Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Apple : Adobe Elements 13 introduces new features for novice Photoshop users

Apple : Adobe Elements 13 introduces new features for novice Photoshop users

Adobe Elements 13 introduces new features for novice Photoshop users

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Adobe Elements 13 introduces new features for novice Photoshop users

Adobe has introduced a new version of its consumer-level photo editing software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 13, which includes a variety of new features designed to appeal to the beginner user.

As before, the new software draws on aspects Adobe's full Photoshop suite but has three different modes that offer Quick, Guided and Expert editing functionality.

In the Quick mode there are simple editing functions, such as crop, while the Guide mode walks you through series of steps to produce different looks. The Expert mode is similar in many ways to the full Photoshop software and includes access to editing tools such as Levels.

For the latest version Adobe has added new effects, there are now 50 different ones to choose from, including Black and White, Cross Process and Toy Camera.

Adobe's research indicates that the most popular editing task most users carry out is cropping an image for better composition, and it's with this in mind that the company has introduced its new Crop Suggestion tool. This analyses an image and looks for faces, horizon lines and so on, and applies rules of classic composition, with several at its disposal. You can also override/revert any changes that the tool makes.

Inspiration

A new section of the program called Elements Live draws together inspiration, tips and tutorials from around the web. There's also still the Elements Organiser to help you maintain an overview of your image collection.

Other new features include a new slideshow tool and a way to make a Facebook profile and cover photo match up – you can then upload the cropped images directly to the social network.

Adobe has also added a 64-bit version with high DPI support for Windows and Retina display support for Mac, making the most of high resolution screens.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 13 will be priced at $99, and is also available in a bundle with Premiere Elements video editing software for $149. If you already own any previous version of the software, you can upgrade for $79.

Fanless 12-inch MacBook Air said to arrive with reversible USB port

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Fanless 12-inch MacBook Air said to arrive with reversible USB port

Where notebook computers are concerned, is there such a thing as too thin? Rumored for next year, Apple's slenderest Mac to date may wind up slimming down so much, a traditional USB port might wind up being too chubby to fit.

Jack March (via 9to5Mac) offered new details on what Apple might have in store for mobile warriors with next year's MacBook Air refresh. This follows last week's rumor the ultra-thin notebook might adopt the familiar color scheme found on iOS devices.

Expected in mid-2015, the 12-inch MacBook Air is described as featuring "a noticeably thinner design" that may have forced Apple to abandon the traditional USB port in favor of the forthcoming reversible USB Type-C connector.

Unfortunately, such a plan would likely require the use of an adapter (which Apple may or may not include in the box) to connect existing USB peripherals, but the benefits would seem to outweigh any potential downsides.

One port to rule them all

Coincidentally, one of the uses for the new USB Type-C connector will be using it to jack into DisplayPort-compatible monitors, which the Video Electronics Standards Association confirmed in a press release, detailing how DisplayPort Alternate Mode promises to make life easier for all.

Speaking of ports, the report also ominously suggests Apple could be looking beyond the current MagSafe charging solution beloved by MacBook owners, opting for "a different way" yet to be detailed.

Internally, the 12-inch MacBook Air is rumored to operate without a ventilation fan of any kind, presumably yet another sacrifice being made to slim down the chassis, while also keeping it quieter than ever.

Last but not least, the MacBook Air is said to be on track for a Retina Display with a "noticeably thinner" bezel along the lines of the MacBook Pro with Retina display, as well as a speaker placed "above the keyboard and visible," rather than on the sides.
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