Is Photoshop CS4 the same as Photoshop 7?

9wetfckx43j5rg · 26-09-2009 07:59PM #1

Hi there. I just started learning how to work photoshop in college. In class we use photoshop 7. I have been trying to download the trial version but couldn't find it. Is photoshop cs4 the same as photoshop 7?

PCPhoto · 26-09-2009 08:13PM

Salvador Limited Viewfinder wrote: »

Hi there. I just started learning how to work photoshop in college. In class we use photoshop 7. I have been trying to download the trial version but couldn't find it. Is photoshop cs4 the same as photoshop 7?

No ! ..... all the stuff thats in 7 will be in CS4 ... but CS4 will have improved features, extra stuff and will perform tasks better.. I have CS2 and thinking of upgrading.

Ricky91t · 26-09-2009 08:14PM

Theres about 6 years of upgrades put into CS4,So i'd assume it would be much much better than photoshop 7,I've never used it but assume it's not brilliant!I'd also guess the UI is fairly different in both.

5uspect · 26-09-2009 08:15PM

CS4 is Photoshop 11. Core functionality is pretty much the same apart from some major UI overhaul.

PCPhoto · 26-09-2009 08:15PM

in short - if you download the one month trial version of CS4 ... you'll be able to do all the stuff you will be doing in PS7.....but CS4 will be better at performing different tasks.

CabanSail · 26-09-2009 08:23PM

I have CS2 at home but have PS7 at work for quick stuff. Most of what I use in CS2 is there in PS7, but then I don't use much of the new stuff & mainly just use layers & masks.

mahamageehad · 26-09-2009 08:30PM

I have CS4. It has a lot of advanced new improved features.

....But to be honest if you're only using general stuff like layers, masks you should have no problem using cs4. There are a few handy improvements. You can open up documents in tabbed windows so its easier to work with multiple files. You can rotate the canvas (very handy if you use a tablet!). Theres a lot of improvements in the 3d part as well.

Now you just need to find everything again!!! Haha best of luck

9wetfckx43j5rg · 26-09-2009 08:30PM

That's grand, does it look the same or will the tools be moved around ect?

9wetfckx43j5rg · 26-09-2009 08:32PM

mahamageehad wrote: »

I have CS4. It has a lot of advanced new improved features.

....But to be honest if you're only using general stuff like layers, masks you should have no problem using cs4. There are a few handy improvements. You can open up documents in tabbed windows so its easier to work with multiple files. You can rotate the canvas (very handy if you use a tablet!). Theres a lot of improvements in the 3d part as well.

Now you just need to find everything again!!! Haha best of luck

Yeah Like I've only learned the basics so far, stuff like the patch tool and clone thing. I'm sure you did it when you started, you know the old image everyone uses to learn.

mahamageehad · 26-09-2009 08:40PM

The pen tool is the handiest thing you'll ever learn.. that and layers!!

Here's some tutorials that you may find handy though
Smashing Magazine Tutorials

decsramble · 26-09-2009 08:54PM

Were you using Photoshop Elements 7? It might be a coincidence but that would have been the most up to date version of Elements up to this week.

Ricky91t · 26-09-2009 09:02PM

Wait till CS5 comes out and buy that :pac:

A_SN · 26-09-2009 09:02PM

Salvador Limited Viewfinder wrote: »

Hi there. I just started learning how to work photoshop in college. In class we use photoshop 7. I have been trying to download the trial version but couldn't find it. Is photoshop cs4 the same as photoshop 7?

A few improvements, a different UI, and so much more bloated it's hard to believe. I actually stuck with CS3. I think it's better than CS4 (somewhat less bloated, the new UI in CS4 is a bit annoying and there isn't much of interest that CS4 has, I mean, no one actually uses liquid rescaling for example).

9wetfckx43j5rg · 26-09-2009 09:05PM

A_SN wrote: »

A few improvements, a different UI, and so much more bloated it's hard to believe. I actually stuck with CS3. I think it's better than CS4 (somewhat less bloated, the new UI in CS4 is a bit annoying and there isn't much of interest that CS4 has, I mean, no one actually uses liquid rescaling for example).

Sorry that was complete double dutch to me...

A_SN · 26-09-2009 09:08PM

Salvador Limited Viewfinder wrote: »

Sorry that was complete double dutch to me...

Double dutch? :pac:

Well, long story short, CS3 > CS4. CS4 is slow as a diabetic hog.

9wetfckx43j5rg · 26-09-2009 09:09PM

Thanks for all the help

Is Photoshop 7 rather old then?

A_SN · 26-09-2009 09:11PM

Salvador Limited Viewfinder wrote: »

Thanks for all the help

Is Photoshop 7 rather old then?

Yep, it's from 2002. But it's not that bad, I mean, more recent versions aren't exactly vastly better.

9wetfckx43j5rg · 26-09-2009 09:13PM

Ah fair few years then. I'm trying to download the trial but it's not being co operative

9wetfckx43j5rg · 26-09-2009 10:58PM

One quick question

In photoshop 7 there was a tool, I think called a patch tool, where you could draw a rough circle and then then replace that part with another part of the photo. We used it to remove eye bag from a celebs photo. Does anyone know where this is in Photoshop CS4?

A_SN · 26-09-2009 11:00PM

Salvador Limited Viewfinder wrote: »

One quick question

In photoshop 7 there was a tool, I think called a patch tool, where you could draw a rough circle and then then replace that part with another part of the photo. We used it to remove eye bag from a celebs photo. Does anyone know where this is in Photoshop CS4?

Yep. I don't think they've ever removed anything, so it should all be there.

9wetfckx43j5rg · 26-09-2009 11:02PM

It's been moved I think, just can't find it.

The healing brush tool seems to be in its place ?

A_SN · 26-09-2009 11:06PM

Salvador Limited Viewfinder wrote: »

It's been moved I think, just can't find it.

The healing brush tool seems to be in its place ?

It's under the healing brush tool. Click and hold down on the healing brush tool icon, and after a couple of seconds you'll have a list popping up and one of the is the patch tool.

9wetfckx43j5rg · 26-09-2009 11:18PM

Ah yes, managed to find it, just having trouble working it now. Seems to not want to replace the area, just move around

9wetfckx43j5rg · 26-09-2009 11:24PM

Oh I got it.. Was on the wrong layer....

*grins sheepishly*

Masada · 27-09-2009 01:25AM

I actually have both on my laptop,
7 is basic but will perform all the tasks you need but CS4 is a new ball game. Its a lot faster and the tabs thing is handy too, one appeal of 7 is that it doesnt have the templetes in it that prevent you from scanning money in. I used to use CS2 a while back too and couldnt scan a note in to make this birthday invite idea i had. Photoshop 7 did it no probs.

Is Photoshop CS4 the same as Photoshop 7?

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