Adobe Premiere Elements Review

PROS: This is the perfect alternative to the full version of the product. I'm so glad that they decided to offer Premiere's base capabilities at a fraction of the full product's cost. It suits me and my needs just fine.

CONS: As expected, Elements does have its limitations. I wish that they'd add the processing of CMYK colors to this package though. It also only lets me work on small batches at a time.

PROS: I like to think of Premiere Elements as a training ground before I commit to the full version of Premiere. It's very easy to learn, but it also gives me a feel of how the Pro version might work. It's very beginner-friendly.

CONS: Of course, there are just some capabilities that are exclusive to the Pro version--but I still wish that they'd run the subtitles tool in Elements. Other than this, I really have no other complaints.

PROS: Premiere Elements is loaded with features--from transitions to editing effects. It's the perfect solution for the average consumer because it's very intuitive and can scale with the user. Making the most out of this program is really just about exploring all of its features.

CONS: This is an issue that I've noticed some users have expressed as well: the views of project timelines can be a little confusing. For one, it's broken down into four modes--the Quick, Guided, eLive, and Expert. Sometimes, when I open an ongoing project, the modes get jumbled and it takes me a few seconds to realize this.

PROS: Premiere Elements is exactly what I need for my style of video editing. It offers all the basic tools that I need, complete with a range of transition options that I can choose from. Adding the transitions is just as simple as dragging them to the end of a video clip--it's all very easy and intuitive.

CONS: Most days, Premiere Elements has all of the functionalities that I need to edit my video. However, there are times when I wish that we can simply add plugins to the current toolbox just so I can experiment with my projects a little bit. For those who might be more advanced, Final Cut Pro and the Pro version of Premiere might be better suited for you.

PROS: I work exclusively with Adobe products, and Premiere Elements fits right in to my workflow. I usually start with Adobe Photoshop to improve the quality of my still photos and other media files. Then, I move over to Adobe After. Finally, I do the final touch-ups on Adobe Premiers. It's where I make sure that everything is in the proper timestamp, adjust the framing, add music, etc.

CONS: As one might expect, Premiere Elements is the light version of Premiere Pro, so you don't really get the full suite of features here. Nonetheless, I've been able to work with its features and I really have no major concern so far. The layering system can be a bit tricky though because it only shows one layer at a time.

PROS: Probably the best thing about this is that it's very easy to learn and understand. There are a plethora of tutorials and training videos available for consumption too.

CONS: It took me some time to get the hand of uploading and arranging the clips into a sensible timeline.

PROS: Premiere Elements has come a long way from its launch. It's now more intuitive and has more tools than its initial version. But perhaps what I really love most about it is its price.

CONS: One can hardly expect Elements to have the same functionalities as the Pro version, but I do find myself constantly reaching for tools that I forget are not available in its limited toolbox. It's still a really good deal though.

PROS: First of all, I love just how intuitive the interface is. The tools are all within reach and are very easy to use. I introduced Premiere Elements to some of my teammates and they've been able to get up to speed right away. It equips us with the basic features of video editing, and that's really all that we need right now. Finally, I also appreciate how easy the rendering is from Elements. We've been able to export videos in various formats without much problem.

CONS: You get what you pay for with Premiere Elements--and it reminds us of this fact every time we try to do something beyond basic editing here. It's not for high-end video editing, that's for sure.

PROS: Merging video clips and creating a professional-grade video is now within reach, thanks to Premiere Elements.

CONS: As an absolute beginner, I admit that it took me some time to get used to using this tool.

PROS: This is the perfect solution for those times when I just really need to churn out quick and professional-grade videos. Of course, I can always tap into Expert Mode if the need arises--and I love how I can toggle between this and Quick mode, and all the other modes too.

CONS: I'm hard-pressed to find a video editor that allows me to set ratios these days. This isn't just true for Adobe products though, most editors also don't have this functionality.

PROS: I use this software to edit photos and I've been having fun with it so far. I don't particularly need heavy-duty editing tools, to begin with, so this meets my requirements perfectly. From touch-ups to minor restructures of images, Premiere Elements certainly makes my work a whole lot easier.

CONS: I wish that they'd add an autosave feature so I don't have to constantly abuse the save button.