PS CS4 - who's buying and why

[canoflan]

Being a NAPP member, I am always being given reasons, or not, to try software.

PS is no exception. I have found that the extended version of PS could really be a useful tool.

One thing that the extended version does that others do not is remove objects between two photos that are different.

Take for example, people walking through a mall and you want a photo of the mall without the peoplel. You take a photo of the mall, then on the exact same settings and (preferably on a tripod), take another photo a little later. PS extended has the ability to identify the pixels that changed from one photo to the next and eliminate them so that you are left with a much cleaner version, if not cleaned.

This has many, many uses when you are taking photos in some foreign place you think is great and have the photo op of a lifetime, but there are objects in the way, like people, muddying up the waters of your shot.

Therefore, for others, but this one prime reason, I will be upgrading to CS4 extended.

Take care,

[DoctorWu]

I skipped CS3, I think its time. Plus I found a link to get 15% off the upgrade:

https://store1.adobe.com/cfusion/sto...logOID=1647977


Welp, I just ordered via download....seems strange to delay a download so long:

Pre-order Estimated Availability Date Tuesday, October 14, 2008

[RandySmith]

As Scott Kelby said in his video ... "Camera Raw" ... his description of a few of the new features is enough reason for me to upgrade. I've got to look at the other videos, but that sold me.

[BigBlueDodge]

Actually Pat,

CS3 can do that today using the Image Stacks functionality.

[jeffkohn]

Originally Posted by BigBlueDodge

Actually Pat,

CS3 can do that today using the Image Stacks functionality.

Only in CS3 Extended, I believe.

Doh, should have read the OP more closely didn't realize Pat was already talking about Extended. Seems like a pretty high price if that's the only functionality you want from Extended though, from what I recall most of the other Extended features were of little or not interest to most photogrpahers.

[BigBlueDodge]

Aaah, well that may be true, as I currently have CS3 Extended

[amadjuster]

If you are a NAPP member, you get 15% off the $199.00 upgrade for CS4.

It is set for release on 10/14/08 so I will wait my turn.

[inmotion]

If you are a student (full or part time) or an educator you can get the education discount pricing on it. http://www.adobe.com/education/purchasing/qualify.html

[amadjuster]

All they are showing is PS CS4 Extended in Mac or Windows. Odd.

[darktiger]

I am buying it because of it's 64bit native and can use the raw power of my GPU. Glad my videocard can be utilized for other things than gaming.

[iCe]

Because...

tabbed windows...

LINK

[Roadrnr]

Originally Posted by iCe

Because...

tabbed windows...

LINK

Ok, I like that idea! You can have tabbed windows when you want...nice!

[Donb10]

Greetings Pat:

I hope you faired well with the storm. I stayed with CS2 and skipped CS3. I think its time, so I preordered the CS4upgrade. It will probably take me until the release of CS6 before I know what I'm doing.

[mdparthum]

I think I am going to wait and see what CS4 can do before I go out and get it. I am still trying to get comfortable with CS3.

[Cerbera LM]

I'm getting CS4. I'm on the even numbered CS upgrade plan.