Portable device for post processing: I am about to begin my journey into post processing. I understand that elements 15 is good for beginners ? I plan to buy it and then begin with a...

macthemac Loc: texas

I am about to begin my journey into post processing. I understand that elements 15 is good for beginners ? I plan to buy it and then begin with a photo workshop shooting during the day and processing in the evening. I will need a portable device for the elements. suggestions?

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I use a macbook pro 2012 model for portable processing.

macthemac wrote:

I am about to begin my journey into post processing. I understand that elements 15 is good for beginners ? I plan to buy it and then begin with a photo workshop shooting during the day and processing in the evening. I will need a portable device for the elements. suggestions?

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I use Elements 14 my laptop, as well as a desktop. (I like the 16" screen.)
15 should do well for you.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I used Elements 12 on a 14" Dell Inspiron laptop, resting on the arm of my recliner, and with just the touchpad (no mouse) for over a year

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

--Bob

PixelStan77 wrote:

I use a macbook pro 2012 model for portable processing.

Yackers Loc: Norfolk, UK

Elements is an excellent bit of kit. I started with Elements 8 and then had to upgrade to 9 when the computer crashed. When that computer gave up the ghost I upgraded to Elements 14 (which is what I am still using). I have it loaded on a Lenovo laptop and use that. I used to use the laptop's mouse pad with no problems and would still if my wife hadn't bought me a Wacom graphics tablet as a gift. The Wacom tablet makes the editing process a little easier but you really don't need one, IMO.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

I still use Picasa, although I do have Elements 15. I have a Dell laptop which I have wired to a docking station where I have a 24" Dell monitor, Dell keyboard and mouse. This works for me and the laptop doesn't take up a lot of space and is available to take with me for any trips.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

macthemac wrote:

I am about to begin my journey into post processing. I understand that elements 15 is good for beginners ? I plan to buy it and then begin with a photo workshop shooting during the day and processing in the evening. I will need a portable device for the elements. suggestions?

Dell laptops have gotten very good reviews lately.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I have a 17 inch ASUS laptop, i7, 16 GB RAM, SSD for operating system, that I use for travel. It works very well. It is not light (4 -5 lbs.) I have PhotoshopCC, LightroomCC, Elements 15, Elements 11, GIMP, NIX filters and FastStone, loaded.
Mark

macthemac wrote:

I am about to begin my journey into post processing. I understand that elements 15 is good for beginners ? I plan to buy it and then begin with a photo workshop shooting during the day and processing in the evening. I will need a portable device for the elements. suggestions?

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

macthemac wrote:

I am about to begin my journey into post processing. I understand that elements 15 is good for beginners ? I plan to buy it and then begin with a photo workshop shooting during the day and processing in the evening. I will need a portable device for the elements. suggestions?

Yeah, whatever you do, if you have any intentions of printing or color adjustment, get a MONITOR CALIBRATION KIT. Know that most laptops have crappy screens. Use a calibrated and profiled external monitor when possible.

I'd favor the latest model 15-inch MacBook Pro. It has a decent screen.

Smudgey Loc: Ohio, Calif, Now Arizona

MacBook pro will work nicely.

genesampson

I have Elements 15 and have it on both my HP laptop and desktop. I find on the laptop (like my small wireless mouse with Elements, BTW) there is a huge difference on how the photo appears depending on the relative position of the screen. Move it up and down a little and you'll see what I mean. Of course the same is true with the desktop, but it is stable. I work a lot on the laptop, but often find I need to fine tune on the desktop. Just my experience.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I use my 13" MacBook Pro for that type of work and I like the screen very much. I would also recommend calibrating the screen. I purchased the smaller version for my laptop as I wanted something nice, but lite. I've owned this for just over three years and couldn't be happier. I use Lr CC for PP. Best of luck.

wotsmith Loc: Nashville TN

MacBook Pro loaded with all programs as my desk computer. I keep all photos on a thunderbolt drive by WD - my Passport 2 TB, they load very fast. I have a second identical external HD for backups. Then when home, export a library to the Passport HD and plug it into the desk computer and merge the librarys. Then all my work is in the mail Lightroom file.
Bill

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

macthemac wrote:

I am about to begin my journey into post processing. I understand that elements 15 is good for beginners ? I plan to buy it and then begin with a photo workshop shooting during the day and processing in the evening. I will need a portable device for the elements. suggestions?

I just purchased a new Dell with a 256g ssd and an I7 cpu. It does great PP with Photoshop CC. However I am learning to use Affinity Photo which is quite good and inexpensive. The computer is perfect for portable as it only weighs about <3 lbs.

The only downside is that the screen is 13.5 inch which can be inconvenient. On the other hand, you can plug in a large monitor