Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac
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Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac is a complete package of professional software programs that allow you to create, manipulate, edit, enhance, package, and deliver images, graphics, audio, and video. The suite centers around Premiere CS5.5, for video editing, and After Effects CS5.5, for visual effects, and adds several other deep, powerful programs. With such a vast range of useful programs and tight integration between the applications, it's clear that the whole of the CS5.5 Production Premium collection is greater than the sum of its parts.
Those parts, of course, include some of the best-known, most-used applications in professional digital content creation: Photoshop CS5.5 Extended, Illustrator CS5.5, and Flash Professional CS5.5 are the household names, and their continually updated feature sets keep them essential. The suite is rounded out by Flash Catalyst CS5.5, Media Encoder CS5.5, Device Central CS5.5, OnLocation CS5, Encore CS5, Bridge CS5, and, making its debut in the suite, Audition CS5.5, which replaces Soundbooth and introduces true multi-track audio editing to Production Premium.
Start your production by recording quality-controlled video via OnLocation. Shepherd it through Premiere for cutting (where stronger support for dual-system audio is a welcome addition for DSLR video producers), Illustrator and Photoshop for graphics, and After Effects for visual effects (such as the Warp Stabilizer, for cleaning up shaky footage) and color correction. Use Encore, Flash Professional, and Device Central to deploy to the Web, mobile devices, TV, and Blu-ray disc. Throughout, keep all your assets updated and accessible via the application-spanning Bridge CS5. All that's missing from this picture is collaboration, and Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium addresses that aspect of creation, too. Adobe offers tight integration between this suite and its CS Live online services, which include Story, a collaborative script-development tool, and CS Review, an online review service.
Driving much of the back-end processing is the Mercury Playback Engine, which takes advantage of 64-bit computing to deliver video playback and effects processing at levels previously unseen outside of dedicated six-figure postproduction suites. Suddenly, 4K productions employing multiple streams of video and layers of effects are within your grasp.
Note! Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium requires a 64-bit operating system.
- Best-of-Breed Production Tools
- Get best-of-breed video, motion graphics, compositing, audio, and design tools packed with innovations that accelerate production workflows, inspire creativity, and help deliver high-quality productions to virtually any screen
- Native 64-Bit Operating System Support
- Work fluidly on HD and higher resolution projects using all the RAM on your system thanks to native 64-bit operating system support in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Photoshop Extended
- Breakthrough Performance with the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine
- Experience fast effects processing and rendering on both laptop and desktop computers with the native 64-bit, multi-core, GPU-accelerated Adobe Mercury Playback Engine in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Broad Format Support in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Maximize the efficiency of your file-based workflow and edit virtually any format including DV, HDV, RED, DPX, Sony XDCAM, XDCAM 50, XDCAM EX and XDCAM HD, Panasonic P2, DVCPRO HD, AVCHD, AVC-Intra, and footage from DSLR cameras
- Groundbreaking Motion Graphics with After Effects
- Create motion graphics and visual effects with industry-standard After Effects. Combine moving and still imagery, graphics, and text in 2D or 3D space. Animate practically any aspect of each element, and add sound for virtually any result you can imagine
- Rich 2D and 3D Images with Photoshop Extended
- Magically remove objects with Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop CS5 Extended. Paint with lifelike brush strokes and use creative 3D tools. Roundtrip images and motion-based content to Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Encore
- Advanced Audio-for-Video Editing in Adobe Audition
- Record, edit, mix, master, and sweeten audio with Adobe Audition CS5.5 – now available for both Mac and Windows. Round-trip edit with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5, or use OMF and XML to speed up project exchange with Avid Pro Tools and other NLEs
- Fast, More Reliable Encoding for Multiple Devices
- Output your work for computers, mobile devices, tablets, and television with Adobe Media Encoder CS5.5. Use intuitive presets and contextual menus to set up sequences once for multiple formats, and batch encode while you keep editing
- Timesaving Integration
- Save time on every project thanks to a familiar user interface; deep integration; roundtrip editing; and Dynamic Link, which eliminates intermediate rendering as you refine assets between After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Encore
- Compatibility with Large-Scale Workflows
- Work with multiple NLEs thanks to roundtrip editing between Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro or Avid NLEs. Leverage industry-standard formats such as AAF, EDL, OMF, and XML to integrate with a variety of systems
- Integrated Metadata for Faster Post-Production
- Develop scripts or outlines with Adobe Story, an Adobe CS Live online service. Leverage metadata acquired in production to search assets and dialogue and edit faster. Create searchable web DVDs to make assets discoverable online 1
Reasons to Upgrade to Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium
- Flexible, Precise & Reliable Editing Tools
- Edit the way you want with widely accepted, customizable NLE shortcuts and powerful, intuitive trimming and editing tools that give you more precision and control in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5. Boost productivity with dual-system sound support and enhanced project exchange with Final Cut Pro and Avid software
- Warp Stabilizer
- Smooth a bumpy camera move, or lock a shot automatically. Warp Stabilizer removes jitter and compensates for motion-related irregularities from within After Effects CS5.5
- Expanded Support for RAW Digital Cinema and File-Based Workflows
- Gain workflow flexibility with RAW digital cinema files and other file-based footage. Experience faster performance for high-resolution RED footage, as well as enhanced support for RED, Sony XDCAM, Canon XF, and CinemaDNG formats
- Camera Lens Blur Effect and Camera Property in After Effects
- Create soft-focus effects with Camera Lens Blur. Set iris shape, blade curvature, and diffraction fringe characteristics for beautiful bokeh, and use these same settings for fantastic depth-of-field control with the After Effects 3D camera
- Asset Intelligence for Accelerated Post-Production
- Locate assets and dialogue quickly in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 with integrated support for metadata from Adobe Story, an Adobe CS Live online service
- Streamlined Collaboration Using CS Live Services
- Collaborate using CS Live online services including Adobe Story, a collaborative script-development tool; CS Review, an online review service; and Acrobat.com services that simplify sharing project information
- Closed-Caption Playback in the Timeline
- Play back and display 608 and 708 closed captions, synced to your video sequence and viewable in the Program Monitor
- Source Time Code Support in After Effects
- Refer to specific frames in a clip with accuracy using source time code support in After Effects
- Stereoscopic 3D Workflow Improvements in After Effects
- Composite and animate stereoscopic projects more easily, thanks to improvements that include quick setup of stereo camera rigs, fewer steps required to render multiple cameras, and improvements to the 3D Glasses effect
- Light Falloff in After Effects
- Control how light intensity falls off across 3D distances, just like in the real world
- Added Support for Color LUTs
- Share a broad range of color lookup tables (LUTs) with After Effects, such as 3DL and CUBE formats and support for 1D LUTs
| System Requirements |
Multi-core Intel processor with 64-bit support
Mac OS X v10.5.8 or v10.6.3 or higher; Mac OS X v10.6.3 or higher required for GPU-accelerated performance in Adobe Premiere Pro 2 GB of RAM (4 GB or more recommended) 20.6 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices) 1280 x 900 display (1280 x 1024 recommended) with qualified hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics card, 16-bit color, and 256 MB of VRAM Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance in Adobe Premiere Pro Some GPU-accelerated features in Adobe Photoshop Extended require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0 7200 RPM hard drive for editing compressed video formats; RAID 0 for uncompressed Core Audio-compatible sound card DVD-ROM drive compatible with dual-layer DVDs (SuperDrive for burning DVDs; external Blu-ray burner for creating Blu-ray Disc media) Java Runtime Environment 1.5 or 1.6 QuickTime 7.6.2 software required for QuickTime features Adobe Flash Player 10 software required to play back DVD projects exported as SWF files Broadband Internet connection required for online services and to validate Subscription Edition (if applicable) on an ongoing basis* *Adobe online services, including Adobe CS Live Services, are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms and Adobe's online privacy policy. Online services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration and may be subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Additional fees or subscription charges may apply. |
| Hardware Support |
Supported NVIDIA graphics cards for GPU acceleration: GeForce GTX 285 Quadro FX 4800 Quadro 4000 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 23 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to collaborate across programs (9)
- Easy to navigate (9)
- Professional quality (8)
- Versatile (8)
- Highly compatible (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia (9)
- Independent films (7)
- Complex projects (5)
- In the studio (5)
- Home movies (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional artist (6), Business owner (5)
- Primary use:
- Business (14)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (15)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
Adobe Production Premium CS5.5 is a perfect outlet for any media editing focused towards videos and photographs. I purchased this software for the use of editing short videos and documentaries. I currently use a Panasonic AG-HPX170 P2HD camera and the format is very compatible and fluid in the premiere pro software, but through browsing through the devices, the software can essentially sync any video equipment without problem in any format. I would almost even prefer using GoPro or Contour cameras for action shots or traditional filming if an individual is on a budget when purchasing equipment. These cameras are versatile and offer quality picture as well as very user friendly with filming and the CS5.5 software. The OnLocation software is also a very good tool to make adjustments on the fly while in the field filming. The way all the software components collaborate with each other makes for a very positive and personalized finished product regardless of the individuals purpose of use. Overall, this product gives you what you pay for!! Thumbs Up!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
Switching from another NLE package I've used for years to using Creative Suite with Premier at first seemed daunting (and I mean just the idea of doing so...), but I couldn't have been more mistaken. I have no regrets of doing so. This package brings much flexibility to the video editing world. The biggest plus for me is the fact that I can take any footage shot any which way (different frame rates, codecs, etc..) and throw it on Premier Pro's timeline without a hick-up! Now that's a breath of fresh air for me. That alone is worth the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
i've purchased this product during the special offer at 800$. This was a great price for the pack. Looking forward for new B&H offers. Thanks.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
I have been a user of Adobe products since 1993. I use Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects and had not upgraded in a while so the Premium suite was the best choice for me. What was even better was, B&H had it only sale for [$] off the regular price of [$]. I really just wanted After Effects which alone cost [$]. My Photoshop and Illustrator were from CS2 and didn't qualify me for an upgrade. When I saw the deal B&H was offering, I got in the car and drove to NYC. Parking was free for purchase of $100 or more. So the trip was worth it. The only downside I see so far is not too much has changed. But I still need to explore more. Also- I prefer to have manual booklets to refer to and not have to rely on finding answers online.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
64bit, Using After Effects is so much more powerful than Apple Motion, I still use FCP at work but fully converted to CS5.5 for my business. Pity i can't use the same serial with a PC which i have in my office.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Better Text Creation
- Compact Design
- Customizable
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Media Library
- Multi-Codec Support
- Professional Quality
- Search Functions
Cons
- Busy Interface
- Missing Shortcuts
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- Motion Graphics
- Web Videos
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
I'm an editor and mostly do work for the web, sometimes shorts and docs that go to festivals.
I own Final Cut Pro 6 + Studio and have been itching to expand my bag of tricks with an additional editing platform. For the intermediate to experienced FCP user, I'd say this is a no brainer buy. Even if you're not leaving FCP, you'll learn Premiere in a snap. It's helpful that you can set keyboard shortcuts to the "FCP7" preset.
I'll be using Premiere, After Effects, Media Encoder, and Photoshop the most; however, the bundle includes a bunch of other software and is really worth the investment if you're serious about video production.
This stuff really isn't hard to learn if you're truly wanting to understand it. There are plenty of resources out there, and I must say that the applications themselves are just screaming to help you. In Premiere, all you do is hover over a clip or part of the interface, and as you change tools, the program will tell you what all your keyboard shortcut options are - telling you what each does in full sentences. No guessing.
So far I've opened up just about each application and the interface is pretty uniform and intuitive across all. It's truly a suite meant to work together.
Premiere beat FCPX in supporting multiple codecs and previewing playback without render, and I find the media library to help workflow tremendously. Of course, there are a few shortcuts, bells and whistles that I've come to love in FCP that aren't there in Premiere Pro, but that's just how it is. These things can't all be the exact same. The pros far outweigh the... I'll call them "big differences"... in terms of interface, media management, and power. This thing is really powerful. I'm very happy with it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
There is only only set of products like this for video.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
To be upfront and honest, I've only had a little time to use Premiere Pro, but it definitely fills the gap left by FCPX. I didn't want to go with an old version of FCP 7 in case Apple decided to cut off support and it looks like Adobe anticipated a lot of people making the switch. So far so good. I like that it's more "traditionally" professional. I understand Apple's forward thinking view on how we manage and edit video, but I wasn't impressed with the 30 day trial of FCPX. Like a lot of people said, it seems like a "enhanced" version of iMovie and I needed more options.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
- Freezes or Crashes
Best Uses
- Video Production
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
I have used production premium and numerous of its products, mostly After Effects and Photoshop. However, I have grown to love Premiere and what it can do. After Effects is great but would love some more heavier duty features such as 3d model integration as composting programs like Nuke can do. But for the price, it can't be beat and has a vast array of great plugins!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
Cons
- External Monitoring
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
PPro still needs work with external monitoring( PITA to use Matrox presets and 23.98 is psf) and After Effects ext monitoring does not work for DVCPro 1080 footage( the PAR does not show correctly). Great price from the FCPX ruckus for those who do not want to go that route
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
- Video
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
We're a small production house that has previously used Final Cut Pro. With the release of Final Cut X and the risk factors involved on staying on the Apple platform we've started the process of migrating to Premiere which can operate on Windows or Mac. After effects is an industry leader in visual FX for smaller production houses and this package is ideal for both getting started and maintaining high quality productions.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
This suite is necessary for anyone in post-production. B&H has the best pricing around!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Multimedia
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
Well its got every thing I need and I am happy I was able to get this product.
Excellent
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
- None That I can Think of
Best Uses
- Multimedia Professionaly
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
This is the best software made for HD Video Production, especially when you use HDSLR cameras made by Canon. They both go together like kissing cousins. B& H is the vest company to use as a vendor for all professional video needs. They have expert specialist that can help you in trouble shooting and they are always ready to help when you need it. When it comes to top rated service B&H cares and the Adobe folks are the partner they could have for video production software. I am a sold customer of ADOBE SOFTWARE AND B&H. They both will be getting all my video business from A.F. Productions in the future. Guys keep up the Fantastic work and please don't let up.Another very happy customer.
Sincerely,
Ron Whitting/ Executive Producer-Owner
A.F. Productions
Tyler, Texas
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
I mainly purchased this for Photoshop and Illustrator, which are both great tools. Nothing really compares to Photoshop as far as I'm concerned. BHPhotoVideo's ordering process and communication was excellent.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Multimedia
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
Great software package. Helps in creativity while making videos.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Everything
- Multimedia
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
I use this product for everything. I used to be strictly Final Cut Studio but now use CS5.5. The software integration is amazing! I love of fluid the programs are. It's very easy to move between all of them. I have saved do much time not having to render stuff out every time I need to switch programs. Two thumbs up Adobe!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
I have used these packages since CS2 and they just keep getting better. I am a graphic designer and also video editor / compositor. The work flows are great 'dynamic link' is a big time saver. Don't bother buying any of the apps in the suite separately get the whole thing so you can use the 'dynamic link' feature.
Very stable, reliable. Recommend! Premiere is fantastic for DSLR too.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
I use the suite for video production, authoring, web design, and graphic design. The latest additions to the software are great! I am actually starting to use Adobe Bridge now, when before I was scared of it, but it's really nice that it ties into all the programs. I just wish it included Dreaweaver, oh well. ;-)
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Navigate
Cons
- Nothing so far
Best Uses
- Professional Editing
Comments about Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Mac:
Since I was a user of Photoshop, After Effects and Audition for years I thought why not try out Premiere? FCP X wasn't ready.
I have to say the performance of Premiere was amazing! I use a newer iMac 3.4 i7 with 1GB Video & 16Gb RAM.
Adobe Premiere screamed through a multiple layered sequence with DSLR and P2 HD footage. I absolutely love it! Editing in real time exists now!
CS 5.5 Production Premium is ready for the next generation of 64bit computing hardware. Intuitive and very, very fast!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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What's in the Box
- Premiere Pro CS5.5 for Mac
- After Effects CS5.5 for Mac
- Flash Professional CS5.5 Software for Mac
- Flash Catalyst CS5.5
- Photoshop CS5 Extended Software for Mac
- Illustrator CS5 Software for Mac
- Audition CS5.5
- OnLocation CS5
- Encore CS5
- Device Central CS5.5
- Bridge CS5
- Media Encoder CS5.5
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