I just ordered Adobe CS5!

radiantm3 · 05-01-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jh valley

i've never gotten paid for editing, and i don't consider myself 'good' enough to get paid for the work i do. i just mess around with the software more than anything. for the most part, all the processing i do is for my own enjoyment on my own images

Yea that's how I think it is for most people. Adobe products are insanely overpriced. And new versions are marginally better at best. Most of the improvements are what should have come as free bug fixes or settings.

Spoolin335 · 05-01-2010, 06:49 PM

I still have CS3 and have no idea how to use all the features.
The content aware feature of CS5 is totally worth it.
I spent a couple hrs the other day rebuilding some panoramic pictures that had pieces missing.

tolkino · 05-02-2010, 02:07 AM

So you guys are saying the Content-aware feature actually does not work properly?

radiantm3 · 05-02-2010, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tolkino

So you guys are saying the Content-aware feature actually does not work properly?

It works. It just doesn't work perfectly. In many situations, you can see artifacts, blurry textures, or just failed results. It's not going to magically clean up all your images. It's useful in cases where it works. But so was the spot healing brush in CS4. Content-aware is a few steps better. I guess my point is, I wouldn't buy CS5 just for that feature. It's not the holy grail Adobe made it out to be. But when it works, it saves you a few minutes that any competent photoshop user could do by cloning manually.

MrRoboto · 05-02-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

You didn't read any of the posts in this thread did you?

I thought some would be interested in seeing the tool in action. No need to be a jackass.

radiantm3 · 05-02-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

I thought some would be interested in seeing the tool in action. No need to be a jackass.

I wasn't trying to be. Don't read into posts so much.

UdubBadger · 05-03-2010, 08:37 PM

I'm ordering just PS tomorrow (for $199 on the student discount), I don't think I need to upgrade the entire CS suite from 4 to 5 right?

radiantm3 · 05-03-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

I'm ordering just PS tomorrow (for $199 on the student discount), I don't think I need to upgrade the entire CS suite from 4 to 5 right?

You don't. But when it comes time to upgrade to CS6, it will cost you a bit more to upgrade (back to the entire suite).

UdubBadger · 05-04-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

You don't. But when it comes time to upgrade to CS6, it will cost you a bit more to upgrade (back to the entire suite).

at least one benefit of dating a teacher is the education discount for life.

- Paul - · 05-04-2010, 01:18 AM

Been playing with PS5 for a few days now and I like it - some nice additions including content aware FILL. The mini-bridge is useful and it's nice to have HDR function from within the program. Get's a thumbs up from me but not sure it's enough of a step up from 4 to warrant the price.

The CA Fill works pretty well most of the time tbh.

UdubBadger · 05-04-2010, 09:44 AM

nice

immiketoo · 05-04-2010, 10:28 AM

Coming from nothing, except an old copy of CS3 at work, this will be a nice upgrade for me. Looking forward to learing how to navigate it.

Labrada_Exoticz · 05-04-2010, 01:37 PM

Any good torrents yet?

Memphis1 · 05-04-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Can't wait. Hopefully campus stores has a good deal on it like they had with CS3 and CS4.

i paid $450 for CS5 with student discount. the same thing direct from adobe is $1800

InsaneSkippy · 05-04-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by memphis2012

i paid $450 for CS5 with student discount. the same thing direct from adobe is $1800

I did the same thing with the CS5 Design. Saved $1,000 because of the student discount

immiketoo · 05-06-2010, 07:41 AM

I just got an email from Apple that my CS5 will be delivered by Friday! I can't wait. Anyone know of a good way to get online instruction or tips how to learn the software?

immiketoo · 05-08-2010, 07:54 AM

Well, I got it. Its hard as hell to use. Guess I'm in for a steep learning curve.

jhv · 05-08-2010, 07:55 PM

content aware is awesome!

immiketoo · 05-08-2010, 08:31 PM

How the hell? I can't figure that shit out. I'm a moron...

jhv · 05-08-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by immiketoo

How the hell? I can't figure that shit out. I'm a moron...

dude, no you aren't. look up a few tutorials on youtube and such and you'll have it all figured out in no time

Dan in PA · 05-08-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by knext21

Any good torrents yet?

When my colleague "bought" CS4, she downloaded the demo from Adobe's site then applied a patch from a torrent so the demo wouldn't expire. Idk if that will be possible with CS5..

Dan in PA · 05-08-2010, 08:45 PM

jh which content aware...thing...did you use for that?

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