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03/06/2011 07:00:30 PM · #1 |
I'm delighted to say I've finally joined the ranks of CS5 users. So far, so good: but I'm sure there's a lot I don't know. Any tips, hints, or caveats?
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03/06/2011 07:08:10 PM · #2 |
| Make sure to spend some time with content aware fill and refine edge. Two awesome improvements (at least over the CS2 I had previously). |
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03/06/2011 07:18:12 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
I'm delighted to say I've finally joined the ranks of CS5 users. So far, so good: but I'm sure there's a lot I don't know. Any tips, hints, or caveats?
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What did you use before and why did you change? |
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03/06/2011 07:53:16 PM · #4 |
| Stick with layer adjustments since they are non destructive. Get topaz. |
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03/06/2011 07:57:34 PM · #5 |
Content Aware Fill is freaking awesome!
Easily took a Beauty Dish out from in front of a tree in a recent shoot.
It works wonders with power lines.
Message edited by author 2011-03-06 19:58:40.
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03/06/2011 08:59:47 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by toddster45:
What did you use before and why did you change? |
CS3, upgrade time. CS3 doesn't have an upgrade for the RAW files from the 7D, was a big issue.
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03/06/2011 09:00:41 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by mike_311:
Stick with layer adjustments since they are non destructive. Get topaz. |
That BETTER be tongue in cheek, LOL.
BTW, all my Topaz and Nik moved right over when I copied them from the 3 directory to the 5 directory.
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03/06/2011 10:07:13 PM · #8 |
Ditto the comment on Content Aware Fill. I wasn't a big fan to start with, but as I've refined my skill in using it, I've decided it really is an amazingly helpful tool. Albeit at times a little fiddly. It's particularly good when using the spot healing brush.
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03/06/2011 11:06:36 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by salmiakki:
Ditto the comment on Content Aware Fill. I wasn't a big fan to start with, but as I've refined my skill in using it, I've decided it really is an amazingly helpful tool. Albeit at times a little fiddly. It's particularly good when using the spot healing brush. |
I thought Spot Healing was the ONLY way it can be used?
R.
ETA: Oh I see, content-aware "healing" vs content-aware "fill", different things...
Message edited by author 2011-03-06 23:09:42. |
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03/06/2011 11:24:04 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by salmiakki:
Ditto the comment on Content Aware Fill. I wasn't a big fan to start with, but as I've refined my skill in using it, I've decided it really is an amazingly helpful tool. Albeit at times a little fiddly. It's particularly good when using the spot healing brush. |
I thought Spot Healing was the ONLY way it can be used?
R.
ETA: Oh I see, content-aware "healing" vs content-aware "fill", different things... |
How do you get "healing" content-aware? I've only used "fill". |
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03/06/2011 11:30:55 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by tanguera:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by salmiakki:
Ditto the comment on Content Aware Fill. I wasn't a big fan to start with, but as I've refined my skill in using it, I've decided it really is an amazingly helpful tool. Albeit at times a little fiddly. It's particularly good when using the spot healing brush. |
I thought Spot Healing was the ONLY way it can be used?
R.
ETA: Oh I see, content-aware "healing" vs content-aware "fill", different things... |
How do you get "healing" content-aware? I've only used "fill". |
Works with Spot Healing Brush...
Click the content aware button at the top of the screen.
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03/07/2011 07:31:26 AM · #12 |
complicated selections have also been revamped.. see the "refine edge" box when making a selection.
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03/07/2011 09:01:38 AM · #13 |
im using cs5, but the features that i use very often are still those from the early versions that i used in my previous workplaces, except of course for camera raw and some cool topaz plugins.
most of the cs5 items listed in this link from adobe are still foreign to me
CS5 vs CS4 vs CS3 |
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03/07/2011 10:47:03 AM · #14 |
Cntrl-shift-V is nice for paste-in-place: you can cut objects from an image and paste them on a new layer in the exact same position. Content-aware Scaling looks like a fascinating feature, though I assume it's verboten in DPC?
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03/07/2011 11:18:01 AM · #15 |
Here's something peculiar:
When I open CS5 directly, it shows my Topaz, my Nik, my OnOne plugins, as expected, and I can use them. BUT...
When I launch CS5 out of Bridge, by choosing an image and double-clicking on it, those plugins are not present; there's no indication they have been installed.
If CS5 is already running when I open Bridge, then Bridge will open the chosen images in that iteration of CS5 and I have my plugins. So it's an easy workaround (first open CS5, THEN open Bridge) but it seems odd.
Any thoughts?
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03/07/2011 12:24:04 PM · #16 |
| Not my cup of tea, but CS5 is on sale. Probably old news, but I wanted to make sure people knew of the sale price. |
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03/07/2011 12:32:53 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Here's something peculiar:
When I open CS5 directly, it shows my Topaz, my Nik, my OnOne plugins, as expected, and I can use them. BUT...
When I launch CS5 out of Bridge, by choosing an image and double-clicking on it, those plugins are not present; there's no indication they have been installed.
If CS5 is already running when I open Bridge, then Bridge will open the chosen images in that iteration of CS5 and I have my plugins. So it's an easy workaround (first open CS5, THEN open Bridge) but it seems odd.
Any thoughts?
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Can't help with your problem, I'm not technically minded, but can confirm that I do not have the same issue when I open directly from bridge. |
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03/07/2011 12:51:14 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by hahn23:
Not my cup of tea, but CS5 is on sale. Probably old news, but I wanted to make sure people knew of the sale price. |
Thank you. I've got less than a week left on my trial and was dreading having to pay for it.
One stupid question - I accidentally installed CS5 Extended. Do I have to download the whole thing again or is there a way to change it? On our slow Internet, downloading the program took about 8 hours. |
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03/07/2011 01:10:42 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by GinaRothfels:
One stupid question - I accidentally installed CS5 Extended. Do I have to download the whole thing again or is there a way to change it? On our slow Internet, downloading the program took about 8 hours. |
I think that the trial version is Extended by default, and I'm not sure there is a way to change that. There is no reason you should have to download again, or even to uninstall and reinstall. You should be able to enter your license code and you should be all set. If you don't buy Extended, you just won't have access to those features.
We installed CS5 on my son's laptop last August, and he used the trial until he was eligible to purchase an academic license. When we purchased the license, all we did was enter the license code, and he was set. |
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03/07/2011 01:14:21 PM · #20 |
Thanks,  kirbic.
Another stupid question - the special is an upgrade from Elements. My computer came with Elements 7 ready installed on the computer and no packaging. How do I find the serial code? |
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03/07/2011 01:30:24 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by GinaRothfels:
Thanks, kirbic.
Another stupid question - the special is an upgrade from Elements. My computer came with Elements 7 ready installed on the computer and no packaging. How do I find the serial code? |
Photoshop Elements >>> About Photoshop Elements
Should be there in the popup box somewhere.
Message edited by author 2011-03-07 13:31:46. |
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03/07/2011 01:39:25 PM · #22 |
| Thanks hahn23. I was looking there, but I wasn't sure if I was in the right place. |
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03/07/2011 01:46:14 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by GinaRothfels:
Thanks hahn23. I was looking there, but I wasn't sure if I was in the right place. |
You know what? There is not a match between the number in the About PSE box and my registered number. https://www.adobe.com/ If you've registered with Adobe, you should be able to sign in to your account and see the registration number. If you didn't register, then you may need to contact them. Sorry for any confusion about this. |
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03/07/2011 01:56:21 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by hahn23:
You know what? There is not a match between the number in the About PSE box and my registered number. https://www.adobe.com/ If you've registered with Adobe, you should be able to sign in to your account and see the registration number. If you didn't register, then you may need to contact them. Sorry for any confusion about this. |
Was just going to post this... ran into the same thing myself some time ago. There are also some freeware apps that can report the license codes of installed software, if you can't log into your Adobe account.
ETA: Google "find software product keys"
Message edited by author 2011-03-07 13:58:56. |
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03/07/2011 02:40:16 PM · #25 |
| I don't think this offer is going to work for me. When I try to sign in it tells me my ID is already in use in another country. When I try to create a new account it won't accept my email address because it is in use elsewhere. From the South African site it is trying to charge me $729. I feel like I'm being ripped off. |
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