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Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS)
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The Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software from Adobe is the industry-standard image editing suite for photographers, graphic designers and web designers. The software is used to edit images using a powerful layer-based approach. It also features smart filters to add artistic effects, powerful color and curve controls, digital camera raw image support and text tools.
- Unified Tabbed Interface
- Photoshop features a unified tabbed interface, complete with self-adjusting panels. This interface helps to reduce clutter, giving you a cleaner workspace. Each image is assigned its own tab, eliminating the need to arrange multiple windows. Of course, you'll still have the option to manually arrange floating windows and panels, allowing you compare multiple images in a side-by-side manner.
- Layer-Based Editing
- Photoshop features a powerful layer-based approach to image editing. You'll be able to work on one layer of an image without modifying other layers, giving you a non-destructive way to make fine adjustments to images. You'll also be able to apply filters to specific layers. Photoshop features masking tools to help you create layers from "flat" still images, such as digital camera photos and scans.
- Filters and Image Controls
- You'll be able to browse through Photoshop's filter gallery to see how different filters will change an image. Filters are applied as smart layers that are completely non-destructive, can be modified on the fly and can be stacked.
- RAW File Support
- Photoshop features support for over 150 digital camera RAW file formats. RAW images can be saved in any file format, including PSD, JPG, TIFF, and DNG. There is even a dust busting tool to help you remove "green spots" that appear on your photos as a result of dust on your DSLR's CCD.
- Quick Select Tool
- The quick select tool allows you to isolate objects in an image in order to create a mask or separate layer. The tool is a great way to separate a subject from the background in order to make changes to each separately.
- Image Alignment and HDR Support
- Photoshop allows you to align a series of images to compensate for slight camera movement. It features tools that allow you to remove unwanted bystanders from a series of pictures. This can also be used to better create HDR images that are created from a series of exposures of different lengths.
- Adjustments Panel
- The Adjustments panel gives you quick access to Photoshop's nondestructive correction tools. You'll be able to adjust curves, levels, hue/saturation, and other parameters from this panel. You'll be able to control each parameter independently, without the need to change tools or navigate through menus.
- Enhanced Panorama Support
- Photoshop CS4 improves on the software's ability to create panoramic images. The Photomerge module now features enhanced blending options, vignetting control, and geometric distortion correction. Support for 360° panoramas and fish eye compensation have also been added. These tools work together to help create better stitched panoramic images.
- Extended Depth of Field
- Lenses are often praised for the quality of their bokeh, their out of focus blur, but shallow depth of field is not always desired. Photoshop allows you to combine several images that feature shallow depth of field and different focal points. The result is a single image with a very large depth of field. This tool allows photographers to capture images with a large depth of field, even in low light situations.
- Fluid Canvas Rotation
- Photoshop's Rotate View tool is a nondestructive editing tool that allows you to spin a canvas to any orientation. It eliminates pixel distortion, going so far as to automatically adjust selections, grids, rulers, and other tools to match the chosen orientation.
- GPU-Accelerated Painting Tools
- Photoshop CS4 leverages your computer's GPU to improve image editing performance. You'll be able to zoom down to a pixel-level, with perfect clarity. Stutter and preview lag are eliminated for smooth scrolling within an image. The Pixel Grid appears at magnifications of 600% or higher, allowing for extremely precise pixel editing.
- Bridge CS4
- Bridge CS4 is included for image browsing. Bridge allows you to browse though images on a folder level, view image metadata, and search for images. I features a Carousel View for large image-group selections, and can even create contact sheets in PDF format. Bridge can also create web photo galleries and upload them to the Internet.
- Lightroom 2 Integration
- Photographers will appreciate the enhanced integration with Lightroom 2. Images can be exported from Lightroom 2 to create HDR images, panoramas, or smart objects in Photoshop. Because both applications share the same RAW processing engine, images adjustments made in Lightroom are reflected in Photoshop and vice versa.
| Application | Image Editing |
| Compatibility | Mac |
| System Requirements |
Computer: PowerPC G5 or Multicore Intel Mac Operating System: Mac OS X v10.4.11-10.5.4 Memory: 512MB (1GB recommended) Hard Drive: 2GB for installation; Additional free space required during installation; Cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on flash-based storage devices Display: 1024 x 768 (1280 x 800 recommended) with 16-bit video card; Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0 Hardware: DVD-ROM drive Software: QuickTime 7.2 Broadband Internet connection required for online services |
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by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Accurate colors (7)
- Versatile (6)
- Easy to navigate (5)
- Easy to customize (4)
- Easy to collaborate across programs (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional quality (8)
- Primary use:
- Business (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (6), Budget shopper (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Don't wait to upgrade.
I upgraded from CS2 to CS4. Workspace is different. There is a new adjustment palette. Scrolling and zooming is much smoother. Non-destructive mask adjustments. It's going to take me a while to learn...Read complete review
I upgraded from CS2 to CS4. Workspace is different. There is a new adjustment palette. Scrolling and zooming is much smoother. Non-destructive mask adjustments. It's going to take me a while to learn all of it's capabilities. The bottom line is-if your going to remain in the photo business, you're going to have to be on top of the latest photoshop version. You don't see any classes available for CS,CS2 or CS3? The longer you wait to upgrade, the harder the learning curve when you do upgrade! Nature of the beast.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Still Evaluating!
I miss the "smudge" tool, have been going back to CS2 to use it, as CS4 does not have it. Need to really evaluate the new program & see ...Read complete review
I miss the "smudge" tool, have been going back to CS2 to use it, as CS4 does not have it. Need to really evaluate the new program & see what it can do that CS2 can not. Maybe there is another new tool that takes its' place? I am glad I have upgraded, but, also, think I could have waited for the next upgrade.
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Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS):
We have been using Photoshop for many years now in our portrait photography business. It just keeps getting better and better. We are so grateful for this product, it is a life saver.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS):
I upgraded from CS2 to CS4. Workspace is different. There is a new adjustment palette. Scrolling and zooming is much smoother. Non-destructive mask adjustments. It's going to take me a while to learn all of it's capabilities. The bottom line is-if your going to remain in the photo business, you're going to have to be on top of the latest photoshop version. You don't see any classes available for CS,CS2 or CS3? The longer you wait to upgrade, the harder the learning curve when you do upgrade! Nature of the beast.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS):
I love it so far. I have not jumped into the guts of the thing but I do like the little fun things like how the photos move in a more comfortable and smooth way when I enlarge or shrink. I also enjoy the cloning and healing tool gives you a little preview of what is about to happen right there on the screen.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Customize
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS):
I put off getting this upgrade from CS far too long. The new features in Bridge and Camera Raw went far beyond my expectations. I'm not sure of the differences in upgrading from more recent versions, but if you've been working with CS you will be blown away by the improvements to your work flow. Trust me, if you're even thinking about it- just get it!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS):
If you have a new nikon D300,D700,D3 you will have to upgrade to CS4, If you want to take photographys in RAW formate.Get ready to start learing all over again.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS):
The Grad Tool in Camera Raw is really nice. Having the Targeted Adjustment Tool makes Curves adjustments absolutely painless. I had heard that the Burn & Dodge tools had been improved, but still find them disappointing. You might want to consider another method for Dodging & Burning. Bridge is (finally) vastly improved! I am no longer looking for a separate app to organize my images. Somehow, I had missed the Clone Source Panel in CS3. I'm making up for that now!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Still evaluating
Cons
- Missing Smudge Tool
Best Uses
- Helps improve my images
- Professional Quality
Comments about Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS):
I miss the "smudge" tool, have been going back to CS2 to use it, as CS4 does not have it. Need to really evaluate the new program & see what it can do that CS2 can not. Maybe there is another new tool that takes its' place? I am glad I have upgraded, but, also, think I could have waited for the next upgrade.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Essential for creatives
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS):
Even though this product is targeted at photographers for doing extensive retouching, CS4 is a must for video pros, too. There is no better way to prepare graphics files for Final Cut, Motion, DVD Studio Pro, etc. This new release makes it easier than ever to make simple elements for video without getting too deep into Photoshop's powerful features.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS):
Under CS3, color management to an Epson R1800, under Leopard, simply did not work. Dozens of forums bemoaned this problem. Under CS4, at least for this photographer, it seems almost spot-on again.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Pro image editing
Comments about Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS):
New dodge and burn options, interface layout options, image sizing effects and other improvements make this a solid upgrade. Launches much faster as well.
I'm primarily a video editor and use PS for preparing still images for use in video projects and for adding titles and graphics to video; however, I do some layout and image manipulation as well. This version seems to run very stable and is more responsive.
Upgrade may not be necessary for everyone but worth it if you use PS on a regular basis.
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- Great Features
Cons
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS):
This is another wonderful upgrade - [...]
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Comments about Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software for Mac (Upgrade from Photoshop CS):
I use this for secondary editing after Lightroom. The integration is good and the new layout is a welcome change from the floating windows of old.
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Merchant response: Click and hold your cursor (or right-click) on the Blur or Sharpen tool (whichever is showing). You'll see a sub menu appear that allows you to select the Smudge tool.