Amazon.co.uk Review
Few pieces of software are more beloved by graphic designers than Adobe's
Photoshop, but the professional tool's professional price can make it a daunting purchase for hobbyists or aspiring artists.
Photoshop LE removes that barrier with a scaled-back feature set that still packs plenty of power at a far friendlier price tag.
Many of Photoshop's renowned image editing, composition and enhancement tools are present in the limited edition. Each of the possible 99 layers on your digital canvas can be manipulated individually, and the colour balance or contrast of an image can be altered with subtle precision. Sophisticated masking and selection tools allow you to fix trouble spots without adversely affecting the rest of the picture; painting, drawing and retouching tools can be customised in moments. Photoshop LE also offers more than 90 plug-ins that quickly let you apply dramatic lighting or artistic effects.
Although Photoshop LE's sophisticated heritage means that the learning curve can be substantial, the clear manual provides a solid foundation for novice users. The best news is that once you've mastered the user interface you can quickly transfer your skills to other Adobe graphics programs. Only those working in high volume Web- or print-production environments are likely to miss the batch processing and other advanced features found in Photoshop LE's bigger sibling, making this release a fantastic tool for the rest of us. --Jack Gardiner, amazon.com
Manufacturer's Description
An introduction to the world-standard image-editing solution, Adobe Photoshop Limited Edition 5.0 software delivers a basic set of the image-editing tools preferred by graphic design professionals around the world. Scan pictures or download photos from your digital camera, and then edit and enhance those images to create sophisticated, compelling visuals for print and the Web.