Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows is a software bundle that combines all the tools you'll need to organize, edit, enhance, and share your videos and photos with your closest friends – or the world. Both Premiere Elements and Photoshop Elements are based on Adobe's industry-leading professional software programs for photo and video editing. The Elements versions borrow many of the best features from those programs, while adding automated tools that make it supremely easy to add a professional sheen to any digital photo or movie.
Photoshop Elements features Guided Edits, which walk you step by step through the process of adding advanced effects to your photos, such as depth of field simulation. On the video side, Premiere Elements 11 features advanced color-enhancement tools as well as themes for its InstantMovie tool, which performs an automatic edit of your best footage, complete with titles and music, based on a chosen cinematic theme.
Photoshop Elements & Premiere Elements offers a shared Organizer that serves as the central hub of your two programs. This becomes increasingly important as storage cost-per-gigabyte goes down and the number of photo and video files that you accumulate continues to skyrocket. Photoshop Elements features an intelligent Object Search feature that lets you search based on a specific object in a photo. You can also organize photos and videos based on visual tags, and tag photos for Facebook upload using your Friends list.
Photoshop Elements 11 improves upon version 10 in a number of key ways, starting with a brighter, more intuitive user interface. It's easier to navigate and still gives you the flexibility to customize it to your liking. Version 11 also advances the Photoshop Elements program via new Guided Edits and Filter Effects, as well as enhanced object selection. Plus, you can now import third party actions and take advantage of Adobe Revel connectivity.
Premiere Elements has also experienced an overhaul of its user interface in version 11. The interface is now larger, brighter and easier to read and navigate. Easily-accessed pop-up menus prevent the interface from feeling cluttered, while enabling you to utilize every tool with just a few clicks. Video editing is simplified and improved with easy color adjustments, Hollywood FilmLooks, and slow- and fast-motion effects, as well as blend modes and 64-bit Mac OS X support.
For both Photoshop and Premiere Elements 11, you can now perform Google maps geo-tagging and share videos to Vimeo. You can also print to CeWe (EMEA).
| System Requirements |
Windows • 2.0 GHz or faster processor with SSE2 support; dual-core processor required for HDV or AVCHD editing and Blu-ray or AVCHD export • Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Media Center, Windows Vista (all applications run native on 32-bit operating systems and in 32-bit compatibility mode on 64-bit operating systems), Windows 7, or Windows 8 (Adobe Premiere Elements Editor runs natively on 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems; all other applications run natively on 32-bit operating systems and in 32-bit compatibility mode on 64-bit operating systems) • 2.0 GB of RAM • 7.0 GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 5.0 GB to install content • Graphics card with latest updated drivers • Color monitor with 16-bit color video card • 1024 x 768 display resolution • Microsoft DirectX 9- or 10-compatible sound and display driver • DVD-ROM drive (compatible DVD burner required to burn DVDs; compatible Blu-ray burner required to burn Blu-ray discs) • DV/i.LINK/FireWire/IEEE 1394 interface to connect a Digital 8, DV, or HDV camcorder, or a USB interface to connect a DV-via-USB compatible DV camcorder • QuickTime 7 software • Windows Media Player (required if importing/exporting Windows Media formats) • Internet connection required for Internet-based services* Mac • 64-bit multicore Intel processor • Mac OS X v10.6 through v10.8 • 2.0 GB of RAM • 7.0 GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 5.0 GB to install content • Graphics card with latest updated drivers • 1024 x 768 display resolution • DVD-ROM drive (compatible DVD burner required to burn DVDs; compatible Blu-ray burner required to burn Blu-ray discs) • DV/i.LINK/FireWire/IEEE 1394 interface to connect a Digital 8, DV, or HDV camcorder, or a USB interface to connect a DV-via-USB compatible DV camcorder • QuickTime 7 software • Internet connection required for Internet-based services* * Adobe online services and other third-party online services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms and Adobe's online privacy policy. Online services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration and may be subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Additional fees or subscription charges may apply. |
| Supported Video Formats | AVCHD, Blu-ray Disc (export only), DV-AVI (import/export on Windows, import only on Mac OS), DVD, Dolby Digital Stereo, H.264, HDV, MPEG-1 (import only), MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MP3, QuickTime, Windows Media (Windows only), and many more. Import/export of some formats may require activation via an Internet connection. Activation is fast, easy, and free. |
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I purchased the product to edit underwater photos. The organizing and importing of photos is simple. The photo editing program has three levels of complexity. Simple photos effects are easy to use, photos ...Read complete review
I purchased the product to edit underwater photos. The organizing and importing of photos is simple. The photo editing program has three levels of complexity. Simple photos effects are easy to use, photos do not look photoshopped. The video program does not have any way to convert a .cpi (high definition) file, which is disappointing.
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Spent an hour organizing close to a 1000 pics. Elements is fairly good at facial recognition but still the process of assigning a name to the people in your pics is a bit tedious as...Read complete review
Spent an hour organizing close to a 1000 pics. Elements is fairly good at facial recognition but still the process of assigning a name to the people in your pics is a bit tedious as it scans through your pics it asks if pics are same person as someone you already named... Have not figured out how to prganize by date even though each pic file has a date, not sure if you can view by date... Not intuitive, need about 4 hrs learning to get great results in my opinion.
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This is the most that you can get $ for $...It will do all that a wedding photog or advanced amateur will need to enhance and size, print, touch up all those little imperfections that just have to be no matter why the reason...
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The combo price for these 2 programs is outstanding
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Several new, user friendly special effects. Bundled with Camera Raw 7.1 upgradable (for free) to 7.4. Better selection tools and more. Good new tutorials in the Help menu. Improved, easy to navigate screen.
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The RAW editor in Photoshop Elements has improved and now has a white slider bar. The editing interface has changed on PSE and has a "Quick, Guided and Expert" tab. The user interface on Premiere Elements has changed and seems a little easier to use but requires learning how to access the new tools. Overall a good update with some new features although it seems to require more computer resources and may run slow if your computer does not have enough memory and processing power.
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After using the product as a Free Trial for a month, I decided to purchase it. As a amateur hobbyist, it has taken my photos to the next level where I can achieve the look and colors I want. I do recommend it.
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Easy to use straite forward.. Coming from a Avid background and not really liking
FCP.. Good choice for my Biz.. Love photoshop this is a good change I'm going to buy full version.. Good burn test.. Works well on Mac book pro..
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I took a class on photographing people and now will be taking a class in Adobe Photoshop Elements 11. I had previous versions and think it does a good job at editing so decided to upgrade and learn more.
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I've been using these two programs for years, and am always amazed by how much power and functionality you get for such a relatively small price tag. Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements are likely MORE than you'll ever need for photo/video manipulation (unless you're a professional, in which case the "Pro" versions are available - for hundreds of dollars more).
The "11" release seems a fair improvement to me (my last version was "8") with the workspace interfaces of both programs being easy to get used to (i.e., mostly intuitive). And, as always, there is a wealth of functions available.
As to why I've rated this 4/5 stars instead of 5/5, I'm afraid it's because I had an installation problem that Adobe acknowledges is their fault. Here are the specifics: Premiere Elements appeared to install correctly (and said as much after the process was completed). However, in trying to launch the program, an error occured that said "There is no disk in the drive." Of course, there isn't supposed to be a disk in the drive after installation, but the program couldn't be launched until this error box had been "Cancel"ed several times. After hours on "chat" support with Adobe, I found out this was a known problem: Namely, an add-on called "Smart Sound" needed to be installed before the program would launch without the error message. I had to download and install this separately. Now, everything is fine - but it seems to me that if an add-on is necessary for your software to open properly, it should be included on the installation disk and install automatically, and not require the customer to waste hours with tech support to download and install the add-on separately.
Once past that initial hurdle, however, the program is performing as advertised, which is very well, especially for the price.
An excellent value.
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A bit tough to get use to, but has a lot of great features.
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
This upgrade of PSE includes a new desktop, easier use of palette by grouping icons according to function, better and much quicker integration between editor and organizer modules and more. Definitely would recommend.
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easy to use
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Some presets not available on MAC
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This product is GREAT! Easy to understand IF you go through the tutorial. I use this for my online apparel company and company YouTube videos. I would HIGHLY recommend this product.
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
As a long time Adobe products user, the Elements line of software keeps getting impressive over time. Features that once used to be reserved for the flagship Adobe software are now becoming readily available through Elements. The Adobe flagship software will always have a market, no question about it, but for the everyday consumer Elements is a worthwhile package to consider.
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My recent purchase of Photoshop Elements 11 has enhanced my business of sublimation printing, taken it to a much higher level. With a combination of Photoshop and CorelDraw my prints are unbelievable. I would recommend the investment to anybody doing sub printing. Thanks to Conde's David Gross for the tip.
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Got the software to do a multi camera wedding for a family member. The software was outstanding to us to organize all the clips and both cameras. Burned a blu-ray disk with no issues, then tried a DVD and two days later still no luck. Keep getting "internal sofware error 0" message. The hard things it does easy, the easy things, not so much.
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Photoshop has finally realized old eyes could not read the dark interface. I gave my last one away. This, while not perfect, is quite useable and after a few video tutorials on YouTube very user friendly. I have a ball head on my ATV and film my AZ mountain trips, then burn them to DVD. This program works quite well.
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I bought this for my brother as a Christmas gift! It arrived here on Christmas Eve!! So I was thankful that B&H Photo Video sent it on time, because I ordered it last minute! I love that it has both Photoshop & Elements, because I was stuck on what to buy! He loved it and began using it right away on his new iMac! I also got to use it myself on his computer! There is so much you can do! It does take a little messing around with it to know what certain buttons and tabs do but it is a great buy! Like all the options and variety of things I can do to photos and also edit videos!
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I use it for my photo editing and movie making. I am just delving into movies and find this to work very well. It is easy and the instructions are clear. i have a great deal of fun with this.
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I love the new layout of Premiere elements 11 and the ability to render for smoother playback while editing, I would recommend that you have a powerful 64 bit PC/Mac as Elements really will tax your PC(my old Dual Core Pentium w/4 GB ram can barely keep up) and photoshop elements is also great for editing your pics as Im sure you already know, great bundle and I saved thanks to B & H black friday sale Thanks B&H!
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I purchased the product to edit underwater photos. The organizing and importing of photos is simple. The photo editing program has three levels of complexity. Simple photos effects are easy to use, photos ...Read complete review
I purchased the product to edit underwater photos. The organizing and importing of photos is simple. The photo editing program has three levels of complexity. Simple photos effects are easy to use, photos do not look photoshopped. The video program does not have any way to convert a .cpi (high definition) file, which is disappointing.
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Lots to learn
Spent an hour organizing close to a 1000 pics. Elements is fairly good at facial recognition but still the process of assigning a name to the people in your pics is a bit tedious as...Read complete review
Spent an hour organizing close to a 1000 pics. Elements is fairly good at facial recognition but still the process of assigning a name to the people in your pics is a bit tedious as it scans through your pics it asks if pics are same person as someone you already named... Have not figured out how to prganize by date even though each pic file has a date, not sure if you can view by date... Not intuitive, need about 4 hrs learning to get great results in my opinion.
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
This is the most that you can get $ for $...It will do all that a wedding photog or advanced amateur will need to enhance and size, print, touch up all those little imperfections that just have to be no matter why the reason...
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
The combo price for these 2 programs is outstanding
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Several new, user friendly special effects. Bundled with Camera Raw 7.1 upgradable (for free) to 7.4. Better selection tools and more. Good new tutorials in the Help menu. Improved, easy to navigate screen.
Pros
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Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
The RAW editor in Photoshop Elements has improved and now has a white slider bar. The editing interface has changed on PSE and has a "Quick, Guided and Expert" tab. The user interface on Premiere Elements has changed and seems a little easier to use but requires learning how to access the new tools. Overall a good update with some new features although it seems to require more computer resources and may run slow if your computer does not have enough memory and processing power.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
After using the product as a Free Trial for a month, I decided to purchase it. As a amateur hobbyist, it has taken my photos to the next level where I can achieve the look and colors I want. I do recommend it.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Easy to use straite forward.. Coming from a Avid background and not really liking
FCP.. Good choice for my Biz.. Love photoshop this is a good change I'm going to buy full version.. Good burn test.. Works well on Mac book pro..
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I took a class on photographing people and now will be taking a class in Adobe Photoshop Elements 11. I had previous versions and think it does a good job at editing so decided to upgrade and learn more.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I've been using these two programs for years, and am always amazed by how much power and functionality you get for such a relatively small price tag. Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements are likely MORE than you'll ever need for photo/video manipulation (unless you're a professional, in which case the "Pro" versions are available - for hundreds of dollars more).
The "11" release seems a fair improvement to me (my last version was "8") with the workspace interfaces of both programs being easy to get used to (i.e., mostly intuitive). And, as always, there is a wealth of functions available.
As to why I've rated this 4/5 stars instead of 5/5, I'm afraid it's because I had an installation problem that Adobe acknowledges is their fault. Here are the specifics: Premiere Elements appeared to install correctly (and said as much after the process was completed). However, in trying to launch the program, an error occured that said "There is no disk in the drive." Of course, there isn't supposed to be a disk in the drive after installation, but the program couldn't be launched until this error box had been "Cancel"ed several times. After hours on "chat" support with Adobe, I found out this was a known problem: Namely, an add-on called "Smart Sound" needed to be installed before the program would launch without the error message. I had to download and install this separately. Now, everything is fine - but it seems to me that if an add-on is necessary for your software to open properly, it should be included on the installation disk and install automatically, and not require the customer to waste hours with tech support to download and install the add-on separately.
Once past that initial hurdle, however, the program is performing as advertised, which is very well, especially for the price.
An excellent value.
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
A bit tough to get use to, but has a lot of great features.
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
This upgrade of PSE includes a new desktop, easier use of palette by grouping icons according to function, better and much quicker integration between editor and organizer modules and more. Definitely would recommend.
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Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
easy to use
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Some presets not available on MAC
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
This product is GREAT! Easy to understand IF you go through the tutorial. I use this for my online apparel company and company YouTube videos. I would HIGHLY recommend this product.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
As a long time Adobe products user, the Elements line of software keeps getting impressive over time. Features that once used to be reserved for the flagship Adobe software are now becoming readily available through Elements. The Adobe flagship software will always have a market, no question about it, but for the everyday consumer Elements is a worthwhile package to consider.
Pros
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
My recent purchase of Photoshop Elements 11 has enhanced my business of sublimation printing, taken it to a much higher level. With a combination of Photoshop and CorelDraw my prints are unbelievable. I would recommend the investment to anybody doing sub printing. Thanks to Conde's David Gross for the tip.
Pros
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Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Got the software to do a multi camera wedding for a family member. The software was outstanding to us to organize all the clips and both cameras. Burned a blu-ray disk with no issues, then tried a DVD and two days later still no luck. Keep getting "internal sofware error 0" message. The hard things it does easy, the easy things, not so much.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Photoshop has finally realized old eyes could not read the dark interface. I gave my last one away. This, while not perfect, is quite useable and after a few video tutorials on YouTube very user friendly. I have a ball head on my ATV and film my AZ mountain trips, then burn them to DVD. This program works quite well.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I bought this for my brother as a Christmas gift! It arrived here on Christmas Eve!! So I was thankful that B&H Photo Video sent it on time, because I ordered it last minute! I love that it has both Photoshop & Elements, because I was stuck on what to buy! He loved it and began using it right away on his new iMac! I also got to use it myself on his computer! There is so much you can do! It does take a little messing around with it to know what certain buttons and tabs do but it is a great buy! Like all the options and variety of things I can do to photos and also edit videos!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I use it for my photo editing and movie making. I am just delving into movies and find this to work very well. It is easy and the instructions are clear. i have a great deal of fun with this.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 & Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I love the new layout of Premiere elements 11 and the ability to render for smoother playback while editing, I would recommend that you have a powerful 64 bit PC/Mac as Elements really will tax your PC(my old Dual Core Pentium w/4 GB ram can barely keep up) and photoshop elements is also great for editing your pics as Im sure you already know, great bundle and I saved thanks to B & H black friday sale Thanks B&H!