Powerful integration, including expanded Adobe Dynamic Link, for exceptional productivity--Work with unparalleled efficiency, so you have more time to craft your vision. For example, expanded Dynamic Link lets you link content between Creative Suite 4 Production Premium components, so you can see updates immediately without rendering.

Project intelligence with XMP metadata--Capture valuable XMP metadata from your camera, and accumulate key information throughout the production process for intelligent media management. Use new Speech Search technology in Adobe Premiere Pro and Soundbooth to turn spoken dialog into metadata, making it easy to find particular clips and make video assets searchable.

Direct-to-disk recording and tapeless workflows--Shoot footage directly to disk from non-file-based cameras with redesigned Adobe OnLocation CS4, which now runs natively on Windows and Intel based Mac OS systems. Import and natively edit a wide variety of tapeless formats--including AVCHD, P2, and XDCAM EX--without transcoding or rewrapping in Adobe Premiere Pro CS4.

Wide variety of output options--Deliver on film, on video, on DVD and Blu-ray Disc, online, and on mobile devices with smooth efficiency to reach more audiences.

Collaboration with clients and colleagues*--Use the Adobe ConnectNow service to share project storyboards online before you shoot. Access improved Resource Central to find new assets, and quickly find news and inspiration in Bridge Home.

Editing efficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro CS4--Utilize scalable, efficient, and f lexible nonlinear videoediting capabilities and superior integration with other Creative Suite 4 components to tell your most compelling stories. New native support for tapeless workf lows and more than 50 enhancements make the editing process more efficient.

Motion graphics and visual effects with Adobe After Effects CS4--Be more productive: Searchable timelines and projects, easier navigation of nested compositions, expanded 3D compositing options including the ability to import 3D layers from Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended, and the new Cartoon effect help you work more efficiently and open up new creative possibilities.

Industry-standard design with Adobe Illustrator CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended--Use an expanded set of creative options in Adobe Illustrator for designing static assets and creating storyboards, and take advantage of enhanced 3D support, Vanishing Point, and improved video support in Photoshop CS4 Extended to enhance your projects.

Interactive experiences with Adobe Flash CS4 Professional--Work with a new animation model that makes Adobe Flash CS4 Professional easier to learn for new users, adds efficiency for proficient users, and provides even greater control for creating immersive interactive experiences.

Enhanced audio editing with Adobe Soundbooth CS4--Create and arrange audio clips for your film, video, and interactive projects for Flash with more f lexibility using convenient, task-based tools along with new multitrack audio project support.

Top reasons to buy Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Standard

Complete pre-and post-production solution--Create and deliver high-quality video and interactive productions with tightly integrated software tools for pre- and post-production on Windows and Intel based Mac OS systems.

Creative control--Achieve exceptional creative control with all components. Produce engaging experiences by leveraging innovative new 3D workf lows; enhanced editing, animation, and compositing features; a unified user interface that makes moving between components f luid; and robust output options.

Powerful integration for exceptional productivity--Work with unparalleled efficiency, so you have more time to craft your vision. For example, expanded Adobe Dynamic Link enables you to link content between components so you can see updates immediately without rendering.

Project intelligence with XMP metadata--Take advantage of the efficiency XMP metadata offers for project intelligence. For example, new Speech Search technology in Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and Soundbooth CS4 speeds up the editing process by using metadata to turn spoken words into searchable metadata, making it easy to find particular clips and make video assets searchable.

Wide variety of output options--Deliver on film, on video, on DVD and Blu-ray Disc, online, and on mobile devices with smooth efficiency to reach more audiences.

Motion graphics and visual effects with Adobe After Effects CS4--Be more productive with a host of enhanced features in Adobe After Effects CS4. Searchable timelines and projects, expanded 3D compositing options, included Mocha for Adobe After Effects software, and numerous interface enhancements streamline almost everything you do.

Editing efficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro CS4--Take advantage of scalable and f lexible nonlinear videoediting capabilities to tell your most compelling stories. New native support for tapeless workf lows and more than 50 enhancements in this release help make the editing workf low more efficient.

Direct-to-disk recording with Adobe OnLocation CS4--Bypass the time-consuming capture process by shooting directly to disk, and monitor the quality of your footage using an impressive array of production tools. Featuring a completely redesigned interface, Adobe OnLocation CS4 now runs natively on both Windows and Intel based Mac OS systems.

Interactive experiences with Adobe Flash CS4 Professional--Work with a new animation model that makes Adobe Flash CS4 Professional easier to learn for new users, adds efficiency for proficient users, and provides even greater control for creating immersive interactive experiences.

Industry-standard design with Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended--Edit images and video with an expanded set of creative options. Work directly with 3D models, and take advantage of new video layer enhancements. Plus, the new Adjustment and Masks panels provide quick access to tools you need to adjust color, tone, and selections of your images.

Production planning with Adobe Illustrator CS4--Design project elements and storyboards for your productions. Create multiple art boards in a single file, and work with enhanced gradient tools.

Enhanced audio editing with Adobe Soundbooth CS4--Create and arrange audio clips in film, video, and interactive projects with greater f lexibility. Easily edit audio in Flash CS4 Professional projects in Soundbooth CS4 using convenient, task-based tools along with new multitrack audio project support.

Collaboration with clients and colleagues*--Access the Adobe ConnectNow service to share project storyboards online with up to three people before you shoot. Use Adobe Encore CS4 to output SWF file versions of your dailies to post online. Expedite review cycles with the Adobe Clip Notes feature in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, which enables you to embed video into a PDF file and then import timecode-specific comments to the timeline. Access improved Resource Central to find new assets, and quickly find news and inspiration in Bridge Home.



Windows

• CPU: 2GHz or faster processor for DV; 3.4GHz for HDV; dual 2.8GHz for HD*
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista**)
• System Memory: 2GB of RAM (more RAM recommended when running multiple components)
• Storage: 16.3GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
• 1,280x900 display
• Video Card: OpenGL 2.0-compatible graphics card (some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0)
• Additional Hard Drive Requirements: Dedicated 7200 RPM hard drive for DV and HDV editing; striped disk array storage (RAID 0) for HD; SCSI disk subsystem preferred
• Additional Hardware Requirements: For SD/HD workflows, an Adobe-certified card for capture and export to tape***; OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 port for DV and HDV capture, export to tape, and transmit to DV device
• Optical Drive: DVD-ROM drive (DVD+-R burner required for DVD creation); Blu-ray burner required for Blu-ray disc creation
• Sound Card: Microsoft Windows Driver Model- or ASIO-compatible sound card
• Quicktime: QuickTime 7.4.5 software required to use QuickTime features
• Note: Broadband Internet connection required for online services****

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