Tools in photoshop elements
May 2, 2012 20:12:13 #
If I open a picture in Elements (I have v9), and go to the Quick Edit panel with it, I can adjust shadows, highlights, midtones and a whole host of other stuff. I can also go to Layers and create an adjustment layer and do levels there. Are these two different ways of adjusting the photo really accomplishing the same thing? I realize that creating a layer has a different effect than quick edit, but do the quick edits have a different effect on the photo than the levels?
May 2, 2012 23:45:49 #
adobe builds in multiple ways of doingthe same thing with the same results. itsone of the things i like about their programs. the full edit alows a more percise edit. other then that they are doing the same thing.
May 3, 2012 09:59:17 #
I ran all shots through quick edit and if they need just a little tweek I do it or not. If they need more I delete or go to full edit. - Dave
May 3, 2012 11:06:20 #
Bryn
Loc: Connecticut
The advantage to making your adjustments on a separate
adjustment layer is that you are not working on the original but a copy instead. Also, when you use the adjustment layer you can moderate or change the amount of your adjustment by changing the opacity of the adjustment layer
adjustment layer is that you are not working on the original but a copy instead. Also, when you use the adjustment layer you can moderate or change the amount of your adjustment by changing the opacity of the adjustment layer
May 3, 2012 21:40:13 #
I use adjustment layers. They are not permanent and can be changed or deleted without affecting the original photo if you save them in the psd format. I think going to quick edit affects the original. My suggestion is to duplicate your original in layers and do all changes on separate layers. Leaves you a lot of options if you change your mind about any changes. Your choice.
Vick I wrote:
If I open a picture in Elements (I have v9), and go to the Quick Edit panel with it, I can adjust shadows, highlights, midtones and a whole host of other stuff. I can also go to Layers and create an adjustment layer and do levels there. Are these two different ways of adjusting the photo really accomplishing the same thing? I realize that creating a layer has a different effect than quick edit, but do the quick edits have a different effect on the photo than the levels?
May 3, 2012 21:48:47 #
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