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sgeed4
October 28th, 2006, 08:31 PM
I currently use PSE 3 with a free curves plug-in from Bob Johnson ( and which is wonderful ). According to Barbara Brundage's volume on PSE 5 the curves function is very limited. So, I'm thinking before buying 5 I'd like to ask if anyone has used the new curves offering and is it useful, frustrating or whatever. I'm trying to avoid going back and forth between the two editions. Brundage indicates that plugins for curves have been programmed out for 5.

Thanks

Joe
troush
October 28th, 2006, 11:53 PM
I have the trial, and have put the "Smartcurves" plug-in in, and it works fine. Also, Graffi has figured out how to activate the built-in Curves panel. It is not an adjustment layer (neither is the plug-in), but it works well, too.

-Trish
Wendy
October 29th, 2006, 03:40 AM
Hi ..

I though I had seen a message from Tony saying that the curves from Grant's tools works in PSE5 but I can't find the message ..

Wendy
John L Gray
October 29th, 2006, 09:45 AM
I put "Smart Curves" in PS5 and it work great.

John:)
kevq
October 29th, 2006, 09:53 AM
Hi,
Grant now has a tool collection for 5 which includes curves.
Kev.
Wendy
October 29th, 2006, 11:06 AM
Hi Kev ..

Thanks for letting us know ... :)

Wendy
kevq
October 29th, 2006, 03:33 PM
Wendy,
only too pleased to help.
Kev:) :)
sgeed4
October 30th, 2006, 01:00 PM
Thank you all for taking the time to respond. What a great bunch PSE'ers.
peaches
October 30th, 2006, 06:54 PM
have two questions. I thought 5 had curves in it. if so where is it? also I have downloaded grant's tools and can't find a curve action there either. Is it labeled something else other than curves?
thank you
sue
kevq
October 30th, 2006, 07:16 PM
Sue,
when you downloaded Grant's tools did you download the ones for PSE 5?
If you did and you have them in the right location, you should be able to see the curves icon. To find the curves in 5 go to - Enhance - Adjust Colour - Adjust Colour Curves.
Kev.:)
peaches
October 30th, 2006, 07:40 PM
Yes, I downloaded the ones for 5.0 and put them in the right location but still do not see the curves icon. I will download again just to be sure. His downloads are not labeled right but am getting the right ones. all that is in the folder are the guides, color channels and mask and transform.
sydneysnana
October 30th, 2006, 08:37 PM
I've downloaded Grants tools for PSE 5 and don't have curves either?????
chas3stix
October 30th, 2006, 10:56 PM
You folks aren't alone. I can't find the curves from Grant's Tools either....:(
Chas
kevq
October 31st, 2006, 04:14 AM
Hi,
don't understand this. I downloaded Grant's tools for PSE5, installed them into Special Effects - Photo Effects and Action Curves is there.
I would suggest you double check that you have the right file for 5, the right location. If it still doesn't show contact Grant and he will help you.
Kev.:confused: :confused:
Wendy
October 31st, 2006, 04:50 AM
Hi ...

I just downloaded it and looked in the folder ... looks like Grant corrected the link but somehow the older version of the tool set is now being downloaded ... I have sent him an email :)

Wendy
kevq
October 31st, 2006, 05:45 AM
Wendy,
thanks for that, I was puzzled as to why this was happening.
Kev:) :)
peaches
October 31st, 2006, 10:37 AM
thank you for checking on this. i have downloaded his tools 4 times and still no curves thought i was doing something wrong.
sue
Wendy
October 31st, 2006, 12:41 PM
hi ...

Just a quick update ... they actually were not in Grant's tools at all. Its just an experimental copy that a couple of us have been playing with :eek: .

Hopefully Grant will add them at a later stage :)

Wendy
peaches
October 31st, 2006, 12:50 PM
Oh ok, thank you. I hope so too.
tsinvest
November 26th, 2006, 10:07 AM
I have the trial, and have put the "Smartcurves" plug-in in, and it works fine. Also, Graffi has figured out how to activate the built-in Curves panel. It is not an adjustment layer (neither is the plug-in), but it works well, too.

-Trish

Trish, Thanks for this info - smart curves works great in PSE5 and in addition, it's free - great combo! Thanks, Tom :D
Chuck S.
November 26th, 2006, 11:24 AM
I apologize for getting into this discussion late...but where does one find the SmartCurves download? I googled it without much success...

Thanks in advance.

Chuck
Chuck S.
November 26th, 2006, 11:29 AM
Upon further googling....think I found it. Version 1.9?
TonyW
November 26th, 2006, 11:30 AM
hi ...

Just a quick update ... they actually were not in Grant's tools at all. Its just an experimental copy that a couple of us have been playing with :eek: .

Hopefully Grant will add them at a later stage :)

Wendy

Although Grant hasn't yet added them you can get the latest PSE5 version by clicking the zip file in this post:

http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showpost.php?p=181276&postcount=2

Includes Curves and Channel Mixer that weren't in the original PSE5 version.

Tony
Wendy
November 26th, 2006, 11:39 AM
Thanks Tony :)

Wendy
AlphaShooter
November 27th, 2006, 11:16 PM
I apologize for getting into this discussion late...but where does one find the SmartCurves download? I googled it without much success...

Thanks in advance.

Chuck

Just do a google with easy.filter and smartcurve on the line and you'll find several links with the filter available for download. I have it installed in PSE5 and it works great. The direct download link is at:

http://photoshop.pluginsworld.com/plugin.php?directory=adobe&software=photoshop&plugin=990&plug=smartcurve