This new Photoshop 7 malarky...

Ajcg51 · Post by **Ajcg51** » Wed Jul 31, 2002 7:37 pm

Hey all. I just got Photoshop 7.0 after previously using Photoshop 6 for ages. I want to know, apart from looking a lot nicer, and having that "healing" tool, what new stuff does it have that rocks?

So, I know I could read a magazine, but the Photoshop reviews have long since gone and anyway, it's not as good as someoneelses thoughts on it that aren't being bribed to be nice (joking).

So post your comments on what makes Photoshop 7.0 that I cannot immediately see... (so far, I love it and that view will never change)

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TheWhiner · Post by **TheWhiner** » Wed Jul 31, 2002 8:03 pm

Huh? Wah?

There's a new photoshop? Bah... More crap to get hold of.

DunnBoyz · Post by **DunnBoyz** » Wed Jul 31, 2002 9:27 pm

Got it about 3 months ago. One, they de-junked the line tool. That pissed me off in Photoshop 6...the LINE TOOL! It created its own layer and crap like that. Now, its like it was in PS5 and I am happy.

The filters and lighting effects are much sharper and stronger than in 6. Also, the airbrush tool now has a flow control.

TrevorIsSmall · Post by **TrevorIsSmall** » Thu Aug 01, 2002 2:40 pm

Um... when did Photoshop 5.5 stop being adequate?

TheWhiner · Post by **TheWhiner** » Thu Aug 01, 2002 4:46 pm

When photoshop 6 came out, silly. Don't you want to have the newest toys too?

Its disgusting. They change a few things, give it a different splash screen and charge you 100 bucks more than the previous one. Its called a capitolist economy. What better way to make money than by leaching it off those who already like you?

DunnBoyz · Post by **DunnBoyz** » Thu Aug 01, 2002 7:22 pm

I got it by free means...

TheWhiner · Post by **TheWhiner** » Thu Aug 01, 2002 8:48 pm

Ands that's exactly how I intend to get it as well. Its the same way I got the last one too.

EDIT: By the by, Dunn old boy, awesome job on your comic. I love your new American "Gawthic" (I made that one up

) color scheme, it really cleaned up the edges and looks great! Thought you should know...

Spectralsingularity · Post by **Spectralsingularity** » Fri Aug 02, 2002 1:39 am

I would tend to argue that they changed just a few things, if you look under the hood of this baby you'll see some real power. I felt like Photoshop 6 was the half-assed release, they had some ideas that never fully formed. Photoshop 7 has the full package and I couldn't be happier with it.

Quiffle · Post by **Quiffle** » Fri Aug 02, 2002 5:17 am

Hmm, sounds like I need to make another purchase. My photoshop is no longer... *ahem* 1337. Did I do that right? I hope so. Anyway, 1300 Aussie dollars is a hefty purchase. I have to start saving my pennies.

Ajcg51 · Post by **Ajcg51** » Fri Aug 02, 2002 7:01 am

i got mine by err... other means too

amazing, in singapore, in the middle of a legitimate mall, they sell cds crammed with software for the price of about

DunnBoyz · Post by **DunnBoyz** » Fri Aug 02, 2002 12:34 pm

TheWhiner wrote: EDIT: By the by, Dunn old boy, awesome job on your comic. I love your new American "Gawthic" (I made that one up ) color scheme, it really cleaned up the edges and looks great! Thought you should know...

Everything I ever learned about coloring I learned from MacHall. Actually, the first two "new color" strips are ass compared to Mondays...or my Metal Gear Solid one.

Melancholy Chinese · Post by **Melancholy Chinese** » Fri Aug 02, 2002 12:44 pm

[quote="ajcg51"]i got mine by err... other means too

amazing, in singapore, in the middle of a legitimate mall, they sell cds crammed with software for the price of about

Odd1 · Post by **Odd1** » Fri Aug 02, 2002 1:57 pm

Just out of curiosity since all my friends have been raving about the wonders of the new and improved Photoshop, is 7.0 'bugged' like 6.0 was? Like... People with copies of it could be caught? That was slightly creepy.

- Liz

DunnBoyz · Post by **DunnBoyz** » Fri Aug 02, 2002 3:08 pm

I've had it for 4 months and Mr. Adobe hasn't kicked down my door yet

Saganaki · Post by **Saganaki** » Fri Aug 02, 2002 3:31 pm

Well, I have one major reason for making the switch to PS7, namely that I use a Mac, and 7 is the first release compatible with Mac OS X, as opposed to 6, which would have to be run in classic mode (blea!). So, as a Mac user, I'd say that PS7 is definitely worth the trouble of obtaining it.