adobe recently launched their creative suite 4 (CS4) namely: * InDesign CS4 * Photoshop CS4 Extended * Illustrator CS4 * Flash CS4 Professional * Dreamweaver CS4 * Fireworks CS4 * Acrobat 9 Pro * Adobe Bridge CS4 * Adobe Device Central CS4 * Version Cue CS [img]http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/photoshopextended/include/marquee/psx-marquee.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.adobe.com/lib/com.adobe/template/gnav/adobe-hq.png[/img] [img]http://wwwimages.adobe.com/images/shared/product_mnemonics/20x20/border/photoshop_cs4_20x20.jpg[/img] new features: Revolutionary 3D painting and compositing Now paint directly on 3D models, wrap 2D images around 3D shapes, convert gradient maps to 3D objects, add depth to layers and text, get print-quality output with the new ray-tracing rendering engine, and enjoy exporting to supported common 3D formats. Adjustments panel Simplify image adjustment by easily accessing every tool you need to nondestructively adjust and enhance the color and tone of your images; on-image controls and a wide variety of presets are also included in the new live and dynamic Adjustments panel. Masks panel Quickly create and edit masks from the new Masks panel. This panel offers all the tools you need to create editable pixel- and vector-based masks, adjust mask density and feathering, easily select noncontiguous objects, and more. Fluid canvas rotation Now just click to smoothly turn your canvas for distortion-free viewing at any desired angle — no more tilting your head in the middle of painting and drawing. Smoother panning and zooming Gracefully navigate to any area of an image with new, ultra-smooth zooming and panning. Maintain clarity as you zoom to individual pixels and easily edit at the highest magnification with the new Pixel Grid. Content-Aware Scaling Use the new and revolutionary Content-Aware Scaling feature to automatically recompose an image as you resize it, smartly preserving vital areas as the image adapts to the new dimensions. Get the perfect image in one step without time-intensive cropping and retouching. Enhanced motion graphics editing Edit motion graphics more efficiently with new single-key shortcuts, sync visual effects with specific points in an audio track using new audio syncing controls, and turn any 3D object into a video display zone. File display options Easily work with multiple open files by using tabbed document display or n-up views. Extensibility Get and share Adobe Flash® technology-based panels that developers create to accomplish customized tasks. Plus, get tips and tricks from the thriving worldwide community of Photoshop users through the new Adobe Community Help online service. for more info, visit : [url]http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/photoshopextended/features/?view=topnew[/url]

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