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04/30/2006 09:58:58 PM · #1 |
I've just managed to score a free upgrade from Photoshop 7 to Photoshop CS (and a handmedown eMac too, thanks dad)
What are the differences between the two for photography? I've found the "photomerge" function and played with that last night with good results. |
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04/30/2006 10:06:03 PM · #2 |
Shadows/Highlights is a very useful tool, in the Image>Adjustments menu!
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04/30/2006 10:06:07 PM · #3 |
I think the number one difference which has a practical effect is the presence of two new resampling algorithms (Bicubic Sharper and Bicubic Smoother) used for downsizing and upsizing respectively. These are supposed to be better at preserving detail and color fidelity than the previously-recommended "regular" Bicubic algorithm. This can make a significant difference, especially if you want to make big prints from cropped images.
I think there are some new sharpening algorithms as well, but I have no experience with those. |
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04/30/2006 11:32:52 PM · #4 |
thanks - I haven't really tried upsizing (obviously I know how to downsize for challenges). Whats the best way to go about upsizing - do you do it gradually or all at once?
and the shadows/highlights tool looks really handy.
Anymore handy changes from all the CS users? |
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04/30/2006 11:34:08 PM · #5 |
| One of the advantages of the new algorithms is that they now recommending upsizing in one step. |
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04/30/2006 11:34:58 PM · #6 |
I believe the "exposure" adjustment is new (also under Image>Adjustments) or maybe that's CS2. Don't remember. Anyway, I haven't found any good use for it since I shoot RAW but maybe that's good for jpeg shooters?
Message edited by author 2006-04-30 23:35:21.
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04/30/2006 11:51:03 PM · #7 |
don't forget about the History Log. very helpful when keeping track of your editing steps specially when requested for validation by SC :)
it's under the preferences ;) |
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05/01/2006 01:16:16 AM · #8 |
Another really big deal that is not so readily apparent until you make larger prints is support for 16-bit color for most tools. One of the main reasons for the CS upgrade was to rewrite PS from the ground up for 16-bit color.
Message edited by author 2006-05-01 01:16:34.
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05/01/2006 07:19:54 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by yanko:
I believe the "exposure" adjustment is new (also under Image>Adjustments) or maybe that's CS2. Don't remember. Anyway, I haven't found any good use for it since I shoot RAW but maybe that's good for jpeg shooters? |
That must be in CS2 - can't see it as one of my options
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