Creative Suite 3 Packages Revealed

MacRumors · Mar 23, 2007, 04:15 PM

AppleInsider claims to have uncovered the specifics of how Creative Suite 3's bundles will be broken down.

CS3 Design Standard/Premium
Reportedly aimed at "print and publishing professionals", the standard bundle will include InDesign CS3, Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, and Acrobat 8 Professional. The Premium edition will tack on Flash CS3 Professional and Dreamweaver CS3, and exchange the standard version of Photoshop for Photoshop CS3 Extended.

CS3 Web Standard/Premium
Aimed at web developers, the standard edition will include Flash CS3 Professional, Dreamweaver CS3, Fireworks CS3, and Contribute CS3. The premium edition will add Photoshop CS3 Extended, Illustrator CS3, and Acrobat 8 Professional for more demanding users.

CS3 Production Premium
For filmmakers and video production professionals, Adobe will be issuing Production Premium containing Photoshop CS3 Extended, Illustrator CS3, Flash CS3 Professional, After Effects CS3 Professional, Premier Pro CS3, Soundbooth CS3, and Encore CS3.

Lastly, Adobe will market a package of all of the CS3 products under the name of Master Collection. For further reading, AppleInsider has the rumored product matrix along with European pricing listed on its site.

Adobe has a press conference scheduled for next Tuesday in New York in which CS3 packages and pricing will be discussed.

Eidorian · Mar 23, 2007, 04:16 PM

Needs more Academic pricing.

mustard · Mar 23, 2007, 04:17 PM

Can't wait for pricing and a full description or upgrade options.

bigandy · Mar 23, 2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Eidorian

Needs more Academic pricing.

Agreed. And that pricing? Ouch.

I can't wait to see the academic pricing so I can maybe get teh mbp sorted with CS at last...

brad.c · 04:31 PM

The pricing looks a little muffed up on the Appleinsider site: you only get Photoshop CS3 in the Design Standard grid? I think not.

Edit: Oops. I missed the "Photoshop CS3 Extended" entry. Now I'm confused.

Wait. Friday afternoon. Look, there's a pub.

Bye.

heehee · Mar 23, 2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by binky2033

The pricing looks a little muffed up on the Appleinsider site: you only get Photoshop CS3 in the Design Standard grid? I think not.

The rest get Photoshop CS3 Extended.

uv23 · Mar 23, 2007, 04:30 PM

Nothing irritates me more than convoluted packages. This is a big fat negative for me.

dashiel · Mar 23, 2007, 04:40 PM

i'm curious as to the upgrade prices post macromedia merger.

i own photoshop and illustrator CS2 and the entire macromedia 8 suite. currently the upgrade to a CS2 suite from photoshop is way too expensive to justify, but considering i'll own four of the six products in premium, it had better be reasonable.

twoodcc · Mar 23, 2007, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

Needs more Academic pricing.

yes, that would be nice

aafuss1 · Mar 23, 2007, 05:09 PM

Contribute CS3-would be Contribute 4 perhaps now as a universal binary.

Blue Velvet · Mar 23, 2007, 04:17 PM

That product matrix is getting a little congested, to my eyes anyway.

BRLawyer · Mar 23, 2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

That product matrix is getting a little congested, to my eyes anyway.

This is also known as Vista effect...poor Adobe...more and more like crappy MS...especially in terms of marketing...couldn't be worse. What's next now? Adobe Creative Suite Premium Luxury Business Web Developers Edition? Gimme a break...

swingerofbirch · Mar 23, 2007, 04:30 PM

I think it's interesting how with the pricing of Adobe products there are in reality two extremes: people who pay nothing for it (warez) and people who pay for it (very expensive). I guess it's the type of software some people use for their career. It's frustrating for me, as a college student, I just like playing with PhotoShop and GoLive (well, not any more lol, I guess I would switch to Dreamweaver). At least it's coming!

You think if everyone who uses Adobe products paid for them the price would be lower for everyone????? Are the prices higher because they know some people will steal it?

heehee · Mar 23, 2007, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swingerofbirch

I think it's interesting how with the pricing of Adobe products there are in reality two extremes: people who pay nothing for it (warez) and people who pay for it (very expensive). I guess it's the type of software some people use for their career. It's frustrating for me, as a college student, I just like playing with PhotoShop and GoLive (well, not any more lol, I guess I would switch to Dreamweaver). At least it's coming!

The student versions are not that expensive, they are usually a fraction of what the regular price are.

Reach · Mar 23, 2007, 04:53 PM

As a professional running my own company, this packaging is perfect. With Design Premium I get Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Dreamweaver and Flash, and I use all those applications to make money. When you look at it that way, the price isn't that high for me. All I need apart from this suite is Final Cut Studio and Logic.

I'm actually glad that I can buy three suites instead of 15 separate applications, the price ain't that bad.

CTYankee · Mar 23, 2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by swingerofbirch

You think if everyone who uses Adobe products paid for them the price would be lower for everyone????? Are the prices higher because they know some people will steal it?

Of course...its not at all uncommon to build losses into the cost so the consumer pays for what other's steal. My old company used to have higher prices in certain countries and part of the way it was determined was how active the black market was (fake products with our brand on them).

There are many who say they can't justify the cost of PS...so thats a large part of why we got Elements. Now there is some talk of a ~$300 version of PS. Adobe may have seen many people buy Elements rather than use pirated PS copies and may go after the remaining people who are still morally challenged.

craigverse · Mar 23, 2007, 04:17 PM

Looks like they dropped go live for dreamweaver. Sweet.

Fuzzy Orange · Mar 23, 2007, 04:28 PM

Has Adobe usually released the Academic versions of the CS alongside the regular releases? If so, I would be thrilled. I'm purchasing Photoshop CS3 in June, and the Academic version would save me lots of $$$$.

dante@sisna.com · Mar 23, 2007, 05:14 PM

It is Ironic that Adobe has left Fireworks out of the Premium Design Package and InDesign Out of the Premium Web Package.

This is a terrible ommission obviously designed at confusing things and Milking Extra Revenue out of True Print and Web Production Pros.

nagromme · Mar 23, 2007, 05:15 PM

I wish I could just "pick any 5" but a couple of those bundles are very close to what I need: Dreamweaver, Flash, Contribute, Photoshop, and vector drawing. Throw in some upgrade discounts and I might be set. I don't really need Acrobat or Fireworks, but they'd see occasional use I guess.

Just so long as there's a GOOD import path from Freehand 10 to Illustrator

Too bad Director's not mentioned, but they've said it will gain new versions/features--just not now I guess. Meanwhile Director MX 2004 does appear to run OK in Rosetta AND build executables for Vista, so I'm not totally stuck.

Westside guy · Mar 23, 2007, 05:21 PM

FIREWORKS? Why the heck didn't they kill that?

It seems quite silly to have a supposedly web-targeted package that doesn't contain Photoshop. "Web Premium" indeed - as if "Web standard" will have any market whatsoever.

gugy · Mar 23, 2007, 05:25 PM

oh my god!!!

After Effects CS3 is coming! WOW! i did not expect that.
sorry to say, bye, bye to my Quad G5.
Now there is no reason to keep it. All the apps I need native Intel, I am buying that Octo-core as soon as is release.

Great news.

Mxsix · Mar 23, 2007, 05:26 PM

That Web Standard package should be nice. Can't wait to start developing with it.

decksnap · Mar 23, 2007, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westside guy

FIREWORKS? Why the heck didn't they kill that?

It seems quite silly to have a supposedly web-targeted package that doesn't contain Photoshop. "Web Premium" indeed - as if "Web standard" will have any market whatsoever.

Because Fireworks kicks ass IMO. The features and workflow are way better for straight web work than Photoshop.

nostaws · Mar 23, 2007, 06:44 PM

What is the latest with Freehand? Is it just going to rot away? I have always preferred it to Illustrator. Illustrator is a good product but change is hard, and I have used Freehand since the 2.2 Aldus days.

Mar 23, 2007, 04:15 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Creative Suite 3 Packages Revealed AppleInsider claims to have uncovered the specifics of how Creative Suite 3's bundles will be broken down. CS3 Design Standard/Premium Reportedly aimed at "print and publishing professionals", the standard bundle will include InDesign CS3, Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, and Acrobat 8 Professional. The Premium edition will tack on Flash CS3 Professional and Dreamweaver CS3, and exchange the standard version of Photoshop for Photoshop CS3 Extended. CS3 Web Standard/Premium Aimed at web developers, the standard edition will include Flash CS3 Professional, Dreamweaver CS3, Fireworks CS3, and Contribute CS3. The premium edition will add Photoshop CS3 Extended, Illustrator CS3, and Acrobat 8 Professional for more demanding users. CS3 Production Premium For filmmakers and video production professionals, Adobe will be issuing Production Premium containing Photoshop CS3 Extended, Illustrator CS3, Flash CS3 Professional, After Effects CS3 Professional, Premier Pro CS3, Soundbooth CS3, and Encore CS3. Lastly, Adobe will market a package of all of the CS3 products under the name of Master Collection. For further reading, AppleInsider has the rumored product matrix along with European pricing listed on its site. Adobe has a press conference scheduled for next Tuesday in New York in which CS3 packages and pricing will be discussed.

Mar 23, 2007, 04:16 PM	#2
Eidorian macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	Needs more Academic pricing. __________________ MRoogle it! hikari T7500 2.2 GHz / 4 GB / 320 GB / GMA X3100 / 10.5.8 chobimaru Core i5 750 2.66 GHz / 4 GB / 640 GB / 4830 / Windows 7

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brad.c macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: 44.244273,7.769737	The pricing looks a little muffed up on the Appleinsider site: you only get Photoshop CS3 in the Design Standard grid? I think not. Edit: Oops. I missed the "Photoshop CS3 Extended" entry. Now I'm confused. Wait. Friday afternoon. Look, there's a pub. Bye. __________________ Yes, I respect wood. Excuse me. Where do you keep your "Self Help" books? Last edited by brad.c : Mar 23, 2007 at 04:31 PM. Reason: Getting stupider by the minute.

Mar 23, 2007, 04:30 PM	#7
uv23 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary, AB	Nothing irritates me more than convoluted packages. This is a big fat negative for me. __________________ I believe the next Powerbook revision will include a ramped up G3 with AltiVec, but I'm not betting any testicles on it. --greenstork

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Mar 23, 2007, 04:17 PM	#3
mustard macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NJ	Can't wait for pricing and a full description or upgrade options.

Mar 23, 2007, 04:40 PM	#8
dashiel macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2003	i'm curious as to the upgrade prices post macromedia merger. i own photoshop and illustrator CS2 and the entire macromedia 8 suite. currently the upgrade to a CS2 suite from photoshop is way too expensive to justify, but considering i'll own four of the six products in premium, it had better be reasonable.

Mar 23, 2007, 04:17 PM	#11
Blue Velvet Demi-Goddess (Moderator) Join Date: Jul 2004	That product matrix is getting a little congested, to my eyes anyway. __________________ It's a strange world.

Mar 23, 2007, 04:30 PM	#13
swingerofbirch macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Amalgamated States of Central North America	I think it's interesting how with the pricing of Adobe products there are in reality two extremes: people who pay nothing for it (warez) and people who pay for it (very expensive). I guess it's the type of software some people use for their career. It's frustrating for me, as a college student, I just like playing with PhotoShop and GoLive (well, not any more lol, I guess I would switch to Dreamweaver). At least it's coming! You think if everyone who uses Adobe products paid for them the price would be lower for everyone????? Are the prices higher because they know some people will steal it? __________________ Blog of Failure After using a PC all day, coming home to my Mac is like a tall, cold glass of peach iced tea.

Mar 23, 2007, 04:53 PM	#15
Reach macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norway	As a professional running my own company, this packaging is perfect. With Design Premium I get Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Dreamweaver and Flash, and I use all those applications to make money. When you look at it that way, the price isn't that high for me. All I need apart from this suite is Final Cut Studio and Logic. I'm actually glad that I can buy three suites instead of 15 separate applications, the price ain't that bad.

Mar 23, 2007, 04:17 PM	#17
craigverse macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno, NV	Looks like they dropped go live for dreamweaver. Sweet. __________________ 24" iMac, 17" MBP, 15" MBP, Airport Extreme N, 140GB Apple TV, 80GB 5g iPod, 16GB 3G iPhone, BT Mighty Mouse, Wireless Keyboard

Mar 23, 2007, 04:28 PM	#18
Fuzzy Orange macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2006	Has Adobe usually released the Academic versions of the CS alongside the regular releases? If so, I would be thrilled. I'm purchasing Photoshop CS3 in June, and the Academic version would save me lots of $$$$. __________________ Cleanliness No matter how hard you scrub, you know you are still dirty. So very, very dirty.

Mar 23, 2007, 05:14 PM	#19
dante@sisna.com macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2006	Packaging has one flaw It is Ironic that Adobe has left Fireworks out of the Premium Design Package and InDesign Out of the Premium Web Package. This is a terrible ommission obviously designed at confusing things and Milking Extra Revenue out of True Print and Web Production Pros.

Mar 23, 2007, 05:15 PM	#20
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	I wish I could just "pick any 5" but a couple of those bundles are very close to what I need: Dreamweaver, Flash, Contribute, Photoshop, and vector drawing. Throw in some upgrade discounts and I might be set. I don't really need Acrobat or Fireworks, but they'd see occasional use I guess. Just so long as there's a GOOD import path from Freehand 10 to Illustrator Too bad Director's not mentioned, but they've said it will gain new versions/features--just not now I guess. Meanwhile Director MX 2004 does appear to run OK in Rosetta AND build executables for Vista, so I'm not totally stuck. __________________ nagromme Would you like a treatment?

Mar 23, 2007, 05:21 PM	#21
Westside guy macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The soggy part of the Pacific NW	FIREWORKS? Why the heck didn't they kill that? It seems quite silly to have a supposedly web-targeted package that doesn't contain Photoshop. "Web Premium" indeed - as if "Web standard" will have any market whatsoever. __________________ The fevered rantings found in this post are generated randomly. Any resemblance to coherent thought is completely coincidental.

Mar 23, 2007, 05:25 PM	#22
gugy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: La Jolla, CA	oh my god!!! After Effects CS3 is coming! WOW! i did not expect that. sorry to say, bye, bye to my Quad G5. Now there is no reason to keep it. All the apps I need native Intel, I am buying that Octo-core as soon as is release. Great news. __________________ MacPro 2.8 Octo, 30" and 23" Cinema Displays, PB 550,MacBook Pro 2.2, iPod 1G, Shuffle 2G, iPhone 3G

Mar 23, 2007, 05:26 PM	#23
Mxsix macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2006	That Web Standard package should be nice. Can't wait to start developing with it. __________________ Mac Mini 1.66 Core Duo 1GB RAM MacBook Pro SR 2.2 Core2 Duo / 120GB / 2GB RAM / 15.4" Glossy http://www.mxsix.com

Mar 23, 2007, 06:44 PM	#25
nostaws macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2006	What is the latest with Freehand? Is it just going to rot away? I have always preferred it to Illustrator. Illustrator is a good product but change is hard, and I have used Freehand since the 2.2 Aldus days.

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