Adobe Adds GPU Acceleration To Creative Suite 4

arcticstoat writes "GPU computing has just taken a major step into the world of mainstream software development, as Adobe has now released a GPU-accelerated version of its Creative Suite, comprising Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro. Both Premiere Pro and After Effects only support GPU features on Nvidia's professional range of Quadro GPUs, but Photoshop CS4 allows GPU acceleration on any mainstream GPU that supports Shader Model 3.0 (such as Nvidia's GeForce 6200 series of GPUs). Built on OpenGL, Photoshop CS4's GPU features allow real-time rotation of images and accelerated zooming and panning. As well as this, Photoshop CS4 also uses the GPU for anti-aliasing on text and objects, and it can tap the GPU for brushstroke previews, HDR tone mapping and colour conversion."

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Re:It's too bad that you need a $2300 mac to make

[Anonymous Coward]

You do realize that for less than half that sum you can get a PC with an up-to-date graphics card that will also easily run the Adobe Suite?

So it runs on linux? You do realize that Microsoft would have to pay me more than the price of a Mac if it wanted me to run the shit it peddles as an excuse for an operating system.

Re:It's too bad that you need a $2300 mac to make

[Anonymous Coward]

High spec means nothing. Look at Vista! Regarding system requirement it is a joke. High requirement and low execution is always associated with PC. And Apple is expert in striking the sweet spot, delivering something good enough while earning the most.