Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended have been developed to tighten creative controls while offering a much easier user experience, Adobe claims.
Photoshop CS4 leverages the power of the latest GPU hardware to extend imaging possibilities and offer faster, more flexible ways to accomplish core tasks like image adjustments and masks.
The software exploits the latest graphics processing unit (GPU) hardware to deliver superior performance. The software offers a smooth pan and zoom experience that allows users to easily edit images at the highest magnification while maintaining clarity.
Photoshop CS4 Extended on the other hand introduces advanced motion graphics functions, expanded 3D visualisation capabilities and precise image analysis.
Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended will be available as stand alone applications or key components of the Adobe Creative Suite 4 family.
“Photoshop is about delivering cutting edge innovation that really pushes the boundaries of digital image editing,” said Kevin Connor, vice president of product management for professional digital imaging at Adobe.
“This version is no exception with some stunning new imaging technology that complements our work to bring more control, simplicity and speed to everyday tasks.:
Highlight features:
- Content Aware Scaling enables users to intelligently size and scale images with a simple drag of the mouse. - New Auto Align and Auto Blend modes generate composites based on extended depth of field and 360 degree panoramas - Adobe Bridge CS4 offers much better performance and image transfer to Photoshop CS4. - Path bar navigation and workspace selection buttons across the top of the Bridge window let you instantly go to just the right display for every task. - The new Canvas Rotation tool makes it simple to rotate and work on an image from any angle
Also included are new Camera Import controls, visual folder navigation, and a Carousel View for larger image group selections.
Users can also expect a unified application frame, tab based interface and self adjusting panels that make it easy to quickly access advanced tools.
Photoshop CS4 Extended includes all the new features of Photoshop CS4 plus the ability to manipulate 3D imagery - users can paint directly on 3D models and surfaces, merge 2D files onto 3D images and animate 3D objects. The 3D engine has been rebuilt for faster performance, allowing editing of properties like light and the ability to create more realistic renderings with a new high quality ray tracer.
Video professionals can turn any 3D object into a video display zone and can animate 3D objects and properties.
Core motion graphics editing has also been improved with more efficient single key shortcuts.
Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended for Mac (Intel) and Windows ship in October 2008. Estimated street price for Adobe Photoshop CS4 is 485 and 755 for Photoshop CS4 Extended.
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