Software - - Photoshop CS2 released

Doug Nelson · #1 04-04-2005, 08:23 AM

It's official, so now I can talk about it.

Short version: if you shoot tons of digital photos, especially in Raw format, get it. It's that simple. If you don't, then look at the other new features to decide.

I'll answer any of your questions if I can (but check on the Adobe site first).

Ken Fournelle · #2 04-04-2005, 09:21 AM

Doug,

I imagine the Smart Objects resizing works with photographic images and not just flat art----correct?

What is your opinion of the noise reduction feature? Is that only in RAW?

Ken

DannyRaphael · #3 04-04-2005, 09:42 AM

More interesting info/insights here:

http://photoshopnews.com/

Doug Nelson · #4 04-04-2005, 09:46 AM

Smart objects will work with any layers. The only thing I don't like about them is they're a bit of a pain to unmake. They're better suited to working with duplicate layers, and a boon to interapp use. In other words, I never use them

I love the noise reduction filter. It works wonderfully, and I even use it for non-noise effects (it makes a great glamour smoothing filter).

philbach · #5 04-04-2005, 06:27 PM

Goodness here comes another version. About the time I can figure out the latest photoshop version a new one comes out. This has been going on for me for about 18 years.

DannyRaphael · #6 04-04-2005, 09:24 PM

A friend (PhotoFixer) sent me this link of a meaty David Nagel review:

http://siggraphnews.digitalmedianet....e.jsp?id=31601

Xaran · #7 04-05-2005, 12:02 AM

As usual not available in the UK for another month or so....

Christine

CJ Swartz · #8 04-05-2005, 08:31 AM

If you're considering an upgrade to CS2 Photoshop or the CS2 Suite, this is a good link to check out :Tips and Tutorials and information about using Photoshop CS2 - From NAPP

http://www.photoshopuser.com/photoshopcs2.html

There are Quicktime movies that explain the basics of the Bridge, Camera Raw, Smart Objects, Vanishing Point, etc. I still have version 7 of PShop, but this upgrade looks worthwhile to me since I'm shooting RAW format with my Canon G3, and the Bridge looks like a real help in organizing images. The Bridge works with more than just Photoshop images - you can open acrobat files and even Word files from the Bridge (not sure what versions of these programs are covered).

DannyRaphael · #9 04-05-2005, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xaran

As usual not available in the UK for another month or so....

Christine

Take heart... CS2 won't be available anywhere for a month or so. Software announcements almost always precede availability by several weeks.

So, the UK isn't playing second fiddle on this one!

DannyRaphael · #10 04-05-2005, 12:04 PM

http://www.photoshopuser.com/PhotoshopFeature.pdf

Caution:
Since Scott is the president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and publisher of PhotoshopUser magazine, his enthusiasm might be a little on the "biased side," but there is some good info in the article.

vinniesworld · #11 04-05-2005, 06:48 PM

I really like some of the new features, might just have to break into the piggybank and upgrade.

Bob Walden · #12 04-06-2005, 01:09 PM

Seems like it is mostly a version for the photograpers. Don't see much I couldn't live without. Although I didn't upgrade from 7 and there are a few things in CS I might use so I guess I'll wait for CS2. Whats a month at this point.

Bob

DannyRaphael · #13 04-06-2005, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Walden

Seems like it is mostly a version for the photograpers. Don't see much I couldn't live without. Although I didn't upgrade from 7 and there are a few things in CS I might use so I guess I'll wait for CS2. Whats a month at this point.

Bob

Like you I passed on CS. Since I have no urgent needs I'm going to wait until it starts shipping and take early user reviews into consideration before taking the $149 plunge.

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More info on CS2 from About.com

http://graphicssoft.about.com/b/a/158739.htm

Doug Nelson · #14 04-06-2005, 05:38 PM

Take a close look at Vanishing Point. It's the most dramatic thing Photoshop has added in a long while, and it's purely for retouching.

Here's a movie showing it in action.

DannyRaphael · #15 04-09-2005, 06:49 PM

If you're not overloaded yet from reading about CS2, Kent Christiansen has assembled a great collection of links to articles describing CS2 features, functions, etc.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=13011986

Thanks, Kent.