Adobe Announces Photoshop Elements 3.0
I haven't actually seen Photoshop Elements 3 yet, but I have been reviewing some pre-release documents. It's looking like Elements 3 will be incorporating most of the functionality of Photoshop Album, while keeping the editing power in previous version of Elements along with some new tools and enhancements.
Here's a list of some new features that looked exciting to me:
- Tags, Collections, Timeline and Calendar view, carried over from Photoshop Album.
- Full screen photo review and compare.
- Stack similar photos together so they only take up one space in the photo browser.
- Spot Healing Brush and Healing Brush carried over from Photoshop.
- Camera Raw support and 16-bit color support.
- Automatically divide scanned photos, for scanning multiple photos in one scanner pass.
- Histogram palette carried over from Photoshop CS.
- Cookie cutter tool for framing your photos in shapes.
- Filter Gallery carried over from Photoshop CS.
- Photomerge enhancements--now you can keep photos on separate layers after merging.
- Photo Mail--use styles in your photo emails instead of attachments.
- Includes many of the sharing options from Photoshop Album-slide shows, calendars, greeting cards, photo albums.
- Backup and archive your photo collection.
What I have seen so far looks pretty exciting. Of course, I'll have a more in depth review after I get a good look at the product, so stay tuned!
Highlights from Adobe's press release continue:
Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Windows
Photoshop Elements 3.0 is the software consumers can use for quick, one-click fixes, in addition to more sophisticated editing techniques when they require more advanced creative control.
Also today, Adobe announced the availability of Adobe Premiere Elements for Windows XP, a complete home video editing solution. Available as separate products, Adobe Premiere Elements and Photoshop Elements 3.0 also can be purchased together in a single retail package. Combined in one affordable solution, these products deliver the powerful software customers need to easily blend still photos with video clips. Consumers can then create dynamic slideshows and photo-rich video projects - that can be burned to DVD and easily viewed by friends and family on the TV screen.
Adobe offers a complete family of Photoshop products that meet the needs of a diverse spectrum of digital photographers - from the casual snapshooter to the professional user.
Enhanced Editing Tools
Photoshop Elements 3.0 adds new ways to organize and share photos, to the award-winning photo editing functionality that has long been a hallmark of the product. The new Smart Fix analyzes a photo and with one-click, applies sophisticated enhancements to automatically improve photo quality. With improved red eye removal, a simple click in the vicinity of the eye makes red-eye disappear. Previously only available in Photoshop CS software - the professional image editing standard -- the powerful Healing Brush and the new Spot Healing Brush are now included in Photoshop Elements 3.0, allowing customers to fix blemishes and imperfections with one-click. Photoshop Elements 3.0 also supports Camera Raw functionality for the processing of raw data and 16-Bit images for the brightest and most lifelike color.
Personalized Organization
Photoshop Elements 3.0 helps users conveniently manage photos with simple search options and intuitive tagging. Photos can be arranged in any number of categories and sub-categories, freeing hobbyists from time-intensive searches. Using the new Photo Compare mode, consumers can view two photos side-by-side, with the ability to lock one of the two photos down while scrolling through others -- ensuring that subtle differences, within a batch of similar images, can be detected by the user.
Showcasing and Sharing Photos
With Photoshop Elements 3.0 new sharing options include PhotoMail, which enables users to send framed photos within a themed e-mail, eliminating the need for family and friends to open cumbersome jpeg attachments. Customers also can create dynamic slideshows complete with photo captions, narration, music, special effects and transitions. Photoshop Elements 3.0 makes it simple to order photo prints and customized photo books through easy-to-access, integrated online services.
Pricing and Availability
Shipping later this fall, Adobe's consumer digital imaging and digital video products are available for pre-order today at www.adobe.com and www.amazon.com. Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Windows XP (Home, Professional with Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4) has an estimated street price of US $99.99. Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 Plus Adobe Premiere Elements will be available as a bundle in the United States and Canada at an estimated street price of US $149.99. Adobe's complete digital photo and video hobbyist product line is being made available on online sites and at select retail stores.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Macintosh
With the latest advanced editing tools, previously only available in Photoshop CS, Photoshop Elements 3.0 is the perfect companion to Apple's iPhoto, allowing aspiring photographers more creative control over their digital images for outstanding photographic results.
Enhanced Editing Tools
Photoshop Elements 3.0 software provides consumers with one-click fixes, in addition to more sophisticated techniques when users require more advanced creative control. Updated editing tools instantly click away imperfections, transform photos with effects and filters, and correct color and lighting. With improved red eye removal, a simple click in the vicinity of the eye makes red-eye quickly disappear. Hit-features from Photoshop CS, including the powerful Healing Brush and the new Spot Healing Brush, fix blemishes and imperfections or even remove whole objects from photos with one click. Photoshop Elements 3.0 also supports Camera Raw functionality for the processing of raw data and 16-bit images for the brightest and most lifelike color.
Search For and Share Digital Images
A new and improved file browser allows Photoshop Elements 3.0 customers to find their photos more quickly by searching for photos based on a wide range of criteria, including the date and time the photo was taken, the type of camera that was used and the name of the person who shot the photo. With Photoshop Elements 3.0 customers can share their photos with family and friends in a variety of ways including, stunning Adobe PDF slideshows with music and transitions. Users also can print out their work using custom print packages in the sizes and shapes they require, choosing from a wide variety of borders and frame templates.
Pricing and Availability
Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Mac OS X, 10.2.8 or 10.3 has an estimated street price of US $89.99. Shipping later this fall, Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Macintosh is available for pre-order today at www.adobe.com and www.amazon.com. At shipment the product will also be available at online sites and select retail stores.
Related Resources
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 Review
Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 Review
Adobe Photoshop CS Review
Comments
No comments yet. Leave a Comment