Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements 9 (Win/Mac) [OLD VERSION]

Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements 9 (Win/Mac) [OLD VERSION]
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Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements 9 (Win/Mac) [OLD VERSION]
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Software Summary

Manufacturer: Adobe
Brand: Adobe
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: DVD-ROM
Release Date: 2010-09-28
Platform: Mac OS X, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: 65088752
Product features:
  • Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 & Adobe Premiere Elements 9 software makes it easy to create extraordinary photos and incredible movies
  • Create extraordinary photos and quickly share them in unique cards, scrapbook pages, photo books, Online Albums, and more
  • Make incredible home movies with professional-quality effects and sound, and share them on disc, the web, and virtually anywhere else
  • Creatively combine photos and videos to tell entertaining stories, and easily upload to Facebook
  • Automatically organize all your photos and video clips from one convenient place

Software Reviews of Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements 9 (Win/Mac) [OLD VERSION]

Customer Review: Hooray for Photoshop, boo for Premiere
Summary: 2 Stars

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This is the first time Premiere Elements is Mac compatible. This bundle program ships with four disks (two per OS). It no longer ships with stand-alone Premiere and Photoshop disks. Both apps are now installed from the same disk. I decided to go with the PC version because because I already have Final Cut Express, iMovie, and Photoshop CS5 installed on my Mac. After installing both apps on my PC, I fired up Premiere Elements 9 first and was greeted with an error message for my Nvidia display driver. In other words, I basically picked up right where Elements 8 left off. The error read: "We have detected an incompatible display adapter. To get a better and faster playback performance, please update your display driver". Nice... especially considering I'm already running the latest available driver, so I guess I'm stuck with this message and the resulting errors, (and it didn't take long for the errors to appear). I figured I'd try out capture first. I already had a pretty good idea of capture capability with HDV and ACVHD from PE8, so I decided to try the "Flip" capture option in v9. I connected and powered on my Flip camera. I also had a USB drive plugged into a different port on the PC. I planned to pull photos from the USB drive and videos from the Flip. Bad idea. After I connected and selected the Flip import option, I was prompted to install several additional Windows components. It seemed odd, but I did it anyway. Afterwards, PE9 read video from the thumb drive instead of the Flip. That's what the additional components were for. I had to disconnect the thumb drive to get the program to recognize the Flip. I finally downloaded a few Flip clips and luckily didn't have to endure the dreaded "analyzing" phase that I hated so much in version 8 of PE. I then tried to edit, but had nothing but glitches and problems. None of the preview windows worked during capture or editing. I could only hear sound. To add insult to injury, even the sound dropped roughly 1/4 of the way into previewing a clip. By that point, I'd already had enough and realized that I'm pretty much done with Premier Elements until they resolve the many annoying issues.

Photoshop Elements 9 seems pretty identical as version 8, although performance has improved slightly. Creating a slide show no longer brings my PC to its knees. There are a few new creative options, like enhancement of the spot healing brush, and more automated special effects tasks, all with accompanying lessons. There are also new online sharing options, particularly for social sites. Unless you really want or need the new creative options, I would say hold off on upgrading if you have version 8. The new effects and slight performance increase, while welcome, don't merit an upgrade just yet. The navigation for both apps is also still a bit goofy in places.

Once upon a time (like 5 years ago), Adobe Premiere Elements was the best choice for home video editing. While I feel Photoshop Elements is still a top contender compared to the competition, Premiere Elements has taken a nosedive over the years. The continued issues with Nvidia cards (I encountered Nvidia compatibility issues in both version 8 and version 9) is completely unacceptable. Premiere Elements 8 worked much better on my prior PC with an ATI GPU, but the fact is, there are a lot of PCs with Nvidia GPUs out there. This needs to be fixed, quickly and for good. In the meantime, if you have an Nvidia card, approach Premiere Elements (8 or 9) with extreme caution or just steer clear. After this release, I'm moving into the latter group because I'm not in the mood to go hunting for updated drivers or patches every time Adobe releases a new version of Premiere Elements, nor should we have to. Although I'm not interested in installing either app on my Mac (due to better options already installed), it may be of interest to Mac owners that Premier is now Mac compatible. It does offer an alternative to iMovie or Final Cut Express. If you currently only have iLife for photo/video editing, Photoshop Elements is definitely a better option than iPhoto on Mac. However, I would strongly suggest holding off on trying Premiere on Mac until reading some feedback from Mac users first. Although I didn't risk installing it on my Mac, The Windows version of Premiere has me so skittish at this point, I don't know that I even trust it in OSX.

I was really hoping the Elements 9 bundle would correct the bad taste left by the Elements 8 bundle. Unfortunately, it's back to the drawing board for Adobe. In all fairness, if I could rate Photoshop Elements alone, I'd give it four stars. But this is a bundle, so I have to rate it based on total value, and unfortunately, Premiere is dragging that value down like a lead weight. Skip the bundle, go for Photoshop Elements alone. For a while, I was hoping Adobe could make Premiere Elements the "premier" affordable video editing program. At this point, I'd settle for anything resembling its original quality.

Description of Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements 9 (Win/Mac) [OLD VERSION]

Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 & Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Software delivers powerful options that make it easy to use photos and videos together and share in entertaining ways. Show off photos and videos together in dynamic Online Albums or quickly upload to Facebook. You'll find plenty of options to help you share your memories with family and friends everywhere. Now enjoy a complete solution for photos and videos whether you use Microsoft® Windows® or Mac OS.

Great value! The #1 selling consumer photo- and video-editing software, Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 & Adobe Premiere Elements 9 gives you powerful options that make it easy to use photos and videos together. Create extraordinary photos and incredible movies, and share on Facebook, in convenient web DVD viewing experiences, and more. Now enjoy a complete solution for photos and videos whether you use Microsoft Windows or Mac OS.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 and  Adobe Premiere Elements 9--Photo Improvement
Easily make every photo look its best.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 and  Adobe Premiere Elements 9--Movies
Use automated options and amazing effects to easily make great-looking movies.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 and  Adobe Premiere Elements 9--Create
Create photobooks, scrapbook pages, calendars, and cards that look just the way you want.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 and  Adobe Premiere Elements 9--Sharing
Quickly find, view, and protect your photos and videos, and share them on virtually any screen.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 and  Adobe Premiere Elements 9--Interactive Web DVD
Debut your movie with a convenient, interactive web DVD viewing experience.

Now enjoy a complete solution for photos and videos whether you use Microsoft Windows or Mac OS.

Quickly Share Photos and Videos on Facebook

Conveniently share photos and videos on Facebook directly from the Organizer, which automatically optimizes your media so it looks its best.

Instantly Unclutter or Repair Photos

Is your photo cluttered with telephone wires, tourists, or passing cars? Make unwanted elements vanish with one stroke of the enhanced Spot Healing Brush, which beautifully blends even the most complex background. Also instantly fix old or torn photos so you can make new prints.

Easily Match a Favorite Photo Style

Want to imitate a favorite photography style, like a dramatic high contrast or a beautiful color tone? Photomerge Style Match analyzes the stylistic qualities of any photo you choose and then automatically applies those qualities to another photo.

Create Stunning Photo Effects

Easily create stunning effects that enhance your photos with professional style. New Guided Edits help you create pop art masterpieces, reflection effects, portrait effects, and more.

Create the Way You Want

Choose your level of control using Basic and Advanced design modes, and access every photo-editing option from within your creation layouts so you can customize any detail you wish.

Easily Fix Audio Problems

Easily reduce background noise and fix problems with audio volume and clarity so your movie has high-quality sound from start to finish.

Enjoy Optimized HD Editing

Experience fluid responsiveness and high performance when editing video, even HD.

Jazz up the Action

Give your movie an eye-catching cartoon look. Choose from a variety of animation styles, and customize as you wish.

Share Movies in an Exciting New Way on the Web

Debut your movie with a convenient, interactive web DVD viewing experience--complete with a scene index and chapter menus--on Photoshop.com or your own website.

Use Photos and Videos Together in Creative Ways

Get the Most Complete Solution So You Can Do More With Your Photos and Videos

Get all the functionality of Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere Elements software, and take advantage of integration that delivers even more ways for you to creatively use photos and videos together--all for a great value.

Manage and Help Protect All Your Clips and Photos From One Convenient Place

Bring all your video clips and photos together in the powerful, easy-to-use Organizer--the hub of your video and photo experience. Use automated options to quickly find what you need, and help protect your media with automatic online backup and 2GB of storage. Then dive into a full range of creative activities and start enjoying your memories.

Quickly Find Your Best, Most Relevant Photos and Video Clips

Want to easily find your highest quality photos and video clips? The Auto-Analyzer automatically tags your media for quality and interest.

Do More With Individual Video Frames

Capture a single video frame; add text, graphics, and other enhancements; and then put the frame back in your movie for a fun or dramatic freeze-frame effect. Or use it to create a personalized disc cover for your movie.

Include Treasured Memories in Your Movies

Add visual depth and variety to your movies by including digital stills and scanned film photos.

Share Photos and Videos in Amazing Ways on the Web

Showcase your photos and videos in one-of-a-kind Online Albums with your choice of dynamic, animated templates. Adobe Flash technology lets viewers interact with your photos and videos for an entertaining experience. And share via public or private galleries--friends and family won?t have to register to look.

Get Help at the Right Time

Get lots of help bringing your ideas to life--or just try new editing tricks--with relevant how-tos that appear just when you need them.

Create Extraordinary Photos and Tell Amazing Stories

Make All Your Photos Extraordinary

Easily get the results you want with your photos. Instantly unclutter or repair photos; match styles from one photo to another; create fuller panoramas; get whiter teeth and bluer skies in seconds; get step-by-step editing assistance; and much more.

Tell Your Stories the Way You Want

Use flexible themed layouts--including all-new options--to create everything from photo books and postcards to scrapbook pages and disc covers. Choose your level of control using Basic and Advanced design modes, and access every photo-editing option from within your creation layouts so you can customize any detail you wish. Print creations at home or order prints, photo books, and more from directly within Photoshop Elements.

Share Virtually Everywhere

Entertain family and friends by quickly sharing photos and videos in visually stunning Online Albums with one-of-a-kind, interactive templates. Share on devices such as iPhones, iPads, smartphones, and digital photo frames.

Easily Create Movies With Incredible Results

Make Incredible Movies With Less Effort

Enjoy a smarter way to create movies, using powerful, automated moviemaking options that give you incredible results. Make movies instantly using creative techniques from Hollywood directors--just choose a theme, and InstantMovie automatically finds your best clips, trims away bad footage, and edits the clips together with coordinated music, titles, effects, motion graphics, and credits. Or easily customize your results using automated options that trim unwanted footage, fix bad footage, and intelligently balance your audio elements. Import video from compact camcorders like Flip cameras, and enjoy optimized HD and SD editing.

Add Professional-Quality Effects and Sound

Add entertaining graphics, text, or effects that automatically move with the subjects in your scenes. Give your movies professional style with dazzling visual and audio effects, including new cartoon looks. Easily fix audio problems, combine elements of different videos for entertaining results, or impress your audience by adding animated titles, rich audio, amazing special effects, TV-style transitions, and custom motion menus.

Share Virtually Everywhere

Easily share your movies on DVD or Blu-ray Disc, broadcast far and wide by uploading your movies directly to Facebook and YouTube,? treat friends to a web DVD viewing experience, or play movies on mobile phones and other devices.

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