photoshop cs5 (Page 4): I can't, because I never had CS3. I quit upgrading with Photoshop 7.0, so I missed 8, 9, 10, CS1, CS2, CS3, and CS4. I would still have 7.0, except it wouldn't...

russelray Loc: La Mesa CA

katten wrote:

What does cs5 do that cs3 doesn't do?
I hope you can answer my question.. LOL
Thank you.

I can't, because I never had CS3. I quit upgrading with Photoshop 7.0, so I missed 8, 9, 10, CS1, CS2, CS3, and CS4. I would still have 7.0, except it wouldn't work on my new Windows 7 computer. :(
I'm loving CS5, though, but I'm also now in a position where I need its advanced features, those that 7.0 didn't have.

AliceTrask Loc: Union, MO, US

I'm too used to being on Facebook...I keep looking for a "like" button...lol

russelray Loc: La Mesa CA

liebgard wrote:

I guess a question would be: is it worthwhile to get it if you already have CS3.

Find out what's new in CS5 vs. CS4 and CS3 and then decide if any of the new features are ones that you would use regularly. If so, upgrade.

Go to http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopextended.html
Click on "All Features" and it has a selection that you can choose from to see what's new.

CAM1017 Loc: Chiloquin, Oregon

The book " Photoshop CS5 the missing manual" by Lesa Snider in the introduction, pg. 1 states: " Congratulations on buying one of the most complicated pieces of software ever created. Fortunately, its also one of the most rewarding."
If this is your first attempt at learning an editing program, you would well advised to look for a less costly simpler
program. There are many excellent programs for well under $100
that are easy to learn and give excellent results.

russelray Loc: La Mesa CA

marcomarks wrote:

The value is much better if you are a teacher or a student. You might even consider signing up for a PhotoShop class at a local college, get a student ID, then order PhotoShop CS5 as a student. If you have a child in school or college, have them order it in their name. Then you will pay less than $200 ($155 to $165 is not uncommon) for the full package instead of $600+.

Just make sure that before you pay the student price you check Adobe's approved classes/courses/colleges to make sure yours is on the list. If it's not, it's a major hassle to try to get your money back, and the software cannot be used without the software unlock key.

Been there, done that. It's not pretty.

russelray Loc: La Mesa CA

anotherview wrote:

Press and hold down the Ctrl key, and then tap the... (show quote)

CTRL Z has been a universal undo keyboard shortcut since Windows 3.1 that I know about.

I have yet to find a software program in the PC world where CTRL Z doesn't work.

In some programs you can also use ALT Backspace.

katten

Glen wrote:

I went to CS5 last year after having used PSE for ... (show quote)

Undo is command z or go to history on the upper left and you can delete a lot quickly.

llindstrand Loc: Seattle Metro

The difference is night and day. CS5 has a lot more options that one can do. Ity added a better panoramic stitching button, HDR, Tone Mapping. It stillhas hiccups, but not as many. I think it is definitely worth it if you are doing a lot of complex editing.

llindstrand Loc: Seattle Metro

llindstrand wrote:

The difference is night and day. CS5 has a lot more options that one can do. Ity added a better panoramic stitching button, HDR, Tone Mapping. It stil lhas hiccups, but not as many. I think it is definitely worth it if you are doing a lot of complex editing.

Patrick1958 Loc: Pensacola FL

My local college does with their continuing education department. Those are not college accredited, they are fun classes for self improvement. I know because I taught basic drawing at Pensacola Junior College with no degree in that particular department, and they offer these classes.

architect Loc: Chattanooga

Glen wrote:

I went to CS5 last year after having used PSE for ... (show quote)

Control+Z is a fast way to undo. To go back several steps, Control+Alt+Z. Shortcuts like that are listed next to the Menu commands.

Bridge is a great file handling and viewing program, that once you learn how to use it, will replace all of the other viewing, sorting, and organizing programs you now use. And it is linked to Photoshop.

The Old Man

AliceTrask wrote:

I wish there were college courses that teach Photoshop. It would definitely take at least a semester to just scratch the surface with everything PS can do. I spend a lot of time on www.photoshopusertv.com and www.kelbytv.com. I love the videos and the guys are a lot of fun.

There are community colleges that have courses in several levels of Photoshop in the Phoenix area.. Check in your area.

The Old Man

CAM1017 wrote:

The book " Photoshop CS5 the missing manual" by Lesa Snider in the introduction, pg. 1 states: " Congratulations on buying one of the most complicated pieces of software ever created. Fortunately, its also one of the most rewarding."
If this is your first attempt at learning an editing program, you would well advised to look for a less costly simpler
program. There are many excellent programs for well under $100
that are easy to learn and give excellent results.

Adobe Elements, now in Ver. 10, is the little brother of CS5 and is excellent starting place. If you're not a professional you may never need more than this.

The Old Man

llindstrand wrote:

The difference is night and day. CS5 has a lot more options that one can do. Ity added a better panoramic stitching button, HDR, Tone Mapping. It stillhas hiccups, but not as many. I think it is definitely worth it if you are doing a lot of complex editing.

I've upgraded Photoshop several times since Ver. 7 to CS5 now. This is the best upgrade yet and has many new features. I enjoy processing my images from Raw in CS5 with ACR ver. 6.5.

The Old Man

architect wrote:

quote=Glen I went to CS5 last year after having u... (show quote)

The basic Windows shortcuts work in most all special apps. If you don't know these go back to the Windows shortcuts and learn them.

I used Bridge until I discovered BreezeBrowserPro. BBP does all that Bridge does but better, faster and easier. Google it and download a trial verssion.