Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Drooling over Photoshop CS2

I'm not a very tool-intensive guy, but I'm looking forward to giving a few of these new features a spin.

For now I'm completely sold on using Picasa 2 and Hello, but I'll try out Bridge to see if it comes close.





Overview of what's new in Adobe Photoshop CS2?

The Power to Creative the Extraordinary

* Adobe Bridge - The next-generation File Browser for Photoshop CS2.
* Vanishing Point - Groundbreaking ability to clone, paint and transform in the perspective of your images.
* Image Warp - Warp any object, with customizable presets and adjustable control points.
* Noise Reduction - Advanced correction of noise created in high-ISO shooting, plus JPEG artifact reduction.
* 32-bit HDR - Create and edit 32-bit, High Dynamic Range images, for the widest range and richest detail.
* Spot Healing Brush - Fast, efficient one-click retouching of dust, scratches and other image flaws.
* One-Click Red Eye Correction - Instantly eradicate this common photo flaw.
* Optical Lens Correction - Correct common lens issues like barrel and pincushion distortion.
* Animation - Easily create animated Web graphics directly in Photoshop CS2.
* Smart Sharpen - Intelligently counteract common photo blurring with advanced control.
* Shadow/Highlight - Simple discrete adjustment of shadows and highlights, now also for CMYK images.
* Enhanced 16-bit Editing - Additional filters, such as Liquify, are now available for use in 16-bit images.

Creation Acceleration

* Smart Objects - Non-destructive editing and transformations, including Illustrator CS2 integration.
* Multiple Layer Control with Smart Guides - Faster, more intuitive editing without using the Layers palette.
* Multi-Image Camera Raw - Process multiple raw images while you continue to work in Photoshop CS2.
* Video Preview - Send an instant preview of video-destined images to an external monitor.
* WYSIWYG Font menus - Preview typefaces visually, right in the Font menu.
* Printing Enhancements - New options enable more efficient, consistent print output.
* All-New PDF Engine - Comprehensive, customizable presets and PDF 1.6/Acrobat 7.0 compatibility.
* Enhanced Memory Use - Devote more than 2 GB of RAM to Photoshop CS2 for optimum performance.
* Powerful Design Process Management - Easier versioning & collaboration with the new Adobe Version Cue®.
* Integrated Adobe Online Services - Access and download professional Adobe Stock Photos and share and print online with Adobe Photoshop Services.

Adaptability - Making Photoshop CS2 Your Own

* Menu Customization - Workflow-based presets and custom-defined menu sets, with color-keyed commands.
* Enhanced Automation - New actions and scripts facilitating batch image processing and film & video production.
* Variables - Streamline creation of repetitive graphics using imported spreadsheet data.
* Event-Based Scripting - Expand your efficiency with commands triggered at specific points in your workflow.
* Adobe Help Center - New task-based help topics and search features in a separate floating window.

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