Photoshop Elements vs Photoshop CS

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GordonP
Dec 31, 2007
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I’m currently using Photoshop Elements 4.0 under Windows XT and continue to be amazed at what the application can do.

I’ve just acquired a new Windows Vista (Home Premium) Dell computer that has an Intel Dual-core processor with the expectation of getting enhanced Photoshop performance. I find that Photoshop Elements 4.0 won’t run under Vista (if anyone knows how to run Elements 4.0 under Vista, I’ll appreciate receiving that information).

Apparently Photoshop Elements 6.0 is compatible with Windows Vista, so I’m considering upgrading to that version. But I’m wondering, should I bite the bullet and purchase the full-blown version of Photoshop? I’ve looked on the Web without success for a detailed comparison between Photoshop Elements 6.0 and Photoshop CS3. Can anyone direct me to such a comparison?

From what I’ve learned so far, it seems that Photoshop CS solves the problem of limited capability for editing images with a color depth of 16 bits. I could certainly use that capability. However, Photoshop CS doesn’t seem to contain the Organizer, a sub-application I find very useful. If I purchase Photoshop CS, could I have that co-resident on my computer with Photoshop Elements so that I still can use the Organizer?

I consider myself an advanced amateur photographer. My principal camera is a Canon Rebel XT. My primary interests are plant, garden, and landscape photography. I almost always capture images in Raw format, use Photoshop Elements to make initial corrections to entire images, save the corrected Raw images in PSD files, and make detailed enhancements first in the Quick Fix Editor and subsequently, if necessary, in the Standard Editor.

GordonP

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catfish
Dec 31, 2007
"GordonP" wrote:
I’m currently using Photoshop Elements 4.0 under Windows XT and continue to be amazed at what the application can do.

I’ve just acquired a new Windows Vista (Home Premium) Dell computer that has an Intel Dual-core processor with the expectation of getting enhanced Photoshop performance. I find that Photoshop Elements 4.0 won’t run under Vista (if anyone knows how to run Elements 4.0 under Vista, I’ll appreciate receiving that information).

GordonP

"sometimes" it is possible to run a program in the "compatibility" mode. Right click the icon on your desktop, choose "properties" and click the "compatibility" tab; then put a check in the "run in compatibility mode" box, and hit the dropdown for XP or 98.

give it a try – the wrst that happens is no worse than what you have (or don’t have) right now.
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Scubabix
Dec 31, 2007
"GordonP" wrote in message
I’m currently using Photoshop Elements 4.0 under Windows XT and continue to be amazed at what the application can do.

I’ve just acquired a new Windows Vista (Home Premium) Dell computer that has an Intel Dual-core processor with the expectation of getting enhanced Photoshop performance. I find that Photoshop Elements 4.0 won’t run under Vista (if anyone knows how to run Elements 4.0 under Vista, I’ll appreciate receiving that information).

Apparently Photoshop Elements 6.0 is compatible with Windows Vista, so I’m considering upgrading to that version. But I’m wondering, should I bite the bullet and purchase the full-blown version of Photoshop? I’ve looked on the Web without success for a detailed comparison between Photoshop Elements 6.0 and Photoshop CS3. Can anyone direct me to such a comparison?
From what I’ve learned so far, it seems that Photoshop CS solves the problem of limited capability for editing images with a color depth of 16 bits. I could certainly use that capability. However, Photoshop CS doesn’t seem to contain the Organizer, a sub-application I find very useful. If I purchase Photoshop CS, could I have that co-resident on my computer with Photoshop Elements so that I still can use the Organizer?
I consider myself an advanced amateur photographer. My principal camera is a Canon Rebel XT. My primary interests are plant, garden, and landscape photography. I almost always capture images in Raw format, use Photoshop Elements to make initial corrections to entire images, save the corrected Raw images in PSD files, and make detailed enhancements first in the Quick Fix Editor and subsequently, if necessary, in the Standard Editor.
GordonP
Your Elements an CS are two separate programs, there shouldn’t be any reason not to have them both on the same machine. I’ve never worked with Elements, but CS3 has the upgraded Bridge which should take care of any organization issues.
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GordonP
Dec 31, 2007
Thanks for the suggestion.

I gave it a try and was able to bring images into the Organizer. However, neither the Quick Fix or Standard Editor would open the files.

Gordon P
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"GordonP" wrote:
I’m currently using Photoshop Elements 4.0 under Windows XT and continue to
be amazed at what the application can do.

I’ve just acquired a new Windows Vista (Home Premium) Dell computer that has
an Intel Dual-core processor with the expectation of getting enhanced Photoshop performance. I find that Photoshop Elements 4.0 won’t run under Vista (if anyone knows how to run Elements 4.0 under Vista, I’ll appreciate
receiving that information).

GordonP

"sometimes" it is possible to run a program in the "compatibility" mode. Right click the icon on your desktop, choose "properties" and click the "compatibility" tab; then put a check in the "run in compatibility mode" box, and hit the dropdown for XP or 98.
give it a try – the wrst that happens is no worse than what you have (or don’t have) right now.
TC
tony cooper
Dec 31, 2007
On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:51:22 -0500, "Scubabix" wrote:

"GordonP" wrote in message
I’m currently using Photoshop Elements 4.0 under Windows XT and continue to be amazed at what the application can do.

I’ve just acquired a new Windows Vista (Home Premium) Dell computer that has an Intel Dual-core processor with the expectation of getting enhanced Photoshop performance. I find that Photoshop Elements 4.0 won’t run under Vista (if anyone knows how to run Elements 4.0 under Vista, I’ll appreciate receiving that information).

Apparently Photoshop Elements 6.0 is compatible with Windows Vista, so I’m considering upgrading to that version. But I’m wondering, should I bite the bullet and purchase the full-blown version of Photoshop? I’ve looked on the Web without success for a detailed comparison between Photoshop Elements 6.0 and Photoshop CS3. Can anyone direct me to such a comparison?
From what I’ve learned so far, it seems that Photoshop CS solves the problem of limited capability for editing images with a color depth of 16 bits. I could certainly use that capability. However, Photoshop CS doesn’t seem to contain the Organizer, a sub-application I find very useful. If I purchase Photoshop CS, could I have that co-resident on my computer with Photoshop Elements so that I still can use the Organizer?
I consider myself an advanced amateur photographer. My principal camera is a Canon Rebel XT. My primary interests are plant, garden, and landscape photography. I almost always capture images in Raw format, use Photoshop Elements to make initial corrections to entire images, save the corrected Raw images in PSD files, and make detailed enhancements first in the Quick Fix Editor and subsequently, if necessary, in the Standard Editor.
GordonP
Your Elements an CS are two separate programs, there shouldn’t be any reason not to have them both on the same machine. I’ve never worked with Elements, but CS3 has the upgraded Bridge which should take care of any organization issues.
Rob
The only possible reason one could want to use Organizer is the ability to "tag" images with multiple tags and sort by these tags. Other than that feature, Organizer is no more than a Viewer, and better Viewers are available free as downloads.

I have PS 7.0 and Elements 5.0, and don’t know if CS has tagging functions. Personally, I "tag" by filename and folder system and don’t use Organizer.

Oh, yeah, Organizer does allow the easy construction of slide shows with bells and whistles. I’ve used that occasionally when I’ve wanted to send off some family pix with music and such. Usually, though, I put pix up with html and provide links.



Tony Cooper – Orlando, Florida
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Don
Dec 31, 2007
Gordon

have you considered Lightroom in concert with Photoshop Elements 6. I am running both on a similar speck machine to yours and find very little need for any tools that are available in CS. Paying for CS seems like a big spend for very little gain in functionality (based on your current needs and work practices, obviously CS has vastly greater functionality, I just haven’t met any non pro who uses most of it yet). I do the odd wedding and shoot with pro level gear and have found the combo of elements 6, Lightroom and Downloader Pro (from breezbrowser) to be an excellent set of tools.

r
regards

Don
"GordonP" wrote in message
I’m currently using Photoshop Elements 4.0 under Windows XT and continue to be amazed at what the application can do.

I’ve just acquired a new Windows Vista (Home Premium) Dell computer that has an Intel Dual-core processor with the expectation of getting enhanced Photoshop performance. I find that Photoshop Elements 4.0 won’t run under Vista (if anyone knows how to run Elements 4.0 under Vista, I’ll appreciate receiving that information).

Apparently Photoshop Elements 6.0 is compatible with Windows Vista, so I’m considering upgrading to that version. But I’m wondering, should I bite the bullet and purchase the full-blown version of Photoshop? I’ve looked on the Web without success for a detailed comparison between Photoshop Elements 6.0 and Photoshop CS3. Can anyone direct me to such a comparison?
From what I’ve learned so far, it seems that Photoshop CS solves the problem of limited capability for editing images with a color depth of 16 bits. I could certainly use that capability. However, Photoshop CS doesn’t seem to contain the Organizer, a sub-application I find very useful. If I purchase Photoshop CS, could I have that co-resident on my computer with Photoshop Elements so that I still can use the Organizer?
I consider myself an advanced amateur photographer. My principal camera is a Canon Rebel XT. My primary interests are plant, garden, and landscape photography. I almost always capture images in Raw format, use Photoshop Elements to make initial corrections to entire images, save the corrected Raw images in PSD files, and make detailed enhancements first in the Quick Fix Editor and subsequently, if necessary, in the Standard Editor.
GordonP

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GordonP
Jan 1, 2008
Thanks, Don, for suggesting I take a look at Lightroom. I’ll do that.

I agree that Photoshop CS has many capabilities I’ll probably never use, such as working in CMYB. One thing I think I would use a lot is the ability to work consistently in 16-bit mode. Photoshop Elements 4 makes me reduce everything to 8-bit in order to use most tools. I wonder if Elements 6 might make this less of a problem?

Gordon

"Don" wrote in message
Gordon

have you considered Lightroom in concert with Photoshop Elements 6. I am running both on a similar speck machine to yours and find very little need for any tools that are available in CS. Paying for CS seems like a big spend for very little gain in functionality (based on your current needs and work practices, obviously CS has vastly greater functionality, I just haven’t met any non pro who uses most of it yet). I do the odd wedding and shoot with pro level gear and have found the combo of elements 6, Lightroom and Downloader Pro (from breezbrowser) to be an excellent set of tools.

r
regards

Don
"GordonP" wrote in message
I’m currently using Photoshop Elements 4.0 under Windows XT and continue to be amazed at what the application can do.

I’ve just acquired a new Windows Vista (Home Premium) Dell computer that has an Intel Dual-core processor with the expectation of getting enhanced Photoshop performance. I find that Photoshop Elements 4.0 won’t run under Vista (if anyone knows how to run Elements 4.0 under Vista, I’ll appreciate receiving that information).

Apparently Photoshop Elements 6.0 is compatible with Windows Vista, so I’m considering upgrading to that version. But I’m wondering, should I bite the bullet and purchase the full-blown version of Photoshop? I’ve looked on the Web without success for a detailed comparison between Photoshop Elements 6.0 and Photoshop CS3. Can anyone direct me to such a comparison?

From what I’ve learned so far, it seems that Photoshop CS solves the problem of limited capability for editing images with a color depth of 16 bits. I could certainly use that capability. However, Photoshop CS doesn’t seem to contain the Organizer, a sub-application I find very useful. If I purchase Photoshop CS, could I have that co-resident on my computer with Photoshop Elements so that I still can use the Organizer?
I consider myself an advanced amateur photographer. My principal camera is a Canon Rebel XT. My primary interests are plant, garden, and landscape photography. I almost always capture images in Raw format, use Photoshop Elements to make initial corrections to entire images, save the corrected Raw images in PSD files, and make detailed enhancements first in the Quick Fix Editor and subsequently, if necessary, in the Standard Editor.

GordonP
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Mike Russell
Jan 2, 2008
"GordonP" wrote in message
Thanks, Don, for suggesting I take a look at Lightroom. I’ll do that.
I agree that Photoshop CS has many capabilities I’ll probably never use, such as working in CMYB. One thing I think I would use a lot is the ability to work consistently in 16-bit mode. Photoshop Elements 4 makes me reduce everything to 8-bit in order to use most tools. I wonder if Elements 6 might make this less of a problem?

Elements 6 is 8 bit throughout. Even ignoring 16 bit support, budget permitting, there are enough additional features that you won’t regret moving up to CS3.

Adobe provides a 30 day free trial of PS CS3. My guess is you won’t look back. (BTW, do check out the benefits of color correcting in Lab and CMYK). —
Mike Russell – www.curvemeister.com

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