Just got my PS Elements and tried it

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

06/10/2004 11:20:02 PM · #1

I guess I will have no life outside of the computer now. I just played around with no real purpose on a "test" photo and I can't believe what is possible with this. I am way too dangerous with this until I calm down!!!!

Canon EOS-60D

06/10/2004 11:22:45 PM · #2

Everyone step away from the computer...give the crazy lady room to breathe...

:o)

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

06/10/2004 11:35:15 PM · #3

Originally posted by laurielblack:

Everyone step away from the computer...give the crazy lady room to breathe...

:o)

Noooo!! Anyone who touches me is in trouble!!!! But where are my Curves? :0(

boomer

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

06/10/2004 11:42:16 PM · #4

Sorry, no curves in Elements. You have to work around that.

Canon EOS-60D

06/10/2004 11:49:06 PM · #5

There are some really neat effects and filters in there...here's a picture I did using the colored center effect:

That program will do some really neat things! :o)

06/10/2004 11:54:06 PM · #6

Originally posted by laurielblack:

There are some really neat effects and filters in there...here's a picture I did using the colored center effect:

That program will do some really neat things! :o)

Laurie, I love that! I found taht one by accident, too, and like I said -- I am dangerous! LOL. Hopefully, not having curves will be OK for now. There is a whole lot there I never imagined!

biohazard

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 35mm f/2.0

06/11/2004 04:06:25 AM · #7

It an amazing program. I got Photoshop a while back, i had used it a couple of times but not a lot. I have been using it heavily for the last 6 months for all sorts of different things and i still keep getting amazed by it!

Oh yeah, get a good book on it, I am still finding ways to save myself hours by combining tools or even noticing one was there but i never saw!

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

06/11/2004 12:39:42 PM · #8

Originally posted by biohazard:

Oh yeah, get a good book on it, I am still finding ways to save myself hours by combining tools or even noticing one was there but i never saw!

4 books enough to start??? lol. I am so bad about things I want to learn; I buy out half of Amazon. My husband is still waiting for me to emerge from my PC and book shelves, that is, when I am not playing around with a camera these days!! Thanks to all!!!!

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

06/11/2004 12:59:22 PM · #9

Originally posted by Kylie:

Originally posted by biohazard:

Oh yeah, get a good book on it, I am still finding ways to save myself hours by combining tools or even noticing one was there but i never saw!

4 books enough to start??? lol. I am so bad about things I want to learn; I buy out half of Amazon. My husband is still waiting for me to emerge from my PC and book shelves, that is, when I am not playing around with a camera these days!! Thanks to all!!!!

Don't forget that wonderful resource, your public library. You can even search their catalogs online, call them to hold the book, then just drop by to pick up your stack of reading. And it's free!

Find Northern Cal. Libraries here: Northern California Libraries

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

06/11/2004 01:23:28 PM · #10

Originally posted by KaDi:

Originally posted by Kylie:

Originally posted by biohazard:

Oh yeah, get a good book on it, I am still finding ways to save myself hours by combining tools or even noticing one was there but i never saw!

4 books enough to start??? lol. I am so bad about things I want to learn; I buy out half of Amazon. My husband is still waiting for me to emerge from my PC and book shelves, that is, when I am not playing around with a camera these days!! Thanks to all!!!!

Don't forget that wonderful resource, your public library. You can even search their catalogs online, call them to hold the book, then just drop by to pick up your stack of reading. And it's free!

Find Northern Cal. Libraries here: Northern California Libraries

But I am weird enough that I like owning all these wonderful books . . . . . I just need a whole other house just for all of them! And I need about 24 more hours to each day so I can do all this! LOL.

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

06/11/2004 01:55:56 PM · #11

Originally posted by Kylie:

But I am weird enough that I like owning all these wonderful books . . . . . I just need a whole other house just for all of them! And I need about 24 more hours to each day so I can do all this! LOL.

Not weird at all. I own my share of the world's book collection, myself. I just think public libraries are a great, free resource that is often overlooked. So many times a book has held promise only to turn out to be disappointing or (gasp!) inaccurate. I borrow, then buy if I think it's worth it.

(Can you guess what kind of organization I work for?)

awpollard

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

06/11/2004 01:57:04 PM · #12

When you buy your books (on-line), are you checking half.com first. Awesome deals there.

half.com photography books

06/11/2004 01:58:17 PM · #13

Originally posted by KaDi:

Originally posted by Kylie:

But I am weird enough that I like owning all these wonderful books . . . . . I just need a whole other house just for all of them! And I need about 24 more hours to each day so I can do all this! LOL.

Not weird at all. I own my share of the world's book collection, myself. I just think public libraries are a great, free resource that is often overlooked. So many times a book has held promise only to turn out to be disappointing or (gasp!) inaccurate. I borrow, then buy if I think it's worth it.

(Can you guess what kind of organization I work for?)

Absolutely!! I also read a lot of "reviews" when possible.

06/11/2004 01:58:46 PM · #14

Originally posted by awpollard:

When you buy your books (on-line), are you checking half.com first. Awesome deals there.

half.com photography books

Never heard of this . . . I think I will go check it out right now! Thanks.

06/11/2004 02:12:55 PM · #15

Question: what is the difference between Photoshop and Elements? I have used Photoshop since 1997 and haven't even tried Elements. Should I? Is it worth installing, or can I do everything in Photoshop (which I am used to)?

Thanks,
Arie

06/11/2004 02:29:54 PM · #16

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

I assume you have the more sophisticated PS, like PS 7 or CS. Elements, from what I understand (which isn't much yet), is the less expensive, slightly simpler version. I am sure you have all and more than what I will have. But I have plenty to learn with this one to keep me busy!!

06/11/2004 06:06:26 PM · #17

Okay, so I am not going to install Elements unless someone can tell me why it's better than PS7. :)
Arie

06/11/2004 06:07:45 PM · #18

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

Okay, so I am not going to install Elements unless someone can tell me why it's better than PS7. :)
Arie

Pretty sure you have the "better" program, unless the supposed easier use is applicable to you. I am new to all this, so if it is any simpler, that will be a good thing for me!

06/11/2004 06:11:22 PM · #19

Kylie, I can't wait to see what you do with it!
For me, I have used Photoshop for years and I love it! I don't know 'tricks' though. But, I do have that book "Down & Dirty Tricks". I just never looked at it for more than 1 lesson. I need to pull it out again! :)

Let us know when you post some Elemented work to your portfolio. Go check out my dpcprints to see my newest "Rodeo Drive" photo. I solarized it in Photoshop. I really like it, but I don't expect it to sell well, if at all. Who knows though. It's artsy! Haha.

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06/11/2004 06:34:11 PM · #20

Mirdonamy: I happened on your Rodeo Drive picture the other day and fell in love with it. I like "pure" photos and processed/artsy ones, and this is one of my favorites ever.

I spent a whole day re-doing most of my photo collection with my DIP9 last weekend and just loved the improvements. I can't wait until I can actually handle Elements! Then there will be no getting me away from my PC and camera!!

Thanks for the encouragement!

06/11/2004 06:47:04 PM · #21

What's DIP9? Is it editing software? Also, how did you happen upon that image? That's awesome that you did! :)