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Nov 25, 2016 10:45:07   #
threedeers Loc: Northern Illinois
 
I have PSE 14 also and found they hid the panorama feature in "Guided-Photomerge". Once you get there then it operates the same as other versions.

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Nov 26, 2016 05:33:08   #
hobbycam Loc: Now in "Hollister, Ca."
 
DRG777 wrote:
Hello, all. I am fairly new at UHH. I have used a version of PSE for 8 years to do my post processing. It seems to do the things that I want and is reasonably priced. I'm currently on version 14. It has a glitch that won't do panoramas, but I go to an earlier version for that and then return to 14. I have gone through some earlier threads on PS CC and Lightoom vs Elements, but did not really get a definitive feel for if I should just stay with what I have. I would not want to pay for a monthly subscription to add another program. I shoot with a Canon 6D/16-35mm zoom and a Nikon D7200/18-200mm. You can check out a good sampling of my photos at https://500px.com/drg7771 to see if there are things that I could do better with my post processing. Do you think I am good with PSE 14, or is it worth it to change or add another program?
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Why cant you do panoramas?
It took me a few tries before I found the Panorama

Select the photos you want to merge, Than
Click on Guided, Photo merge, Than click on photo merge Panorama.
Make sure you select all of the photos you have opened
It is working for me.

Just thought that I would say something if you have not found it yet.

Just a note :-)

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Nov 26, 2016 06:17:02   #
dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl
 
Szalajj wrote:
I've tried to add LightRoom to my package, but I can't seem to get it to happen.

I've also tried to send a message to Adobe several times asking for assistance, but I've never gotten a response from them.

Does anyone have a way to actually get into contact with them to get some real time help?


You pick up the telephone and call them. You can also chat with them through your computer. Email is slow. Just be aware that if you call or chat you may have to wait a couple of hours for a response. I've talked with them (and chatted via their chat connection) several times and they've been helpful most of those times. Twice out of 6 times, (I guess that's 1/3 of the times I've called), I got a moron that just guessed and didn't solve the problem so I hung up and called again. But, you get that in any business. Just be aware that if you aren't getting anywhere with one person, call someone else. Most of the times I have called, I have gotten good help and the right answers. Be prepared because they will probably need you to give them access to your computer but when they finish, they disconnect. I often reboot shortly after they disconnect to make sure that they really got out.

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Nov 26, 2016 06:45:22   #
DRG777 Loc: Metro Detroit
 
hobbycam wrote:
Why cant you do panoramas?


I can do panoramas just fine with my PSE 11 or 8. Been doing it for years. When I go through the same instructions with 14 the shots just never combine. I found online that plenty of others had the same issue. So now, I do the combination in 11 and finish the edit in 14.

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Nov 26, 2016 09:00:21   #
atraveler
 
I think PS does processing a 16-bit color depth, while PSE is limited to 8 bits. That could have an effect on color transitions.

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Nov 26, 2016 09:05:53   #
Edia Loc: Central New Jersey
 
I think you should stick with PSE. To take advantage of lightroom/PS capabilities takes a steep learning curve. Many of the tools in CC are available in PSE. Layers and masks are in PSE. The main advantage of CC is in cataloging and working in 16 bit layers. Most users will not see much of a difference in their final output.

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Nov 26, 2016 09:13:23   #
Woodworm65 Loc: Lombard, IL
 
Thanks for the info on Affinity Photo I just downloaded it and it is very similar to PS

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Nov 26, 2016 09:48:51   #
gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast
 
I upgraded to 14 from 11 for the haze reduction. Works great. Don't do panoramas but I have a Sigma 10-20 for my D7000 that gives me that wider look when I need it.

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Nov 26, 2016 10:25:22   #
Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA
 
DRG777 wrote:
Hello, all. I am fairly new at UHH. I have used a version of PSE for 8 years to do my post processing. It seems to do the things that I want and is reasonably priced. I'm currently on version 14. It has a glitch that won't do panoramas, but I go to an earlier version for that and then return to 14. I have gone through some earlier threads on PS CC and Lightoom vs Elements, but did not really get a definitive feel for if I should just stay with what I have. I would not want to pay for a monthly subscription to add another program. I shoot with a Canon 6D/16-35mm zoom and a Nikon D7200/18-200mm. You can check out a good sampling of my photos at https://500px.com/drg7771 to see if there are things that I could do better with my post processing. Do you think I am good with PSE 14, or is it worth it to change or add another program?
Hello, all. I am fairly new at UHH. I have used a ... (show quote)


Consider jumping to Gimp or Corel PSP. Inexpensive, does everything you want. And best of all, doesn't come from Adobe.

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Nov 26, 2016 11:19:12   #
trimar009
 
I was a bit taken aback about your situation with PSE 14 and the panoramic issue. I too have bought the Elements versions since PSE4. I usually wait and purchase every two years. But, back to panorama. Unless I am wrong here, I use panorama in PSE 14 quite often. It is hidden under the "Guided" option in the top bar next to the "Expert" option. My artist wife showed me how to do this! Dontcha hate that! Once you click on "Guided" you go to "Photomerge", which on my version of PSE 14 is the last window. You can use 2-5 photos, maybe more to create your masterpiece. You must play around with it but it works for me. Hope this helps you. Keep clicking! Best always and see you out there!
Frank

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Nov 26, 2016 11:59:38   #
bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.
 
I took a few secs and looked at your pix... why would you ever think you need to move up, your PP and PIX are great. Im thinking after seeing your work, maybe I should dump CC and go back to my PSE13.... I was using CS6 which I loved but it died and the disk is bad it wont reload so I went to CC

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Nov 26, 2016 13:34:06   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
atraveler wrote:
I think PS does processing a 16-bit color depth, while PSE is limited to 8 bits. That could have an effect on color transitions.


Yes, One reason I don't bother with PSE, I do all my initial PP with Ps CS6 as 16-bit and sometimes even 32-bit (say for HDR). Panoramas work out fine with Ps though the files can be huge! Also I've noticed that you have to close the image file when done and reopen to see a "correct" final Pan. Before that you can often see the stitch lines. Could that be an issue for the OP and the use of PSE too?

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Nov 26, 2016 14:32:37   #
papakatz45 Loc: South Florida-West Palm Beach
 
DRG777 wrote:
Hello, all. I am fairly new at UHH. I have used a version of PSE for 8 years to do my post processing. It seems to do the things that I want and is reasonably priced. I'm currently on version 14. It has a glitch that won't do panoramas, but I go to an earlier version for that and then return to 14. I have gone through some earlier threads on PS CC and Lightoom vs Elements, but did not really get a definitive feel for if I should just stay with what I have. I would not want to pay for a monthly subscription to add another program. I shoot with a Canon 6D/16-35mm zoom and a Nikon D7200/18-200mm. You can check out a good sampling of my photos at https://500px.com/drg7771 to see if there are things that I could do better with my post processing. Do you think I am good with PSE 14, or is it worth it to change or add another program?
Hello, all. I am fairly new at UHH. I have used a ... (show quote)


Elements 14 will do panoramas. Go to the Guided Edits, then Photomerge then Panoramas. Easy pizzy!

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Nov 26, 2016 14:34:21   #
papakatz45 Loc: South Florida-West Palm Beach
 
Bugfan wrote:
I'm not surprised to hear that all of a sudden PSE doesn't do panoramas.

Many years ago using a much earlier version there was a wonderful feature for creating DVD Menus. I built myself a lovely library of menus that I could use every time I compiled a new slide show. Then I upgraded PSE and to my horror discovered that this functionality has disappeared.

I complained to Adobe who denied that the functionality ever existed and suggested that I should propose this as a new idea for a future release.

Eventually I went to PS3 abandonning PSE. There I discovered a lovely feature that allowed me to make PDF presentations, a nice way to create a slide show. That was my solution to sharing pictures until PS4. Suddenly that feature disappeared. I complained about that to Adobe. Their response was like with PSE they suggested the feature never existed. And then they suggested I might considering buying Acrobat to creat PDF presentations or alternately recommend the functionality as a new feature for a later release.

There's a lesson there when it comes to dealing with Adobe. While they will seduce you with new features, they also remove features as they go through upgrades. When I wanted to upgrade again I got smarter, I wrote Adobe and asked what functionality they have removed from the new release. They denied having removed anything and denied that they ever did such a thing in the past. Well I didn't believe them and thus refused to upgrade.

My suggestion to you is that if you have an Adobe release that does something nice for you, never give it up. I still run very old PSE and PS versions to have access to the functions I've lost. That way I don't lose anything. So if PSE15 doesn't support panoramas, keep version 14 on your hard drive too so that you can continue to make them. If a later version of PSE offers the functionality again then delete version 14 at that point. It's a waste of time complaining to Adobe.
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PSE 14 does do Panoramas. Guided Edits, Photomerge, Panoramas.

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Nov 26, 2016 15:27:17   #
romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
 
The first question I'd ask is how much time do you want to devote to learning new Software? Everything that is automated for you in Elements has to be done step by step in Photoshop. It does give you more control and more choices, but takes dedication to learn it. Lightroom too has a learning curve. It is most useful if you want to use it to set up a database to organize your images and do some mid level retouching on them too. Both programs offer a free 30 day download from Adobe before you have to purchase. So, take a test drive first, but get the Kelby books or a set of you Tube Tutorials to help you learn how to use the new programs. 90% of the Lightroom questions on UHH are from people who do not understand how the program works and have never taken the effort to educate themselves on it.

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