[yvonne]

Please do visit often..all are excited that you have joined us. The more the merrier

[Richard_Lynch]

Forgive me but the management of that project doomed it to being led into the ground. Not only were they not very friendly to authors, they paid very poorly, were very controlling, and almost didn't care about their own product as long as it had pages. Perhaps something else will spring up. I hope it is done by a group with stronger commitment to the users.

[Richard_Lynch]

By the way, who runs the new forum?

[Michel B]

Originally Posted by Richard_Lynch

By the way, who runs the new forum?

I would suggest contacting directly 'the team':
http://www.photoshopcreativeelements...p?mode=leaders
They will be more than happy to answer your questions privately or publicly. There is a sense of freedom and openmindedness in this 'community' and all have in common the desire to play, experiment, learn and become more experienced Elements users. (Photoshop and Lightroom users are welcome too)

[yvonne]

I am not sure what you mean by who runs it..it is a member based forum but was started for us by viovio (Christian).

[Richard_Lynch]

Originally Posted by yvonne

I am not sure what you mean by who runs it..it is a member based forum but was started for us by viovio (Christian).

Someone needs to be the ultimate moderator, owner of the forum who turned it on, hosts it, pays for it, etc. For example, it is Doug Nelson here at retouchpro.

If that is 'Christian' how do I get in touch?

Thanks.

[Michel B]

Originally Posted by Michel B

Will,
I think I can get the book from Amazon UK... If that works, you'll still have to wait for weeks before you get my feedback!

Last news: it's available from Amazon FR... I just ordered it. A fews days for delivery, then how long to go through it?

[Richard_Lynch]

Please don't rush through the book -- you'll miss a lot!

[willdoak]

Your layers book is now at the top of my Amazon wish list. I suspect I'll have it by Dec. 25. ;-)

BTW, I really like the enhancements you've made to your HPPE book for v4. I find it a lot easier to follow.

Will

[Richard_Lynch]

The Hidden Power 4 book was really by far the best of the lot. I concentrated on process and did away with a lot of the other distractions. Glad you noticed.

[Don Diego]

Dear Richard:
You stated:
"I have heard so little chatter about Elements 5 and Elements 6 while busy with other projects that I assume people were disinterested. If I hear some noise, I'd probably have more reason to get things going!"

Please take the time to visit http://www.photoshopcreativeelements.com
if you want to really hear a LOT of noise. We love to have you on board. There is freedom for authors like you there. Not only are you welcome we need you. You may contact Christian he owns the site and viovio.com also. BTW Christian is a fantastic guy. we have Graffi he sell Photoshop Elements Actions and he is there because like you he found the other forum very restrictive. This forum is a family and I'm sure every single memeber will be happy to have you there sharing your knowledge with all of us.


When you get there tell them Mitchel B and Don Diego suggested that you joint the family. you won't belive the noise that is going on. Can't you hear it?
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[Richard_Lynch]

Diego,
Thanks for thee invite. I will check it out. I did try to contact Christian as I have an endeavor where I'd like to borrow/buy the face he created for the forum/board for another discussion group I want to set up. I've not gotten him to respond. Perhaps you can give him a nudge and my email.

I hope the forum is like you say, and perhaps I'll find the reason there to pick up my Elements efforts.

[willdoak]

Back to the original point of this thread: I am finding the Photoshop Layers book helpful in understanding layers in Photoshop Elements, since the principles and implementation of layers is very similar in both products. The errata page for the layers book is here:
http://www.photoshopcs.com/errata.htm

Will

[Richard_Lynch]

Thanks for the update on your experience. Perhaps someday the publisher will listen and allow me to make it for both. My online courses for both are received quite well! (http://photoshopcs.com/photoshop_courses.htm)