If you havent used any Photoshop software, should you start with its newest version Photoshop CS aka Photoshop 8? If youre already using an older version, is the reduced price for an upgrade to Photoshop CS worth it?
What and What Not to Expect from Adobe Photoshop CS
CS stands not for Counterstrike but for Creative Suite. The whole package includes new versions not only for Photoshop but also for InDesign, Illustrator, GoLive, Acrobat, and ImageReady.
Version Cue A file management system that allows you to locate files; its value depends on just how much youre using Adobe programs.
RAW This is a new format introduced as an add-in package for the previous version but is now included in Photoshop CS. It is definitely leagues better than the more common JPEG format, but unfortunately, no digital camera currently uses this format yet. Nevertheless, there are a lot of things you can do with RAW. If you convert your photos into RAW, youll be able to evaluate the noise reduction of every image and develop or edit it until you achieve the desired results.
Match Color This option is a definitely a godsend! With Match Color, users of Photoshop CS...