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Three Adobe applications are now officially in beta version, including Adobe XD CC for user interface design, Adobe Dimension CC for converting 2D images to 3D, and Adobe Character Animator CC for 2D character animation.
Furthermore, Adobe introduces the new Lightroom CC application with integrated cloud storage feature, and announces new features for Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, and Premiere Pro.
Adobe introduces Creative Cloud 2018, featuring numerous updated design software.
Bryan Lamkin, Senior Vice President of Digital Media at Adobe, stated: “Adobe continues to lead the creative revolution, driving modernization and innovation to enhance the creative process across all platforms and devices.”
“Today we officially unveil the new generation of Creative Cloud, with many features: from new design experiences, 2D animation, and 3D modeling applications to new cloud-based photo services. These tools empower creative professionals and enthusiasts to express themselves and tap into their creative potential anytime, anywhere, on any device.”
With the acquisition of KyleBrush.com, Photoshop CC now offers up to 1,400 brushes. Additionally, Adobe introduces and provides new tutorials designed to assist users in learning and using basic Photoshop CC tasks in the initial period, with these tutorials available in the new Learn Panel.
Introducing Adobe Creative Cloud 2018
Adobe is currently integrating Lightroom Cloud Catalog into Photoshop for faster access to Lightroom photos, adding new 360-degree Panorama photo editing tools, and Range Masks for easier photo adjustments.
The Brush tool in Photoshop CC has also been enhanced, with improved auto-sharpening, selection, and masking tools, a new Curvature Pen tool, improved drawing performance, and a symmetrical drawing experience for creating symmetrical strokes.
Introducing Adobe Creative Cloud 2018
Illustrator CC updates its workspace with the new Essentials mode, featuring the Properties Panel for dynamic control access and better panel organization to reduce clutter in the workspace. Additionally, Illustrator CC now supports multiple Artboards (up to 1000), options to disable Zoom to Selection, support for numerous fonts, and colors.
InDesign CC introduces support for endnotes and annotations, enhances object styles, outlines, and options for text management in Creative Cloud Libraries.
Detailed update information for Premiere Pro CC and After Effects CC announced earlier this year at IBC is also released today. Adobe Stock, Adobe's collection of photos and videos, adds new motion graphic templates for Premiere Pro and After Effects. TypeKit utilizes Adobe Sensei-based technology for a new feature allowing users to search for fonts using images.
The above are just a few of the new features Adobe introduces today. Detailed information on all updates across Adobe's suite of applications is available on Adobe's website.
Adobe also plans to increase the prices of Creative Cloud packages in the North American region in the near future. Starting from March 1st or upon contract renewal, pricing on all packages will rise. For example, the Adobe CC package offering access to all applications will be priced at $52.99 USD instead of $49.99 USD as before. Pricing information is available on Adobe's Creative Cloud member website.
Following the introduction of Creative Cloud 2018 by Adobe, including software such as Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator,... updates have been made. If you are a new user unfamiliar with Photoshop skills, you can refer to Mytour's guide on using Photoshop CC for beginners to quickly get acquainted with this amazing design tool.
