Description

Overview of what’s new in Adobe Photoshop CS2?

The Power to Creative the Extraordinary

• Adobe Bridge – The next-generation File Browser for Photoshop CS2.
• Vanishing Point – Groundbreaking ability to clone, paint and transform in the perspective of your images.
• Image Warp – Warp any object, with customizable presets and adjustable control points.
• Noise Reduction – Advanced correction of noise created in high-ISO shooting, plus JPEG artifact reduction.
• 32-bit HDR – Create and edit 32-bit, High Dynamic Range images, for the widest range and richest detail.
• Spot Healing Brush – Fast, efficient one-click retouching of dust, scratches and other image flaws.
• One-Click Red Eye Correction – Instantly eradicate this common photo flaw.
• Optical Lens Correction – Correct common lens issues like barrel and pincushion distortion.
• Animation – Easily create animated Web graphics directly in Photoshop CS2.
• Smart Sharpen – Intelligently counteract common photo blurring with advanced control.
• Shadow/Highlight – Simple discrete adjustment of shadows and highlights, now also for CMYK images.
• Enhanced 16-bit Editing – Additional filters, such as Liquify, are now available for use in 16-bit images.

Creation Acceleration

• Smart Objects – Non-destructive editing and transformations, including Illustrator CS2 integration.
• Multiple Layer Control with Smart Guides – Faster, more intuitive editing without using the Layers palette.
• Multi-Image Camera Raw – Process multiple raw images while you continue to work in Photoshop CS2.
• Video Preview – Send an instant preview of video-destined images to an external monitor.
• WYSIWYG Font menus – Preview typefaces visually, right in the Font menu.
• Printing Enhancements – New options enable more efficient, consistent print output.
• All-New PDF Engine – Comprehensive, customizable presets and PDF 1.6/Acrobat 7.0 compatibility.
• Enhanced Memory Use – Devote more than 2 GB of RAM to Photoshop CS2 for optimum performance.
• Powerful Design Process Management – Easier versioning & collaboration with the new Adobe Version Cue®.
• Integrated Adobe Online Services – Access and download professional Adobe Stock Photos and share and print online with Adobe Photoshop Services.

Adaptability – Making Photoshop CS2 Your Own

• Menu Customization – Workflow-based presets and custom-defined menu sets, with color-keyed commands.
• Enhanced Automation – New actions and scripts facilitating batch image processing and film & video production.
• Variables – Streamline creation of repetitive graphics using imported spreadsheet data.
• Event-Based Scripting – Expand your efficiency with commands triggered at specific points in your workflow.
• Adobe Help Center – New task-based help topics and search features in a separate floating window.

Press Release:

Adobe Announces New Photoshop CS2 with Dramatic Camera Raw Workflow Enhancements and More