Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended Edition New Features
Author:Eve Cole
Update Time:2009-07-28 23:11:53
Let’s take a look at what new features Adobe Photoshop CS3 extended version has.
Quick Selection and Refine Edge tools <BR> Make selections quickly. Draw loosely over an area of the image and the Quick Selection tool automatically completes the selection for you. Then use the Adjust Edge tool to fine-tune your selection.
Smart filter
Add, adjust and remove filters from images without having to resave images or start over to maintain quality. Use non-breaking smart filters to visualize changes without altering the original pixel data.
Advanced composite
Create more accurate composite images by automatically aligning multiple Photoshop layers or images based on similar content. The Auto-Align Layers command quickly analyzes details and moves, rotates, or transforms layers to perfectly align them, while the Auto-Blend Layers command blends colors and shadows to create smooth, editable results.
Simplified interface and palette management
Maximize screen real estate for editing while keeping essential tools accessible. Palettes are now arranged in convenient, self-resizing docks that can be expanded to their original size or reduced to icons, or even reduced to a small, self-revealing band at the edge of the monitor.
Better Raw Image Processing <BR> Process raw images faster and with superior conversion quality using the Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw plug-in, which now adds support for JPEG and TIFF formats; new tools include Fill Light and Dust Busting ; Compatible with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom? software; and supports over 150 camera models.
Faster, more flexible asset management with Adobe Bridge CS3 <BR> Organize and manage images more efficiently with Adobe Bridge CS3 software, which now offers enhanced performance, an easier-to-search Filters panel, The ability to combine multiple images under a single thumbnail, a magnifying glass tool, offline image browsing, and more.
Enhanced Vanishing Point <BR> Take perspective-based editing to the next level with Enhanced Vanishing Point, which allows you to create multiple planes within an image, connect them at any angle, and then wrap shapes around them, Text and images to create packaged parodies and more.
Enhanced 32-bit high dynamic range (HDR) support <BR> Create and edit 32-bit images and combine multiple exposures into a single 32-bit image that preserves the full range of a scene, from the deepest shadows to the brightest highlights. New image processing and alignment algorithms provide outstanding results.
Black and White Conversion <BR> Easily convert color images to rich black and white and use new tools to adjust tonal values and shading. Experiment with the included black and white presets, or create and save your own custom presets for best results.
Peak Performance <BR>Experience native performance on Intel- and PowerPC-based Macintosh computers and on Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista systems.