Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Photoshop 5.5 vs. 6.0
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 16:29:54 -0400
References: <20ECC963A2B2D3118B4A009027DCE8D0A8B377@equity.patents.caltech.edu> <01072513033400.01342@pebble.hillmanimages.com>

Ditto on Real World Photoshop...the explanation of unsharp mask alone is
worth the price of admission....

B. D.

Dave Hillman wrote:
> 
> Ease of use much improved.  Default values on many tools now make more sense
> for amateur photographer. Color calibration through the work flow has major
> enhancements. Vector graphics added for text. Lots of changes/fixes in
> layers. Did ImageReady come with 5.5 - I don't remember - its in 6.0.
> 
> This is a major upgrade - recommended.  Also, get "Real World Photoshop 6" by
> Blatner and Fraser. I am finding significant ways to improve (and to keep
> from degrading) my images with the tips in this book.
> 
> Dave
> 
> On Wednesday 25 July 2001 12:08 pm, Cochran, Adam wrote:
> >   Does anyone have thoughts on the relative value of an upgrade from
> > Photoshop 5.0 to 6.0?  I have been happy with 5.5 and wondered if 6.0
> > merely added further peripheral capabilities that were unnecessary to
> > amateur photographers.
> >
> > Adam

In reply to: Message from "Cochran, Adam" <Adam.Cochran@caltech.edu> ([Leica] Photoshop 5.5 vs. 6.0)
Message from Dave Hillman <dave@hillmanimages.com> (Re: [Leica] Photoshop 5.5 vs. 6.0)