Adobe Photoshop CS6 only strengthens the benchmark software's
existing position as the unrivaled production suite and an indispensable tool
for old and new generation creative minds: graphic designers, web developers,
video editors, you name it.
Let's start with the interface: dark is good. Photoshop CS6
brings a darker, more focused default work environment, with menus and toolbars
painted in dark grays and blacks. Of course, if you're itching for a brighter
look, CS6 gives users lighter-colored interfaces, reminiscent of previous
versions. Tools are more streamlined thanks to Adobe's continuing move towards
collapsible menus, while leaving the primary tools visible.
There are seriously way too many new features for us to cover
in such a short overview: instead, we'll briefly look at some of the more
notable improvements. Photoshop CS6 finally empowers users with the ability to
search within their layers, a crucial benefit for those who work on projects
with many elements and layer groups like UI and Web designers. You can search
by layer name, type, attribute, and color. Another major change is the ability
to apply layer styles to groups. You can define the layer style for various
folders, potentially opening the door to even more complex effects and filter
combinations.
Photoshop also brings improved precision to setting colors
and custom dimensions for shapes. Creative Suite 6 now accepts the standard 3-6
character HEX codes in their color selectors, which is key for designers who
want to call out specific Web colors. You can also generate custom-size shapes
by inputting numerical pixel values to add more precise mock-up elements. In
addition, Photoshop CS6 also has a dummy "lorem ipsum" body text
built into the app so designers can quickly paste sample paragraphs.
We've barely scratched the surface of everything CS6 offers,
including video support and auto-save functionality like its suite cousin,
Adobe Premiere. But if you're a creative producer serious about producing
industry-standard content, Photoshop CS6 is a strong, competitive tool.
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