Photoshop CS5 vs CS6 (Should I upgrade)?

[benjy206]

I have photoshop cs5 standard verison. I'm just wondering should i upgrade to cs6. As i see it has more 3d effects in it?

 

[PooMan UK]

It's very expensive ... dunno if it's worth it unless you intend on doing professional graphics

 

[benjy206]

Well I just want to be able do 3D graphics such as text and objects.

Even other programs that is good for this type of work. I like cs5 but just not enough in it for me to bring up my game here

 

[Britton30]

I upgrade and don't see much difference, but I don't get into 3D things. I got to GFX using Paint.NET, your software is fine.

 

[benjy206]

I know it's fine to do stuff it's great. But i want to do 3d Objects. Does paint.net have this?

 

[Britton30]

I know it's fine to do stuff it's great. But i want to do 3d Objects. Does paint.net have this?

It has plugins to download which can render globes and boxes and so on, nothing like a 3D Sims character though. Adobe Light room or Dream Weaver may handle that sort of thing, but they are really pricey. I may be wrong on which programs do that.

 

[benjy206]

Don't want anything like sims or so. I have cad also if i wanted this, but CAD takes to long. All i want is just basic 3d stuff like text and objects

 

[PooMan UK]

I know it's fine to do stuff it's great. But i want to do 3d Objects. Does paint.net have this?

Nope paint.net isn't a 3D prog infact there's quite a distinction between Bitmap editing programs and vector based programs, although allot of bitmap based programs like photoshop, Corelphotopaint and Gimp support 3D imaging that's not what they were intended for. You have to use different programs in conjunction with each other ie. Create your image in 3D max then import it into your photoshop scene.

You will find that in most cases allot of graphic designers concentrate on one or the other and they work in conjunction together to create the best stuff

I use CorelDraw wich is a Vector based program (basically means I can manipulate line drawings freely) but I use it along side CorelPhotopaint and Photoshop which means I can combine the two seamlessly. This takes allot of practice but is worth it in the end

http://www.sevenforums.com/music-pictures-video/183018-vector-vs-bitmap.html

 

[Britton30]

Here's a simple orb from PDN using two plugins. You'll notice the edges are not anti aliases and look like a saw tooth, mor work would be needed.

 

[benjy206]

Yes I know. So that is why I'm looking for the right type of program. I think Jerry earlier created a 3D object in a Wall he did?

 

[benjy206]

Ya that isn't to bad and can the quailty be brought up on that with more work?

 

[Britton30]

Yeah, the edges could be softened or blurred. Jerry has some fairly fancy PS add ons he bought too.

 

[Bongo]

Yes I know. So that is why I'm looking for the right type of program. I think Jerry earlier created a 3D object in a Wall he did?

I'm not really making a 3-D object, like the orb in my last wallpaper is just many layers with the mode set to overlay or penlight etc. using dark shadows on the bottom and light shadows at the top to give it that round look, I also use the Spherize filter to give it that bulging out look is.

Yeah, the edges could be softened or blurred. Jerry has some fairly fancy PS add ons he bought too.

Them fancy add-ons do help quite a bit

 

[Gary]

I use Paint.net frequently. The next release of C7XX will be a Cloud Only release. No more Boxed sets.

 

[Borg 386]

It's expensive, but if you happen to be in school, you can usually get a good student discount. That actually applies to most any software.

You could also have a look at GIMP. I have both on my PC. GIMP automates a lot of things, since it's open source, people write scripts to automate processes, you can do something in one click whereas PS, you have to go through several steps. And it has 3D plug ins.

I enjoy playing with both of them, as well as Paint.net.

 

[benjy206]

I know it is expensive, not worried about this. Like i said I just want some program can make 3D objects. (Text, Boxes etc)

 

[PooMan UK]

I know it is expensive, not worried about this. Like i said I just want some program can make 3D objects. (Text, Boxes etc)

Then a vector based program like Corel or Illustrator would be better for 3d text and shape manipulation (see image below) .... but if you wanted real 3D high quality professional stuff with lighting and so on then the likes of 3D max, K-3D, 3DPlus, 3D Canvas is what your looking for ... but remember programs like these are allot more challenging

 

[benjy206]

Ok thanks. Would them programs need high end graphics cards? Like I said im not big into gaming on a pc, only console.

 

[PooMan UK]

If you want to do High-end 3D rendering then yes a good quality (and very expensive) card is needed like these Quadro Graphics Cards but if you just want to create 3D text, spheres, cubes & shapes etc. then you should be ok with a decent card (not your cheapy no-name brand ones though) It's also advisable to have plenty of memory if you want to attempt to create very complex 3D images as these can take quite some time to render.
I wouldn't advise using a laptop when trying to do 3D rendering either

 

[benjy206]

I don't think i will be doing rendering. I just want to make the shape and then maybe add it in to photoshop. I will just have to see, look around and see what the programs are like. Thanks for all your help and opinions