jaimie blue Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I just bought Photoshop Elements 3 for right now because my computer probably needs some upgrades for CS2 and because it was $100 bucks rather then $600...and obviously I know CS2 has more capabilities for editing but I was wondering am I missing alot of features that Elements 3 does not have in comparison with the full Photoshop programs? Is it decent enough untill I can get CS2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_schilling___chicago_ Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 You could have gotten CS for less than $100 with some careful shopping and I tend to use CS more often than CS2 because it tends to be heavy on my processor and I have more tools than I need with the CS version. You can also likely buy the European(English) version of CS2 for alot less, like $60, but you're buying "gray market". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_dawson1 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 It lacks Curves which to me is a pretty essential feature. I did see a site - earthboundlight.com - which has some sort of add on (free) which claims to give Curves functionality with Elements. I don't know whether it's any good, or anything about it. Otherwise I understand Elements is pretty powerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandonhamilton Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Jaimie, Elements will be just fine for 90% of the things you need to do to your photos, except curves and RAW file manipulation. Eventually, I recommend finding a good deal on CS, perhaps even an educational copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anesh Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Photoshop CS2 can be daunting and is immensely more powerful than Elements. Elements is a great step to learning image manipulation and retouching. Once you've mastered Elements you will find PS easier and you would have learned many of the principles regarding retouching. Elements has all the tools you'll need to improve your pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimie blue Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 Thanks all. Steve I am on that website now and downloaded the file, but I cannot seem to locate the "program files folder" he is referring to. I downloaded this file and see Curves and Channel Mixer and they are opening with Elements 3 but I cannot find the program files? I definately want Channel Mixer and am not sure what Curves is but will learn. Thanks if you know what the program files are he is referring to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_yuhas Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 There are people who never use curves, and don't miss the feature. If you must use curves, get yourself a copy "The Hidden Power of Photoshop Elements 3" by Richard Lynch. You should also check out Picture Window Pro (www.dl-c.com). Sells for less than $100, has the curve feature as well as features PSE3 doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_davis___st._louis__m Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Suprisingly you can open a "raw file" in Elements 3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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