Photoshop CS4

[Martyn]

Just ordered a legitimate copy of Photoshop CS4 Extended (Student Edition).

I already have Martin Evenings CS2 book, question is is the new Photoshop so similar to the old one that a new guide book won't add anything or (and this is why I'm posting) can anyone recommend a CS4 guide.

Cheers

Martyn

[DavidLangan]

i have the Martin Evenings CS3 book but dont see enough changes to warrant buying the new book of his, however if i had the CS2 book i may be tempted . . .

plenty of online guides too . . .

dave

[Steve]

Am actually tempted by a DVD or two from this wee shop I got in a product catalogue today.

http://photovision-shop.com/Photoshop_B22Y21.aspx

[Martyn]

Just installed extended CS4 and have ordered the Martin Evening book.

Just searching for some on line tutorials and found these http://www.lynda.com/home/ViewCourses.aspx?lpk0=391

Initial impressions are quite good.

Martyn;-)

[Dave]

I use CS4 and have since around Oct, I have a book called Photoshop CS4 for nature photographers-A work shop in a Book by Ellen and Josh Anon, I did a bit on it on the blog-has a DVD with it as well,Clear and easy to use and read

Dave

[Martyn]

Cheers Dave, I'll keep my eyes open for this one when i am out and about.

Enjoying the Blog Spot BTW.

Martyn:-)

[sjk]

Dave is there a hugh/vast amount of difference between CS3 & CS4, not the 'student' versions?

[sjk]

Huge not Hugh, DOH!

[Hugh]

Thought you were talking about me for a minute then! LOL

[CalumD]

There is no difference between "student" versions and the "normal" versions except the price you pay :)

[Dave]

There isnt a lot of difference between cs3 and cs4 but it has two great features,firstly the adjustment brush is brilliant and the grad filter is great on skies and takes seconds,the adjustment brush alone makes the upgrade worth it for me,i did a thing about it on the blog a while ago

Dave

[Martyn]

Calum,

You are quite right the Student edition is the full version of CS4 but it is a fraction of the full version (which I was hard pressed to justify), however I had to register it in my daughters name as she is in full time education and does use the very basic functions of the program to create wacky images to share with her mates on line. Not what I would consider useful but hey it does get her taking photographs and manipulating images.

Martyn

[sjk]

Cheers DC, I did see the Blog article, however I just need to justify the Upgrade cost! Shares are not doing too well :)

[cobydog]

Lightroom has the brush function if you don't want to go for CS4.

[sjk]

I think you meant 'Lightweight'. :)