Adobe Systems announces Japanese versions of Adobe Illustrator 5.0 for Macintosh and Adobe Photoshop 3.0 for Macintosh and Windows.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1994--Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ADBE ADBE Adobe Systems, Inc. (stock symbol) ) Thursday announced significant upgrades for the Japanese market of the industry's two leading graphics arts software packages: Adobe Illustrator A full-featured drawing program for Windows and Macintosh from Adobe. It provides sophisticated tracing and text manipulation capabilities as well as color separations. Included is Adobe Type Manager and a selection of Type 1 fonts. 5.0J for the Macintosh and Adobe Photoshop See Photoshop. 3.0J for both the Macintosh and Windows. Both programs offer significant enhancements that allow users to be more creative while working more productively. The Macintosh versions of both programs run native on the Power Macintosh See Power Mac. (computer) Power Macintosh - Apple Computer's personal computer based on the PowerPC, introduced on 1994-03-14. Existing 680x0 code (both applications and device drivers) run on Power Macintosh systems without modification via a Motorola 68LC040 emulator. , and Adobe Photoshop 3.0J for Windows takes full advantage of the new high-performance Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT platform. Version 5.0J of Adobe Illustrator for Macintosh and version 3.0J of Adobe Photoshop for Macintosh are available now, and Adobe Photoshop 3.0J for Windows is expected to be available by the end of the first quarter of 1995. Adobe Illustrator 5.0J Version 5.OJ of the Adobe Illustrator program offers plug-in filters--including Adobe's Pathfinder technology, a powerful set of filters that allows users to modify the intersecting areas of overlapping objects and perform shortcuts See Win Shortcuts. such as trapping and new text-handling functionality to handle Kumisuji text. The new version runs in native mode on the Power Macintosh. All copies of version 5.0J of the Adobe Illustrator program ship with both Macintosh and Power Macintosh versions of application software and a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). at no extra charge. In addition to the new features, version 5.0J includes 220 of Adobe's Type 1 Roman typefaces and the Heisei Mincho W3 Japanese typeface. The new release of Adobe Illustrator 5.0J features edit in preview, layers, plug-in filters, support for Kumisuji text, multiple levels of undo and redo To reverse an undo operation. See undo. , gradient fills with multiple colors, an improved user interface, custom views, unlimited custom page sizes and support for a pressure-sensitive calligraphic cal·lig·ra·phy n. 1. a. The art of fine handwriting. b. Works in fine handwriting considered as a group. 2. Handwriting. pen with variable nib. User interface improvements include floating palettes for paint-styles, gradient fills, layers, tools, and character and paragraph styles. Adobe Illustrator Version 5.0J plug-in filters enable users to search for objects by stroke or fill, adjust colors globally or interactively and create new lines on either side of an existing path. The software lets users distort paths and objects, round corners, or create arrowheads, stars, spirals and polygons, among other capabilities. Adobe Photoshop 3.0J Version 3.0J of Adobe Photoshop 3.0 offers identical features and cross-platform interoperbility for the Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh - Macintosh and Microsoft Windows versions This is a listing of the versions of the operating systems offered by Microsoft as Windows. Current versions
The most significant new features in Adobe Photoshop 3.0 include support for multiple layers and new color correction Altering the colors in an image in order to print or display it properly or for special effects. Depending on the application, color correction can be a significant problem if the resulting image must be approved or a purchase is made because of color choice. tools. Multiple layers support allows users to manipulate elements of an image on separate layers, much as they would use separate sheets of acetate when using manual techniques. This feature speeds the creative process for image composition, gives users greater creative flexibility, allows them to make corrections more easily and enables them to experiment before committing to an image or design idea. The new color correction controls improve the process of getting color fidelity when adjusting images for CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow blacK) The color space used for commercial printing and most color computer printers. In theory, cyan, magenta and yellow (CMY) can print all colors, but inks are not pure and black comes out muddy. output. For example, selective color Selective color is a post-processing technique where most of a photo is converted to black and white, but some parts are left in color. This is usually achieved by using layers and masks in photo editing software (The GIMP or Photoshop, for example). correction lets users specify precisely the amount of ink in a given color plate, saving time and money on unusable film. The improved user interface provides many enhancements, including redesigned floating palettes, a new Commands palette and a new drag and drop A graphical user interface (GUI) capability that lets you perform operations by moving the icon of an object with the mouse into another window or onto another icon. For example, files can be copied or moved by dragging them from one folder to another. feature, all of which allow users more control over their workspace. Additionally, the Adobe Photoshop program has been enhanced to offer a more intuitive interface for increased productivity. Price and Availability Adobe Photoshop 3.0J for Macintosh is available now from Adobe authorized dealers, and the Windows version is expected to be available by the end of the year. The suggested retail price is US$1,195 (Yen155,000) for either the Macintosh or Windows version. Product packages include both diskette The official name for the floppy disk. See floppy disk. diskette - floppy disk and CD-ROM media. Registered owners of any previous full version of the Adobe Photoshop-J program may purchase a version 3.0J upgrade from their authorized Adobe distributor or reseller for US$195 (Yen25,000). Anyone who purchased Adobe Photoshop version 2.5J after Sept. 14, 1994, will receive a free upgrade to version 3.0J. Registered owners of the Adobe Photoshop English version can buy a version 3.0J upgrade for US$295 (Yen40,000). For more information, customers should contact their local distributor or dealer. Adobe Illustrator 5.0J is available immediately from Adobe authorized dealers. The suggested retail price is US$895 (Yen120,000), and product packages include both diskette and CD-ROM media. Registered owners of any previous full version of the Adobe Illustrator-J program may purchase a version 5.0J upgrade from their authorized Adobe distributor or reseller for US$195 (Yen25,000). Anyone purchasing Adobe Illustrator version 3.2J after Sept. 14, 1994, will receive a free upgrade to version 5.0J. Registered owners of the Adobe Illustrator English version can purchase a version 5.0J upgrade for US$295 (Yen40,000). Customers should contact their local distributor or dealer. Adobe Systems Inc., founded in 1982, is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. Adobe develops, markets and supports computer software products and technologies that enable users to create, display, print and communicate electronic documents. The company licenses its technology to major computer, printing, and publishing suppliers, and markets a line of application software and type products for authoring visually rich documents. Additionally, the company markets a line of powerful, but easy to use, products for home and small business users. Adobe has subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and the Pacific Rim serving a worldwide network of dealers and distributors. Adobe recently completed a merger with Aldus Corp. Adobe's 1993 revenue on a combined basis was approximately $520 million. -0- Note to Editors: Adobe, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks and Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. Heisei Mincho has been licensed for use from the Japanese Standards Association Font Design Center. CONTACT: Adobe Systems
Patricia Pane, 415/962-2967
Adobe Systems Japan
Katsunori Tanaka, 81-3-3437-8950
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