Choosing the Right Version of Photoshop by:Mandi Pralle

Adobe Photoshop is one of the most versatile and outstanding editing programs out on the market

. With just a handful of photos and some exploring, anyone from amateurs to professional photographers can crate masterpieces within a matter of hours. There are two versions to choose from: Photoshop CS and Elements. What's the difference? The first one is for pros and other is for home use (amateurs). Both come in standard and plus, which gives you extra cloud storage on top of the free space already provided on the regular version.

With Photoshop Elements, users have plenty of controls to add effects, clip art, text, and other features that come with every other editor out today. They also have the ability to make images transparent in certain areas, which is great for designing T-shirts and printed materials. If used in the right sequence, users can take advantage of various combinations to turn their photos into unique works of art for everyone to admire and praise. There is a slight learning curve when it comes to navigating through the program, but it pays off after doing some exploring and experimenting.

Photoshop CS has the entire package of Elements, but with more advanced controls and features to take a user's photos to new heights. If a user wants to touch up photos or add some clip art, CS is not for them. This version is specifically for professional photographers due to the level of editing needed. From the lighting and tone to 3D modeling, CS goes beyond the call of duty to produce images that can be used for more than just centerfolds or advertisements. If a user goes for Photoshop CS extended, they could even create entire websites that not only look beautiful, but can be driven by Flash to include animations and transitions.

Both versions of Photoshop can be used on Windows or Apple computers. The one thing to keep in mind is that the program does require quite a lot of space and power to run smoothly. If users have at least a 2 Ghz processor and around 4 Gigs of RAM, they should be fine. Any faster and their copy of the program will open and run perfectly. As far as price, expect to pay between $80 (Elements) to $1000 (CS). For what users get for their money, this is a fair price to pay for the quality provided by Adobe.

Those interested in buying either version of Photoshop can find copies in most retail stores and online as well. If someone just wants to touch up photos from their cellphone or camera, they can go to Photoshop.com and do it for free. It's also great for educating those who are curious about the program as well. Also, they get 2 gigs of free storage to store and share their creations online. For the rest, check the prices in stores to get either of the full versions at a discount or in a package deal.

Copyright (c) 2010 Mandi Pralle

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Your graphics can pop, and you don't have to take forever to create them when you know HOW to use the right tools effectively. Learn more about the Adobe CS4 Creative Suite and Adobe Photoshop. http://vpclasses.com

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