Adobe Photoshop Elements 10
The new Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 (or PSE10 for short,) is
geared towards enthusiasts who either don't need or can't afford the full
Photoshop version. As a beginner, or enthusiast, it can accomplish basic, key
activities when it comes to editing your photos and creating lasting memories. You
can share your photos with your social network, as well as easily edit and
create photos using automated features.
Photoshop has come a long way since it was first introduced
in 1987. Today, it is the number one software program for professionals and
hobbyists alike. PSE10 is basically a scaled down version of big brother, CS5. For
beginners, there are several Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 training and other
online training modules that can walk you step-by-step through each feature. You'll
be creating works of art in no time.
The software is available as both a disk set and as a
downloadable product. It will be supported on both a MAC and PC, but check
double your OS to make sure it can support the program. It will take up
approximately 2.3GB on your hard drive.
The PSE10 has a good work flow in the Guided Edit section
and there have been some enhancements over previous versions. Among the changes
are the Orton Effect, Picture Stacking and Depth-of-Field Effect. For a full
review on what these features are, there are several online training modules to
help.
The order within the Guided Edit section has been improved
and the editing flow is more natural. The first stage of editing is cropping
the image. The crop tool has four crop guides in this version which makes
creating the look you want fast and easy.
The Orton Effect is another added feature in this PSE10
version. This allows you to create a dreamy quality to your photos and is
perfect for candid shots, photos of animals, children and landscapes. Beautiful
photos can be created in less than 10 seconds using the Orton Effect. Adobe
Photoshop Elements 10 training modules can show you how to do this effectively.
Scrap bookers will appreciate the new text tools. Among
other things, they allow you to make lines of text that follow paths that you
create. This means that you can place flowing, curvy text on any shape or object,
and then resize or add different effects any way you choose. Again, there are
many Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 tutorials that can help beginners, as well as
pros.
There is also a new "Object Search" functionality
that can locate objects within photos, such as flowers, pets, or landmarks. This
can save a tremendous amount of time and effort. The Elements Organizer will
detect photos that are duplicates so users can delete them; they can also group
similar or collections of photos together for a more organized portfolio.
