Adobe CS3 is out
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The software package has just launched, with several editions available, and thanks to some early leaks we had a sneak peak on pricing and packaging details:
| Product | Retail Pricing |
| CS3 Design Premium (up) | $1799.95 |
| CS3 Design Standard | $1199.95 |
| CS3 Web Premium | $1599.95 |
| CS3 Web Standard | $999.95 |
| CS3 Production Premium (up) | $1699 |
| CS3 Master Collection | $2499 |
| InDesign CS3 | $699.95 |
| Photoshop CS3 Extended | $999.95 |
| Photoshop CS3 | $649.95 |
| Illustrator CS3 | $599.95 |
| Flash CS Professional | $699.95 |
| Dreamweaver CS3 | $399.95 |
| Fireworks CS3 | $299.95 |
| Contribute CS3 | $149.95 |
| After Effects CS3 Professional | $999 |
| Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 | $799 |
| Soundbooth | $199 |
Source: MacRumors
Source: Apple Insider
The editions scheme seems a bit confusing, as if Adobe is borrowing ideas from Vista. But be warned: if you want to be a designer these days, it will cost you at least of $999 USD.
Update: this morning (GMT 0) , there was a product special on Adobe homepage, and there will be a webcast of the launch event.
My favorite features (as a flash developer):
- Flash integration with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects
- Flash IDE now supports Actionscript 3, with improved debugger
- 3D compositing in Photoshop
- Improved vanishiog points in Photoshop, exportable to After Efffects
The big winner in CS3 seems to be Flash, although Photoshop has some impressive features on specialized areas.