photo needs. And yes, the tools, and menus layout being basically the same is the neat thing about Adobe products. Once your familiar with the layout and terminology of one application, you'll feel pretty comfortable using any of their other products.
Paint.net is basic, and clunky to use. For basic stuff it works okay, and can be a good place to start learning graphics and image manipulation. As they say, you get what you pay for! | |
In the end, all that's left is the truth!" - Bossgator | |
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