Considering the upgrade to PS Elements to full blown CS 4

Hello

I'm a Web designer who is currently using Photoshop Elements. I didn't print the drawing, and I don't usually create graphics from scratch (I have an asscoaite that makes my work, when I need customstuff). What I do is purchase graphic StockXpert, then apply effects, filters, etc in PS Elements, if necessary, and then reisze, harvest, etc..

I am considering the upgrade to full 4 CS because of the offer of upgrade from $299 for all owners of items. I donwloaded the trial version and there are so many new things, I don't know where to start.

Based on the information that I gave to my work, what other features in CS 4 would probably use in my daily work? I know everyone must make their own decisions, but I try just caliber if the characteristics justifying the upgrade for me.

Thanks a lot for any advice or advice you can give.

Michael

Michael,

Unless it has been added in the PSE 8, single layer masks would be worth the $. There is also the potential for greater automation of repetitive tasks, beyond what can be easily done in PSE.

You will have a little problem with the transition. With the price of the LARGE offer of upgrade, I would add a copy of Adobe Classroom in a Book for Photoshop CS4, just to give you a quick "the lay of the land" and get the updated terms in your mind, show what are the new "powers". Only, you will need probably to find locations and then getting your feet wet. There are a lot of very valuable resources, but you know already much of it - you just need to know where it will be in PS, and will help the ICVA with who.

If I do not already have two licenses for PS, I run out, buying PSE 8 and take advantage of the upgrade in a blink of an eye. I forgot the exact cost, but I think I paid a lot more than that, with an upgrade competitive of Aldus PhotoStyler 2.5 PS and has been for decades. My recommendation - do it!

Good luck

Hunt

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