Is there a big difference between Photoshop Elements..

and Premier Elements? I have NO idea which software to get. I want to do lots of different things with my pics..but I don't want to spend a fortune. Thanks

Photoshop Elements is for photos, Premiere Elements is for video

Well..thanks for clearing that up..I had no idea...all new for me! Thanks. I won't be buying the combo pack with both in it then!

And, since you're so damned cute, I have personally arranged a free trial for you!

http://www.adobe.com …oshopelwin/?pro​moid=BPDEM

Thanks Mattograph (blushing now). So..If I click on that link you provided, I can try it out for how long? Then I can buy it?? Thanks so much!

PhotoGuru13 wrote in post #5932796
Thanks Mattograph (blushing now). So..If I click on that link you provided, I can try it out for how long? Then I can buy it?? Thanks so much!

You get 30 days free, and if you decide to buy it, they send you a code.

For a reference I use Photoshop elements for digital photographers by Scott Kelby. It makes the software very easy to understand.

Thanks Matt!
I went ahead and ordered it online (Future Shop), for $89
Hope it will allow me to do everything I want to with my photos. I will read that book you mentioned, and read the online tutorials. I hope it's a fairly straight forward program to understand!!

I have found it to be. It's not really intuitive, but once you get into it a little bit, it all falls together. The Kelby books are nice because its all broken up into "how to" lessons. For instance, instead of reading a chapter on levels, the kelby book will say "How to lighten one area of a photograph" and it will then intro you into levels on a learn as you go type of system. Most of the other photoshop books are more textbook like, and harder to use, IMO.

Good luck and enjoy!!!!

Matt's right...Kelby has some good books. I also recommend this one
http://missingmanuals.​com/...great indepth knowledge and written so its fun to read plus it has plenty of sources and links for further learning. I've been using Elements since version 3 (now on 6) and have done everything and more than I thought I would ever need...and still have just touched the service.
rodruddphotography.com
And I also agree with Matt....You are Cute...move to Dallas..... : )