Photoshop vs Elements

Mulberrywood · #1 02-18-2007, 11:07 PM

I currently have a three year old version of Elements on a Dell PC.

Soon I will be getting a new computer and I am thinking about software upgrades.

I have a website that requires very exact color balance and sharpness for many photos with the occasional special effect

Should I upgrade from elements to Photoshop?

Instance · #2 02-19-2007, 08:51 AM

Months ago I faced a similar dilemma. However, in my case (and as much as I've read your demands, my problems then was almost the same as yours) I chose Photoshop elements. My decision has proven to be the right one, for months now I am content with the Elements.

However, I guess that this article would for sure make your choice easier, take a look

Mulberrywood · #3 02-19-2007, 11:19 AM

Instance,

That was a good article.

Thank you!

Instance · #4 02-20-2007, 07:35 AM

You're always welcome. I'm glad you liked it.

webjunky · #5 02-21-2007, 03:44 PM

It all depends how much work you plan to do, and what kind of work. I would choose Photoshop just because you are then not limited to what you can do with the program, but with Elements you may find yourself wanting to do things, and then be limited by the programs capabilities.

ScottTNW · #6 02-22-2007, 08:02 AM

I've always thought that Elements was for the person who wanted to do basic photo editing kinds of jobs, and Photoshop was for the full artistic job. Photoshop seems to do me anyway

Instance · #7 02-22-2007, 09:42 AM

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I've always thought that Elements was for the person who wanted to do basic photo editing kinds of jobs, and Photoshop was for the full artistic job. Photoshop seems to do me anyway

Yes,

It is generally all about feature availability (respectively - output quality) that

makes Photoshop and the Elements completely different pieces of software

ScottTNW · #8 02-22-2007, 05:27 PM

Ah yes of course, feature availability can be a pain sometimes =P

reldapimp · #9 02-22-2007, 05:29 PM

Photoshop. It is 3L1T3

Instance · #10 02-23-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottTNW

Ah yes of course, feature availability can be a pain sometimes =P

It all depends on what exact feature you need.

I just don't want to remember those terrible hours when I was madly searching for an option in somewhere in the Elements' available once.

What a relief when finally I found it out - in Photoshop, of course.

tnorris · #11 02-23-2007, 05:49 PM

Elements is the way to go for photo editing, but if your means are for all around graphics, then definetly upgrade.

The full version of Photoshop is fantastic.

ITHost-Jason · #12 02-26-2007, 12:55 AM

however at the price of a full version of Photoshop you could easly pay for a professional to do the site aswell and save yourself some headaches.

chaos0784 · #13 02-26-2007, 01:13 AM

I believe that Elements and Photoshop are totally different. I have Elements because I am a cheapo, but I have done extensive work in school with Photoshop. Elements is good if you don't want to put any time into learning the environment. Also, depending on what version you are using of Professional, you may never find some of the functions found in Elements. An example of this is the Red Eye Removal Tool that is in Elements, but not in older versions of Photoshop. If you have the money to upgrade though you will find that there is no comparision. I almost never use Elements, as after learning Pro I am lost when I try.