Greetings:
I currently use elements, and am happy with it. However, for the second time now I've run across the problem that elements uses sRBG, and when I've needed to have something (DVD wraps) printed the project needs to be CMYK.
I understand that photoshop gives you the ability to use CMYK, and have found Photoshop 6 on eBay for only $75.
So my question is twofold: 1) Does 6 allow you to work with CMYK and 2) is it a difficult prospect for someone that doesn't have a lot of know-how?
Thank you,
Jon S.
#1
found Photoshop 6 on eBay
The chances of this being a legal and upgradable copy are about as slim as Long John Silver's wooden leg!
Are you really prepared to entrust your credit card details to such people?
#2
Occasionally you might stumble upon an actual legitimate sale like this. In order to be legal the seller must fill out and send in the license transfer paperwork:
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=tn_1 5281 The seller is not willing to do it, stay away!
But to answer your question, yes, Photoshop is very much CMYK capable. But I will also add that a properly tagged image from PS Elements should be fine for just about any properly color managed workflow.
RGB workflows are starting to become much more common.
Bob
#3
Chris & Robert:
Thank you. No, I don't want to get involved with someone involved in illegal activity. Even if it turned out well for me, I simply do not want to have a part in supporting a crook and driving business away from an honest businessperson. I thought that since 6 is an older version, I might be able to get it cheap. Anyway, I appreciate the heads up, and tip on the transfer paperwork.
Re: "properly tagged image from ps elements". Pardon my ignorance, but what does that mean, and how can I make sure that mine is?
Sincerely,
Jon S.
#4
sRGB should be just fine for 99.9% of workflows. Can you give us a bit of info what other software you have?
Bob
#5
I thought that since 6 is an older version, I might be able to get it cheap.
The problem is, when people upgrade, the licence goes with the new version, and selling the old one is illegal. Now there is the possibility that someone stopped using PS completely, and is just getting rid of the old program. In that case the paperwork Bob sent you to will ensure you are not ripped off.
The reason we think $75 is a rip off is that anyone who gets a legitimate copy of version 6 can use it to upgrade to the newest versions for hundreds of dollars less than full price. I would value a valid PS 6 license at $300 at least.
#6
Bob:
I've got too much software on my computer..expect it to start screaming obscenities at me anytime now. Are you referring to photo editing software only? If so, I also have the Pentax Photo Utility that came with my Pentax *istD. If you're referring to all other software, I've got: Ulead MSP7, Ulead DVDWS2, Audacity, Namo Web Editor and Canvas, Microsoft Office Word, System Mechanic 5, Quicken Premeir 2005, Turbo Tax, Defender Pro anti-spyware, firewall and anti-virus.
Don: Thanks for the tip that 6 ought to go for around $300.
Best,
Jon
#7
I was referring to anything related to graphic design and publishing such as InDesign, Illustrator or Acrobat.
Bob
#8
Bob:
Oh. No, none of those. Do those programs convert to CMYK?
Jon
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Bob:
Oh. No, none of those. Do those programs convert to CMYK?
Jon
They had better not if you tell them to print to an inkjet device. Jim
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