Inexpensive PS CS?

[mjs1973]

Thanks for the info guys. I think I could pull of the student deal, and if not, my mom is a teacher so she might be able to hook me up. I'm not sure upgrading my PS5 is an option.

[Peter_AUS]

They used to have a deal with Adobe where if you got Photoshop Elements you could upgrade to Photoshop for about $299, but I'm not sure if that deal is still on anymore. It seemed to be only avaliable (as most things) to the USA citizens only.

There is a new version of Photoshop CS 2 being released I think in May 2005 by the way, so might be a good idea to wait and see, as the pricing should still be the same for both The current CS version and the new version.

[PerPlunk]

You may want to spend the time and check out the GIMP. It's free image manipulation software that does fairly well. The biggest problem you will have is that it has a different look and feel (aside from different features) then Photoshop. For most of the work I do on images (contrast, color balance, crop, and the like) it does very well, but I still use an old version of Photoshop just because I have become accustomed to the look and feel. Also, I remember seeing something recently that might have made GIMP look like photoshop, not sure, try googling it.

The GIMP: http://www.gimp.org/

[Michael Fanelli]

You may want to spend the time and check out the GIMP. It's free image manipulation software that does fairly well. The biggest problem you will have is that it has a different look and feel (aside from different features) then Photoshop. For most of the work I do on images (contrast, color balance, crop, and the like) it does very well, but I still use an old version of Photoshop just because I have become accustomed to the look and feel. Also, I remember seeing something recently that might have made GIMP look like photoshop, not sure, try googling it.

The GIMP: http://www.gimp.org/

Note that Gimp does not support color profiles.

[opus]

OK, so if on April 1st I order PS CS, and then in May the upgrade comes out, I will have to pay for the upgrade?


~grumble grumble~

[Peter_AUS]

Probably Kelly, that is why I mentioned the fact that a new version is on the way.

There was a posting about it on a Phase One Capture One support website that I saw http://www.pictureflow.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7060.

This is what was posted there.

FROM ADOBE WEBSITE, but no more at website... (i don't know if it is a "buzz" only, but...)
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"Adobe Pushes the Boundaries of Digital Photography and Imaging with Debut of Photoshop CS2

New Vanishing Point Feature, Dramatic Camera Raw Workflow Enhancements, Customizable Menus and Smart Objects Headline Milestone Photoshop Upgrade

SAN JOSE, Calif. — April 4, 2005 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Photoshop® CS2, a major upgrade to the professional industry standard for digital image editing and creation. Available as a stand-alone software application or as a key component of Adobe Creative Suite® 2, also announced today (see separate press release), Photoshop CS2 software brings a new level of power, precision and control to the digital photography experience and to the overall creative process.

"Photoshop CS2 pushes the envelope with powerful features and simplified workflows that provide photographers and creative professionals the freedom to deliver stunning images," said Bryan Lamkin, senior vice president of Digital Imaging and Digital Video Products at Adobe. "In light of the four million digital SLRs expected to ship this year, more photographers than ever will be making Photoshop CS2 their digital darkroom of choice."

Advanced Tools for Digital Photographers, Graphics and Video Professionals

Photoshop CS2 integrates a new set of intuitive tools, including an enhanced Spot Healing Brush, for handling common photographic problems such as blemishes, red-eye, noise, blurring and lens distortion. Smart Objects allow users to scale and transform images and vector illustrations without losing image quality — as well as create linked duplicates of embedded graphics — so that a single edit updates across multiple iterations.

Responding to requests from film, broadcast and video professionals, Photoshop CS2 now allows non-destructive editing and the creation and editing of 32-Bit High Dynamic Range (HDR) images, ideal for 3D rendering and advanced compositing. FireWire Previews can also be viewed on a television monitor through a new direct export feature.

Photoshop CS2 users will test the limits of creativity with new tools like Vanishing Point and Image Warping. Vanishing Point cuts tedious graphic and photo retouching tasks by allowing users to clone, paint and transform image objects while retaining visual perspective. Reinventing workflows such as product packaging development, Image Warping makes it easy to fold, stretch, pull, twist and wrap an image into shape by selecting an on-demand preset or dragging custom control points.

Adobe Bridge and New Camera Raw Features Speed Imaging Workflows

With Photoshop CS2 software, finding and working with digital photos and images has never been easier. The popular File Browser has been upgraded to Adobe Bridge, which functions as a hub for productivity, imagery and creativity, providing multi-view file browsing and smooth cross-product integration across Adobe Creative Suite 2 software. Adobe Bridge also provides access to Adobe Stock Photos, a new stock photography service that offers users one-stop shopping — across five elite stock image providers — to deliver high-quality, royalty-free images for layout and design (see separate press release).

The new Camera Raw 3.0 workflow allows settings for multiple raw files to be simultaneously modified. In addition batch processing of raw files, to JPEG, TIFF, DNG or PSD formats, can now be done in the background without launching the main Photoshop executable. Integrated, non-destructive cropping and straightening controls allow raw files to be easily prepared for final output.

Simplifying Photoshop's rich interface, task-based menu presets make it easier to find the features needed for specific work. Users can create their own custom presets, highlighting favorite items and now have the ability to define event-based scripts and time-saving operations that execute automatically when triggered by actions, such as saving or printing a file. Multiple Layer Controls speeds editing, enabling the simultaneous selection and manipulation of numerous layers within a file.

Pricing and Availability

Adobe Photoshop CS2 for Mac OS X version 10.2.8 through 10.3.8, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or 2, will begin shipping in May to customers in the United States and Canada, and will be available through Adobe Authorized Resellers and the Adobe Store at www.adobe.com/store. International versions are expected to begin shipping in late May and early June. Adobe Photoshop CS2 will be available for an estimated street price of US$599 and licensed users of any previous version of Photoshop can upgrade for US$149..."
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[opus]

It's only April 2, how can that press release be dated for two days from now?

[mjs1973]

It's only April 2, how can that press release be dated for two days from now?

I googled photoshop CS2 and came up with a few other sites that have this same press release. From what I gathered from those sites is that this was a "leak" and that is was posted early by mistake. It could be that they are planning to make the "official statement" on the 4th.

[Peter_AUS]

Yes I think that is the case Michael, as I haven't been able to find anything other than this as well. Was mentioning it to maybe save having to upgrade again in a month or so, that is all.

[mjs1973]

Thank you very much for mentioning it Peter. I really appriciate it. I would be a little upset if I bought CS only to have CS2 show up a month later. I think I will hold off for now, and get a new tripod for my trip instead of CS. Thanks again for letting us all know about CS2!!

[opus]

~grrrrrrrr~



;)

[Peter_AUS]

It is officially up on the http://www.adobe.com/products/photos...wfeatures.html website.

[opus]

EVERYTHING in the Creative Suite has been upgraded to CS2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



~grrrrr!~

My only hope is that *maybe* they didn't process my order until today. I did order at 1:30 in the afternoon on Friday.

Of course my order is for 1.3, so I'm sure that's what they're going to send me.

*DANG*DANG*DANG*DANG*DANG!*

[Peter_AUS]

Ring them up and ask them.

[mjs1973]

EVERYTHING in the Creative Suite has been upgraded to CS2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



~grrrrr!~

My only hope is that *maybe* they didn't process my order until today. I did order at 1:30 in the afternoon on Friday.

Of course my order is for 1.3, so I'm sure that's what they're going to send me.

*DANG*DANG*DANG*DANG*DANG!*

Give them a call Kelly and see if it's too late to cancel your order, or to upgrade it. I wonder what the academic price is going to be on the new version...

[another view]

Kelly, I'd probably cancel it too. Even if they don't process the order until today, it won't be CS2 because the press release says it won't ship for awhile yet (was it May?) - in any case, not today.

As soon as it's released (or shortly after) there should be an academic version available. Just a guess, but if one store doesn't have it try another, maybe they're stuck with a bunch of versions of CS that they want to get rid of first.

Looks like CS2 has some new interesting features, but not anywhere near the upgrade of going from 7 to CS was (RAW converter, healing brush, more 16-bit features). I'm sure I'll upgrade but will probably wait a couple of months to see why these new tools are something I can't live without.

[mjs1973]

Kelly, if it's too late to cancel your order, Adobe is offering a $100 rebate if you upgrade to CS2.

[Chunk]

See if you are still eligible from that photo class you took and look here---
http://techstore.doit.wisc.edu/produ...itemnum=C36364
For only a little more (maybe $50 or so) they have the whole Adobe suite with Illustrator, Acrobat, GoLive, Imageready, and a couple more.
It would be worth taking a course. A couple years ago I was eligible to by MS Office from them because I was taking an MATC course. All UW system students are eligible, I think.

[mjs1973]

See if you are still eligible from that photo class you took and look here---
http://techstore.doit.wisc.edu/produ...itemnum=C36364
For only a little more (maybe $50 or so) they have the whole Adobe suite with Illustrator, Acrobat, GoLive, Imageready, and a couple more.
It would be worth taking a course. A couple years ago I was eligible to by MS Office from them because I was taking an MATC course. All UW system students are eligible, I think.

Thanks for the link Chunk. I think this is the same page that a guy at work showed me. The link that Kelly posted earlier is for the entire creative suite as well for $199. I'm not sure I have any need for most of the programs, but I can't find PS CS by itself for that price so I might as well get them all. Peters post about CS2 coming out next month makes me want to hold off till that comes out. I was hoping to have CS before my trip but if I have to wait, I can live without it for another month. Thanks again for the link!!!