elements 10
Mar 30, 2012 14:56:02 #
Plumsquare
Loc: New Mexico
I just got this program a short time ago. I would like to find some tutorials for beginners. I know almost nothing about this type of program.
Thanks for any help.
Thanks for any help.
Mar 31, 2012 07:27:37 #
Mar 31, 2012 10:22:16 #
Plumsquare wrote:
http://www.simonsezit.com/courses/learn-photoshop-elements-10-training-tutorials.htmlI just got this program a short time ago. I would like to find some tutorials for beginners. I know almost nothing about this type of program.
Thanks for any help.
Thanks for any help.
Mar 31, 2012 12:48:20 #
Plumsquare wrote:
I just got this program a short time ago. I would like to find some tutorials for beginners. I know almost nothing about this type of program.
Thanks for any help.
Thanks for any help.
GLAD YOU asked this question as I too have just purchased it and am having trouble importing pictures and what in god's name to do next!!! Cindy
Apr 1, 2012 00:57:56 #
Go to youtube, search photoshop elements 10 tutorials. There are lots of them. Have fun.
Apr 1, 2012 02:14:57 #
Go to Amazon and buy the book by Kelby and Kloskowski. Do not pass go until you do so. I recommend leaving the software closed until you have this book.
I was frustrated for three months with Elements 10. This book made me a happy camper in three days. I now have great fun with it.
There is still much for me to learn. Elements has many, many features. While Kelby and Kloskowski don't try to tell you everything it might do they take you through doing real stuff step by step. It is a far better approach than the other Elements books which seek to explain each feature but never tell you how to get results.
I should add the videos are interesting but I couldn't do anything after watching one because I always missed a vital step.
Photoshop Elements Magazine is a great resource too.
I was frustrated for three months with Elements 10. This book made me a happy camper in three days. I now have great fun with it.
There is still much for me to learn. Elements has many, many features. While Kelby and Kloskowski don't try to tell you everything it might do they take you through doing real stuff step by step. It is a far better approach than the other Elements books which seek to explain each feature but never tell you how to get results.
I should add the videos are interesting but I couldn't do anything after watching one because I always missed a vital step.
Photoshop Elements Magazine is a great resource too.
Apr 1, 2012 22:20:56 #
I don't want to sound stupid, but could someone please tell me what "plug ins" are, and how they are used? I have the trial version of Elements 10 right now, and it doesn't seem to want to work on my RAW pictures. I noted in a thread on this site someone said something about a "plug in" for RAW processing.....I'm confused. I thought when you got a program, all the tools were there that you needed to use. I am new to post-processing, and only have Picasa, which is very basic.
Apr 1, 2012 22:34:24 #
Elements uses the same program to process RAW files as Photoshop: Adobe Camera RAW. My instance of Elements 10 required me to download a free update to ACR to work with Nikon's NEF file format.
Plug-ins are something else. They add filters and features. Topaz is a popular one. Most Photoshop plug-ins also work with Elements.
Elements is really three programs: the Organizer, ACR, and the Editor. The Organizer does just that. But it also contains simple editing features like Picasa. They are pretty good and sufficient in many cases.
The Elements Editor is very powerful and what most of the discussion is about. It takes some effort to learn. See me recommendation above before you try it. Otherwise you'll most likely be frustrated with it.
Plug-ins are something else. They add filters and features. Topaz is a popular one. Most Photoshop plug-ins also work with Elements.
Elements is really three programs: the Organizer, ACR, and the Editor. The Organizer does just that. But it also contains simple editing features like Picasa. They are pretty good and sufficient in many cases.
The Elements Editor is very powerful and what most of the discussion is about. It takes some effort to learn. See me recommendation above before you try it. Otherwise you'll most likely be frustrated with it.
AuntieM wrote:
I don't want to sound stupid, but could someone pl... (show quote)
Apr 1, 2012 22:53:50 #
AuntieM wrote:
Plug ins are programmed image manipulation tools that are added to an existing software. These allow the use of advanced features w/o a deep learning curve..../... could someone please tell me what "plug ins" are .../...
AuntieM wrote:
Simply by selecting them from a drop-down menu or a dedicated open menu box..../... how they are used? .../...
AuntieM wrote:
There is no 'plug-in' to load a RAW file in Photo Elements. What you need is an update to the RAW import. This is found on the Adobe web site, under RAW, version 7.x.../... someone said something about a "plug in" for RAW processing .../...
AuntieM wrote:
There are, you just need to learn how to access them. Please note the Photo Element is a subset of tools taken from PhotoShop CS#. These tools do not have the power allowed in CS#. The eye dropper by example does not allow the width offered by CS#.../... I thought when you got a program, all the tools were there that you needed to use. .../...
The advantage of a program like PE is that it allows you to learn about advanced features. The draw back is that once you have learned about them and know how far those can push a simple post processing task you will want the real thing.. CS5 or 6.
Add-ons (or plug-ins) available in Element are usually available in SC5 or 6. The reverse is not true.
Apr 1, 2012 23:15:22 #
AuntieM wrote:
I don't want to sound stupid, but could someone pl... (show quote)
Another program to enhance photos.
like (Topaz Labs)
Apr 2, 2012 00:01:56 #
contained within your program is the adobe imagination browser which links to a ton of free adobe tutorials. also if you go to the editor side of the program and click on guided, it will show you step by step how to do different things. you can even click on letting the program do it automatically. I also recomend a book called the missing manual. i have that book for pse 7 but have pse9 and still find it relevant and very helpfull. my best advice is to just open a photo and click on buttons to see what they do, i find im learning alot simply by hovering the cursor over buttons, and clicking on anything in blue where the program asks would you like to know more about x.
Apr 2, 2012 01:55:01 #
I question the legality of it and I didn't put it there but the Missing Manual for Elements 10 is available as a download link on UHH links:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-27366-1.html
The Missing Manual is a great reference and there is value in having it in hard copy but the Kelby and Kloskowski book is structured to get you real results fast. I think every user new to Elements should start with it.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-27366-1.html
The Missing Manual is a great reference and there is value in having it in hard copy but the Kelby and Kloskowski book is structured to get you real results fast. I think every user new to Elements should start with it.
sinatraman wrote:
contained within your program is the adobe imagina... (show quote)
Apr 2, 2012 22:17:01 #
Thanks everyone.....the learning curve has started....now I need to find the time to dedicate to sitting down and learning all I can. I believe I will buy the Kloskowski book as soon as I get the "real" Elements 10 program installed. I appreciate getting feedback from others rather than trying to figure it out on my own and either getting frustrated, or missing something really important. A lot of times is learning to ask the right questions or learning how to research something that is the key. Will post some pictures for critique after I have somewhat mastered Elements 10. Right now getting the RAW images into Elements is my goal. I took some RAW and JPG photos and the JPG came out larger on my screen than the RAW ones. In fact the RAW ones were hardly readable....so don't know what happened. They weren't good pictures, so deleted them, and will try again.
Apr 3, 2012 09:59:07 #
Plumsquare
Loc: New Mexico
Got the book. Really great. It helped me tremedously. I like how they broke down each application as a stand alone subject.
I had PSE 10 for Dummies, Guess I just wasn't dumb enough.
you have to filter through all the jargen before you actually learn how to do what you want to do. I even watched some tutorials on you tube ( some made by a 10 year old kid).
That also helped alot. now if I can just get the computer away from my wife I can start putting into action what I have learned.
Thanks for all the help.
I had PSE 10 for Dummies, Guess I just wasn't dumb enough.
you have to filter through all the jargen before you actually learn how to do what you want to do. I even watched some tutorials on you tube ( some made by a 10 year old kid).
That also helped alot. now if I can just get the computer away from my wife I can start putting into action what I have learned.
Thanks for all the help.
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