A Question about Elements

Chelseablue · 17th October 2009, 06:26 PM

Alright all?

A really quick one this. I've been scouring the net for half an hour and even the official Adobe website won't give me an answer! It's a question (well two really) for a friend. Does the latest version of Elements come with Camera RAW and does it have layers?

I feel pretty foolish asking this here, let me tell you but I use CS3.

Dave Humphries · 17th October 2009, 09:07 PM

Hi Mark,

I have V6, so I am now two behind

Yes, it comes with Camera RAW, but a cut down version; in PSE we only get the Basic and Details tabs you CS3 guys (and gals) are used to.

Yes, Elements has layers, you can do most things, but again it is a cut down version that has limitations. Unfortunately I cannot explain these very well; I think it is to do with associating masking adjustment layers.

Hope that helps,

Chelseablue · 17th October 2009, 09:27 PM

Yes that is of great help Dave.

I'm meeting with a friend from flickr on monday night to explain W/B on her Nikon D40. I've been trying to explain RAW aswell but she needs a converter. PSE at the price is the one to go for.

Again cheers mate.

Colin Southern · 17th October 2009, 10:28 PM

Just for the record Mark - if they're thinking of getting PSE - I can say that the "first 2 tab only limitation of ACR" wouldn't slow me down a lot - it's not often I go past the first one.

Also, Scott Kelby has a book out on PSE that apparantly tells how to emulate much of Photoshop's power in PSE.

Hope this helps!

Chelseablue · 17th October 2009, 10:40 PM

Colin, cheers mate.

Like I said, it's for a bit of a novice when it comes to PP.

Cheers guys.

Dave Humphries · 18th October 2009, 12:20 AM

Hi Mark,

I'd definitely recommend PSE8, it can be used at three levels, to make starting easier.
Guided, where it gives you a script to follow.
Quick, where the commonly needed controls are right there waiting to be used
Full, where you get almost everything, layers, etc. - still way more than I use.

Opening a RAW file to edit just seamlessly opens ACR first, follwed by PSE when you've done the first bit.

I may upgrade to V8 myself, or I may go to LR2.5 for the workflow aspects, or I may even do both

Good to have you back as a more regular member.
Oh, and do get her the Scott Kelby book for Xmas, or sooner!

Cheers,

17th October 2009, 06:26 PM	#1
Chelseablue Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 351	A Question about Elements Alright all? A really quick one this. I've been scouring the net for half an hour and even the official Adobe website won't give me an answer! It's a question (well two really) for a friend. Does the latest version of Elements come with Camera RAW and does it have layers? I feel pretty foolish asking this here, let me tell you but I use CS3.

17th October 2009, 09:07 PM	#2
Dave Humphries Senior Member / Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Windsor, Berks, UK Posts: 2,374	Re: A Question about Elements Hi Mark, I have V6, so I am now two behind Yes, it comes with Camera RAW, but a cut down version; in PSE we only get the Basic and Details tabs you CS3 guys (and gals) are used to. Yes, Elements has layers, you can do most things, but again it is a cut down version that has limitations. Unfortunately I cannot explain these very well; I think it is to do with associating masking adjustment layers. Hope that helps,

17th October 2009, 09:27 PM	#3
Chelseablue Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 351	Re: A Question about Elements Yes that is of great help Dave. I'm meeting with a friend from flickr on monday night to explain W/B on her Nikon D40. I've been trying to explain RAW aswell but she needs a converter. PSE at the price is the one to go for. Again cheers mate.

17th October 2009, 10:28 PM	#4
Colin Southern Senior Member / Administrator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nelson, New Zealand Posts: 3,994	Re: A Question about Elements Just for the record Mark - if they're thinking of getting PSE - I can say that the "first 2 tab only limitation of ACR" wouldn't slow me down a lot - it's not often I go past the first one. Also, Scott Kelby has a book out on PSE that apparantly tells how to emulate much of Photoshop's power in PSE. Hope this helps!

17th October 2009, 10:40 PM	#5
Chelseablue Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 351	Re: A Question about Elements Colin, cheers mate. Like I said, it's for a bit of a novice when it comes to PP. Cheers guys.

18th October 2009, 12:20 AM	#6
Dave Humphries Senior Member / Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Windsor, Berks, UK Posts: 2,374	Re: A Question about Elements Hi Mark, I'd definitely recommend PSE8, it can be used at three levels, to make starting easier. Guided, where it gives you a script to follow. Quick, where the commonly needed controls are right there waiting to be used Full, where you get almost everything, layers, etc. - still way more than I use. Opening a RAW file to edit just seamlessly opens ACR first, follwed by PSE when you've done the first bit. I may upgrade to V8 myself, or I may go to LR2.5 for the workflow aspects, or I may even do both Good to have you back as a more regular member. Oh, and do get her the Scott Kelby book for Xmas, or sooner! Cheers,

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