flora
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Post by flora on Nov 14, 2015 22:12:21 GMT
Hi everyone - glad to be here.
I am using PSE 13 on a Mac. Am interested in downloading Elements+ for the extra editing features. I assume it's just an add-on. Is that correct? Can anyone tell me if this is a big download? Thanks
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 14, 2015 22:26:01 GMT
Hi flora, welcome to PSE&M! Glad to have you here.
Yes, it is just an add-on. No, it is not a big file.
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flora
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Post by flora on Nov 14, 2015 22:38:33 GMT
Thanks Sepiana. Downloading it right now. Found it a very easy process. Now for the install!
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 14, 2015 22:42:31 GMT
flora, you are most welcome! Glad to help.
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Post by flora on Nov 15, 2015 0:13:35 GMT
Sepiana, I've installed it but everything looks the same on the face of it. Not sure what's what.
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 15, 2015 0:22:11 GMT
flora,
What do you mean? Would you please give us some more information? What is happening?
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flora
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Post by flora on Nov 15, 2015 0:38:45 GMT
Sorry Sepiana, I just figured it out. Went back to base. So it seems I use the 'effects' palette and this gives me access to the elements plus tools. Far out. This will keep me occupied for the rest of the day!
So glad I found this forum.
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 15, 2015 0:43:00 GMT
flora, glad to hear you got it figured out.
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flora
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Post by flora on Nov 15, 2015 1:42:11 GMT
Well the first think I learnt is that I can't edit the effect I produce. No big deal I guess but it means starting from scratch if I want to make an adjustment to that effect. Will be worth my while remembering what I did exactly in the first place so I don't repeat myself. I'll probably just take a quick screen shot.
So you know what I'm talking about. I selected 'color & tone', then 'channel mixer' and used the sliders. I can't edit the resulting adjustment layer in the layers palette. I have to delete and start again.
Plain as mud probably LOL
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Nov 15, 2015 5:43:18 GMT
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flora
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Post by flora on Nov 15, 2015 5:58:25 GMT
Andrei, thanks but I can't watch video as my broadband data allowance will run out. I only have a small allowance compared to most people as I live in the bush.
Is there a way round that small editing problem?
I only downloaded it today so have a lot to learn yet I know. I'm just grateful to have access to these tools.
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 15, 2015 6:10:51 GMT
Flora,
Andrei has written tutorials on his website. Check the index on the left side of the screen. Also, if you scroll down to the bottom, there is a Help file (PDF format).
elementsplus.net/help/en/index.htm
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flora
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Post by flora on Nov 15, 2015 9:49:37 GMT
Yes Sepiana, thanks. I'm onto it but will take awhile before I'm completely clued in.
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Nov 16, 2015 5:11:29 GMT
Flora,
I'm afraid, re-editing Channel Mixer and other "undocumented" adjustment layers isn't possible.
As a workaround I'd suggest saving your settings to a (temporary) preset.
Must be a little bit faster than your screenshot based method.
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flora
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Post by flora on Nov 16, 2015 7:53:04 GMT
That's an idea. Thanks Andrei. I'll do that then.
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