Before answering your question, I would like to ask:
Do you have experience in learning a new application using books, help text, and web resources?
The differences between elements and photoshop can be limiting in learning how to use a digital imaging application.
For instance, elements does not have guides, fixed constraint ratios, or extended tools, filters, etc. I need these items for the imaging productions. An example: My website has over 200 images per story. I use psd to manipulate the photos for web and print production. Elements would be limiting to my goals.
When I first started using psd, it was difficult, learning how to size, select, manipulate layers, text, and filters, and file ouput.
(Here is my Yoda moment) With trial comes experience, with experience comes understanding, with understanding, production rocks. Get the right tools! My votes is: Photoshop. If you need any help learning, go to the library get a book, read the help text, and dont be afraid to screw anything up.
K
Do you have experience in learning a new application using books, help text, and web resources?
The differences between elements and photoshop can be limiting in learning how to use a digital imaging application.
For instance, elements does not have guides, fixed constraint ratios, or extended tools, filters, etc. I need these items for the imaging productions. An example: My website has over 200 images per story. I use psd to manipulate the photos for web and print production. Elements would be limiting to my goals.
When I first started using psd, it was difficult, learning how to size, select, manipulate layers, text, and filters, and file ouput.
(Here is my Yoda moment) With trial comes experience, with experience comes understanding, with understanding, production rocks. Get the right tools! My votes is: Photoshop. If you need any help learning, go to the library get a book, read the help text, and dont be afraid to screw anything up.
K
