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Posted on 12/11/08 12:53:55 PM |
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Steve Mac
Grunge Genie Posts: 539 Reply  |
CS4
If I were to install CS4, can I still leave CS2 installed or do I have to uninstall CS2 first? Steve |
Posted on 12/11/08 12:55:02 PM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: CS4
No, you can keep CS2 running as well. But why would you want both? There's nothing you can do in CS2 that you can't do in CS4. And since some of the keyboard shortcuts have shuffled around, you'd do better to learn the CS4 ones rather than having to remember both. |
Posted on 12/11/08 4:36:29 PM |
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KINGFISH
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Re: CS4
When is your CS4 book going to be available?  |
Posted on 12/11/08 4:38:15 PM |
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KINGFISH
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Re: CS4
how can i make this in photoshop? is this in your book? see link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24989880@N04/2983465505/ thanks King  |
Posted on 12/11/08 6:51:17 PM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: CS4
It's a great technique, Kingfish. And while it isn't addressed directly in the book, there are some suggestions for how to get this effect: a mixture of Hard Light layers, the Diffuse Anisotropic filter, and good old Unsharp Mask. Plus, of course, it helps if you have a great photo to start with! How to Cheat in Photoshop CS4 should be published in January. |
Posted on 12/11/08 7:25:16 PM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: CS4
Actually, you've really got me intrigued with this image now. I've officially finished the book, but I'm going to see if I can rework some pages to get this technique in there. It's a really good one! |
Posted on 12/11/08 7:54:19 PM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: CS4
Right - got it. Rather pleased with this technique! It's slightly more Norman Rockwell than the image you showed, but the variables are easy to tweak to get it closer to your original. Before and after: 
Best of all, I've now turned this into an Action and I'm applying it to all sorts of photographs! |
Posted on 12/11/08 7:58:31 PM |
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maiden
Golden Gif Gagster Posts: 471 Reply  |
Re: CS4
Nice, Steve. |
Posted on 12/11/08 9:13:02 PM |
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Steve Mac
Grunge Genie Posts: 539 Reply |
Re: CS4
Steve, I wasn't implying that I would run both CS2 and CS4, but since I am still editing pictures for my book, I wanted to make sure I could keep going in case something didn't go right with the CS4 install. I'm not that great when it comes to computers so I tend to become hesitant with upgrades. Thank you |
Posted on 12/11/08 11:20:41 PM |
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Paul 2007 thru 2010
Lego Legend Posts: 361 Reply |
Re: CS4
And of course you will post the action here because you are a nice person 
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Posted on 13/11/08 00:58:37 AM |
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michael sinclair
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Re: CS4
Topaz adjust plugin will do it for you. Here's one of many permutations:  |
Posted on 13/11/08 06:34:30 AM |
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Ellen
Fire Queen Posts: 102 Reply  |
Re: CS4
I like Steve's a lot - I got close using this tutorial- http://www.photographybb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1187  |
Posted on 13/11/08 11:29:25 AM |
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michael sinclair
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Re: CS4
Thanks Ellen for that link. Here is my attenpt at using the very useful tutorial:  |
Posted on 13/11/08 11:51:48 AM |
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michael sinclair
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Re: CS4
Here's yet another attempt:  |
Posted on 13/11/08 12:42:32 PM |
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Paul 2007 thru 2010
Lego Legend Posts: 361 Reply |
Re: CS4
Thank's Ellen. That is an effect I have been after for a while. It is very interesting, once you have created an action, the different effects you get just by varying the starting image size. |
Posted on 13/11/08 11:06:38 PM |
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Paul 2007 thru 2010
Lego Legend Posts: 361 Reply |
Re: CS4
I love it. (The effect not Sarah. Althought she does have a certain something )
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Posted on 15/11/08 00:01:40 AM |
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michael sinclair
Off-Topic Opportunist Posts: 1871 Reply |
Re: CS4
I like that effect a lot Paul; it's a shame there are no filters in Photoshop that directly give that effect. Anyway time to do some experimenting. |
Posted on 16/11/08 08:06:43 AM |
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tank172
ThreeDee Thriller Posts: 692 Reply  |
CS4
If you decide to uninstall CS2, don't forget to first backup all your presets, actions, swatches, etc. Also, print out screengrabs of any custom settings, preferences, etc. There's a chance you could lose those, or the files could become corrupted during uninstall (even though you checked the box not to delete user preferences in the uninstall screen). Can't wait for CS4 book, Steve!
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Posted on 16/11/08 09:00:57 AM |
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Deborah Morley
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Re: CS4
Steve, I have a confession to make. I originally bought photoshop 7, then bought the upgrades to CS2 and then 3. (I rather stupidely thought buying the upgrades were just patches) so had all of them on one computer! Apart from taking up space there was no problem with them all being there, |
Posted on 16/11/08 1:22:43 PM |
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Steve Mac
Grunge Genie Posts: 539 Reply |
Re: CS4
Thanks tank and Deborah, I appreciate the input. |
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