Major upgrade for Photoshop CC
Adobe Adds Perspective Warp and Linked Smart Objects in Major Photoshop Update
Adobe Adds Perspective Warp and Linked Smart Objects in Major Photoshop Update
Photoshop CC Upgrade - thread attempt #2
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BackdoorArts
Senior Member
So it would seem this is Adobe's first foray into the "Join CC or be left behind" arena with the CS6 owners, eh?
No, I think the shaking blur control thingie was the first official difference. However, that was fairly minor compared to this addition. This, IMO, is a major new functionality that will make a huge impact in field of architectural photography.
BackdoorArts
Senior Member
I believe we got some of this in Lightroom, but this looks far more controllable. I hate the idea of forking over that kind of money every year...
I understand but if you are going to buy the best gear, why cheap out on the software that allows you to maximize the results?
southwestsam
Senior Member
Also it's 'only' $120 / £96 per year now which isn't bad considering if used to be about $800 as a one off...
and you get Lightroom included in that.
and you get Lightroom included in that.
BackdoorArts
Senior Member
"Only $120" on top of what I've already paid for LR 5 and CS 6, which is why it's a question for me - because I already own 98% of what they're selling. And this is $120 per year, every year, on top of that. So there's been no "cheaping out" on this end. My question is, were it not for the CC offering is this something that would have been offered as an upgrade to PS owners, or would it have sat around for version 7? That's where the cheaping out question comes into play for me.
Obviously at some point they will offer something I can't live without, and there's always the question, "Will it still be $120/year or will they raise the price?" Not knowing what that is or when that is will be is my current roll of the dice. Perspective adjusting is nice, but I have that in Lightroom to some extent already, just not at the controlled level that they are giving in this release - but I rarely find myself saying, "If only I could back that part out just a little", and I rarely merge objects from multiple photos (though I suspect this will make for a lot more convincing results when someone decides to put person A's head on person B in a compromising photo). Linked Smart Objects isn't something that means a lot to me given how little I use SO's now.
Granted, I waste $10/month on less worthy things. I just don't like the Adobe model and hate the idea of lining their pockets month after month in what almost amounts to protection money. But like everyone in the neighborhood, unless someone else comes in with something better I'll eventually cave to the strong-arming.
Obviously at some point they will offer something I can't live without, and there's always the question, "Will it still be $120/year or will they raise the price?" Not knowing what that is or when that is will be is my current roll of the dice. Perspective adjusting is nice, but I have that in Lightroom to some extent already, just not at the controlled level that they are giving in this release - but I rarely find myself saying, "If only I could back that part out just a little", and I rarely merge objects from multiple photos (though I suspect this will make for a lot more convincing results when someone decides to put person A's head on person B in a compromising photo). Linked Smart Objects isn't something that means a lot to me given how little I use SO's now.
Granted, I waste $10/month on less worthy things. I just don't like the Adobe model and hate the idea of lining their pockets month after month in what almost amounts to protection money. But like everyone in the neighborhood, unless someone else comes in with something better I'll eventually cave to the strong-arming.
southwestsam
Senior Member
Yeh I spose I'd be pretty pissed if I'd already spent that cash on CS6.
i went from having a knock off version of CS2 (no way of justifying £500+ spend) to the CC photographer bundle so for me it was a massive upgrade at what I see as a reasonable price.
what would be nice though is if Adobe could give the option of retaining your current software version with no subscription after 18/24 months or something cus I'm not sure id want to pay much more than I do now if they out the price up later down the line.
i went from having a knock off version of CS2 (no way of justifying £500+ spend) to the CC photographer bundle so for me it was a massive upgrade at what I see as a reasonable price.
what would be nice though is if Adobe could give the option of retaining your current software version with no subscription after 18/24 months or something cus I'm not sure id want to pay much more than I do now if they out the price up later down the line.