Any one using elements to process raw dng files

[nikonpup]

looking to pick some one'S knowledge base. Processing raw or dng files in photoshop elements.

 

[Dave_W]

I'm a little bit knowledgeable with Photoshop and I think it's very similar to Elements so I might be able to help you. What are you trying to do?

 

[BackdoorArts]

I used to use it until I moved to Lightroom. The Camera Raw module in Elements is very similar to Lightroom's Develop function. Fire away - my brain isn't picked clean yet. LOL

 

[nikonpup]

dave w. Suggested using lightroom. I did the download last nite, played some, need to redo library, take some raw photos and see what develop can do. Looks good so far,
lightroom has editing features that i have not seen elements, so this may be a better option.

 

[omaho5]

I received an Elements 9 free in my new Epsom scanner. I'm transfering my 40 year old slides onto my computer...Thus far satisfied.
My problem is that I find Elements VERY complicated...Am I alone or do others feel this way re Elements ?
Like to do raw, too.

 

[Marcel]

I received an Elements 9 free in my new Epsom scanner. I'm transfering my 40 year old slides onto my computer...Thus far satisfied.
My problem is that I find Elements VERY complicated...Am I alone or do others feel this way re Elements ?
Like to do raw, too.

As much as it does look complicated when you start, it's well worth it to take the time to learn it well. There are plenty of free tutorials on the net and quite a few books that you can get. It does take time, but to me it's time well spent. You will always need these skills with digital photography.

 

[BackdoorArts]

I received an Elements 9 free in my new Epsom scanner. I'm transfering my 40 year old slides onto my computer...Thus far satisfied.
My problem is that I find Elements VERY complicated...Am I alone or do others feel this way re Elements ?
Like to do raw, too.

If you think that's complicated try full blown Photoshop!! LOL

It's more complex than your run of the mill, freeware image manipulation tools, but that's because it's more functional. As Marcel recommends, get yourself a book (I recommend the Kelby book "Photoshop Elements for Digital Photographers") or hit the 'net for free tutorials. It's probably more "unfamiliar" than "complex". Many of the same functions are there from other editors, but it's meant to serve as a gateway to Photoshop, so many of the terms are out of that tool and not out of popular jargon (though the more you play with Adobe products the more "popular" the terms become).

 

[Dave_W]

I had a tough time with Photoshop, too. It wasn't until I saw how Photoshop "thinks" about a photo did it sink in. For me, Photoshop/Elements are not intuitive programs at all but once you "see" it, it becomes far more easy to get what you want out of the program.