| | Adobe Announces Photoshop Elements 2.0
Adobe Systems Inc., San Jose, Calif., USA, has announced Photoshop Elements 2.0 with new features for editing digital photos, and designed for photo hobbyists and amateur photographers.
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With Photoshop Elements 2.0, users can apply common lighting and color correction in a single dialog window while viewing the original side-by-side with the modified version. Instant access to help files and "how to" recipes is readily available by typing key words such as "red-eye" into a help window on the toolbar. With one-step to resize and attach images, Adobe said sharing photos via e-mail is now easier; and a new file browser lets users preview, sort and organize images in thumbnail form, without opening the files.
Photoshop Elements 2.0 gives users editing capabilities with new color correction, compositing and creative tools. The Color Variations feature now includes tips and an updated design, giving the user a preview of real-time color adjustments prior to applying. The new Selection Brush masks unwanted areas of a photo. New paintbrush options simulate oils, watercolors, charcoal, pastels, and different canvas textures. Also, users can capture individual frames from video clips, which are saved as still images for editing and sharing electronically.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 is expected to ship in the third quarter of 2002. The estimated street price is US$99 for all platforms. |
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