missbeth Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 If money were no object, which software program would you own? And...if brains were no object, which software program would you buy? Now, lets talk about the "brains" part, how much steeper is the learning curve for cs3 that pse7? Thanks for the advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbi Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 if money and brains were no object I would get CS4. steeper learning curve then elements, but there are lots of us that moved from PSE5 to CS3 and we didn't die LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9Buckles Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'd go CS4 for layouts and Lightroom for RAW photo developing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelaNussbaum Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Id get CS4 also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabethp Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'd go CS4 for layouts and Lightroom for RAW photo developing. I agree! If money were no object. Sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I have CS4, and I got it at the educational (college student) price so it was a lot more affordable that way. Hoping to get light room soon, and then maybe a class to learn how to use it. So obviously I agree with the posts before me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole_j Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Me too. I'd like to get a full version of Photoshop... maybe Illustrator too. How about some extra time along with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie - scrapaholic Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'd get CS4 if money was no object. Now I am still learning it as there is a steeper learning curve, but it is worth it in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaz Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 CS4 hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catinkeri Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Aaah, dreams are still free aren't they? I recently upgraded from PS to CS3 and have done so rather easily - and for me to say that is something in itself because I was definitely playing hide and seek behind the door when the brains were being given away!! I also have LR so I use that in conjunction with CS3 - but honestly with so many wonderful actions in the boutique you don't need to have LR, these actions can do practically the same thing in CS. Good luck ... and when the dream fairy has finished at your place, can you send him over this way please?!?! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandiC. Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yep, CS4 and LR and you're all set for anything. I made the switch from PSE6 to CS3 without too much trouble. The basic operation is similar, the buttons and keyboard shortcuts are in different places, but once you find them its fine. Then I started learning all those super creative things CS can do that PSE can't and am still learning on a fairly gentle slope of the curve now. And I just got LR and am loving it too, but I'm just at the base of that learning curve slope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallCool69 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 CS4 - No doubt about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBarnes Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Zaz took the words right out of my mouth. CS4 hands down. I'm hoping to get the money together before dh finishes his schooling (about another year) so I can use the student discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraC1977 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I think I would recommend downloading the free trials, and really giving them a workout. I'd also look at Corel Paint Shop Pro. All of these are great programs, that, like cars, will "get you there." The difference is often way the controls work for you--some people like Fords, other people like Toyotas. They're both transportation, but the controls and feel are distinctive. The most important thing is that you can find a way to get comfortable with the program. I happen to be a Corel Photo-Paint fan, who translates instructions from PS, PSE and PSP. That's not the easiest route, but it came with the most amazing 1-3 minute technical tutorials that show specific techniques fast. Since I like its interface, and needed either Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator for my business work, I bought that suite instead...and the price is great, too. That's what makes the world go 'round; finding the one that works FOR you. Have fun playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyVW Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 If you are looking for a reasonably priced way to purchase both CS4 and lightroom do this: Purchase a Wacom tablet (if you don't already have one). If you do have one, you can use the serial numbers off from it, even if it is a couple of years old. You can buy a bamboo fun for about $80. Go to this site Wacom Privileges > Select the tablet you have and click on it. You will see a place that says 'Get Adobe photoshop CS4 for 50% off'. Fill out the necessary info and it will take you to the Adobe site where you will be able to purchase CS4 for $299 (actually less than half price). Right now at Adobe, if you purchase CS4, you also get lightroom for 30% off, so price would be $210. In the end, you spend $80 + $299 + $210 = $590 (less than the full photoshop price) and end up with CS4, a tablet and lightroom. This is a great deal, especially for those who don't have the student discount option. I did the wacom deal for CS3 about a year ago. I have not done the lightroom deal, but someone on another board said this worked fine for them. HTH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye dianna Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I love CS4. There are so many people who can answer your questions. So I'm sure you won't have any problems. Also there are so many styles, brushes, and plug ins that are made for CS4 that it make it a clear choice. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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