What version of Photoshop is the best?

[joker21]

I reckon 7.

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[localhero]

In terms of functions.. the latest versions of software should by definition be 'best'

In terms of user interaction however, often the shoehorning of functions into the application leaves the interface feeling cluttered and over complicated..

..and anyway Paintshop is better lol http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/tongue.gif Just kidding.. both applications have their strengths and weaknesses. I have just upgraded to PSP8, so I will have to educate myself on the few new wrinkles, bells and whistles they have added. I also have Photoshop 6 which I am trying to get the hang of.

Anyway, i appear to have wandered off the topic... so now i'll just wander off...

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[Marcelo Gomes]

Yeah, I´m in love with Photoshop 7. There are 3 new filters that are really usefull.
Also, I think it handles text layers better than version 6.
Image Ready (comes with photoshop) is also a good tool for webdesigners.

[WC]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Marcelo Gomes:
<B>Yeah, I´m in love with Photoshop 7. There are 3 new filters that are really useful.
Also, I think it handles text layers better than version 6.
Image Ready (comes with photoshop) is also a good tool for webdesigners.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have Photoshop 7. Which new filters are they? I haven't noticed.



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[Marcelo Gomes]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Welshcat:
<B> I have Photoshop 7. Which new filters are they? I haven't noticed.
</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

They are the first three filters under the Filter´s option.

First is "Extract", which is a nice tool for separating images from backgrounds. It´s kinda hard to use at first, but when you get used to it you notice how easy it really is. It works great when you can´t use the magic wand, and you´re too lazy to create a complex path for selection.

"Liquify" is the best new filter. You can create deformations on the image,like swirls, water-like effects, melting, etc. It´s very user-friendly. Remember a software called "Kay´s Power Goo"? It´s just like it, but much better and useful.

"Pattern Maker" is... well, it makes patterns http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif Not that cool, but works well.

I can´t believe you haven´t noticed these, Welshcat!

[dperceful]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Marcelo Gomes:
<B> They are the first three filters under the Filter´s option.

"Extract"
"Liquify"
"Pattern Maker"</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

these tools were in photoshop 6, they just weren't under the filters selection. I think adobe had them in the layer or image menus. they are very useful tools in the hands of the right artists.

joker21....well, obviously the latest version of any software would be recommended...once you learn the basic tool sets you can move onto the latest version without much transistion difficulties.

i still would recommend taking a look at the art school to improve on your manips. for the most part you just slap some paint on and say voila! you need to work on your color blending, lighting, shading, text, overall cleanup of images, etc. i'm not trying to dog your work, but you admit in your art notes occasionally that these images take you anywhere in between 10 to 40 minutes. i suggest more time on an image. your latest batman beyond: rotj....could definitely use more time on it. batman is a blob of paint and misaligned eyes. batgirl has no definition, the flat black on the face does not have any light, therefore not giving her face any definition. you get the idea.

an artist can be using Photoshop v.8000....but if he/she doesn't take the time to learn it's ins and outs he/she will not reap the benefits of the application.

again as i say to my students...."I can teach you the application, I cannot teach you art....that comes from within."

dperceful

[WC]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Marcelo Gomes:
<B> They are the first three filters under the Filter´s option.

I can´t believe you haven´t noticed these, Welshcat!</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think I probably have, but I've got so many extra downloaded filters or plug-ins added on that I can't remember what came with the original and which ones were from the net. I don't think I've even used half of the filters all this time.

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[Gun665]

I'm sure Photoshop 7 is grand.I have Photoshop 5.0.

It works, I use it daily, and it's what I have.

Anyone wants to "flame" me about my "old" programs can
buy me the one they recommend or keep quiet.

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[Marcelo Gomes]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by dperceful:
these tools were in photoshop 6, they just weren't under the filters selection. I think adobe had them in the layer or image menus. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Really?!? I never saw them in Photoshop 6!

[dperceful]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Marcelo Gomes:
Really?!? I never saw them in Photoshop 6!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

it was there just not really widely used. it was new and alot of people didn't know what to do with it. extract was there as well. they were located in the image menu.

when i taught photoshop 6 i showed the class how to manipulate with the liquify tool. showed them how to use it to get rid of double chins, open eyes, change expressions, make bug eyes, etc.

i guess now adobe sees liquify and extract more as filters than tools. oh well, they are fun tools and in the right hands can be used very well.

dperceful

[Gun665]

Sorry everyone, I reread my earlier post. I seemed just a bit defensive there, to say the least. I blame it on my root canal I had earlier that day. (owee.)

Photoshop is great, but if all you have is PhotoDeluxe (like a limited edition Photoshop), you can actually pull off some pretty good stuff with that as well.

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