Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 & Adobe Premiere Elements 12 / Buying guide

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Quickly organize and find your media
Take your Elements photos and videos with you, wherever you go, on your smartphone or tablet*					Supported (Dot)
View photos and videos on your smartphone or tablet in Elements					Supported (Dot)
Sort and manage photos and videos based on people, places, and events using new Organizer views				Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
View photos and videos on a map based on where they were taken*				Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Find specific things in your photos with Object Search			Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Tag faces faster using your Facebook Friends list*			Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Easily import clips from compact camcorders like Flip cameras as well as from DSLR still cameras		Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Find photos of specific people fast with automatic People Recognition	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
See full-screen video and photo previews in the Organizer	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Quickly find your best video clips and photos with the Auto-Analyzer	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Easily organize your photos and video clips from one convenient place	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Organize photos and video clips with visual tags	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Make every photo look its best
Easily move objects and have the background automatically filled in with Content-Aware Move					Supported (Dot)
Bring distinction to your photos with one-touch application for Frames, Effects, and Textures in Quick editing mode					Supported (Dot)
Create zoom burst effects and photo puzzles, and restore old photos					Supported (Dot)
Get intelligent photo corrections with Auto Smart Tone, which learns your preferences					Supported (Dot)
Easily straighten a photo and fill in any missing background with Content-Aware Fill for the Straighten tool					Supported (Dot)
Easily remove green, yellow, and other “pet eye” discolorations					Supported (Dot)
Create tilt-shift, vignette, high-key, and low-key effects				Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Turn photos into illustrations with Comic, Graphic Novel, and Pen & Ink filters				Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Select and refine the edges of hair and other hard-to-extract content more easily than ever				Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Import effects, styles, and actions from popular photo sites and blogs more easily than ever				Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Create the Orton Effect as well as depth of field and picture collage effects			Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Instantly unclutter and repair photos		Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Match the style of a favorite photo automatically		Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Recompose your photos to any size without distorting key subjects	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Create perfectly lit shots with Photomerge technology	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Preview a range of adjustments before choosing the best one	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Use Smart Brush to paint on effects and enhancements	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Whiten teeth or make skies bluer in one step	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Create great group shots and panoramas with Photomerge technology	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Edit raw image files for the highest quality results	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Fix red eye or improve skin tones with one click	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Easily create home movies
Learn advanced editing techniques with built-in video tutorial Guided Edits					Supported (Dot)
Edit with speed and stability thanks to support for 64-bit Mac and Windows® 7 and 8 systems				Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Turn photos into movies with custom pan and zoom motions			Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Easily fix audio problems		Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Have shaky footage and color and lighting problems fixed automatically	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Have unwanted footage trimmed automatically	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Use automated options to intelligently balance audio elements	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Enjoy optimized editing, even when working with HD	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Let InstantMovie automatically create a movie using creative techniques from Hollywood directors	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Create your movie with drag-and-drop ease in Quick editing mode	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Easily edit slide shows and movies to the beat of a favorite song	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Enhance movies with pro-quality effects
Enhance your video by adding over 50 musical scores and 250 sound effects					Supported (Dot)
Add graphics, text, and effects that move with the subject using motion tracking	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)		Supported (Dot)
Easily match popular movie styles with FilmLooks				Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Add slow-motion or fast-motion effects				Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Adjust color using simple sliders				Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Use blend modes to enhance one clip with the colors or textures of another				Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Easily boost tone and vibrance without affecting skin tones			Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Independently adjust highlights, shadows, and midtones			Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Give your movies a fun cartoon look		Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Add graphics, frames, and animations from a clip art library	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Easily combine elements from different videos for entertaining results	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Jazz up the action with effects, transitions, and movie themes	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Add animated titles, motion menus, and polished credits	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Create and share in unique ways
Easily share your Elements movies in private Web Albums, and view them on your smartphone or tablet					Supported (Dot)
Share a photo with a tweet on Twitter*					Supported (Dot)
Share movies on Vimeo®*				Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Burn Blu-ray quality HD movies to DVDs			Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Quickly share finished movies on Facebook*			Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Export in AVCHD format			Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Share movies on DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and more		Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)
Easily upload finished movies to YouTube™*		Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)	Supported (Dot)

Internet connection required. This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services (“Online Services”). Online Services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms of use and Adobe’s online privacy policy. Online Services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration, and may be discontinued or modified in whole or in part without notice. Additional fees or subscription charges may apply. With Adobe Revel™, not all Elements file formats are supported. During the first 30 days, users are granted unlimited uploads. After that, they will be able to upload up to 50 photos or videos each month for free. Exceeding that limit requires the purchase of a paid subscription, priced at US$5.99 per month or US$59.99 per year. For local pricing, visit your local Apple iTunes app store. For more details on pricing plans, visit http://www.adoberevel.com/plans.

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