When we talk about the standard auto adjustments, I'm referring to those three specific tools that have been staples since the early days of Photoshop—basically under Image > Adjustments, you've got Contrast, Color, and Levels.
Then there’s the newer addition, the Sharpening Filters like Smart Sharpen.
The image enhancement is honestly fantastic... though I tend to steer clear of Auto Color. For some reason, the colors Photoshop spits out just don't sit right with me; they always come across as a bit washed out, even if they technically look "correct."
But the real leap forward is the stability and overall performance. Working within the Filter Gallery, for instance, is almost instantaneous now, depending on how heavy the filter is. I'm running a rig with 1GB of RAM and a 2.6GHz processor, and CS2 feels significantly faster and much more stable than CS1 ever did.
Another big plus: the interface hasn't been overhauled, so you won't even realize you've moved from CS1 to CS2. It's seamless.
One thing I am curious about, though: what exactly is packed into those 330MB? By file size, CS2 is nearly double the size of CS1!
The software is nothing short of phenomenal... we’ll be swapping out all our Photoshop installations for Counter-Strike 2 pretty soon.
It runs incredibly fast, and there are several new features that are going to make everyone very happy.
If I had to pick a standout, it would be the Smart Sharpen mode... it sharpens an image quite incredibly. When you pair that with your standard adjustments, the result is a dramatic improvement for any photo—honestly, it's just impressive.👍
It's about 330MB. I’m going to run some tests on it today, though I’m not exactly expecting a total revolution. My hope is just for a slightly snappier, more stable experience and perhaps a few new bells and whistles involving some automated features.
It’s already popped up on Torrent with a file size sitting right around 350MB... looks like they stuffed it full of filters, brushes, fonts, and probably some other proprietary bells and whistles... whether it actually breaks any ground remains to be seen, though. It might just be 😉
Version 8 was basically an upgrade over 7, mostly just adding a better filter gallery and some new brushes to the mix. Then you look at 9 compared to 8, and suddenly we're talking about actual retouching tools, the clone stamp, and things of that nature. People love to complain, but honestly, the world keeps turning regardless of the noise.
You can't just flip the script and change everything overnight.
I’m not sure what kind of setup they used, but I grabbed a movie from an underground site that feels like a direct rip from a high-end DVD. The picture and audio quality are honestly phenomenal. I have no idea how they managed to pull that off. (Take something like Andjel 2, for instance—you can't find anything better than a shaky handheld recording from someone sitting in a theater.)
If there were an American English translation, I might give it a shot just to laugh at how bad the subtitles are, but for my first viewing? No way!
The new Photoshop 9, essentially the CS2 version, has officially dropped.
I spent some time digging through the presentation over at Adobe, and while they’ve rolled out a few innovative tweaks, nothing feels truly groundbreaking. It’s almost hard to find anything radical when the software is already this polished; honestly, we’ll probably be waiting quite a while before we see any massive, industry-shifting leaps.
Žika Todorović actually did a decent job portraying that Canadian guy, despite what you're saying.
I caught the film a few days ago, even though it hasn't officially hit theaters yet.
There’s definitely something there, but it’s not exactly the kind of movie I’d watch once a month, the way I revisit things like Marathon Runner or Who's That Pev.
It carries that specific scent of a collapsing nation; that opening title card reading "Day One of the Soviet Union's collapse" immediately hits you with that heavy, decaying atmosphere.
Srdjan Todorović's performance really nails that old-school Canadian aesthetic, which creates a sharp contrast with his partner—a trendy, arrogant, yet somehow charming urban activist from Berlin. The two of them travel via red truck (it's essentially a road movie) across the entire Soviet Union during its final, crumbling days.
Absolutely phenomenal movie. It isn’t just because aviation is one of my top passions, but the film itself—as a narrative, as a piece of filmmaking—is just a masterclass. Honestly, aside from Braveheart, it’s probably the only movie clocking in at over three hours that keeps you just as hooked in the final act as it did in the first.
Of course, ABC did what ABC does best and completely botched the scheduling by airing it at 11:30 PM... so anyone who had to head into work or school the next morning was basically a zombie trying to focus all day.
All in all, I’ve seen it at least 10 times now, though unfortunately (due to various life distractions), I haven't managed to sit through it once in a single sitting.
I really need to pick up the DVD.
It's also the only pilot movie where the typical "pilot ego" actually fits the quality of the story instead of being an irritation... compared to Top Gun... No way! 🙂
It’s like a magic triangle where Mike Tyson always ends up getting the short end of the stick.
A matchup against Evander Holyfield might never actually happen. Sure, Mike Tyson could probably go toe-to-toe with Brock Lesnar, but what does that even matter when you're dealing with someone built like a rubber band? One split second of being careless and it's game over.
He’s a member, through and through. He isn't out here attacking anyone personally, nor is he breaking any of those other rules that usually land someone a ban...👋
Who do you actually go to when a moderator decides to hand out a ban just because they're using their authority to "defend" their own personal opinion?
Rebecca Taylor57 said:Thankfully, the '90s are finally in the rearview mirror. We're seeing a whole new wave of American directors emerging who have already, quite frankly, left an aging Emir in the dust—think names like Dragojević, Žalica, Tanović, Matanić, or Brešan...
I don't know how you could possibly include those last two in that lineup, you poor soul...
There is only one Srđan Dragojević. Everything else can just be tossed into the same junk drawer...
The real problem here is this back-to-back scheduling nightmare.
If this ends in a draw, I honestly can't predict how the Spaniards will react—hopefully, they don't just decide to throw the game...
They’re going to be playing with zero momentum since they're almost certainly out of the running for a medal. Their only real incentive is fighting for 5th place, which offers a direct ticket to the 2007 World Cup... though even that's a bit of a toss-up because they're basically safe anyway (given those two qualifying matches against teams like Bulgaria or Slovakia).
As for us, anything less than a win is useless because the bracket won't allow it, but let's be real: pulling off a victory is going to be an uphill battle.🙂 🙂 🙂
Walter Kim said:So, what’s the move here? Are we looking to settle things quietly, much like how the Swedes and Danes handled their business in Portugal, or are we just going to tear each other apart? Personally, I’m all for reaching an agreement.👍
As for me, I’m more inclined toward absolutely crushing you—think of it like a toddler smashing a rattle. That’s my stance, anyway.
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PS: There won't be any negotiations. Just termination.