On September 24th, Adobe announced the newest improvements to their Photoshop Elements 6 software for Windows. As we at LA’s the Place can attest, the photo editing process has been made even easier, as Elements 6 allows users to find, view and improve photos with confidence and ease. No matter the skill level, users will be able to adeptly manipulate this editing tool in order to proudly display their photos.
Creating the Perfect Photo
A major problem facing many photographers is the group shot. Now offering Photomerge technology, Elements 6 makes this once daunting task a breeze. No longer will photographers have to worry about capturing everyone looking their best at the exact same time, as Photomerge combines the best facial expressions and body language from a series of shots to create one perfect looking group photo.
For overall editing, the use of the new Quick Selection Tool makes it easier to select and adjust problem areas with just one click (one of our favorite features). In addition, this process is made easy for all experience levels. Whether a beginner or pro, users can create the perfect photo by selecting one of three edit modes. One in particular, the Guided Edit mode helps to walk beginners through each step.
Photoshop Elements 6 also streamlines the editing process by providing clean, uncluttered screens, which puts the emphasis on the photo. New tags provide easy access to the many options of the program and the improved conversion tool converts color images to beautiful, rich black and white photos. In addition, the streamlined Organizer allows for quicker editing and easier importing, tagging and retrieving, which is another feature LA’s the place staff members have found to be invaluable.
Have more fun with your digital photos
Now that users have created the perfect photos, what do they do with them? Elements 6 offers more fun and creative ways to share their images with friends and family. Based on Adobe Flash, Elements 6 offers users a more interactive platform to display their photos with their online galleries. Allowing photographers to immediately share their images, these user friendly galleries are made accessible via the Web and allow for the creation of animated slideshows and creative emails. If the printed form is still preferred, Photoshop Elements 6 can help easily transform images into photo books, scrapbook pages, cards and CD/DVD labels.
Overview
Listening to the needs and wants of their consumers, Adobe updated their software to make it even more user friendly and enjoyable for users of all levels.
Photoshop Elements 6 offers convenient features such as:
* Guided editing– Walks users through photo improvement techniques.
* Group shot help– use Photomerge(r) technology to create composite group photos. Take several shots and use the best elements of each one to create the perfect group shot.
* Image blending– Image blending technology lets users combine features from different faces, or to merge two different photos together into a single image.
* Easy selections– Allows users to adjust specific parts of their photos with ease.
* Panorama help– Stitch together several photos for the most amazing panorama results.
* Black & white– Change color photos to dramatic black and whites.
* Edit blemishes– Get rid of minor imperfections and blemishes. Use the clone tool to copy part of an image and then paste it elsewhere. A handy preview tool allows users to view their enhancements prior to saving them.
* Enhanced photo book creation– Turn photos into a professional looking photo book.
* Smart albums– Quicker and more efficient photo organization.
Where to Purchase Adobe Elements 6
Adobe’s digital imaging products are available immediately at www.adobe.com and online retailers including, Amazon.com. Elements 6 will also be available at Best Buy, Staples, Costco, Fry’s, Circuit City, Office Max, Office Depot, Microcenter, J&R, Buy.com and NewEgg.com.
Information about the other language versions, as well as pricing, upgrade and support policies for other countries is available on www.adobe.com/go/pse6. For more information, customers can call 1-800-492-3623.
Photoshop Elements 6 and Premiere Elements 4 can be purchased separately for $99.99 or as a bundle for $149.99
For those of you who are not PC users, Photoshop Elements for the Macintosh platform is expected in early 2008.
