"Stinkweed" wrote in message
"postman delivers" wrote in message
"Stinkweed" wrote in message
"Ted Kerin" wrote in message
Nope.
Like you, I never bothered learning the pen tool in Photoshop, so I
didn’t
miss it in Elements until you asked.
But Elements 3 does add the "Shadow/Highlight" sliders (under Enhance/ Adjust Lighting), very good for underexposed images, which didn’t
appear
in
full Photoshop until version 8/CS.
I haven’t really messed with my pen tool much and I just assumed it was a part of Adobe Photoshop Elements 2. When I ordered the Pad Elements come with it. I’m pretty sure Santa is bringing me Elements 3 for Christmas
and
I want to really learn how to use this one. I’m disappointed to know the pad won’t work with it.
Stinkweed,
No you misunderstand, or my English is not detailed enough for you. In Illustrator, Photoshop version 5.5, 6, and 7 (cs I am certain) there is a tool labeled "Pen" it allows vector lines for precise drawing, that can
be
containers for fills, lines for brush stroke, or as a line/guide for text
to
follow. We are not talking about a tablet, or a drawing pad & pen.
I am discovering more, and more that I need to re purchase Photoshop
rather
than continuing to learn how to use elements 2 and its functions that are labeled and placed in different location within the program than they are
in
Photoshop. I have tried to keep an open mind, and I will continue to use workarounds, or plug-ins that Richard Lynch’s book introduces for several more months.
JR the postman
I did misunderstand, sorry. When I saw pen I just assumed you were talking about the pen and tablet. Banging head on wall. I have so much to learn.
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Stinkweed,
One way to improve your graphic skills is to use a weekly or BI weekly event. I occasionally participate in a friendly newsgroup that challenges my knowledge and skill participating in the BI-weekly graphic events… Go and lurk in the newsgroup to see what is happening – and when you feel like participating try a WET (Weekend Theme) or MIDC (Midweek Challenge). The only winner of this participation will be you, for using your graphic skills. Some times your efforts will be good other times they are not going to be the best, but I found that participating did add knowledge and speed to my use of the graphic tools I had, and could use.
The alt.binaries.comp-graphics "abc-g" group has three main functions at present.
WeekEnd Theme (! or 3 photos or drawinga are posted by one of the group subscribers, and you use that as the bases of your graphic. You can create another picture and add all or one of the graphic, or modify the graphic to create the entry it is up to you)
Midweek Challenge (this is an idea, and you make a image from the idea)
Share computer generated graphics (see below *)
* This newsgroup is a place to post computer graphics. All graphic types of images are posted from 3D to animation. adding a note as to software used and explanation of techniques is encouraged but is not necessary.
The posters to this group range from beginning hobbyist to commercial artists, all of whom are interested in improving their techniques and sharing their art works.
By sharing our knowledge and art we promote exposure to cutting edge graphic art, encourage creative experimentation and increase knowledge. Any discussions related to the posted graphics or general news pertaining to computer graphics is permissible. Stinkweed, have a look at this newsgroup, it can assist your learning, and it can be enjoyable. Remember all newsgroups are cominities, some you will enjoy and other you will stop and look around and not stay long.
JR the postman
