Elements 3 v. Elements 2

Elements 2 came with my 300D, and it isn't too different from Photoshop
6. I bought a copy of Elements 3 today, after reviews saying how
advanced it is over 2. But the appearance and interface is so
completely different that I found it initially very difficult to use,
and I have to say I don't like it at all. Sure, it has the healing
brush - but you can't select from where the brush picks up the image
segment to place over any lesion in the image, unlike the clone tool
where you can select the exact spot. Apart from that, I can't see any
advantage, and navigating around the program is more complicated than 2
ever was.

I'd be interested in other views and conclusions. If you have Elements
3, how do you like it?

Colin.

 

I never had PSE2, just other image manipulation software. I have to say
that I'm very pleased with the feature set of PSE3 and usability in
general. Up to now there were only few things that I didn't find quickly.

Kind regards

robert

 

Colin,
I think you need to spend a bit more time with PSE3. Initially, the
new interface seems to be more in the way than a benefit, but you will
find that it is useful if you will spend the time to make friends with
it. The more I use it, the better I like it. The action of the healing
brush is not at all like the clone tool, which is still available for
those things it does better. I find the ability to scan several
pictures at once and have them straightened and written to individual
files automatically well worth the update price, for this feature alone.
I am still trying to learn to use the organizer functions productively.

 

Where is "Curves" in PSE2 ? (I found it better than "Levels" for some
images.) It's in PS6 (Ctrl +M) and so far I haven't found it in my copy of
PSE2.

Thanks

 

I have elements 3 and it is a keeper.
I used to run elements 2/photoshop album 2 together so basically I am used
th the elements 3 setup.
It is a little different from the earlier versions but so far I really like
the program.
Yes, there is a learning curve but the benefits are worth it.
I do alot with digital images and this program suits me.
I really don't need photoshop as elements does about everything I need it to
do.

 

There is no "Curves" feature in PSE2.

Cheers,
Kevin

 

Adaptability is an identifiable trait of human beings.

Are you human?

Aerticeus

 

Did Adobe improve the web album generation in PE3 ?

Compared to PS8, the web album generation in PSE2 is a disapointment.

 

I've got both 2.0 and 3.0 on my machine. I think 3.0 is a piece of crap.
This is another example of software companies re-inventing the wheel and
jazzing it up to make you think you're getting something more useful for
your hard earned money. I think it is also complicated and hard to get
around in it.This was $100.00 down the toilet for me. It is too
cumbersome,overbloated with features I will probably never use. You've
got my thumbs down vote on this one also. (Sorta reminds me of ACDSee
software. . . .the same crappy overbloated
interface. Ths simpler these programs were in the beginning the better
they were to use and navigate, and they were also faster in a lot of
ways too.

Richard

 

You are welcome to your opinion, but it seems the majority of users
disagree with you. I am quite pleased with PSE3, even though I am only
beginning to explore all the new features. I suspect that any change is
objectional to some users who only want their old comfortable program to
use. As for $100 down the drain, with rebates (when they arrive), I
only paid $45.

 

I agree. Haven't loaded up PSE2 since installing PSE3. Even works
great on my notebook. Still climbing the learning curve, but I like
most of what I see.

 

Thanks for all the replies, guys, you've convinced me to give it a longer
run. I'll have to ignore all the pretty bits and see if I can drive it a bit
better.

Colin

 

You might start by just having the program open to the standard editor
for a while, until you decide you might want to explore the facilities
of the organizer and the quickfix/autofix features. You might feel more
comfortable in the editor, even though it too is much different.

 

<grrrrrrrr> I'd have to pay the equivalent of $120 for it, since I don't
have a billing address in an English-speaking country. And there's no
upgrade option offer, either.

So shall I pay the price?

I do have PE2, but it's the Japanese version that requires a completely
Japanese system to run correctly.

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I honestly dont see how we can tell you that. It's up to your own
position; does 3 offer enought to you to spend the money to upgrade
over 2? That's the question you need to answer for yourself.
I dont see a downloadable trial available; there is one for Paint Shop
Pro 9:
http://www.jasc.com/products/?
Click on Downloads.
Good luck!

 

Move? I guess $120 is cheaper than moving....

 

Since this Japanese version of PE2 is unusable without me switching
systems, that's irrelevant.

I don't see any mention of system requirements there, so I assume it's
still Doze-only?

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Heh. It's the principle, I tell you, the principle!

It bugs me to have to pay a rip-off price, while other English-speaking
users get cheaper options.

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I'm about to go back to Elements 2. The new version is too bulky,
cumbersome and awkward to use, despite a few better tools. It's like
Microsoft Word getting more bulky and bloated with each nen-essential
release.

 

Would you believe it actually costs more to buy the English-language PE2
than PE3 at the special-for-Japan prices?

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