PS Elements versus Lightroom

Any opinions from those who upgraded from PSE to Lightroom? I use PSE 5 but am able to do most of my adjustments using the Adobe RAW Converter in PSE 5. How does Lightroom compare to the PSE Organizer and PSE ability to make RAW adjustments? I am a serious amateur - is Lightroom something I should consider?
Thanks,
Alan

I switched to LR from PSE5. I still use elements for some things, but I rely on LR exclusively 95% of the time. I shoot entirely in raw. If you are shooting jpgs, I don't recommend LR. But in raw, LR is fast easy and powerful. It is also better at organizing your data.
It edits in 16bit mode. Elements edits in 8 bit.
There are lots of editing tools that LR doesn't do, so I still use elements sometimes. It is very easy to switch into elements and send the edited picture back to LR.

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Photoshop Elements versus Lightroom

I am a beginner and have Photoshop Elements on my computer. I have about 40 camera chips that I would like to organize. Someone suggested I should use Lightroom instead of Elements as it is easier for a beginner to use. Any suggestions?

compubowl707 wrote:
I am a beginner and have Photoshop Elements on my computer. I have about 40 camera chips that I would like to organize. Someone suggested I should use Lightroom instead of Elements as it is easier for a beginner to use. Any suggestions?
No one has mentioned this yet, but using 40 memory cards (i.e. camera chips) is unnecessary. I would imagine most "professional" photographers don't even use that many. The images on memory cards should be transferred to your computer or laptop hard drive, which then allows shooting more pictures with your camera using the same card. You should also "backup" the images transferred to your hard drive using a portable external hard drive or online backup service.
If you are using that many memory cards (i.e. 40) for a specific purpose it would help if you explain why. This we we will help us to understand your specific needs and provide more detailed suggestions to assist you.

How can I process a raw Sony photo with ARW extension in Elements or Lightroom?

I have a new Sony camera and I like to shoot in raw format. Elements and Lightroom do not appear to recognize the Sony ARW extension. What do I need to download to make this work???

You need camera raw 8.3 for your camera - Sony DSC-RX10. It is only compatible with PSE12 and LR5. Alternatively, download and install the free Adobe DNG converter to convert your raw files to the Adobe universal Raw format and the files will open in all versions of PSE (keep your originals as backups and for use in the camera manufactures software)
Windows download (.exe file) click here DNG Converter 8.3
Mac download (.dmg file) click here DNG Converter 8.3
You can convert a whole folder of raw images in one click. See this quick video tutorial:
You Tube click here for DNG Converter tutorial

When I try to open a file in photoshop CS, Elements or Lightroom I get the message "Could not complete request because it is not the right kind of document" This just started happening today.

When I try to open a file in photoshop CS, Elements or Lightroom I get the message "Could not complete request because it is not the right kind of document" This just started happening today. The only thing I have done differently is change my file handling to raw + jpeg on my Nikon 7100.

I downloaded camera raw 8.7 and I am now able to open my raw and jpeg files. Thanks

I replaced PC with MACbook, can I download my Elements and Lightroom or do I need to repurchase?

I replaced my PC which is broken and no longer usable with a new Macbook Pro. I would like to download my Elements and Lightroom in the Mac OS version. Can I do this or do I need to repurchase. I just bought the Elements in August 2014 and the Lightroom in 2013.
Thanks so much
Teresa

you do not need to re-purchase. both those are cross-platform products so you just download the mac installation files and use your mac serial numbers to install on your mac.
Downloads available:
Suites and Programs: CC 2014 | CC | CS6 | CS5.5 | CS5 | CS4 | CS3
Acrobat: XI, X | 9,8 | 9 standard
Premiere Elements: 13 | 12 | 11, 10 | 9, 8, 7 win | 8 mac | 7 mac
Photoshop Elements: 13 |12 | 11, 10 | 9,8,7 win | 8 mac | 7 mac
Lightroom: 5.7.1| 5 | 4 | 3
Captivate: 8 | 7 | 6 | 5
Contribute: CS5 | CS4, CS3
Download and installation help for Adobe links
Download and installation help for Prodesigntools links are listed on most linked pages. They are critical; especially steps 1, 2 and 3. If you click a link that does not have those steps listed, open a second window using the Lightroom 3 link to see those 'Important Instructions'.

When is Adobe going to support 64bit, I7 CPU's in Elements and Lightroom?

I have an I7, 64bit computer almost exclusively for multitasking photoshop exercises. It appears that both elements and Lightroom only use one of the eight cores. this is very inefficient for me. Any clues as to when support for these high end computers will be forthcoming?

Hmm, when I use File > Process Multiple Files to convert a dozen raw files to PSDs, resizing them as well, I see both CPUs on my machine being used:
In general, I think that the full Photoshop does use multiple CPUs for compute-intensive tasks, and the PSE Editor, a stripped-down version of full Potoshop, also uses multiple CPUs. How well it does that, I don't know.

Elements 12 -- Lightroom 5: Tags-Import-Probleme

Hallo Pros, anbei einige Fragen zu Elements 12 und Lighroom 5 (unter Win8.1), zu denen ich keine Antworten googlen konnte:
Grund der Veränderung: Neuer PC, jetzt Win8.1 und zukünftig mehr Arbeit mit RAWs. Zudem möchte ich die Ordnerstruktur der Festplatte übernehmen (statt gleiches nochmal als lokale Alben anzulegen - wie ich es als Anfänger gemacht habe).
Zu Elements:
Wenn ich den alten Katalog auf dem neuen PC übernehme ist weitgehend alles beim Alten, außer dass die Personen im einzelnen Foto nicht mehr mit den Quadraten/Namen identifiziert sind. Das ist vor allem bei Gruppenphotos nervig, wo man die Namen doch gerne den Gesichter zuordnet.
Frage 1: Wie lässt sich diese Zuordnung wieder herstellen, oder "richtig" importieren.
Zu Elements und Lightroom:
Wenn die Bilder (mit abgespeicherten Tags) entsprechend der gegebenen Ordnerstruktur des neuen PCs neu importiert werden, sind alle Tags vorhanden. Die Baumstruktur und die Aufteilung in "Personen", "Stichworte" etc. ist hingegen futsch. Alle Tags sind "Stichworte" (nicht mehr "Personen, Ereignisse" etc.) und so findet sich eine ellenlange alphabetische Liste...
Auch wenn Elements-Katalog im ganzen nach Lightroom importiert wird, dann bleibt die Baumstruktur der Stichworte nur teilweise erhalten: bei Sonstiges. Hier findet sich jetzt ein chaotischer Unterordner: Importierte Stichwort-Tags mit den ehemaligen "Personen" "Orten" und "Ereignissen". Die Baumstruktur und Differenzierung scheint nicht in den Bildinformationen abgespeichert, aber muss ja irgendwo "in Elements gespeichert sein".
Frage 2: gibt es eine Möglichkeit diese Informationen (Baumstruktur der Stichworte, Oberbegriffe: Orte, Personen etc.) von Elements nach Elements und von Elements nach Lightroom "zu importieren"? Gibt es hier notwendige Voreinstellungen bei Elements oder Lightroom? (Überdies: auch bei LR wäre die "quadratische" Personenzuordnung wünschenswert.)
Für Tipps und Links wäre ich Euch sehr dankbar
Kommklaus

Hallound herzlichen Dank
Ich habe etwas experimentiert.
Bei DNG kann ich in Elements Personen markieren und alles speichern.
Leider funktioniert das bei Lightroom 5 mit Elements 12 nach Import nicht ganz so auf.
Zwar werden alle Metadaten importiert, alle jedoch als gleichwertige Stichworte. Die Ordnerstruktur Ereignisse, Personen, Orte, geht verloren.
Auch die Personenmarkierung geht verloren. Die Ornerstruktur bleibt nur bei den Stichworten erhalten, die auch unter Elements "Stichworte" heißen,
Baben Sie Rat?
Grüße Kommklaus

Elements vs. lightroom vs bridge

I would like to know the purposes of elements vs. lightroom vs bridge. I am currently using bridge and elements (CS3) and plan on upgrading to CC2014 soon.
All of my tagging etc was done in Elements, but don't seem to be visible in bridge... If I understand correctly, Photoshop CC2014 includes bridge, abd the Photographer Package includes Photoshop and Lightroom.
My questions are:
1) Will my tags that are in my elements import into Lightroom?
2) What is the purposes of Lightroom vs. Bridge?
Any clarification would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!

It depends on what you want to do. Bridge is a browser, not an image management system, which allows keywording and raw processing. Lightroom is a fancier image management system than the organizer, with very good raw processing built in, and yes, you can set PSE as your external editor from LR.
I'd just give bridge and LR a try and see which your prefer. Personally, I prefer to retain control of my photos myself, so I like bridge, but there are many people who infinitely prefer LR. It's all a question of how you like to work.

My photoshop elements and Lightroom serial numbers won't work for my new mac. I bought these softwares via download on my windows laptop but returned that laptop because the quality was not great. I decided to buy a mac and now can't use my serial numbers

my photoshop elements and Lightroom serial numbers won't work for my new mac. I bought these softwares via download on my windows laptop but returned that laptop because the quality was not great. I decided to buy a mac and now can't use my serial numbers to download the software.

Moving this discussion to the Downloading, Installing, Setting Up forum.
Stephylei you will want to download the Mac versions of the installation files. If you purchased the software from Adobe, and choose the download option at the time of purchase, then the download will be available under your account. You can find more details at Find a download link on Adobe.com.

Elements and Lightroom installed in Mac Mini. Do I need to buy separate products for my MacBook?

I have purchased Photoshop Elements and Lightroom and installed them in my table Mac. Now I'm going on travelling and would need them with me also in my laptop (MacBook Pro). Is there any chance to update my current purchases so that I could use the programs also in my laptop, or do I have to buy separate products for this? Could not find an easy way to do this. Thanks!

I don't know about Lightroom, but PSE allows you to have activated installations on two computers, so you're good there. Just install it on the laptop.

On how many PCs can I install PS Elements or Lightroom concurrently?

On how many PCs can I install PS Elements or Lightroom concurrently?

Hi hinten,
Please refer to this KB Article for better understanding.
http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/end-user-license-agreements-faq.html
regards,
Abhijit

Can i open Photoshop Elements using Lightroom

Hi
I am using Lightroom 3
In the Menu Photo/Edit In
can I set it to open in Elements 10
And will it function as it does with Photoshop CS5. Ie open edit then save back as another version.
Thanks

fartig wrote:
Photoshop does not appear as a primary editor and Lightroom won't let me set it up as a secondary one. It recognizes my Nik Software but not the Adobe. Stupid.
I suggest re-installing PSE.
Beat

Photoshop Elements or Lightroom for editing Jewellery?

Hi there,
I am new to photo editing and wanted to know the best software that's best for editing jewellery. I am really not sure if Lightroom or Elements would be best and would appreciate anyones expert advise and experience. Maybe there is another software package more suitable, would appreciate anyones help.
Many thanks
Kate

As said above, definitely not Lightroom. You can't make the most of shiney things without selections and layers. As to whether PS or PSE would be better, well the problem with asking that here is you probably won't find anyone who knows anything much about Elements. But if put on the spot, I'd say get a monthly CC subscription. You'll never grow out of it.

I'm trying to understand the difference between Photoshop Elements and Lightroom software.

Does one have things the other does not?

Hi,
Lightroom is to manage photos and produce derivative images without ever modifying an original file. Its processing functionality has a narrow feature-set covering the most common needs of professional photographers whereas Elements is a simpler yet powerful photo manipulation tool. Elements is designed to satisfy the needs of photo enthusiasts who like to manipulate images.
You can also go through the thread to understand the basic difference between PSE and Lightroom.
Check if this helps.
Thanks,
Swapnil

Cannot open images in Elements via Lightroom 3

Hi,
For some reason, I am no longer able to move files over to photoshope from within the Lightroom developments module.
The option to "Edit in photsop" is greyed out.
Any ideas would be appreciated. I have Elements 8 and Lightroom 3.
Thanks

'Edit in Photoshop' option lets you edit the image in Lightroom in Photoshop. If this option is disabled, probably Photoshop will not be installed on your system.
I had a confusion about your post. Do you want to edit your images in Photoshop or in Photoshop Elements Editor?
If you wanna edit your in image in Photoshop, you can do it via Edit in Photoshop. If you want to edit in Photoshop Elements Editor, you need to set Photoshop Elements Editor as an external editor. For this, In Lightroom click on 'Edit->Preferences->External Editing (tab)->Additional External editor'. Click on 'custom' button and navigate ot the path of Photoshop Elements Editor (which is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 9\PhotoshopElementsEditor.exe on win 64 bit).
Let me know if you need more clarification.
~Andromeda

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