Advantage to SUBSCRIBING to the Adobe Creative Cloud vs. BUYING CS6 ?

Adobe ^ | 11/25/14 | Me, myself, & I

[Sgt_Schultze]

The software is licensed, the creative you produce is yours.

[RegulatorCountry]

I bought CC because my previous was CS3, cost per month was “more affordable” at the time than dropping the full amount on CS6, much like financing a car appears “cheaper” at the time. I hate the recurring monthly charge but the software remains updated, I’ve got it set to do so automatically. I’ve had no problems with it. If you can get it for $15.99/mo compared to what with an educational discount? Do the math, if you have that locked in on an ongoing basis it might actually be more cost effective.

[RegulatorCountry]

The way around getting “locked out” of your files is to save as an editable PDF with layers intact. It’ll still open in .ai or Photoshop but it’ll open on any device that can handle a PDF as well. RGB vs. CMYK can pose a challenge, depending.

[wally_bert]

I am looking to go that route for After Effects which I need to learn about thanks to sensor grit that shows up here and there on stuff I could use for stock submissions.

For no more than I need, buying full AE is probably overkill.

[rollo tomasi]

Bumping for topspinr’s post. However I have a shred of hope that Adobe will begin to offer perpetual licensing again.

I do not have CC, just CS6 and below so I am not familiar with the new “features”. I will say 3rd party plugins seem to offer the comparative “upgrades” that work with older versions of CS.

[EinNYC]

I notice that when I package stuff I’ve done in computer school studio sessions and store it on my external hard drive to take home and do further work on it that I frequently get messages that my Adobe CS6 InDesign, for example, cannot open the file because it was done in a more current version of ID. I can really only open files I’ve saved as PDFs. So it might be worth it just to be on an even basis with the CC version I’m using in computer graphics classes.

[rollo tomasi]

$10 for the photo suit now who knows how much when Adobe feels they have enough people “locked down” and a “slave” to temporary licensing. If too much and some can’t afford the increase, then one is left with jack squat.

[Future Snake Eater]

The big advantage is that Adobe can spend time to clean up bugs, interface issues, and general smaller things that will tend to get ignored in pursuit of the the Next Big Release. The subscription model will ensure a more solid product.

I’m running CS6 Production Premium myself, but I’m strongly considering moving over to CC soon.

[niteowl77]

Do a search for install problems with CC and you'll discover why Adobe is now cursed by so many people who used to be true believers. I'm one of them.

Mr. niteowl77

[EinNYC]

Yes, I've described in numerous previous posts how the Bored of Ed is trying to drive all the veteran teachers out of the system in a stupid scheme to save money and get rid of all the tenured teachers. They waste hundreds of millions of dollars on lamebrain computer programs that do not work, multiple layers of lawyers for "gotcha" cases of no merit, consultants from other countries trying to tell veteran teachers how to teach (especially laughable--they have no clue about our culture or urban youth), but do not want to keep experienced veteran teachers in the classroom.

The harassment and intimidation to force us out are endless. This is your gold watch after 25-30 years of service to the kids of the city: Get the heck out and don't let the screen door hit you in the behind.

[rollo tomasi]

If it's only one or two years for personnel use then CC might be for you. If your new career requires CC sometimes your employer offers the software package. Adobe probably gets a huge chunk of their subscriptions from corporate and small business.

As I said upstream, 3rd party plugins are becoming more attractive to those who refuse CC. I am more familiar without Photoshop and Lightroom 3rd party alternative plugins though.

[Patton@Bastogne]

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I have Adobe Creative Cloud for a book project. It's a great deal

Publisher requirements for 600 DPI images are a tough nut to crack.

Adobe CC is getting it done.

If you'd like a copy of my self-discovered guidelines for creating these type of images, drop me a line.


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[rollo tomasi]

I can see doing CC especially the full suite if you already have CS6, but the potential for abuse by Adobe gives me the chills if you do not have a “base” to fall back on.

[rollo tomasi]

"I am more familiar with out photoshop and Lightroom 3rd party plugins..."

[zipper]

Well duh

[Sgt_Schultze]

Got it. So you misunderstood my original point, and now realize your own silliness. Don’t fret.

[moonhawk]

There is no getting “locked out” of your files. The program and all your files are on your own computer, not in the cloud. The only thing on the cloud is upgrades and support, which will continue as long as you pay.

I’m not sure if they can lock out access to the programs, but they cannot tp your files.

[moonhawk]

There is strong indication Adobe will keep the price where it is. If you but the package outright, and your new camera isn’t supported, you sometimes have to pay an upgrade price.

$10 is cheaper for me than when I was buying PS and LR outright and upgrading about every three years, and no waiting for up-to-date versions.

It’s easy to screw yourself by being too cynical. IMO, the photographer package is a great deal.

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

I thought $50/mo. was a great deal. $16/mo. Is a no brainer.

I much prefer this to the old pricing strategy. $600/year for all of these programs is a great deal.

[zipper]

Your thoughts and grammar are equally organized!