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<p>In addition to the Creatives Suite updates, Adobe has announced Adobe<br />
Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended(/b). The upgrade sports<br />
advanced motion graphics functions, expanded 3D visualization<br />
capabilities and precise image analysis. Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop<br />
CS4 Extended will be available as stand-alone applications or key<br />
components of the Adobe Creative Suite 4 family.</p>
<p>"Photoshop is about delivering cutting-edge innovation that really<br />
pushes the boundaries of digital image editing," says Kevin Connor,<br />
vice president of product management for professional digital imaging<br />
at Adobe. "This version is no exception with some stunning new<br />
imaging technology that complements our work to bring more control,<br />
simplicity and speed to everyday tasks. By streamlining the most<br />
popular workflows for the professional, technical or home user,<br />
Photoshop CS4 brings new levels of accessibility to the gold standard<br />
in digital imaging software."</p>
<p>Content-Aware Scaling adds a technology that enables users to<br />
intelligently size and scale images with a drag of the mouse. New<br />
Auto-align and Auto-blend modes generate composites based on extended<br />
depth of field and 360 degree panoramas now with tones and colors.<br />
Finding, previewing and managing image assets is enhanced with Adobe<br />
Bridge CS4, beginning with fast start-up performance, right through<br />
to speedy transfer of images to Photoshop CS4, Connor says. New<br />
path-bar navigation and workspace selection buttons across the top of<br />
the Bridge window let you go to just the right display for every<br />
task, he adds.</p>
<p>Also included are new Camera Import controls, visual folder<br />
navigation, and a Carousel View for larger image-group selections.<br />
Photoshop CS4 takes advantage of the latest graphics processing unit<br />
(GPU) hardware. The software offers a smooth pan and zoom experience<br />
that allows users to easily edit images at the highest magnification<br />
while maintaining clarity, according to Connor.</p>
<p>The new Canvas Rotation tool is designed to make it simple to rotate<br />
and work on an image from any angle. Photoshop CS4 helps keep work<br />
areas clutter-free with a new unified application frame, tab-based<br />
interface and self-adjusting panels that make it easy to quickly<br />
access advanced tools, and provide a more fluid way to interact with<br />
the application.</p>
<p>Photoshop CS4 Extended includes all the new features of Photoshop CS4<br />
plus the ability to manipulate 3D imagery easier than ever before.<br />
Now, creativity knows no bounds, as users can paint directly on 3D<br />
models and surfaces, merge 2-D files onto 3D images and animate 3D<br />
objects. The 3D engine has been rebuilt from the ground up to provide<br />
faster performance, allow editing of properties like light and the<br />
ability to create more realistic renderings with a new high-quality<br />
ray-tracer. Video professionals have the ability to turn any 3D<br />
object into a video display zone and can animate 3D objects and<br />
properties with ease. In addition, the core motion graphics editing<br />
has been improved with more efficient single-key shortcuts.</p>
<p>Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended for Mac OS X on Intel<br />
based and PowerPC based systems and for Microsoft Windows XP and<br />
Windows Vista platform are scheduled to ship next mont with<br />
availability through Adobe Authorized Resellers and the Adobe Store<br />
at <a href="http://www.adobe.com/go/gn_store" title="http://www.adobe.com/go/gn_store">http://www.adobe.com/go/gn_store</a> . Estimated street price for<br />
Adobe Photoshop CS4 is US$699 and $999 for Photoshop CS4 Extended.<br />
Upgrade pricing is available. For more detailed information about<br />
features, upgrade policies and pricing, please visit:<br />
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