CS4 anyone make the jump?

I really would like to see a trial upgrade offered

The upgrade from CS3 to 4 sounds pretty good especially like the new raw functions and better linking between bridge.
But is it worth it?

[Take12]

Originally Posted by D.Rodgers

The upgrade from CS3 to 4 sounds pretty good

What review are you referring to David?

Originally Posted by Take12

What review are you referring to David?

haven't read any yet just the info from the Adobe store.

[matthewlrigdon]

there's nothing to say that you can't get by with an older version of Photoshop. This version, like many, just adds a few features here and there. If you want, here's John Nack's blog post on the new version.

I've had it since the day it was released at the store for download and it hasn't gotten in my way. I had to adjust how I work with Curves, but that's because Curve adjustment layers no longer work as a dialog. It takes a moment to figure out, but I find it's an improvement.

Bridge is considerably faster on my Mac. Bridge CS3 was kind of a dog; CS4 is vastly improved. If you ever open a folder with more than 20 images, the improvement is worth it. I'm finding that I use Bridge more often now; before the painfully slow speed meant I'd find other ways to handle batch tasks that Bridge can actually do really well.

[northman93]

You can download a trial version for 30 days, I believe. Go to https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/i...duct=photoshop
Not sure how long it will take to download the file, but best of luck to you.

Jerry

[KmH]

It doesn't help with an upgrade but:

If anyone in your household can qualify for an higher ed, academic discount, CS4 Extended is 80% off right now, just over $200 with shipping.

I downloaded a trial i'm not upgrading my cs3,adobe changed to many of the basic features to warrant the upgrades for me. .
I've been using the same platform for too many years i guess.

[Take12]

Originally Posted by D.Rodgers

I downloaded a trial i'm not upgrading my cs3,adobe changed to many of the basic features to warrant the upgrades for me. .
I've been using the same platform for too many years i guess.

That's what I said when I used PS7.
And a couple years later I upgraded to CS.
That's what I said when I used CS.
And a couple years later I upgraded to CS3.
That's what I'm saying now I'm using CS3.
So I guess tradition requires me to upgrade to CS5 next...
So, no David, I won't be upgrading to CS4.
Tradition forbids it.

[Waleed]

I'm running Photoshop CS3 too.. RAW & Bridge are the only CS4 attraction for me at this time, but since I'm still enjoying CS3, I'm contemplating the upgrade.

[felix.reichardt]

Originally Posted by D.Rodgers

I downloaded a trial i'm not upgrading my cs3,adobe changed to many of the basic features to warrant the upgrades for me. .
I've been using the same platform for too many years i guess.

Like what? Everything works as before if you want plus very useful additional features.

Btw: where did you get a trial version from ... its not available from adobe.

[matthewlrigdon]

Originally Posted by felix.reichardt

Btw: where did you get a trial version from ... its not available from adobe.

It's available on Adobe's site, at least in the US. Some of the localized versions may not be available. I think the trials were just released last week.

[palakaboy]

i went the cs4 route.

only because i wanna use camera Raw with my nikon d90.

cs3 didnt allow me to shoot raw AT ALL!

[prometeus]

Originally Posted by palakaboy

i went the cs4 route.

only because i wanna use camera Raw with my nikon d90.

cs3 didnt allow me to shoot raw AT ALL!

Lightroom Journal: Camera Raw 4.6 and DNG Converter available on Adobe Labs

from the 17'th of september 2008!

[palakaboy]

Originally Posted by prometeus

Lightroom Journal: Camera Raw 4.6 and DNG Converter available on Adobe Labs

from the 17'th of september 2008!

i didnt miss that.

it didnt work.

Originally Posted by palakaboy

i didnt miss that.

it didnt work.

It works you need to go to programe> common files >adobe>plugins>copy and save the old raw and remove it,then copy in the new file.

Originally Posted by Take12

That's what I said when I used PS7.
And a couple years later I upgraded to CS.
That's what I said when I used CS.
And a couple years later I upgraded to CS3.
That's what I'm saying now I'm using CS3.
So I guess tradition requires me to upgrade to CS5 next...
So, no David, I won't be upgrading to CS4.
Tradition forbids it.

LOl sounds like me ..

Originally Posted by felix.reichardt

Like what? Everything works as before if you want plus very useful additional features.

Btw: where did you get a trial version from ... its not available from adobe.

Not really they changed the way it looks .I couldn't even figure out the layers palette.
For whats changed its not worth relearning.
I did like the 3d features but of no use to me.

[PrestonSmith]

If you shoot RAW you have to upgrade to keep current. The old ACR will not be updated. So, I upgraded (bit the bullet) and now that I've gotten used to some of the differences I'd say it is worth it. Heck, it is worth it just to get the adjustment brush in ACR...very powerful!

[felix.reichardt]

Thx for the update on the trial download!

Originally Posted by PrestonSmith

If you shoot RAW you have to upgrade to keep current. The old ACR will not be updated. So, I upgraded (bit the bullet) and now that I've gotten used to some of the differences I'd say it is worth it. Heck, it is worth it just to get the adjustment brush in ACR...very powerful!

Agree with you, ACR is so much better and to me all new features are just easier. Very intuitive to understand IMHO. And the rotation feature for editing - great! I saw a video about content aware scaling, that might come handy as well. Have not tried it though.