Adobe InDesign CS5 Classroom in a Book
21 February
Adobe InDesign CS5 Classroom in a Book
Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn InDesign CS5 choose Adobe InDesign CS5 Classroom in a Book from the Adobe Creative Team at Adobe Press. The 14 project-based lessons show readers step-by-step the key techniques for working with InDesign CS5. Readers learn what they need to know to create engaging page layouts using InDesign CS5.
This completely revised CS5 edition covers the new tools for interactive documents, simplified object selection, multiple page sizes, track text changes, new layers panel, production enhancements, and print to digital capability. The companion CD includes all the lesson files that readers need to work along with the book. This thorough, self-paced guide to Adobe InDesign CS5 is ideal for beginning users who want to master the key features of this program. Readers who already have some experience with InDesign can improve their skills and learn InDesign’s newest features.
Note from the publisher:
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Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium Student & Teacher Edition[OLD VERSION]
20 February
Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium Student & Teacher Edition[OLD VERSION]
- Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium combines Photoshop CS5 Extended, Illustrator CS5, InDesign CS5, Flash Catalyst CS5, Flash Professional CS5, Dreamweaver CS5, Fireworks CS5, and Acrobat 9 Pro
- Achieve painterly effects with lifelike brush strokes in Photoshop Extended and with expressive vector-painting tools in Illustrator, or easily create eye-catching 3D artwork with new Repousse in Photoshop CS5 Extended.
- Work faster and more efficiently using more precise image selection tools in Photoshop Extended, variable-width strokes in Illustrator, and intuitive object selection features in Adobe InDesign.
- Use new Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5 to transform Photoshop and Illustrator artwork into high-quality interactive content and navigation components for web pages and user interfaces without writing code.
- CS Live online services link your desktop design software to the Internet to boost efficiency in activities that support day-to-day design and production. CS Live online services are complimentary for a limited time.
Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium software is the ultimate toolkit for designers who need to express their wildest ideas with precision; work fluidly across media; and produce exceptional results in print, web, interactive, and mobile design. Craft eye-catching images and graphics, lay out stunning pages, build standards-based websites, create interactive content without writing code, and extend page layouts for viewing with eBook reading devices.
Truer edge selection technology in Photoshop CS5 Extended – Produce highly accurate masks and make selections faster and more easily than ever before with powerful new controls for refining selection edges in Photoshop CS5 Beautiful strokes with Illustrator CS5 – Avoid time-consuming workarounds by using convenient width handles to adjust stroke width interactively; precisely size and position arrowheads, and align dashes symmetrically System Requirements – Windows Vista/7/XP; DVD-ROM Drive Note – Adobe Student & Teacher Editions are for use by university and college students, primary and secondary school students, faculty and staff ONLY. Before the software can be installed, students must obtain a serial number by submitting proof of eligibility for this Program to Adobe. If the student cannot provide proof of eligibility, the end User will not be able to use this product. Students will receive instructions for completing their validation in the Student Edition box. These instructions will direct them to the Identit-E website to submit their verification. www.myidentit-e.com/adobe-student-edition. Required Proof of Eligibility – You must provide a photocopy of a valid, current student ID that includes your name, a date, and a photo. Students who are under 18 and do not have a valid photo ID may provide an official letter from their eligible educational institution stating their name and current enrollment status.New Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium software and supporting resources build the digital communication and creativity skills students need for today’s technology-driven workforce. Students and educators can more easily create print, web, and mobile content–with the support of a standards-aligned curriculum for graphic design and print production, professional development resources, and certification opportunities. Using Design Premium, students can produce interactive content without having to learn how to write code, and they can express ideas–in print, PDF, and online–faster and with greater control. Flexible volume licensing programs and low pricing for students and educators make Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium affordable for institutions of all sizes.
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Deliver innovative ideas in print, web, interactive, and mobile design
The ultimate toolkit for designers
Work with the latest versions of professional design software to deliver innovative ideas in print, web, interactive, and mobile design.
State-of-the-art image editing
Use industry-standard Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended to edit, manipulate, enhance, and refine eye-catching images for print layouts, web pages, interactive content, digital documents, and mobile devices.
Creative 3D possibilities
Quickly add depth and create unusual effects using 3D editing tools in Photoshop CS5 Extended. Create attention-getting 3D logos and artwork from text and shapes, and edit, manipulate, and paint directly on 3D models.
Versatile graphics for print, web, interactive, and mobile design
Produce resolution-independent graphics that can be incorporated into projects that span a wide variety of media with Adobe Illustrator CS5.
Efficient, high-quality print design and production
Design, preflight, and produce a broad range of printed material with Adobe InDesign CS5. Precise control over typography, built-in tools for creative effects, and an intuitive design environment let you create stunning page layouts fast.
Dynamic digital documents
Add attention-grabbing interactivity, animation, video, and sound to your digital documents and presentations with InDesign CS5. Export documents directly from InDesign to SWF format for viewing in Adobe Flash Player software.
Extension of Adobe InDesign content for mobile, web, and eBook reading devices
Extend the reach of the content in your InDesign documents beyond print. Open InDesign documents in Adobe Flash Professional CS5, maintaining the fidelity of your designs so that you can add complex interactivity and animations. Use the Export for Dreamweaver command to incorporate the content in your InDesign documents into web pages, or prepare InDesign pages for viewing on devices such as the Apple iPad, Barnes & Noble nook, and Sony eBook readers by exporting to the EPUB format.
Versatile PDF workflows
Use Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro to combine PDF documents and package layouts, drawings, images, animation, movies, audio, and other files in a single PDF Portfolio. Also apply extensive preflight checks and automatic correction features for reliable print production.
Interactive content creation without writing code using new Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5
Start with artwork created in Photoshop or Illustrator and use Flash Catalyst to transform it into high-quality interactive content for web pages, user interfaces, and applications. Flash Catalyst lets you define buttons, scroll bars, sliders, page transitions, video players, and more–without touching a line of code.
Website and application prototyping with Adobe Fireworks CS5
Repurpose Photoshop and Illustrator assets, generate PDF or HTML comps, and then export final designs for development with Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, or Flash Catalyst.
Creation of immersive interactive experiences with Adobe Flash Professional CS5
Deliver immersive interactive experiences such as microsites and games that are presented consistently across computers, browsers, and mobile devices. Import your design from Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign, and then add interactivity and motion with Flash Professional to bring your design to life.
Building of standards-based websites and applications
Design, develop, and maintain standards-based websites and applications with Dreamweaver CS5. Jump-start your designs with built-in page templates using cascading style sheets (CSS), and work visually in Design View or edit code directly in Code View.
Brand new in CS5 Design Premium, Flash Catalyst CS5 equips you to design interactive content using intuitive tools that leverage skills you already have–and without writing code. Click to enlarge. |
Paint freely in Illustrator CS5 with the vector-based Bristle Brush to produce lifelike brush strokes. Click to enlarge. |
With Adobe Repoussé, you can extrude, bevel, bend, shear, and twist any text layer, selection, path, or layer mask. Apply lighting and materials to create effects never previously possible in Photoshop. View controls. |
Easily troubleshoot CSS-based page elements–Dreamweaver CS5 highlights box model properties with colors so you can visually inspect individual page elements. Click to enlarge. |
Content testing for mobile devices
Plan, preview, and test rich media and HTML content across a wide spectrum of devices from mobile handsets to gaming systems and television screens. Easily create and share snapshots of screens with fellow designers or clients to hone design ideas.
Adobe CS Live online services integration
Connect the power and reach of the Internet with the design software you use every day to streamline critical, time-consuming processes such as creative reviews, web page previewing, and collaborative content authoring. CS Live online services are complimentary for a limited time–visit www.adobe.com/go/cslive for details.
Visual media management
Find files fast by browsing thumbnails instead of filenames with Adobe Bridge. Find and place files without leaving your design software using Adobe Mini Bridge, a convenient panel accessible from within Photoshop CS5 Extended and InDesign CS5.
Adobe Community Help
Find exactly the answers you need using an online search engine accessible from within components of Design Premium. Searchable content includes in-depth, product-specific Help from Adobe, plus additional Adobe and third-party expert content.
Consistent Adobe user interface
Work quickly and intuitively thanks to a consistent approach to the user interface across all CS5 Design Premium components. Enjoy a shorter learning curve and stay more focused on the art of design.
Compatibility with the latest operating systems
Take advantage of the power and performance of the latest Apple and Microsoft operating systems. In Photoshop Extended, enjoy 64-bit support for faster image editing across platforms.
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended–Create powerful images with the professional standard
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended software helps you create the ultimate images for print, the web, and video. Enjoy all the state-of-the-art editing, compositing, and painting capabilities in industry-standard Photoshop CS5, and experience fast performance thanks to cross-platform 64-bit support. Also create 3D extrusions for logos, artwork, and motion graphics; edit 3D objects with advanced tools; and create and enhance motion-based content.
Innovate in 3D
Go beyond traditional image editing by bringing 3D elements to your 2D artwork directly within your favorite digital imaging application, which now offers an easy on-ramp to 3D image creation.
Maximize creative impact
Explore new creative possibilities with breakthrough tools that enable you to select, adjust, paint, and recompose images with tremendous precision and freedom.
Boost productivity
Accelerate your workflow with fast performance on 64-bit hardware systems, smoother interactions thanks to GPU acceleration, and dozens of time-savers throughout the application.
Adobe Illustrator CS5–Explore new paths with the essential vector tool
Create distinctive designs for any project. Used by creative professionals worldwide, Adobe Illustrator CS5 software provides precision and power. Paint expressively with vectors, draw in perspective, and explore designing for interactivity. Move easily between Illustrator, other Adobe products, and Adobe CS Live online services. Get the job done efficiently but beautifully, moving quickly from multiple ideas to multiple outputs with complete control and delivering exactly what you had in mind.
Design with powerful creative tools
Take advantage of exceptional precision and power to create distinctive vector artwork. Combine highly controllable drawing tools with expressive natural brushes and dramatic effects to make unique, striking designs.
Work smoothly and efficiently
Speed up your workflow with innovations that encourage efficiency. Get the job done with purpose and agility using shortcuts and time-savers to take multiple ideas to multiple outputs.
Deliver virtually anywhere
Incorporate vector artwork into essentially any project and deliver resolution-independent graphics across media. Enjoy tighter-than-ever integration with other Adobe products and go anywhere your creativity takes you.
Adobe InDesign CS5–Design professional layouts for print and digital publishing
Adobe InDesign CS5 software provides precise control over typography and built-in creative tools for designing, preflighting, and publishing documents for print, online, or to mobile devices. Bring documents and presentations to life with interactivity, animation, sound, and video. Leading industry tools, and productivity enhancements make page layout simpler and faster. Access Adobe CS Live online services* from within InDesign to streamline critical review processes.
Streamline review processes
Build powerful documents as a team. New integrated tools and the availability of efficient online services make review processes more efficient, whether your clients and colleagues are across the hall or around the world.
Do more in less time
Create, edit, and publish documents faster. A wealth of new productivity features help make page layout simpler, easier, and speedier.
Create powerful, innovative digital documents
Engage, inform, and attract readers with documents that include interactivity, animation, video, and sound. Develop stronger, more compelling communications with rich interactive documents.
Designers who love fine typography will be thrilled by extensive type controls in Flash Professional CS5. Click to enlarge. |
Integration between Fireworks CS5 and Device Central CS5 means you can begin a Fireworks project using the exact specifications of a target mobile device, then preview in Device Central before handing it off to a developer. Click to enlarge. |
Adobe BrowserLab is a fast, flexible, and convenient way to make sure your web designs look exactly the way you intend them to look, no matter what browser, computer, and operating system is used to view them. Click to enlarge. |
Adobe InDesign CS5 software provides precise control over typography and built-in creative tools for designing, preflighting, and publishing documents for print, online, or to mobile devices. Click to enlarge. |
Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5–Create expressive interfaces and interactive content without writing code
Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5 software is an approachable new interaction design tool. Use it to transform Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks artwork into expressive interfaces and fully interactive content without writing code, and publish as SWF or Adobe AIR files. Collaborate with developers who can open your project files with Adobe Flash Builder software to extend functionality, and leverage the reach and consistency of the Adobe Flash Platform.
Leverage the power of the Adobe Flash Platform to create interactive projects
Rapidly create expressive interfaces and interactive content to your exacting design standards. Deliver your creative vision with the reach and consistency of the Adobe Flash Platform.
Approach interaction design without writing code
Transform static designs from Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Fireworks software into fully interactive projects without requiring development or coding skills. Define behaviors and control sophisticated interactions with simple yet powerful menu-based commands.
Speed the design and development process
Use familiar design applications to easily create and edit artwork. Developers can open Flash Catalyst projects directly in Adobe Flash Builder software, preserving design fidelity and interactions defined by the designer.
Adobe Flash Professional CS5–Create and deliver rich interactive content
Adobe Flash Professional CS5 software is the industry-leading environment for interactive authoring and delivery of immersive experiences that are presented consistently across personal computers, mobile devices, and screens of virtually any size and resolution. Design expressive content with professional typography and pixel-precise drawing tools, write code precisely and efficiently with code completion and customizable code snippets, and deliver superior-quality video to audiences practically everywhere.
Design with expression
Communicate your creative vision without sacrifice and set the bar for interactive design with typographic precision, layout fidelity, and expressive motion-editing capabilities.
Write code quickly and easily
Quickly and efficiently write code with powerful authoring tools and integration with Adobe Flash Builder software. Easily add interactivity directly in the ActionScript language by injecting extensible code snippets.
Deliver in fewer steps and in more places
Save time and reduce the number of required steps when moving content from design, to development, and ultimately to delivery. Distribute consistently across personal computers, mobile devices, and screens of virtually any size and resolution.
Adobe Dreamweaver CS5–Design, develop, and maintain standards-based websites and applications
Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 software empowers designers and developers to build standards-based websites with confidence. Work visually or directly in code, develop with your existing content management system like WordPress, Joomla!, or Drupal, and design productively with CSS inspection tools. Simplify advanced website development with integrated support for Subversion software and custom PHP code hinting. Get fast and accurate browser-compatibility testing and test dynamic content thanks to integration with Adobe BrowserLab, a new Adobe CS Live online service.
Develop with content management systems
Build dynamic standards-based websites and applications quickly and easily. Leverage powerful content management systems with integrated authoring and testing support for your existing frameworks like WordPress, Joomla!, and Drupal.
Design websites more productively
Inspect, track, and preview web designs with powerful CSS diagnostics and functions. Improve your layouts and designs, and reduce the need for manual tweaking in the CSS code.
Extend Dreamweaver through integration with CS Live online services
Some of the new CS Live online services integrate with Dreamweaver, such as fast and accurate browser-compatibility testing with Adobe BrowserLab. CS Live online services are complimentary for a limited time—visit www.adobe.com/go/cslive for details.
Adobe Fireworks CS5–Rapidly prototype and design for the web
Create expressive screen graphics for virtually any device rapidly with Adobe Fireworks CS5 software. Design websites, user interfaces, or rich media applications using both vector and bitmap tools. Import assets from Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator software and export to HTML and CSS, Adobe Flash Catalyst software, or the Adobe AIR runtime. Optimize final imagery with the industry’s leading screen graphics software.
Combine the power of vector and bitmap tools
Design with vector and bitmap tools together to achieve optimal imagery quickly. Enjoy pixel precision that maps to your resolution requirements, using graphics tools designed for screen-based output.
Produce better screen graphics, faster
Create rich, interactive screen graphics with fewer steps. Create and name slices efficiently, and then deliver superior-quality graphics optimized for the web and a wide range of devices.
Design once for multiple deliverables
Quickly optimize designs for websites, rich media applications, and mobile devices. Edit assets from other graphics programs for wider deployment with Fireworks. Integrate client review into the design process.
Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro–Protect documents and accelerate information exchange with PDF
Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro software builds on the foundational feature set of Acrobat 9 Standard to provide business and creative professionals with additional capabilities, including enhanced security features, high-end print production support, and easy-to-manage electronic document reviews.
Deliver polished, professional documents
Quickly integrate content, insert company logos, define navigation, and add polish to your PDF Portfolio using one of many customizable templates.
Create dynamic electronic forms
Use included Adobe LiveCycle Designer software–a professional form design tool–to create, customize, and automate dynamic forms.
Collaborate and share with virtually anyone, anywhere
Gain the input you need–in real time–through interactive, shared document reviews that help participants see and build on each other’s comments.
Adobe Creative Suite 5
With powerful new creative tools, enhanced performance and workflows, and the ability to integrate with timesaving new Adobe CS Live online services, Adobe Creative Suite 5 software provides the edge you need to create rich content for virtually any media–print, web, interactive, video, audio, and mobile. Whether you need to produce printed pages efficiently or design and distribute engaging content online, on film, on air, and on device, you’ll find the right combination of Adobe tools to increase your productivity and keep pace with your creative vision.
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Adobe Acrobat Standard 9 [OLD VERSION]
20 February
Adobe Acrobat Standard 9 [OLD VERSION]
- Deliver the richest, most engaging PDF communications anytime, anywhere
- Unify the widest range of content–
- Including documents, spreadsheets, e-mail, images, video, 3D, and maps–in a single compressed and organized PDF Portfolio
- Collaborate through shared document reviews, help protect and control sensitive information–
- Simplify the creation and completion of forms to efficiently analyze and use data
Adobe Acrobat Standard v9 WindowsAdobe Dynamic PDF technology enables you to connect, interact, and engage in powerful new ways. Streamline how your team works, collaborates, and creates high-impace communications–all with the reliability, visual fidelity, and control you expect from Adobe. Designed to meet the needs of today’s businesses, Adobe Dynamic PDF helps your team get more done–easier, faster, better.
Communicate and collaborate more easily and securely with Adobe PDF. For a more in-depth comparison, download a feature comparison (PDF format). |
Reliably share documents
Create and distribute PDF files that preserve the formatting of the originals. Combine documents, e-mail, images, spreadsheets, and web pages in a single PDF file. Quickly organize content and add polish to communicate clearly and effectively. Share information with virtually anyone using free Adobe Reader software.
Quickly create forms
Use the new Form Wizard to create forms from paper or electronic documents. Scan or convert existing documents to PDF forms that can be filled in electronically, ensuring the data you receive is accurate and useful. Anyone with free Adobe Reader software (version 8 or later) can fill out, save, digitally sign, and return your PDF forms. Use the Form Tracker to see when forms have been completed and who has completed them. Easily export form data to a spreadsheet for analysis and reporting.
With fillable PDF forms, you can collect information electronically to eliminate manual data re-entry and reduce costly errors. Enable virtually anyone using free Adobe Reader software to fill in and save PDF forms locally. |
Acrobat lets you combine files from multiple applications into a single Adobe PDF document. |
With a scanner and Acrobat’s Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, you can turn stacks of paper documents into easily searchable electronic PDF archives. |
Easily exchange feedback
Enable anyone with free Adobe Reader software to give their feedback through interactive shared reviews. Using familiar commenting tools, participants can then see and build on other reviewers’ comments, which can be conveniently sorted by author, date, or page.
Help protect sensitive information
Control access to PDF files with document passwords and permissions. Set document permissions to define whether a file can be printed or changed. Apply passwords to help restrict document access. Digitally sign and certify documents to validate they came from a trusted source.
See what’s new in Acrobat 9 Standard
Get time back on your side with PDF forms
Scan or upload any static form, and it will be transformed into a PDF form, complete with interactive fiels. Easily cusomize your files with pull-down menus or radial buttons and e-mail them to virtually anyone, anywhere. Data is automatically stored in one place for analysis to save time and avoid mistakes.
Create and reliably share PDF documents
Easily convert any document that prints to PDF to preserve formatting and help ensure document integrity.
Combine content in a single PDF file
Assemble documents, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail, and web pages in a single compressed PDF file to easily share with others.
Help protect your documents
Password-protect files, set permissions to control changes, even permanently remove sensitive information and metadata to protect the authenticity of critical documents.
Easily create and track PDF forms
Convert Microsoft Word and Excel documents or scanned paper to PDF forms. Form fields are automatically recognized and converted to fillable fields. Use the Form Tracker to see when forms have been completed and who has completed them. Easily export data to a spreadsheet for analysis and reporting.
Easily review documents
Use familiar commenting tools–such as sticky notes, a highlighter, and stamps–to provide feedback. Comments can be sorted by author, date, or page.
Sign documents digitally
Use digital signatures to approve documents, which helps eliminate the costly and time consuming practice of printing, signing, and faxing.
Convert paper documents to PDF
Easily scan a paper document and convert it to a searchable PDF file. Convert from PDF to Microsoft Word Save PDF files as Word documents, retaining the layout, fonts, formatting, and tables, so you can easily reuse content.
Archive documents and e-mail
Save documents and e-mail in PDF/A, the standard for archiving, to simplify search and retrieval in the future.
Adobe Acrobat X Professional Student & Teacher Edition [Mac]
20 February
Adobe Acrobat X Professional Student & Teacher Edition [Mac]
- Automate multistep tasks and share with others using the Action Wizard.
- Customize PDF Portfolios with an all-new collection of layouts, visual themes, and color palettes.
- Search and reuse scanned content with greater accuracy through improved optical character recognition (OCR).
- Seamlessly integrate PDF files into Microsoft SharePoint workflows.
Prepare, Protect, and Deliver Professional PDF Communications. Top new features and enhancements: Automate multistep tasks and share with others using the Action Wizard. Customize PDF Portfolios with an all-new collection of layouts, visual themes, and color palettes. Search and reuse scanned content with greater accuracy through improved optical character recognition (OCR). Seamlessly integrate PDF files into Microsoft SharePoint workflows. Experience the full power of next-generation Acrobat Dynamic PDF. Use Adobe Acrobat X Pro software to deliver high-impact communications that combine audio, video, interactive media, and a wide variety of file types into a polished, professional PDF Portfolio. Get feedback faster through easy-to-manage electronic reviews. Create and distribute fillable PDF forms to collect critical data. Apply passwords and permissions to protect your work. And confidently store and share documents through easy-to-use services at Acrobat.com. Adobe Student and Teacher Editions are for students, teachers, school staff, and other educators who meet Adobe eligibility guidelines. After you receive your purchase, you will send your eligibility to the third-party verification organization, Identit-e, in order to activate the software. Individuals will be authorized for only one license of each Adobe Student and Teacher Edition title.
Introducing Adobe Acrobat X Pro
Experience the full power of Acrobat Dynamic PDF to deliver next-generation PDF communications. Combine a wide variety of file types including video, audio, and interactive media into a polished, professional PDF Portfolio. Gain the feedback you need, faster, through easy-to-manage electronic reviews. Create and distribute fillable PDF forms to collect critical data. Apply passwords and permissions to protect your work. And confidently store and share documents through easy-to-use services at Acrobat.com.
Top Overall Features
Assemble PDF Portfolios–Combine a wide range of file types into a polished, organized PDF Portfolio. Apply professionally designed layouts, visual themes, and color palettes. Easily add corporate logos and colors to reflect your branding.
Automate tasks with the Action Wizard–Save time and standardize processes by automating routine, multistep tasks in a guided Action. Create, manage, execute, and share a sequence of frequently used steps that can be applied to single PDF files or batches of files.
Create interactive forms–Easily convert existing forms into fillable PDF forms with intelligent form field recognition, or design them yourself using included templates. Track and manage responses within Acrobat. Collect data quickly and export to spreadsheets for analysis.
Streamline document reviews–Enable team members with Adobe Reader software* to fully participate in shared document reviews with a complete set of commenting and markup tools. See and build on one another’s comments.
Permanently remove information–Use redaction tools to permanently delete sensitive information, including specific text or illustrations. Easily find all information contained in a document, including metadata, annotations, attachments, form fields, layers, and bookmarks, and delete as needed.
Include rich media–Quickly bring ideas to life through rich, interactive documents. Insert audio, Adobe Flash Player compatible video, and interactive media into PDF files for seamless playback in Adobe Reader.*
Compare PDF documents–Eliminate confusion and improve version control. Easily identify differences between two versions of a PDF file by having Acrobat analyze both files and highlight changes to text and images.
Comply with PDF and accessibility standards–Confirm that your documents conform to PDF/A, PDF/E, and PDF/X ISO standards, and fix those that do not. Check and adjust documents to help ensure that they are accessible to people with disabilities.
Extend Adobe Reader–Enable Adobe Reader* users to participate in shared reviews, fill and save forms, and digitally sign and approve PDF documents–regardless of platform or operating system.
Share files online at Acrobat.com–Use services at Acrobat.com to easily send large files with confidence. Upload documents into your online Workspaces at Acrobat.com to share files with individuals or teams inside or outside your organization.
Top New Features
Assemble PDF Portfolios–Quickly assemble content into PDF Portfolios using the new PDF Portfolio Wizard. Customize using new layouts, visual themes, and color palettes. Import custom PDF Portfolio layouts and themes developed by third-party developers and designers.
Automate tasks with the Action Wizard–Save time and standardize processes by automating routine, multistep tasks in a guided Action. Create, manage, and execute a sequence of frequently used steps and share with others.
Improve scanning results–Scan and convert paper documents and forms to PDF. Export to Word or Excel formats. Enjoy improved optical character recognition (OCR), up to 50% smaller file sizes, greater image fidelity, and automatic color detection.
Integrate with SharePoint–Work seamlessly with PDF files stored in Microsoft SharePoint. Access SharePoint from any Acrobat Open or Save dialog box. Open PDF files from SharePoint for viewing. Check them out to edit, and then check them back in after editing.
Streamline commenting–Access markup tools and view comments from a single, unified tool pane. View all comments in a searchable list that can be filtered and sorted by page, author, and date.
Access frequently used tools–Quickly access the tools you use most–from your favorite PDF document editing tools to your most often used commenting and markup tools–by adding them to the Quick Tools area.
Optimize PDF file viewing–Maximize your screen for optimal reading and presentation of PDF files with the new Reading Mode. Menus and panels disappear, and a transparent floating toolbar appears, to help you navigate PDF files more easily.
Improved Web experience–Open online PDF documents faster and easier to experience streamlined loading and viewing.
Work with Office 2010–Create PDF files with a single click from within the most popular Microsoft Office 2010 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, and Access, as well as specialized applications like Microsoft Project and Visio.
Share files online at Acrobat.com–Use services at Acrobat.com to easily send large files with confidence. Upload documents into your online Workspaces at Acrobat.com to share files with individuals or teams inside or outside your organization.
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Adobe Acrobat Professional 9 [OLD VERSION]
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Adobe Acrobat Professional 9 [OLD VERSION]
- Deliver the richest, most engaging PDF communications anytime, anywhere
- Unify the widest range of content–including documents, spreadsheets, e-mail, images, video, 3D,
- And maps–in a single compressed and organized PDF Portfolio
- Includes professional templates for PDF portfolios, Adobe Reader review and commenting, LiveCycle Designer ES for dynamic forms
Adobe Acrobat Professional 9 [Old Version]Adobe Dynamic PDF technology enables you to connect, interact, and engage in powerful new ways. Streamline how your team works, collaborates, and creates high-impace communications–all with the reliability, visual fidelity, and control you expect from Adobe. Designed to meet the needs of today’s businesses, Adobe Dynamic PDF helps your team get more done–easier, faster, better.
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Communicate and collaborate more easily and securely with Adobe PDF. For a more in-depth comparison, download a feature comparison (PDF format). |
Deliver professional documents
Easily organize content from a variety of sources–including documents, e-mail, images, spreadsheets, and web pages–in a single searchable PDF Portfolio, compressed for easy distribution. Use professionally designed templates that can be branded with your company logo and colors. Quickly integrate content, define navigation, and add polish to communicate clearly and effectively. Share information with anyone using free Adobe Reader software.
Create and manage forms
Simplify the creation and completion of forms to efficiently analyze and use data. Convert Word and Excel documents or scanned paper to PDF forms with automatic recognition of fillable fields. Or use Adobe LiveCycle Designer ES software, a professional form design tool included with Acrobat 9 Pro software, to further customize and automate dynamic XML forms. Extend Acrobat functionality to Reader users so virtually anyone can participate in the workflows you initiate. Use the Form Tracker to see when forms have been completed and who has completed them. And easily export data to a spreadsheet for analysis and reporting.
Manage document reviews
Accelerate the exchange of ideas with colleagues, extended teams, and customers. Through easy-to-manage electronic document reviews, participants can see and build on other reviewers’ comments as they are being made, so you can quickly gain the input and consensus you need to efficiently develop and complete work. Enable virtually anyone using free Adobe Reader software to participate in reviews, and use the Form Tracker to monitor progress and participation.
Combine multiple files in a searchable PDF Portfolio, compressed for easy distribution. Brand it with your logo and include descriptions to guide recipients through the contents. |
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Acrobat lets you combine files from multiple applications into a single Adobe PDF document. |
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With a scanner and Acrobat’s Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, you can turn stacks of paper documents into easily searchable electronic PDF archives. |
Help protect sensitive information
Control access to and use of PDF documents, assign digital rights, and maintain document integrity. Set document permissions to define whether a file can be printed or changed. Apply passwords to help restrict document access. Use redaction tools to permanently remove sensitive information. Digitally sign and certify documents to validate they came from a trusted source. Create and reuse document security policies to precisely manage who can print, save, copy, or modify a document.
Top reasons to buy Acrobat 9 Pro
Deliver a compelling branded experience using PDF Portfolios
Bring multiple files together in a single organized and interactive PDF Portfolio. Use professionally designed templates that can be branded with your logo and include descriptions to guide recipients through the contents.
Help protect your documents
Use passwords to control access to PDF documents. Use permissions to restrict printing, copying, or altering. Save passwords and permissions as security policies that can be easily applied to new PDF files.
Easily create and manage electronic forms
Build dynamic forms, distribute and track forms and responses, and easily export data for analysis and reporting.
Manage and track electronic document reviews
Gain the input you need through interactive document reviews that enable participants to see and build on other reviewers’ comments, which can be sorted by author, date, or page. Use the Form Tracker to monitor progress and participation.
Include Adobe Reader users
Enable users of free Adobe Reader software to digitally sign documents, participate in shared document reviews, and save forms locally. By extending Acrobat functionality to Reader users, virtually anyone can participate in the workflows you initiate.
Synchronize document views
Provide clarity and enhance discussion by e-mailing a PDF document and walking recipients through it in real time by controlling the exact page view they see.
Remove sensitive information
Use redaction tools to black out sensitive text, illustrations, or other information, permanently deleting the content from the PDF document. Inspect PDF documents for metadata, hidden layers, and other concealed information, and remove before distributing to others.
Compare PDF documents
Automatically highlight the differences between two versions of a PDF document, including text and images, so you can quickly and easily identify what has changed.
Improve print processes
Help control costs and reduce errors with automated output controls to preview, preflight, correct, and prepare PDF files for high-end print production and digital publishing.
Create and validate accessible PDF documents
Ensure your PDF documents are optimized for people with disabilities. Quickly evaluate, correct, and automatically tag PDF documents for optimized accessibility and reflow.
What’s New in Adobe AIR 3
20 February
What’s New in Adobe AIR 3
This book will present you with a full rundown of all the new features in the upcoming AIR 3.0 runtime. Along with each feature, if applicable, will be a demonstration of how to employ the new feature. There’s also be a short introduction to AIR and a chapter dedicated to providing you with additional resources.
This book will present you with a full rundown of all the new features in the upcoming AIR 3.0 runtime. Along with each feature, if applicable, will be a demonstration of how to employ the new feature. There’s also be a short introduction to AIR and a chapter dedicated to providing you with additional resources.
Adobe Acrobat X Professional Upgrade Reviews
20 February
Adobe Acrobat X Professional Upgrade
- Automate multistep tasks and share with others using the Action Wizard.
- Customize PDF Portfolios with an all-new collection of layouts, visual themes, and color palettes.
- Search and reuse scanned content with greater accuracy through improved optical character recognition (OCR).
- Seamlessly integrate PDF files into Microsoft SharePoint workflows.
Experience the full power of next-generation Acrobat Dynamic PDF. Use Adobe Acrobat X Pro software to deliver high-impact communications that combine audio, video, interactive media, and a wide variety of file types into a polished, professional PDF Portfolio. Get feedback faster through easy-to-manage electronic reviews. Create and distribute fillable PDF forms to collect critical data. Apply passwords and permissions to protect your work. And confidently store and share documents through easy-to-use services at Acrobat.com.
Upgrade to Adobe Acrobat X Professional
To install an upgrade version of Acrobat X Professional software, you must have an eligible earlier version of Adobe software:
- Adobe Acrobat Professional 7, 8, or 9
The Latest Version of Adobe Acrobat: Acrobat X Professional
When it comes to creating and sharing professional-level PDF files—with audio, video, and rich media—there’s Adobe Acrobat X Pro, and then there’s everything else. Acrobat X helps you increase your productivity and deliver better, more polished work. It’s so much more than just a simple PDF creation tool. Also confidently store and share documents through easy-to-use services at Acrobat.com.
Top Overall Features
PDF Portfolios
Combine a wide range of file types into a polished, organized PDF Portfolio. Apply professionally designed layouts, visual themes, and color palettes. Easily add logos and colors to reflect your branding.
Rich media support
Quickly bring ideas to life through rich, interactive documents. Insert audio, Adobe Flash Player-compatible video, and interactive media into PDF files, for seamless playback in Adobe Reader X or Reader 9.
Action Wizard
Automate routine, multistep tasks into a single, guided Action. Create, manage, execute, and share a sequence of frequently used steps that can be applied to a single PDF or batches of files.
Extend Reader functionality
Enable Adobe Reader X or Reader 9 users to participate in shared reviews, fill and save forms, and digitally sign and approve PDF documents—regardless of platform or operating system.
Streamlined Document Reviews
Provide team members with a complete set of comment and markup tools, so everyone can participate in shared document reviews using Adobe Reader X or Reader 9 software. See and build on each other’s comments, plus track progress and participation.
Permanent information removal
Use redaction tools to permanently delete sensitive information, including specific text and illustrations. Easily sanitize documents with one click, finding and deleting hidden information such as metadata, annotations, attachments, form fields, layers, and bookmarks.
Online file sharing
Use Adobe SendNow online services from within Acrobat to send, share, and track large files without the headaches of email size restrictions, FTP sites, and costly overnight services.
More Adobe Products
FLV Player
20 February
FLV Player
- Play flash videos on your Android
- View in full screen mode
- Enjoy pause and volume controls
Adobe CS5.5 Master Collection Student and Teacher Edition [Mac]
- Comprehensive set of professional creative tools for delivering design across media
- Work without creative limits across print, video, mobile, and online media in the ultimate design environment
- Speed up design reviews with online feedback; streamline website testing in multiple browsers
- Do more in less time by taking advantage of boosted power, smooth integration, and smart workflows
- See designs come alive on virtually any screen thanks to the latest mobile app development and device testing tools
- Comprehensive set of professional creative tools for delivering design across media Work without creative limits across print, video, mobile, and online media in the ultimate design environment
- Speed up design reviews with online feedback;
- Speed up design reviews with online feedback; streamline website testing in multiple browsers Do more in less time by taking advantage of boosted power, smooth integration, and smart workflows
- streamline website testing in multiple browsers Do more in less time by taking advantage of boosted power, smooth integration, and smart workflows
Design and deliver across mediaEnhanced multiscreen preview panelMore efficient video workflow and advanced audio-for video editingExpanded platform and device supportAdobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection software is a comprehensive set of professional creative tools for delivering design across media. Make an impact by creating work for virtually any screen-mobile to tablet to HD display-all with one value-packed offering.
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection
Make an impact with work that moves across virtually any screen. Use the ultimate creative toolset to reach out to audiences in new ways–from mobile apps to HD video–all with one professional, value-packed offering.
What is Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection?
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection software is a comprehensive set of professional creative tools for delivering design across media. Make an impact by creating work for virtually any screen–mobile to tablet to HD display–all with one value-packed offering.
Key Features
Make an impact with exquisite design for virtually any screen. Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection software is a comprehensive creative environment that provides a full complement of design and production tools. Deliver print, web, and video projects across media to the latest cutting-edge devices. Design with professional imaging, vector, and page layout tools; develop online experiences with the ultimate web tools; and create mind-blowing video with high-performance editing, effects, and audio tools. Use Master Collection to reach audiences in new ways–mobile apps, digital magazines, HD video, and more–all with one value-packed offering.
Top Reasons to Buy Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection
The ultimate creative toolset in one comprehensive offering–Design and deliver across media using the creative environment that combines the components of Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Premium, Web Premium, and Production Premium software–all at a great value.
Industry-standard image editing–Make an impact with your images using Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended, the digital imaging standard preferred by professionals worldwide for its powerful state-of-the-art editing, compositing, painting, and effects capabilities.
Vector graphics that work across media–Create compelling graphics in Adobe Illustrator CS5, the vector-drawing environment used by design professionals worldwide. Experiment freely and design efficiently with powerful tools for drawing, color, creative effects, and typography.
High-quality layout and production for print–Generate stunning page layouts quickly and efficiently in Adobe InDesign CS5.5 with precise control over typography, built-in creative tools, and an intuitive design environment using workflows that take your layouts to print reliably with less risk of error.
Warp stabilizer effect in After effects cs5.5–Smooth a bumpy camera move, or lock a shot automatically. Warp Stabilizer removes jitter and compensates for motion-related irregularities.
Folio producer tools in Adobe indesign–Create engaging digital magazines, newspapers, annual reports, manuals, and other documents that incorporate eye-catching elements such as 360-degree rotation and panoramas, all for playback on tablet devices, such as Apple iPad, RIM BlackBerry PlayBook, and a wide variety of Android tablets, including the Motorola Xoom. Upload them to Adobe Digital Publishing Suite hosted solution for further production and distribution.
Elegant ebook authoring in indesign–Create engaging eBooks with refined typography and images that resize automatically to fit virtually any screen. A smooth EPUB workflow lets you create compelling eBooks and helps minimize dependence on developers. Design eBooks with video and audio for eBook reader applications and browsers that support HTML5 video and audio tags.
Best-of-breed video editing and effects tools–Work efficiently and with maximum creativity using the best video editing and effects workflow on the market. Deliver more reliably for broadcast, film, or online experiences with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5, Adobe After Effects CS5.5, and more.
Multiscreen preview panel–View website designs as they would appear on screens across desktops, smartphones, tablets, and televisions with a single, easy-to-use panel in Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5. Handle custom media queries and efficiently manage multiple CSS files.
Expanded platform and device support–Create content in Flash Professional CS5.5 optimized for delivery across a wide variety of devices with support for Adobe Flash Player 10.2 and Adobe AIR 2.6 runtimes and new platforms including Android, Apple iOS, RIM, webOS, and Adobe Digital Home.
Support for the latest operating systems–Enjoy platform performance speeds that match the speed of your thoughts. Creative Suite components take full advantage of the performance and power of newer standard operating systems, including 64-bit support (see system requirements).
Video workflow efficiency with dynamic link–Save time on video projects thanks to roundtrip editing and Adobe Dynamic Link, which eliminates intermediate rendering as you refine assets between After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Encore.
Robust jQuery mobile support–Build rich content for a variety of devices with support for the jQuery Mobile framework in Dreamweaver CS5.5. Take advantage of mobile templates, contextual code hinting, and the ability to quickly insert objects into a design.
Fast object selection and transformation–Select an object in InDesign CS5.5 and perform transformations with ease. Efficiency-optimizing tools and on-object controls speed up and simplify repetitive, everyday layout tasks.
Beautiful strokes with variable widths–Dynamically create and edit strokes in Illustrator CS5 that have infinitely adjustable widths. Precisely position and scale arrowheads and dashes, and finely control the scaling of art brushes along a path.
Project workflow acceleration with online services–Use integration with Adobe CS Live online services to enhance your workflow and increase efficiency thanks to streamlined creative reviews, browser compatibility testing, online collaboration, sharing, and more.
Smooth web designer-developer workflows–Work in parallel on the same Flex based project using Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5.5 and Adobe Flash Builder 4.5 Premium. Designers can make creative edits while developers manipulate code, and files flow easily back and forth for a fast, smooth workflow.
Adobe mercury playback engine and 64-bit performance–Work faster thanks to enhancements in the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5. Edit using newly certified laptop GPUs, get real-time playback of mixed-format timelines, and use more GPU-accelerated effects and transitions.
Integration with Adobe browserlab–Ensure the accuracy and integrity of your web designs across browsers by using integration with Adobe BrowserLab, part of CS Live online services. From within Dreamweaver CS5.5, you can easily find layout differences, active links, and more.
Integration with Adobe CS review–Streamline creative reviews using integration with Adobe CS Review, part of CS Live online services. From within your favorite tools, include vector art, images, page layouts, and video sequences in a single online review that’s easy to use and invites fast, targeted feedback.
Professional audio production–Design sound at a professional level with cross-platform Adobe Audition CS5.5. Record, mix, edit, and master with tools that match the creativity and impact of your video and motion graphics.
Premium tools for flex developers–Leverage a single development platform to deliver expressive, easy-to-use applications on the most popular mobile platforms and a multitude of mobile devices. A new bidirectional workflow with Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5.5 allows developers to collaborate intelligently with designers on shared projects.
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5
Make an impact through print, video, and digital experiences for virtually any device and platform. With powerful new creative tools, enhanced performance, simple workflows, and support for cutting-edge standards like HTML5 and EPUB 3, Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 software helps you create rich content for virtually any media. Whether you need to produce printed pages, create high-end video, or design and distribute engaging interactive content for the latest smartphones and tablets, Creative Suite 5.5 is ready to help you boost productivity and keep pace with your creative vision.
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| Adobe Bridge CS5 | • | • | • | • | • |
| Adobe Device Central CS5.5 | • | • | • | • | • |
| Adobe Media Encoder CS5.5 | • | • | • | • | • |
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More Adobe Products
Aldiko Book Reader
20 February
Aldiko Book Reader
- Browse and read a huge catalogs of e-books, including best-sellers, new releases, and classics
- Import your own EPUB and PDF files
- Customize your reading experience with multiple fonts, colors, and more
Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard [Mac]
20 February
Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard [Mac]
- Industry-standard tools for producing high-impact print designs and digital publications
- Combines the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, and more
- Folio Producer tools in Adobe InDesign; efficient delivery of accessible documents
- Create more engaging eBooks with less need for developers; preview interactive overlays
- Automate routine, multistep PDF tasks more easily in Acrobat X Pro
CS5.5 Design STD 5.5 MAC
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Standard
Produce high-impact print designs and digital publications
Deliver exceptional print designs, freely expressing your wildest ideas at lightning speed–without ever sacrificing quality or precision. Extend beyond print by authoring dynamic presentations, eBooks, and digital magazines* that marry the appeal of interactivity with the quality of traditional print.
What is Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Standard?
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Standard software combines industry-standard tools for editing digital images, creating vector graphics, and laying out top-quality print documents with elegant typography. Plus, you can extend your ideas beyond print with dynamic presentations, eBooks, and digital magazines* that marry the appeal of interactivity with the quality of traditional print.
Key Features
Deliver high-impact print designs and digital publications using industry-standard software for editing digital images, creating eye-catching vector graphics, and laying out stunning pages that incorporate elegant typography. Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Standard software combines the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, and more. This comprehensive toolkit offers many features that let you freely express your wildest ideas without sacrificing quality, precision, or speed. Plus, now you can extend beyond print with dynamic presentations, beautifully designed eBooks, and immersive digital magazines* created through integration with the Adobe Digital Publishing Suite that marry the appeal of interactivity with the quality of traditional print.
Top Reasons to Buy Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Standard
Breakthrough image editing in Adobe Photoshop–Create compelling digital images with Adobe Photoshop CS5 software, the industry standard in digital imaging. Use versatile brush tools to paint with realistic strokes, precise selection tools to make exacting refinements, and a wide range of workflow and performance enhancements to accelerate everyday tasks.
Vector graphics for virtually any medium–Create distinctive vector artwork for a wide variety of projects, from logos and branding to illustrations for advertising, packaging, signage, and more. Adobe Illustrator CS5 software provides precise drawing tools and expressive natural brushes for creating eye-catching content.
Professional page layout and production for print–Lay out stunning pages quickly and efficiently in Adobe InDesign CS5.5 software with an intuitive design environment, precise typographic controls, built-in creative tools and effects, and robust preflight capabilities.
Folio Producer tools in Adobe InDesign–Create engaging digital magazines, newspapers, annual reports, manuals, and other documents that incorporate eye-catching elements such as 360-degree rotation and panoramas, all for playback on tablet devices, such as Apple iPad, RIM BlackBerry PlayBook, and a wide variety of Android tablets, including the Motorola Xoom. Upload them to Adobe Digital Publishing Suite* hosted solution for further production and distribution.
Elegant eBook authoring in InDesign**–Create engaging eBooks with refined typography and images that resize automatically to fit virtually any screen. A smooth EPUB workflow lets you create compelling eBooks and helps minimize dependence on developers. Design eBooks with video and audio for eBook reader applications and browsers that support HTML5 video and audio tags.
Robust preflighting–Prepare files for hassle-free production by detecting errors in InDesign layouts with Live Preflight and in PDF files with robust preflight checks in Adobe Acrobat X Pro software.
Author accessible documents–Use features in InDesign CS5.5 and Acrobat X Pro that help you deliver publications that meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 standards. Apply accessibility features in InDesign CS5.5, and then check, adjust, and validate accessible PDF documents in Acrobat X Pro.
Adobe PDF creation, editing, and delivery–Distribute layouts more reliably using Acrobat X Pro to create simple PDF documents, and package layouts, drawings, images, animation, video, audio, and other files in a single, secure PDF Portfolio.
Visual media browsing–Find files fast by browsing thumbnails instead of filenames with Adobe Bridge. Or browse thumbnails and place files from the Mini Bridge panel in Photoshop CS5 and InDesign CS5.5.
Help when you need it–Find the best answers for your Adobe product questions with Adobe Community Help, an online service for instruction, inspiration, and support.
Consistent Adobe user interface–Work quickly and intuitively thanks to a consistent approach to the user interface across all Design Standard components.
Performance on newer operating systems–Take advantage of the power and performance of newer Apple and Microsoft operating systems so you can work more quickly. And Photoshop CS5 is 64-bit native, which means even faster image editing no matter which computer platform you use.
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5
Make an impact through print, video, and digital experiences for virtually any device and platform. With powerful new creative tools, enhanced performance, simple workflows, and support for cutting-edge standards like HTML5 and EPUB 3, Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 software helps you create rich content for virtually any media. Whether you need to produce printed pages, create high-end video, or design and distribute engaging interactive content for the latest smartphones and tablets, Creative Suite 5.5 is ready to help you boost productivity and keep pace with your creative vision.
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Web Designers; Web Developers; Interactive Designers |
Web Professionals; Motion Graphics Artists; Broadcasters |
Graphic Design Professionals; Web and Interactive Design Professionals; Video and Broadcast Professionals |
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| Adobe Bridge CS5 | • | • | • | • | • |
| Adobe Device Central CS5.5 | • | • | • | • | • |
| Adobe Media Encoder CS5.5 | • | • | • | • | • |
| Adobe Dynamic Link | • | • | |||
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Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium Student and Teacher Edition [Mac]
- Video-production software–create video for virtually any screen
- Accelerate video-production workflow with enhancements in speed and efficiency
- Tightly integrated best-of-breed video, animation, compositing, audio, and design tools
- Game-changing innovations like Adobe Mercury Playback Engine
- Collaborate efficiently; ultra-efficient post-production workflow
- Tightly integrated best-of-breed video, animation, compositing, audio, and design tools Game-changing innovations like Adobe Mercury Playback Engine
- Video-production software–create video for virtually any screen Accelerate video-production workflow with enhancements in speed and efficiency
The Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium for Macintosh is a collection of applications that includes Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop CS5 Extended, Adobe Audition, Flash Catalyst, Flash Professional, Illustrator, Adobe OnLocation, Encore, Device Central, Bridge and Media Encoder. It also integrates with CS Live online services. Delivering better efficiency and speeding up your video production workflow, the Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium provides native 64-bit operating system support that allows you to utilize all the RAM on your system and work fluidly on HD and higher resolution projects. The Mercury Playback Engine in Premiere Pro can offer astounding performance with or without GPU acceleration, on both desktops and laptops (Mac OS). The GPU-accelerated features in Photoshop Extended accelerate image cropping, color picking and brush treatments. Formats such as DV, HDV, RED, DPX, Sony XDCAM, XDCAM 50, XDCAM EX and XDCAM HD, Panasonic P2, DVCPRO HD, AVCHD, AVC-Intra and footage from DSLR cameras can be edited as it offers a broad format support in Adobe Premiere Pro. You can also swiftly transcode or rewrap media. Intermediate rendering is eliminated, as it features deep integration, roundtrip editing and Dynamic Link and you can refine assets between After Effects, Premiere Pro and Encore. The Roto Brush in After Effects enables you to separate moving foreground elements from their backgrounds in fewer steps. Dual-system sou
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium
Create video for virtually any screen using high-performance production tools
Tackle any production challenge and deliver video to virtually any screen with breakthrough performance, the industry’s best file-based workflow, and streamlined collaboration.
What is Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium?
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium is the high-performance leader in video production software. Produce your best work with game-changing innovations like the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine and the industry’s most efficient post-production workflow.
Key Features
Take advantage of breakthrough, cross-platform performance in Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium, the leader in video production software. Produce your best work with game-changing innovations like the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine in Adobe Premiere Pro and the industry’s most efficient post-production workflow. Tightly integrated best-of-breed video, animation, compositing, audio, and design tools provide the creative features and toolsets you need to accelerate your production workflow and deliver high-quality results.
Top Reasons to Buy Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium
Best-of-breed production tools–Get best-of-breed video, motion graphics, compositing, audio, and design tools packed with innovations that accelerate production workflows, inspire creativity, and help deliver high-quality productions to virtually any screen.
Native 64-bit operating system support–Work fluidly on HD and higher resolution projects using all the RAM on your system thanks to native 64-bit operating system support in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Photoshop Extended.
Breakthrough performance with the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine–Experience fast effects processing and rendering on both laptop and desktop computers with the native 64-bit, multicore, GPU-accelerated Adobe Mercury Playback Engine in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Broad format support in Adobe Premiere Pro–Maximize the efficiency of your file-based workflow and edit virtually any format including DV, HDV, RED, DPX, Sony XDCAM, XDCAM 50, XDCAM EX and XDCAM HD, Panasonic P2, DVCPRO HD, AVCHD, AVC-Intra, and footage from DSLR cameras.
Groundbreaking motion graphics with After Effects–Create motion graphics and visual effects with industry-standard After Effects. Combine moving and still imagery, graphics, and text in 2D or 3D space. Animate practically any aspect of each element, and add sound for virtually any result you can imagine.
Rich 2D and 3D images with Photoshop Extended–Magically remove objects with Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop CS5 Extended. Paint with lifelike brush strokes and use creative 3D tools. Roundtrip images and motion-based content to Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Encore.
Advanced audio-for-video editing in Adobe Audition–Record, edit, mix, master, and sweeten audio with Adobe Audition CS5.5–now available for both Mac and Windows. Roundtrip edit with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5, or use OMF and XML to speed up project exchange with Avid Pro Tools and other NLEs.
Fast, more reliable encoding for multiple devices–Output your work for computers, smartphones, tablets, and television with Adobe Media Encoder CS5.5. Use intuitive presets and contextual menus to set up sequences once for multiple formats, and batch encode while you keep editing.
Timesaving integration–Save time on every project thanks to a familiar user interface; deep integration; roundtrip editing; and Dynamic Link, which eliminates intermediate rendering as you refine assets between After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Encore.
Compatibility with large-scale workflows–Work with multiple NLEs thanks to roundtrip editing between Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro or Avid NLEs. Leverage industry-standard formats such as AAF, EDL, OMF, and XML to integrate with a variety of systems.
Integrated metadata for faster post-production–Develop scripts or outlines with Adobe Story, an Adobe CS Live online service. Leverage metadata acquired in production to search assets and dialogue and edit faster. Create searchable web DVDs to make assets discoverable online.
Integration with CS Live online services–Collaborate with the Adobe Story, a powerful scriptwriting tool, a CS Live online service. Initiate reviews and collect feedback on dailies, storyboards, and works in progress with Adobe CS Review, a CS Live online service, and Acrobat.com.
Vector graphics with Illustrator–Import native Adobe Illustrator artwork into After Effects with layers, masks, blend modes, gradients, and effects intact. After Effects can continuously rasterize vector shapes for smooth edge detail at any size.
Interactive design–Create interactive designs with Adobe Flash Catalyst or Flash Professional. Use Flash Catalyst for content such as simple video portfolios, or use powerful controls in Flash Professional to add video content to interactive experiences.
With Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium, you can:
Work faster. Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium takes the breakthrough performance delivered in Creative Suite 5 and makes it more accessible; in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5, expanded support for mobile and desktop video cards brings Adobe Mercury Playback Engine GPU acceleration to a wider selection of systems, including Windows laptops for editing in the field. Edit with a highly efficient keyboard-driven workflow, and boost productivity with dual-system sound support and other timesaving features suggested by users. Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium gives you new flexibility when working with RAW digital cinema files and other file-based footage in After Effects CS5.5 and Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5, building upon the industry’s best file-based workflow which eliminates transcoding and rewrapping while preserving the pristine quality of your footage. 64-bit Adobe Media Encoder CS5.5 simplifies multiscreen delivery–with new, intuitive presets and contextual menus that let you set up sequences once for batch encoding to multiple formats such as PCs, smartphones, and television, while you continue editing.
Craft great stories with game-changing creative innovation. Adding to the groundbreaking Roto Brush feature that After Effects CS5 introduced, the new Warp Stabilizer gives you options for improving the quality of handheld footage; Camera Lens Blur lets you control which parts of a scene are in focus; and Light Falloff enables you to manage how light behaves in a 3D scene. Improve your audio workflow and get best-in-class editing and multitrack mixing tools, powerful sweetening options, and rock-solid performance using Adobe Audition CS5.5–available for the first time on Mac OS, as well as Windows.
Collaborate efficiently. Easily integrate CS5.5 Production Premium with existing workflows, whether you’re part of a small workgroup or a large-scale enterprise. Move projects back and forth more easily between Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition, and other NLEs such as Apple Final Cut Pro. Adobe Story, an Adobe CS Live online service for collaborative script writing, now directly integrates with Adobe Premiere Pro and helps you create metadata-rich, production-ready assets. New presets in Adobe Media Encoder make it easier to send sequences to Adobe CS Review, another CS Live online service, making it easier for you to get feedback from clients and teammates on works in progress.
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5
Make an impact through print, video, and digital experiences for virtually any device and platform. With powerful new creative tools, enhanced performance, simple workflows, and support for cutting-edge standards like HTML5 and EPUB 3, Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 software helps you create rich content for virtually any media. Whether you need to produce printed pages, create high-end video, or design and distribute engaging interactive content for the latest smartphones and tablets, Creative Suite 5.5 is ready to help you boost productivity and keep pace with your creative vision.
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Print Designers; Print Professionals |
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Web Professionals; Motion Graphics Artists; Broadcasters |
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| Adobe Bridge CS5 | • | • | • | • | • |
| Adobe Device Central CS5.5 | • | • | • | • | • |
| Adobe Media Encoder CS5.5 | • | • | • | • | • |
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