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Adobe Photoshop Elements
$100.00
Released September, 2009
The Pros:Much more affordable than the professionally targeted Photoshop. Easy to use - yet advanced functionality is there for those that desire it. Includes organizational, editing and sharing tools - much more targeted to the consumer than Photoshop.
The Cons:Little reason to upgrade from previous versions. Most functionality can be had for free from a variety of programs like Picasa, GIMP, etc... Not free.
Adobe Photoshop Elements is a basic-level photo editing software originally released in 2001 as an affordable solution for non-professional home users or hobbyists. It forfeits Adobe Photoshop’s vast array of advanced features, while still allowing users to create, edit, organize, and share images, all at a budget-friendly price that won’t rob them blind.
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There have been 8 releases to date (2009), with the latest edition Adobe Photo Elements 8 offering the ability to recompose photos to any size without distortion; the ability to combine multiple exposures into one perfectly lit shot using Photomerge; and the ability to find specific friends and family members via People Recognition. Included also is a fully featured new Organizer and the opportunity to sync photos/videos on multiple computers via Auto Syncing.
Features
- Basic-Level Photo Editing
- Affordable Price
- Version 8.0 (2009)
- Windows 7 Support
- Photo Compose w/o Distortion
- PhotoMerge
- People Recognition
- Fully Featured Organizer
- Auto Syncing
- Auto-Analyzer (tags media)
Features not Included in Elements (based on version 6.0)
- CMYK and LAB color modes
- More tools and features that work with high-bit (16-bit and 32-bit) images
- Combine multiple exposures to create high dynamic range (HDR) images
- Channels Palette
- Recording custom Actions (for batch processing)
- Adjustments: Color Balance, Match Color
- Layer Masks, Layer Comps, and Quick Mask mode
- Smart Objects, Smart Guides
- Lens Blur Filter
- Vanishing Point Tool
- Pen tool and paths palette
- Some adjustment layers (curves, color balance, selective color, channel mixer)
- Editing History Log
- Text on a path, advanced text formatting
- Advanced Layer Style manipulation
- Advanced Color Management
- Advanced Web features (rollovers, slicing)
- Customizable tool presets, keyboard shortcuts, and menus
- Advanced options for fine tuning and control
User Reviews (4)
Pros & Cons
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much more affordable than the professionally targeted Photoshop
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easy to use - yet advanced functionality is there for those that desire it
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includes organizational, editing and sharing tools - much more targeted to the consumer than Photoshop
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designed by Adobe - leaders in the field of image manipulation software
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available for both OSX and Windows
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includes online photo storage
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allows for a 30-day trial before buying
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organizer includes tagging (with face / person recognition), easily find the photos or people you're looking for
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Photomerge allows users to easily merge multiple shots of the same subjects for the best combination of all of them
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Allows to great functionalities related to Backup/Synchronization and live sharing on Photoshop.com. Elements8 also supports Multi-Machine Synchronization.
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little reason to upgrade from previous versions
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most functionality can be had for free from a variety of programs like Picasa, GIMP, etc...
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enhanced version includes new tutorials and templates for more money
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