Adobe Creative Cloud
May 8, 2013 19:54:20 #
James Eslinger
Loc: Kentucky
I'm curious to know what people think of Adobe's move to the 'rental' software model. It seems Adobe may soon offer it's products, such as Photoshop (full version), Lightroom, etc. only through a subscription. The older versions will still work on your PCs, but newer versions will not be licensed the way they have been, instead one will subscribe to a service at a monthly cost.
Being the standard it is, I've always used one version or another of Photoshop. I'm also tempted by the upcoming release of Lightroom 5. But I'm not wild about the changes Adobe is making in their marketing by going to a subscription based service.
I'm looking into the Corel Paint Shop software, and their After Shot Pro. I have an older version of Paint Shop Pro that came pre-installed on my PC, and I like it fairly well. What are your opinions? I've also tried GIMP, and its OK, but has been a little flaky. I'm in the mood to send Adobe a message though, and steer my business elsewhere.
Being the standard it is, I've always used one version or another of Photoshop. I'm also tempted by the upcoming release of Lightroom 5. But I'm not wild about the changes Adobe is making in their marketing by going to a subscription based service.
I'm looking into the Corel Paint Shop software, and their After Shot Pro. I have an older version of Paint Shop Pro that came pre-installed on my PC, and I like it fairly well. What are your opinions? I've also tried GIMP, and its OK, but has been a little flaky. I'm in the mood to send Adobe a message though, and steer my business elsewhere.
May 8, 2013 20:13:08 #
I feel like their holding a gun to my head. I have PS but I am reconsidering using anything new. Corel and others have software that works Very well.
May 8, 2013 20:35:07 #
I Don't See Me Subscribing. Just Keep What I Have. An Research Other Pp Software.
May 8, 2013 20:45:27 #
I currently use elements. I have been taking a few classes, and spending a lot of time watching you tube tutorials, to learn all its features. I was about to make the jump to CS 6 when talk of the "creative cloud" began. I do not like the idea of subscribing to the service, any more than I would like to pay Canon a monthly rental on a camera I would never own.
Since I am nowhere near pushing the boundaries of elements, I'll stick with what I am using for now, and hope that someone like Corel will step up and fill the void.
Since I am nowhere near pushing the boundaries of elements, I'll stick with what I am using for now, and hope that someone like Corel will step up and fill the void.
May 8, 2013 21:36:20 #
I've been using Adobe's Creative Cloud subscription model ever since it has come out. Absolutely love it. Yes, you pay $50 a month but I believe it is well worth it (if you can afford it). It really depends what you plan on using it for. If you just want to use Photoshop/Lightroom then perhaps it is a bit too much. I do a lot of videography and web related work as well digital design and photography and what Adobe offers in this subscription model covers all of my bases. What is also great about the subscription model is when they come out with CS7, 8, 9 etc. ALL of the programs you use from Adobe will be upgraded at no extra cost.
If you are interested in videography, web design, digital design and photography then this is the holy grail (IMHO only).
If your just interested in photography stuff, I would still recommend it. Your interests may widen once you see what is available in Adobe's Creative Cloud Subscription model.
Hope this helps! :thumbup:
If you are interested in videography, web design, digital design and photography then this is the holy grail (IMHO only).
If your just interested in photography stuff, I would still recommend it. Your interests may widen once you see what is available in Adobe's Creative Cloud Subscription model.
Hope this helps! :thumbup:
May 8, 2013 21:43:00 #
Just Joe wrote:
I've been using Adobe's Creative Cloud subscriptio... (show quote)
What will you do if the price goes to $100 per month next year? You will have paid $600.00 to Adobe, and will have nothing to fall back on.
May 8, 2013 22:01:23 #
May 8, 2013 22:08:20 #
James Eslinger
Loc: Kentucky
I found it interesting the ad appearing after the original post just now is "Photoshop For Beginners."
May 8, 2013 22:18:39 #
Hey, maybe photographers should jump on the bandwagon.
"Just sign here. You agree to pay me $50 per month, and I'll keep a portrait hanging on your wall. I'll update it every couple of years, and if you want to quit paying me, no problem... I'll just take the portrait back."
Hmmm....
"Just sign here. You agree to pay me $50 per month, and I'll keep a portrait hanging on your wall. I'll update it every couple of years, and if you want to quit paying me, no problem... I'll just take the portrait back."
Hmmm....
May 8, 2013 22:38:15 #
May 8, 2013 22:59:38 #
I have read that Lightroom 5 will still be sold on dvd. I hope that's true because there's no way I'm going to rent it. IMO this a very unwise move by Adobe. I don't care for the whole cloud idea to begin with and don't use any cloud based services, I prefer to keep my files locally on my own hard drives.
May 8, 2013 23:02:05 #
ace-mt wrote:
What will you do if the price goes to $100 per month next year? You will have paid $600.00 to Adobe, and will have nothing to fall back on.
There it is in a nutshell. They got ya.
May 8, 2013 23:08:35 #
James Eslinger wrote:
I'm curious to know what people think of Adobe's m... (show quote)
Careful, I switched from Aftershot Pro to Lightroom because After Shot Pro will not read D7100 Raw files and no one knows if or when there will be a profile update.
May 8, 2013 23:27:19 #
I can see it making sense for professionals, but as a hobbyist, I'm certain I'll never use the subscription service. There are far too many cheaper alternatives available.
You can bet Corel, Serif, Zoner and the rest are lining up and drooling at the chance to capture all the clients that will be falling from the Adobe Creative tree over the next few years .
In fact, here's an interesting article from Lifehacker - on how to build your OWN creative suite...cheap.
http://lifehacker.com/5976725/build-your-own-adobe-creative-suite-with-free-and-cheap-software
You can bet Corel, Serif, Zoner and the rest are lining up and drooling at the chance to capture all the clients that will be falling from the Adobe Creative tree over the next few years .
In fact, here's an interesting article from Lifehacker - on how to build your OWN creative suite...cheap.
http://lifehacker.com/5976725/build-your-own-adobe-creative-suite-with-free-and-cheap-software
May 8, 2013 23:33:26 #
Another thread of mis-information. Photoshop alone is $10.00/month and you get improvements as they are ready. The $50.00 is for the whole suite and THAT is a real deal.
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