Photoshop CC & Lightroom 5 for €9.99 per month...12 month contract.

[jjj]

It wasn't just Macromedia products that were different. 
But when a good solution was added to one part of CS, it didn't necessarily go to other products where it would be equally useful.

[jjj]

I started with PS 3.0  in 1994, and kept upgrading every time a new version came out. Until PS 6.0 in 2000.
The pace of development slowed down after that and I didn't see any dramatic improvements in PS until 2011 when PS CS5 came out with Content Aware Fill.

Really!?! You sound like John's friend who doesn't see the point in layers. There's never been a Photoshop upgrade that hasn't made my life easier [as a photographer]. Not always headline features like content aware, but sometimes really useful things like subtle UI tweaks that make the day to day usage so much smoother.

[davidgp]

Just for your information, Adobe has extended this program until December 8th:

http://www.adobe.com/products/creativecloud/buying-guide.html

Regards,

David

[kaelaria]

You misread.  That's the normal version, where you have to be a previous customer.  The special deal was it was open to anyone, it's over.

[john beardsworth]

No, it is not over - it has been extended to Dec 8. See https://creative.adobe.com/plans/offer/photoshop+lightroom

[kaelaria]

LOL nice- another shining example of mixed Adobe information.  On THAT page it says "This offer is available to anyone until December 8, 2013. There are no previous product ownership requirements." - so yep, still on (need more people??)

But on the first link it says "This offer is available to customers of Creative Suite editions or individual products, version CS3 or later (CS3.x, CS4, CS5.x, or CS6), who purchase directly from Adobe. Switch to Creative Cloud now. " - so closed.

I think the OPEN is correct though and they just can't proofread for shit.

[john beardsworth]

Indeed, they're confusing themselves as much as the customer.

[MikeChambers]

LOL nice- another shining example of mixed Adobe information.  On THAT page it says "This offer is available to anyone until December 8, 2013. There are no previous product ownership requirements." - so yep, still on (need more people??)

But on the first link it says "This offer is available to customers of Creative Suite editions or individual products, version CS3 or later (CS3.x, CS4, CS5.x, or CS6), who purchase directly from Adobe. Switch to Creative Cloud now. " - so closed.

I think the OPEN is correct though and they just can't proofread for shit.

Are you still seeing this?

Looking at both:
http://www.adobe.com/products/creativecloud/buying-guide.html
https://creative.adobe.com/plans/offer/photoshop+lightroom

I am seeing December 8th. If you are still seeing it, which country are you in?

mike chambers

[email protected]

[Farmer]

Both links show 8th December when viewed from Australia.

[yaredna]

It has been extended in the US to Dec 8. I would not be surprised if they keep extending it. They're behind their plans...

[LesPalenik]

Really!?! You sound like John's friend who doesn't see the point in layers. There's never been a Photoshop upgrade that hasn't made my life easier [as a photographer]. Not always headline features like content aware, but sometimes really useful things like subtle UI tweaks that make the day to day usage so much smoother.

Indeed, I really kept upgrading each version from PS3 to PS6. And you'll be pleased to know, that I do like and use layers.
However, I didn't see any substantial improvements between PS CS5 and the current version of PS CC to justify the switch.

This past summer, when I attempted to upgrade my perpetual copy of LR, I placed an online order with Adobe, who happily took all my information, including my credit card info, and informed me the next day by email, that they were unable to process the transaction. They did not specify the reason (the card was in good standing and Topaz Labs, a smaller and more competent supplier was capable to process another order using the same credit card). Then, I ordered a physical copy of LR5 upgrade from Henrys, a major Canadian camera store. They were out of the upgrades and it took 5 weeks before Adobe managed to ship them new upgrades. In the meantime, Adobe kept lackadaisically all my personal data in their database which was recently hacked.  

Their CC offer started at $19.99, then it was reduced to $9.99, with Dec 31, Dec 2, and now Dec 8 deadlines.
It is somewhat confusing and it makes it hard to trust that outfit.
 



 

[DeanChriss]

I thought the Creative Cloud Photography Program ran until the end of December for those who own Photoshop CS3 - CS6?

Is that still true?

[john beardsworth]

Yes.

[Jack Varney]

I found the link to the Dec. 31 offer for CS3-6 users.

http://blogs.adobe.com/photoshopdotcom/2013/09/photoshop-photography-program-now-available.html

[DeanChriss]

John and Jack,

Thanks.

[john beardsworth]

And now they've extended it again - see http://blogs.adobe.com/photoshopdotcom/2013/12/9-99-photoshop-photography-program-extended-to-dec-31.html

[Bart_van_der_Wolf]

And now they've extended it again - see http://blogs.adobe.com/photoshopdotcom/2013/12/9-99-photoshop-photography-program-extended-to-dec-31.html

OMG

Well, insulting your loyal customer base (licenced users of previous CS products) seems to become the norm.
Wait, perhaps there will be another deal for those, next year ... ?

Cheers,
Bart

[chez]

OMG

Well, insulting your loyal customer base (owners of previous CS products) seems to become the norm.
Wait, perhaps there will be another deal for those, next year ... ?

Cheers,
Bart

I'm a loyal customer and don't feel insulted one bit. In fact, I'm happy for those that could not afford to experience PS previously, now they can try it out for at least a year at $10 per month.

Why would you feel insulted?

[Bart_van_der_Wolf]

I'm a loyal customer and don't feel insulted one bit. In fact, I'm happy for those that could not afford to experience PS previously, now they can try it out for at least a year at $10 per month.

Not in Europe. We pay 37% more (based on todays exchange rate).

Why would you feel insulted?

Maybe it's a cultural thing, but apparently paying customers (i.e. those who helped Adobe to become as profitable as they are and who used to get a special deal till Dec 31st), are no longer given a special treatment. It's sad that it needs explaining that that is insulting.

Anyway, they've made it easier for me to make my decision. I'll wait for a better deal.

Cheers,
Bart

[kers]

I think i will wait for the 5$ offer