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DECEMBER 22, 2003 Adobe Photoshop CS
Also excluded from 16-bit images are the following functions: Trap, Variations, Extract, Filter Gallery, Liquify, Pattern Maker and direct saving of images to 8-bit formats, though of course you can use the Save for Web option for saving JPEGs and GIFs, or simply switch to 8-bit mode prior to saving out to other formats. I can't overstate the importance of vastly improved 16-bit color coming to the world's most popular image editor. But obviously I can't show you everything about it. Suffice to say that if 16-bit color is in your workflow, you will not be disappointed with the functionality you'll find in Photoshop CS. It isn't the only major change in Photoshop CS, but, for me, it alone seems a reasonable justification for upgrading.[an error occurred while processing this directive]Camera raw formats Before we move on to the more exciting new features in Photoshop CS, I should touch on one that's related to the new 16-bit color functionality--the incorporation of the next-generation Camera Raw plugin, which allows for manipulation of raw data files in 8- and 16-bit modes from higher-end digital cameras.  The available controls are wide and varied and include functions like white balance, temperature, tint, exposure, size, resolution, details, lens adjustment, calibration, color space and depth, etc., along with a histogram and preview of the image.     Camera Raw settings can also be applied to multiple images through the FIle Browser, which we'll get to below in the section dealing with workflow enhancements. Now obviously this feature isn't going to be much of an advantage to those who don't have a digital camera that supports a raw format. But for professional photographers, it means the ability to open camera data directly in Photoshop before it's processed, giving you extensive control over the image. A current list of supported cameras is available on Adobe's site. Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next Related sites: • Animation Artist • AV Video • Content Mastering • Creative Mac • Digital Animators • Digital Game Developer • Digital Media Designer • Digital Post Production • Digital Producer • Digital Video Editing • DV Format • DVD Creation • Film and Video Magazine • The WWUG Related forums: [an error occurred while processing this directive] 
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