Depth Field - Photoshop element 10

When I use the gradient tool in simple depth field in photoshop element 10 my whole image unblurs even when I chose a smal area to focus. It used to work well before but for one reason or another, it stopped. I uninstalled my program and that didn't fix the problem. Does anyone have any suggestions ?

Have you tried resetting preferences of PSE ?
Please follow the steps from here : http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/using/undo-redo-cancel-actions.html#restore_defa ult_preferences

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Please help!! photo in wineglass in Photoshop elements 9

I am new to photoshop (or any other editing for that matter). I would love to make a picture effect of a photo in a wine glass and am about to pull my hair out trying to figure this out. I have found some instructions on the internet but am having a hard time following them. I have Photoshop elements 9. I have a picture of a beach scene that I took in Cancun. I uploaded a picture of a wine glass and cut out the wineglass using the quick selection tool and selection tool brush. That part looks pretty good. I can't figure out how to get the picture in the glass. I used the elliptical selection tool and made an oval around the picture. I tried to erase the background of the oval but couldn't figure that out. So I tried to drag the oval to the wineglass and the entire picture moved and covered the glass and the entire beach scene. I tried to do decrease opacity and erase background but that has turned into a sloppy mess. I really want to do this for a friend as a wedding gift but can't seem to figure out how and I am running out of time. Can someone please help me figure out how to do this. Maybe I am doing things in the wrong order. I don't know...but I am sure someone out there can help me. And I sure would appreciate any help I can get.

I would have got back to you earlier but one of my kids wanted on the computer. There's no school tomorrow as it's been canceled because of the blizzard here in the Midwest so I let them stay up late tonight.
You need to soften the edges of the selection. The secret to moving items onto a new background is to add a touch of feather to the selection. The quick select is an awesome tool to get a good selection but it makes hard edges so you often need to take it a step farther and add some feather. You can do that a couple of ways either with the new refine edge dialog or the select<modify<feather command. Since you have PSE 9, I would recommend using the refine edge command. I believe, in Elements that will be in the Select menu. If it isn't listed under that heading, check under the other menu headings in the menu bar.
Above using your items from your post with a slightly feathered edge selection.
Above using your items saved from your post...slightly firmer edge selection and a slight blur added to top portion of background to give it a little depth of field. I used the levels command to firm it up. I'll get into that under the firmer mask image below.
I always use masks so I can show you my actual selection using a screen grab. I started by selecting your wine glass with the quick select tool. I used the brush tool to soften the glass selection on the sides. I intentionally varied the softness for this glass because it seemed to sell the effect more.
I changed my mind and decided on firmer edges for the side of the glass. I firmed them by using the levels command on the mask. Shortcut is Ctrl + L. I used the middle gray slider in the levels command to firm up the glass selections edge.
(I posted both so you could see how the difference in a selection mask can change the blended outcome. IMO, the second mask makes the glass more realistic as the first has the glass edges just a tad too soft. You'll also notice the second image includes a copy of the background layer. I blurred the background then masked bottom portion of the blurred background to create a depth of field effect. You can pull a black to transparent gradient using the gradient tool on a mask to fade the sharp and blurred background version together.
My Couple mask is a bit sloppy but you get the idea.
Couple layer visible. I went off of everything put together not necessarily what the individual layer looked. On a larger high resolution image, I would have probably made them more opaque and also cleaned up their mask better. It's tricky working with small images.
Glass mask...screen blend mode 25% opacity. I won't post a screen grab of that layer as there isn't much to show.
Above is alternate version with couple opaque and the couple mask cleaner. I'm not sure which version I prefer...
Edit: I think I prefer this alternate couple more opaque version.
Above is alternate version with couple on their own layer.
Above is alternate version couple mask.

How to use Photoshop Elements 11 Image Tags in Lightroom 4.4

Hello,
I would like to filter my Lightroom catalog by people in the photo. This could be done manually in Lightroom using metadata, however, Photoshop Elements 11 Organiser has an auto-analyse feature that does this automatically and creates Image Tags for all identified people. How do I use the Photoshop Elements 11 Organiser Image Tags in Lightroom 4.4?
I have tried:
Created image tags for identified people. These are listed in the Image Tags section of the main workspace and can be used within Photoshop Elements 11 Organiser to filter on people using Search and People features.
Updated metadata within Lightroom
Searched for tags in all metadata fields using Library Filters
I have been unable to find any mention of these Image Tags in the file metadata - perhaps they only exist in the Photoshop Elements 11 Catalog? If so, does anybody have a best practice for transferring this information between Photoshop Elements 11 and Lightroom 4.4?
Thanks in advance,
David

Yes you can open multiple images into PSE from LR. But actually there is no great advantage in using Lightroom for Photomerge as the export copies are already created in the Library but the saved copy will be the merged version which LR will know nothing about, and which would need to be imported to the library separately.
I would personally start from Expert Mode in PSE11 and then use:
File >> Open
Navigate directly to the folder and select the images you want and click open.
If they are raw files they will open up in camera raw and will already have the light room adjustments included, if the metadata has been saved to file in Lightroom.
Click select all (top left) and then ensure the image depth is set to 8 bits using the drop down menu at the bottom of the dialog. Then click the open images button (bottom right) to send them all into PSE.

Help with photoshop elements regarding sizing.

I am using photoshop elements 11. I am trying to resize a picture to an 8x10 to send to the lab. I cant adjust the height or width individually it effects both. I either get an 8x12 or 6 something by 10. How can I adust this so I can forward this to the lab. I need to do this as soon as possible. I have it set for constrain proportions.

Go to "Image Menu>Resize>Image Size". Select the Resample checkbox and deselect the constraint proportion checkbox. Now you can enter any values in the height and width text fields.
But make sure that this might result in changing the original proportions of your image , which might not look good.

I HAD TO BUY A NEW HARD DRIVE FOR MY LAPTOP. I AM TRYING TO RE-INSTALL MY ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 12 BUT IT KEEPS SAYING MY SERIAL NUMBER IS INVALID. WHAT DO I DO?

I HAD TO BUY A NEW HARD DRIVE FOR MY LAPTOP. I AM TRYING TO RE-INSTALL MY ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 12 BUT IT KEEPS SAYING MY SERIAL NUMBER IS INVALID. WHAT DO I DO?

jessicar
Just user to user....based on past and current history, Adobe Tech Support is not going to help you with a technical issue which is preventing you from using your purchased serial number for Photoshop Elements. Version 12 is not the current version. And, the Adobe Tech Support is limited even for the current version which is 13. If this matter involves a purchased activated serial number trapped on a crashed computer while you are trying to install on a 3rd computer, then probably Adobe Chat Activation can be of assistance. If that is the case and you want to explore that possibility, then click on the following link
Contact Customer Care
Photoshop Elements
Adobe ID, Signing In
Adobe ID, Sign In, Account Help
Chat Panel
If the above link does not hold its set, then you will need to navigate to the Chat Panel using the above titles as guides.
Are you getting one of those "too many computers with your serial number" messages? Then the above should apply to your situation.
Before the above consider....
a. For Photoshop Elements technical issues please post your question in the Adobe Photoshop Elements Forum. Somehow your
question got posted in the Adobe Premiere Elements Forum.
b. Have you verified your Photoshop Elements serial number at the Adobe web site (http://www.adobe.com) - after signing in with your
Adobe ID and Password, type My Products in the Search field and follow the path to your product in My Products. Click on Adobe
Photoshop Elements 12 in your list to reveal the serial number.
c. Do the install with antivirus and firewall(s) disabled.
ATR

Can't install Adobe Photoshop elements 4 anymore. Why?

Greetings!
I tried to open a post with the support team, but they said that the support for my product was no longer available.
I'll copy the post I posted to the support:
After not using Adobe photoshop elements 4 for a year, i decided to install it again on my new harddrive as my last one crashed. When I
try to install from the CD an error message shows up telling "This installation package could not be opened. Contact the application
vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows installage package". I've tried to install the CD on several computers after that, but I just get the same error message every single time. The CD is not damaged/scratched in any way as it has only been stored on the box it came with.
I am using a legal version of Windows XP and I don't have pirated software that should effect the installation.
Operating System: Windows XP Home
Browser: Opera
Has it ever worked? If so, what's changed? (provide comments in description field): Yes
Same results with different file?: Not Applicable
Same results with different computer?: Yes
Recent System Hardware or Software change?: No
I'm considering just downloading pirated software instead. I bet I can have less problems and better support if I download it pirated, instead of buying it (AGAIN) for a 100$. It's ridiculous if u ask me.

If you are lucky...
You could try coping the CD contents into your OS clipboard and paste it onto your destop. Run the setup.exe from this desktop folder. It's worth a try although I'm doubtful it's the answer. (Opera shouldn't be a factor...use it myself.)
Could be XP SP2 related maybe have a look at this thread:
http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=101&threadID=250182&start=0
or perhaps the windows installer package isn't up to date...see this:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482FC-5F56-4A38-B838-DE776FD41 38C&displaylang=en#Requirements
and this goes with the above link...it's to do with Office but note the cause of the error:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/828380

How to re-read metadata from file in Photoshop Elements 11 Organizer?

I am currently testing Lightroom 4 and Photoshop Elements 11 as a replacement for my old softwarestack due to a new DSLR.
In Lightroom I can read and write metadata directly from/to file. In Photoshop Elements Organizer I have found an option to write tags to files, but none to re-read the metadata after the files has been imported to the catalog.
I would like to use Lightroom as primary organizer for import/tagging/basic corrections. But Lightroom does not have some nifty things like face/person recognition and SmartTags, so I need the Photoshop Elements Organizer to do that. The target workflow would be:
DSLR -> Import to -> Lightroom -> tagging -> basic corrections -> write tags to file in Lightroom -> import to PSE organizer -> person recognition -> smart tags -> image edits -> write tags to files in PSE organizer ==> tags can now be re-read in Lightroom, so I get the PSE organizer changes to Lightroom.
And that is the problem: If changes were made after this workflow in Lightroom, PSE Organizer does not know that until I can re-read the metadata from the files. If I press "write tags to file" in PSE organizer all newer Lightroom tags will be overwritten with the old tags from PSE organizer.
Does anyone knows a solution for this problem? Or should I file a feature request for both programs?

You can now do a lot more in the metadata panel in PSE 11. If you select a thumbnail in Organizer and click the three small dots it will bring up a dialog for the metadata fields. To add information to many photos all at once, select all the thumbnails, click the information tab and then click the button marked Add IPTC information. You can then choose to append new information to all of the selected items or to overwrite.
See image below

My Adobe trial for Photoshop Elements 10 for the Mac was over and I wanted to buy the application. The screen message was "Your trial has expired...but the fun doesn't have to end! Buy now to continue using Photoshop Elements 10 without having to download

My Adobe trial for Photoshop Elements 10 for the Mac was over and I wanted to buy the application. The screen message was "Your trial has expired...but the fun doesn't have to end! Buy now to continue using Photoshop Elements 10 without having to download or re-install. " and then the button "Buy Now". When I hit the Buy Now button I am put in a field to buy Photoshop Elements 13, with no way to change to Elements 10. I do not want to go through the hassle of reinstalling etc. In fairness, it's been over a month since making the decision to buy. Still, I consider this a nightmare. Any ideas on how to buy the app I've got withou having to purchase a whole new one? Thanks.
If worse comes to worse, will I need to uninstall the trial if I buy a new version? Can I use part of it lime download assistant?

Adobe does not sell older versions of their software. If you wish to purchase an older version you will have to find and take your chances with a third party vendor.

I had purchased Adobe Premiere Elements along with Adobe Photoshop Elements for my MacBook Air

I had purchased Adobe Premiere Elements along with Adobe Photoshop Elements for my MacBook Air OSX Mavericks. Due lack of space I had to reiinstall OSX and could not retirieve from Seagate Back-up drive software in workable condition. Options please?

yehudaleib
All you should have to do is to go to the Adobe web site http://www.adobe.com.
Sign in with your Adobe ID and Password.
Then go the web page's Search field and type in "My Orders".
Follow the "My Orders" link to your orders, find the order corresponding to the version in question.
There should be an opportunity there to download a new set of installation files.
Do you have your purchased serial number? If not, I am not sure if it will be included in the "My Orders"
area. But, it should be in the "My Products" which you can access from the Search field. Click on the
name of your product in "My Products", and the serial number should be revealed.
Please let us know the outcome.
Thank you.
ATR

Can't save files back to iPhoto after editing in Photoshop Elements

Hi
I am tring to edit pictures in Photoshop Elements 2.0. Here are the Steps i am doing
1. Open iPhoto 6.0.4
2. Go to the picture in the slideshow that i am trying to edit
3. Double click the picture to open in an external editor (Photoshop Elements 2.0)
4. Make my changes in PS
5. Try to save file. Save as a JPG I am trying to replace the original file (it is in the modifiled folder)
-- here is the problem
Can not replace the file--I get the message, "you do not have the right privileges."
So I check the permissions on the file. The original jpg file is a read only file, so I change it.
However I get the same error message.
I don't understand. Any help would be greatly appriceated. This is taking all the fun out of editing my images.
Thanks for your help.

ccorbly:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. By your statement I take it you've setup PSE in iPhoto's preferences as the editor of choice when you double click on a thumbnail, right? That's how it should be.
iPhoto puts the edited version of the file in a separate folder titled Modified. So you don't want to try to force save to the same location as the original file. If you opened the file in PSE as you've stated (this indicated that you've set up iPhoto's preferences to use PSE when you double click on a thumbnail or photo) all you have to do is do a Save as long as the extension has not been changed to .psd. If PSE wants to use that extension then you need to either do a Save As to the desktop and import the new .psd file
OR f
1 - flatten the image
2 - do a normal Save
3 - in the next window select jpg
4 - hit Save
5 - select Replace.
6 - select quality and the format options and hit the OK button.
If you look close you'll see that you're in the Modified folder of the Library and not the Originals folder.
Now if that's what you're doing and you still get the permissions thing, try the following: download and run BatChmod on the iPhoto Library folder with the settings shown here, substituting your account name for mine. You can either type in the path to the folder or just drag the folder into that field.
Do you Twango?

Editing with Photoshop Elements?

I'm very interested in purchasing Lightroom for managing and performing basic photo developing. I've seen references to using the full-blown Photoshop program for more in-depth image editing, and would like to know if it's possible to use Photoshop Elements instead, as I already have it, and cannot possibly justify spending the amount of money on Photoshop that it costs.
Thanks for any help.

Lee Perrin wrote:
Hi guys
I need some help with editing in between the photoshop elements and lightroom. I have gone through some video help and where I get stuck is that when I go to the drop down menu "Edit in" all the options are greyed out so I cant select them. I think I have done all the settings in preferences in external.
I would appreciate any info
Thanks
Was Photoshop Elements installed prior to installing Lightroom? What version of PSE? What version of Lightroom? What operating system?
By the way, Lee Perrin, I love your Worcestershire sauce

In photoshop elements 12 i try to select multiple people to view in organize but can only select one

in photoshop elements 12 i try to select multiple people to view in organize but can only select one person at a time. if I try to select two or more people to see their pictures, I get nothing. I try to use CTL-click, but that does not work

Hi,
Try switching to Media view and then go to Find -> By Details.
Set the field to People and select the persons name.
You add further people by clicking on the + sign
The two options above the search criteria allow you to select all photos containing at least one or only ones with all of your selections.
The search can be saved in case you want to repeat it a later time.
Hope that helps
Brian

Facing issue with Photoshop Elements 8

I have just purchased Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 and I am transferring photos from my Pictures file which is in Windows Vista. I ha
ve created a number of catalogues and made a number of albums within each one e.g. a category called My Holidays with albums of each
place I visited. Having created the first catalogue, I then created an Album named after the first holiday venue. All of the photo
s of that particular holiday were displayed individually on the organizer work space, however, as I downloaded more albums, I discov
ered that all that was happening was that they were all being downloaded under the same catalogue title which was fine except that w
hen I clicked on any of the other individual album names in the same catalogue to examine the photos in that album, I downloaded the
photos from every album in the catalogue. A single click on an album icon gives me a blank screen and a double click shows the who
le catalogue. Dragging an album icon to the top LHS “Find” corner shows the name of the album but no photos are downloaded into the
work space.
How do I get only the photos of one album into the workspace without deleting all of the other photos in the catalogue? Basically a
ll I want to be able to do is click on an album's icon and see the photos in that album. Can you help me to resolve the problem ple
ase.
JatinderPal Singh
Browser: Microsoft IE
Operating System: Windows Vista
Printer model / driver version: Canon MP600
Has it ever worked? If so, what's changed? (provide comments in description field): Not Applicable
Same results with different file?: Yes
Same results with different computer?: Not Applicable
Recent System Hardware or Software change?: No

In the browser window where you see all of your photos highlight those you want to place in an album (click on the first and hold down shift and click on the last) then drag the album icon from the left panel to one of the selected photos and it will place them all in the album.

Using lightroom 5.6 and Photoshop elements 12

When I am using Lightroom 5.6 and want to Edit In Photoshop the picture transfers over to PS but it won't allow me to use layers. How can I fix this?

Usually that means that lightroom sent over the photo in 16 bits/channel and you want 8 bits/channel in order to use layers in photoshop elements.
After you open the image from lightroom into photoshop elements you can go Image>Mode and click on 8 bits/channel
or in the Lightroom Preferences (Edit)>External Editing set the Bit Depth to 8 bits/component

I purchased photoshop elements and i am having all the problems in the world installing it.... first the link in the emails were errors and secondly i have downloaded and installed multiple times and it says my serial number from the email i received is i

I purchased photoshop elements and i am having all the problems in the world installing it.... first the link in the emails were errors and secondly i have downloaded and installed multiple times and it says my serial number from the email i received is incorrect.... please help

Ok, since this forum is for Photoshop Standard and Photoshop Extended, we don't know much about Photoshop Elements. There is a Photoshop Elements forum and I'll link it for you since they best know how to field your questions.
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Gene

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