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Feb 16, 2019 11:42:11   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Bill_de wrote:
https://elementsplus.net/ According to the product information it doesn't add features. It opens Photoshop features that Adobe hid rather than remove from Elements. It is version specific and still $12.
Is that a list of the blend modes you're displaying in your screenprint? Those are already available in PSE when working with layers; no add-on required.

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Feb 16, 2019 12:20:29   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
petercbrandt wrote:
Elements is limited but good. E.I. It will not have brush so you can lighten a face, only lighten the photo overall. Thats just one example, but look at the overall cost comparison.

That is incorrect, you surely can do local adjustments in PSE!

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Feb 16, 2019 12:52:32   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
Is that a list of the blend modes you're displaying in your screenprint? Those are already available in PSE when working with layers; no add-on required.


Ok on it not being an add on. But I use them without working in layers.

I like these kinds of threads because the encourage me to experiment.

Thanks

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Feb 16, 2019 13:03:47   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Bill_de wrote:
I like these kinds of threads because the encourage me to experiment.

Thanks
Come join us in PP Forum:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-116-1.html

I'm trying to encourage experiments and explorations of all kinds

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Feb 17, 2019 05:46:14   #
Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC
 
I can not answer for you, however Elements only processes images in 8 bit so if you use 14 or 16 bit images in RAW from your camera Elements will throw quite a lot of information away. While it is true that people only see the colors in 8 bits in truth if you shoot landscape lets say and you have deep shadows you will loose detail in the shadows processing them in 8 bits. https://www.diyphotography.net/8-bit-vs-16-bit-color-depth-use-matters/

ChiefEW wrote:
I have the Adobe package that I pay a monthly fee for. The only program I use is Photoshop. I am shooting RAW images and open them in Photoshop. I don't think I take enough pictures to justify paying the monthly fee for the Adobe package. Would I be better off to purchase the newest version of Photo Elements? Thank you. Earl

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Feb 17, 2019 06:10:20   #
mrtaxi Loc: Old Westbury NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL
 
I used PSE for many years upgrading with each new update. Then it became unstable because I had too many pictures in it. It was b3ver designed for my 70,000 pictures. Crashing freezing was common. I also have 2 homes and a laptop traveling all the time and with 3 devices sharing the same program required a but of working around. I went from apsc bodies to FF a 5Diii, then 5DIV and 5DS. File sizes quadrupled. Elements is not designed for this. Then I started shooting only RAW switched to LR classic CC and PS CC and no more crashing or freezing and so much more control having all the data. It’s a professional system worth learning.

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Feb 17, 2019 06:32:57   #
Tracy B. Loc: Indiana
 
I have PSE 2019. I also have Topaz Studio with: Adjust, Detail, DeNoise & Clarity plug-ins. I have had a version of PSE for many years. These programs (PSE and Topaz) are great! It does everything I have ever needed it to do. So many YouTube videos to help. My favorite thing, that I could not do without, is Topaz Adjust. That one plug-in is Wonderful. I use it for every landscape and street photo I take. Detail is great for portraits.

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Feb 17, 2019 06:47:33   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Since you're familiar with PS, you should have an easy transition to PSE. It is, after all, elements of PS.

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Feb 17, 2019 07:00:12   #
traderjohn Loc: New York City
 
ChiefEW wrote:
I have the Adobe package that I pay a monthly fee for. The only program I use is Photoshop. I am shooting RAW images and open them in Photoshop. I don't think I take enough pictures to justify paying the monthly fee for the Adobe package. Would I be better off to purchase the newest version of Photo Elements? Thank you. Earl


What??? This is your decision. Do the math.

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Feb 17, 2019 07:23:03   #
rond-photography Loc: Connecticut
 
ChiefEW wrote:
I have the Adobe package that I pay a monthly fee for. The only program I use is Photoshop. I am shooting RAW images and open them in Photoshop. I don't think I take enough pictures to justify paying the monthly fee for the Adobe package. Would I be better off to purchase the newest version of Photo Elements? Thank you. Earl


Yes. PSE can do all the important stuff for photography. Photoshop was built to support the printing industry. PSE does not have those features (no support for CMYK color model used in printing).
If you don't use LR, then you don't need PS CC.
Here is an article that spells out the differences:
https://learning.linkedin.com/blog/tech-tips/which-do-you-need--photoshop-elements-vs--photoshop-cc

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Feb 17, 2019 08:38:42   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
If you decide not to go with PE because of the 8 vs 16 bit thing try Affinity Photo. $50.00 1 time purchase. They have a workbook also for the same price but, you probably won't need it coming from PS, They are very similar. Should be a small learning curve coming from PS.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZN-kIrZUQyoTnexM3jJAw
https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/34556-affinity-photo-pdf-manual-for-your-enjoyment/
https://forum.affinity.serif.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOnLUmyPHr2rayOHVHWsHVw

Have fun , Tom

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Feb 17, 2019 08:48:42   #
gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast
 
ChiefEW wrote:
Thank you. I have Photoshop elements 6 on my computer. It almost did everything I wanted before I updated to the Adobe combined program(s). I would think the newest version would do much more.


I use PSE 14, upgraded from 11 to get a few new features. I think that it’s a great program now that I have the dehaze feature. Just remember that if you upgrade your camera you may have to buy a new Elements version that is compatible with the new camera's RAW files. Or you could use software provided by the camera maker to process the RAW and save them in a format that your Elements version can use like JPEG or TIFF. there are others, of course.

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Feb 17, 2019 08:50:30   #
gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast
 
petercbrandt wrote:
Elements is limited but good. E.I. It will not have brush so you can lighten a face, only lighten the photo overall. Thats just one example, but look at the overall cost comparison.


You can do this with Layers. I do it all the time. Create a Layer, select the face, and work on the selected area. Presto.

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Feb 17, 2019 09:23:17   #
dbjazz Loc: Long Island, NY
 
If you are used to Photoshop, drop the subscription and get the latest version of Elements. You will probably have everything you need, and you will OWN it.

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Feb 17, 2019 09:45:20   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
tcthome wrote:
If you decide not to go with PE because of the 8 vs 16 bit thing try Affinity Photo. $50.00 1 time purchase. They have a workbook also for the same price but, you probably won't need it coming from PS, They are very similar. Should be a small learning curve coming from PS.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZN-kIrZUQyoTnexM3jJAw
https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/34556-affinity-photo-pdf-manual-for-your-enjoyment/
https://forum.affinity.serif.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOnLUmyPHr2rayOHVHWsHVw

Have fun , Tom
If you decide not to go with PE because of the 8 v... (show quote)
Forgot to mention, I use LR6 & Affinity

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