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Product FeatureAdobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection combines●

all the components of Adobe Creative Suite 5Design Premium, Web Premium, and ProductionPremium software for ultimate creative toolset.Discover extraordinary new design tools and●

groundbreaking ways to extend your creativereach using one comprehensive offering?theultimate design environment for virtually anymedium.Work faster with extremely high-resolution images;●

fluidly edit large, complex video and motiongraphics projects; and do more in less time with awealth of productivity enhancements.Speed up design reviews, streamline website●

testing in multiple browsers, collaborate on scriptdevelopment and content authoring, and morethanks to integration with new Adobe CS Liveonline services.Your favorite tools keep getting better with●

features such as Truer Edge selection technologyin Photoshop CS5, the Shape Builder tool inIllustrator CS5, and variably sized master pages inInDesign CS5.Read more ●

Product DescriptionTell your story using Adobe's full range of creative tools with Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection software.Move projects easily among applications for print, web, and interactive design. Take them to video productionand create stunning motion graphics and effects. And benefit from integration with new Adobe CS Live onlineservices, which can further enhance your productivity. From start to finish, design amazing work, collaborateeffectively, and deliver virtually anywhere.

Create extraordinary motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects CS5, which provideseverything you need to create opening titles, animated graphics, and visual effects Craft your story beautifullyand efficiently with the nonlinear editing tools in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Pristine audio creation and editingwith Adobe Soundbooth CS5 - Visually repair damaged audio, enhance recordings with digital effects, andquickly create musical compositions System Requirements - Win Vista/7/XP; DVD-ROM Drive Note - AdobeStudent & Teacher Editions are for use by university and college students, primary and secondary schoolstudents, faculty and staff ONLY. Before the software can be installed, students must obtain a serial number bysubmitting proof of eligibility for this Program to Adobe. If the student cannot provide proof of eligibility, theend User will not be able to use this product. Students will receive instructions for completing their validation inthe Student Edition box. These instructions will direct them to the Identit-E website to submit their verification.www.myidentit-e.com/adobe-student-edition. Required Proof of Eligibility - You must provide a photocopy of avalid, current student ID that includes your name, a date, and a photo. Students who are under 18 and do nothave a valid photo ID may provide an official letter from their eligible educational institution stating their nameand curren Read moreProduct DescriptionTell your story using Adobe's full range of creative tools with Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection software.Move projects easily among applications for print, web, and interactive design. Take them to video productionand create stunning motion graphics and effects. And benefit from integration with new Adobe CS Live onlineservices, which can further enhance your productivity. From start to finish, design amazing work, collaborateeffectively, and deliver virtually anywhere.

Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection includes:• Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended• Adobe Illustrator CS5• Adobe InDesign CS5• Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro• Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5• Adobe Flash Professional CS5• Adobe Flash Builder 4• Adobe Dreamweaver CS5• Adobe Fireworks CS5• Adobe Contribute CS5• Adobe Premiere Pro CS5• Adobe After Effects CS5• Adobe Soundbooth CS5• Adobe Encore CS5• Adobe OnLocation CS5Additional components:• Adobe Bridge CS5• Adobe Device Central CS5• Adobe Dynamic Link• Integration with new Adobe CS Live online services

Design and deliver across media

The ultimate creative toolset in one comprehensive offeringDesign and deliver to print, web, interactive, video, audio, and mobile media using the full range of Adobe'screative tools. Your comprehensive creative environment combines all the components of Adobe Creative Suite5 Design Premium, Web Premium, and Production Premium software and integrates with new Adobe CS Liveonline services for greater productivity. CS Live online services are complimentary for a limited time--visitwww.adobe.com/go/cslive for details.

Industry-standard image editing with Adobe Photoshop CS5 ExtendedMake an impact with your images using Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended, the professional digital imagingstandard. Take advantage of intuitive image adjustment and masking tools, and experiment freely thanks tonondestructive editing. Enhance your photos with realistic paint strokes and artistic filters, or create gorgeouslysurreal 32-bit HDR images.

Vector graphics for any media with Adobe Illustrator CS5Create compelling graphics for any type of project using Adobe Illustrator CS5, the vector-drawing environmentpreferred by design professionals worldwide. Experiment freely and design efficiently with powerful tools fordrawing, color, creative effects, and typography. Move easily between Illustrator and other Adobe products, anddeliver beautifully across media.

Professional page layout for print, web, and mobile devices with Adobe InDesign CS5Design, preflight, and publish documents in print, online, and to mobile devices using Adobe InDesign CS5. Withprecise control over typography, built-in creative tools, and an intuitive design environment, you can createstunning page layouts, long documents, and rich presentations for any audience.

The complete set of tools for creating rich media content and applicationsCreate immersive experiences using Adobe Flash Professional CS5, the industry-leading authoring tool forcreating content across the desktop, browser, and mobile devices. Use new Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5 for rapidinteractive design without writing code. Complement the workflow with Adobe Flash Builder 4 for developingcross-platform rich Internet applications (RIAs) using the Flex framework.

Industry-leading web authoring with Adobe Dreamweaver CS5Design, develop, and maintain standards-based websites and applications using Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.Work visually or in your code, taking advantage of visual CSS inspection and reliable testing through integrationwith Adobe BrowserLab, a new CS Live online service. With support for technologies such as HTML/HTMLX, Ajax,and FLV, you can design, develop, and deliver with confidence. CS Live online services are complimentary for alimited time--visit www.adobe.com/ go/cslive for details.

Industry-standard compositing and animation with Adobe After Effects CS5Create extraordinary motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects CS5, which provideseverything you need to create opening titles, animated graphics, and visual effects. You can even create andmove images and video in 3D space, delivering reliably for broadcast and film, or online and to mobile devices.

Nonlinear video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5Craft your story beautifully and efficiently with the nonlinear editing tools in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5. Intuitive,real-time editing tools for HD, 2K, and beyond are complemented by fast 64-bit performance andGPU-accelerated effects so you can load up your timeline and continue to work without rendering. Edit virtuallyanything and deliver reliably.

Pristine audio creation and editing with Adobe Soundbooth CS5Quickly accomplish everyday audio tasks using Adobe Soundbooth CS5 without sacrificing high-quality resultsor creative control. Visually repair damaged audio, enhance recordings with digital effects, and quickly createmusical compositions with royalty-free Soundbooth Scores.

Integration with Adobe CS Live online servicesAccelerate time-consuming activities and collaborate widely thanks to integration with new Adobe CS Liveonline services that include Adobe CS Review for design feedback, Adobe BrowserLab to accurately testwebsites, Adobe Story for script development, and Acrobat.com to enhance communication around the globe.

CS Live online services are complimentary for a limited time--visit www.adobe.com/go/cslive for details.

With Adobe Repoussé, you can extrude, bevel, bend,shear, and twist any text layer, selection, path, orlayer mask. Apply lighting and materials to create

effects never previously possible in Photoshop. Viewcontrols.

Paint freely in Illustrator CS5 with the vector-basedBristle Brush to produce lifelike brush strokes. Click to

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Adobe InDesign CS5 software provides precise controlover typography and built-in creative tools for

designing, preflighting, and publishing documents forprint, online, or to mobile devices. Click to enlarge.

Brand new in CS5 Design Premium, Flash Catalyst CS5equips you to design interactive content usingintuitive tools that leverage skills you already

have--and without writing code. Click to enlarge.

Designers who love fine typography will be thrilled byextensive type controls in Flash Professional CS5.

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Easily troubleshoot CSS-based pageelements--Dreamweaver CS5 highlights box modelproperties with colors so you can visually inspect

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Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended--Create powerful images with the professional standardAdobe Photoshop CS5 Extended software helps you create the ultimate images for print, the web, and video.Enjoy all the state-of-the-art editing, compositing, and painting capabilities in industry-standard Photoshop CS5,and experience fast performance thanks to cross-platform 64-bit support. Also create 3D extrusions for logos,artwork, and motion graphics; edit 3D objects with advanced tools; and create and enhance motion-basedcontent.

Innovate in 3D

Go beyond traditional image editing by bringing 3D elements to your 2D artwork directly within your favoritedigital imaging application, which now offers an easy on-ramp to 3D image creation.

Maximize creative impactExplore new creative possibilities with breakthrough tools that enable you to select, adjust, paint, andrecompose images with tremendous precision and freedom.

Boost productivityAccelerate your workflow with fast performance on 64-bit hardware systems, smoother interactions thanks toGPU acceleration, and dozens of time-savers throughout the application.

Adobe Illustrator CS5--Explore new paths with the essential vector toolCreate distinctive designs for any project. Used by creative professionals worldwide, Adobe Illustrator CS5software provides precision and power. Paint expressively with vectors, draw in perspective, and exploredesigning for interactivity. Move easily between Illustrator, other Adobe products, and Adobe CS Live onlineservices. Get the job done efficiently but beautifully, moving quickly from multiple ideas to multiple outputswith complete control and delivering exactly what you had in mind.

Design with powerful creative toolsTake advantage of exceptional precision and power to create distinctive vector artwork. Combine highlycontrollable drawing tools with expressive natural brushes and dramatic effects to make unique, strikingdesigns.

Work smoothly and efficientlySpeed up your workflow with innovations that encourage efficiency. Get the job done with purpose and agilityusing shortcuts and time-savers to take multiple ideas to multiple outputs.

Deliver virtually anywhereIncorporate vector artwork into essentially any project and deliver resolution-independent graphics acrossmedia. Enjoy tighter-than-ever integration with other Adobe products and go anywhere your creativity takesyou.

Adobe InDesign CS5--Design professional layouts for print and digital publishingAdobe InDesign CS5 software provides precise control over typography and built-in creative tools for designing,preflighting, and publishing documents for print, online, or to mobile devices. Bring documents andpresentations to life with interactivity, animation, sound, and video. Leading industry tools, and productivityenhancements make page layout simpler and faster. Access Adobe CS Live online services* from withinInDesign to streamline critical review processes.

Streamline review processesBuild powerful documents as a team. New integrated tools and the availability of efficient online services makereview processes more efficient, whether your clients and colleagues are across the hall or around the world.

Do more in less timeCreate, edit, and publish documents faster. A wealth of new productivity features help make page layoutsimpler, easier, and speedier.

Create powerful, innovative digital documentsEngage, inform, and attract readers with documents that include interactivity, animation, video, and sound.Develop stronger, more compelling communications with rich interactive documents.

Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro--Protect documents and accelerate information exchange with PDFAdobe Acrobat 9 Pro software builds on the foundational feature set of Acrobat 9 Standard to provide businessand creative professionals with additional capabilities, including enhanced security features, high-end printproduction support, and easy-to-manage electronic document reviews.

Deliver polished, professional documentsQuickly integrate content, insert company logos, define navigation, and add polish to your PDF Portfolio using

one of many customizable templates.

Create dynamic electronic formsUse included Adobe LiveCycle Designer software--a professional form design tool--to create, customize, andautomate dynamic forms.

Collaborate and share with virtually anyone, anywhereGain the input you need--in real time--through interactive, shared document reviews that help participants seeand build on each other's comments.

Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5--Create expressive interfaces and interactive content without writingcodeAdobe Flash Catalyst CS5 software is an approachable new interaction design tool. Use it to transform AdobePhotoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks artwork into expressive interfaces and fully interactive content withoutwriting code, and publish as SWF or Adobe AIR files. Collaborate with developers who can open your projectfiles with Adobe Flash Builder software to extend functionality, and leverage the reach and consistency of theAdobe Flash Platform.

Leverage the power of the Adobe Flash Platform to create interactive projectsRapidly create expressive interfaces and interactive content to your exacting design standards. Deliver yourcreative vision with the reach and consistency of the Adobe Flash Platform.

Approach interaction design without writing codeTransform static designs from Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Fireworks software into fully interactive projectswithout requiring development or coding skills. Define behaviors and control sophisticated interactions withsimple yet powerful menu-based commands.

Adobe Flash Professional CS5--Create and deliver rich interactive contentAdobe Flash Professional CS5 software is the industry-leading environment for interactive authoring anddelivery of immersive experiences that are presented consistently across personal computers, mobile devices,and screens of virtually any size and resolution. Design expressive content with professional typography andpixel-precise drawing tools, write code precisely and efficiently with code completion and customizable codesnippets, and deliver superior-quality video to audiences practically everywhere.

Design with expressionCommunicate your creative vision without sacrifice and set the bar for interactive design with typographicprecision, layout fidelity, and expressive motion-editing capabilities.

Write code quickly and easilyQuickly and efficiently write code with powerful authoring tools and integration with Adobe Flash Buildersoftware. Easily add interactivity directly in the ActionScript language by injecting extensible code snippets.

Deliver in fewer steps and in more placesSave time and reduce the number of required steps when moving content from design, to development, andultimately to delivery. Distribute consistently across personal computers, mobile devices, and screens ofvirtually any size and resolution.

Adobe Flash Builder 4--Develop cross-platform rich Internet applicationsAdobe Flash Builder 4 (formerly Adobe Flex Builder) software is a professional-grade development tooldesigned to help developers rapidly build cross-platform rich Internet applications (RIAs) and content using theopen source Flex framework.

Improve productivityAccelerate development and testing of expressive web applications using powerful developer tooling.

Integrate with existing infrastructureIntegrate with servers and services in existing infrastructure, including those based on Java, PHP, AdobeColdFusion software, REST, and SOAP.

Deliver more expressive applicationsCreate intuitive, engaging applications that deliver more compelling experiences.

Integration between Fireworks CS5 and DeviceCentral CS5 means you can begin a Fireworks

project using the exact specifications of a targetmobile device, then preview in Device Centralbefore handing it off to a developer. Click to

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Quickly create and edit web pages collaborativelyin an easy-to-use WYSIWYG HTML editor, without

writing code. Click to enlarge.

Adobe BrowserLab is a fast, flexible, andconvenient way to make sure your web designs

look exactly the way you intend them to look, nomatter what browser, computer, and operatingsystem is used to view them. Click to enlarge.

Craft your story efficiently with Adobe PremierePro CS5 software, the high-performance videoproduction solution that enables you to work

dramatically faster thanks to the native 64-bit,GPU-accelerated Adobe Mercury Playback Engine.

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Adobe After Effects CS5 delivers the visualrichness required to get noticed in today's media

culture. Click to enlarge.

Adobe Soundbooth CS5 software is a professionalaudio editor that makes it easy to create, edit, and

clean up audio for all your productions. Click toenlarge.

Adobe Dreamweaver CS5--Design, develop, and maintain standards-based websites andapplicationsAdobe Dreamweaver CS5 software empowers designers and developers to build standards-based websites withconfidence. Work visually or directly in code, develop with your existing content management system likeWordPress, Joomla!, or Drupal, and design productively with CSS inspection tools. Simplify advanced websitedevelopment with integrated support for Subversion software and custom PHP code hinting. Get fast andaccurate browser-compatibility testing and test dynamic content thanks to integration with Adobe BrowserLab,a new Adobe CS Live online service.

Develop with content management systems

Build dynamic standards-based websites and applications quickly and easily. Leverage powerful contentmanagement systems with integrated authoring and testing support for your existing frameworks likeWordPress, Joomla!, and Drupal.

Design websites more productivelyInspect, track, and preview web designs with powerful CSS diagnostics and functions. Improve your layouts anddesigns, and reduce the need for manual tweaking in the CSS code.

Extend Dreamweaver through integration with CS Live online servicesSome of the new CS Live online services integrate with Dreamweaver, such as fast and accuratebrowser-compatibility testing with Adobe BrowserLab. CS Live online services are complimentary for a limitedtime--visit www.adobe.com/go/cslive for details.

Adobe Fireworks CS5--Rapidly prototype and design for the webCreate expressive screen graphics for virtually any device rapidly with Adobe Fireworks CS5 software. Designwebsites, user interfaces, or rich media applications using both vector and bitmap tools. Import assets fromAdobe Photoshop or Illustrator software and export to HTML and CSS, Adobe Flash Catalyst software, or theAdobe AIR runtime. Optimize final imagery with the industry's leading screen graphics software.

Combine the power of vector and bitmap toolsDesign with vector and bitmap tools together to achieve optimal imagery quickly. Enjoy pixel precision thatmaps to your resolution requirements, using graphics tools designed for screen-based output.

Produce better screen graphics, fasterCreate rich, interactive screen graphics with fewer steps. Create and name slices efficiently, and then deliversuperior-quality graphics optimized for the web and a wide range of devices.

Design once for multiple deliverablesQuickly optimize designs for websites, rich media applications, and mobile devices. Edit assets from othergraphics programs for wider deployment with Fireworks. Integrate client review into the design process.

Adobe Contribute CS5--Simplify website managementAdobe Contribute CS5 software enables users to quickly create and edit web pages collaboratively in aneasy-to-use WYSIWYG HTML editor, without writing code. New features include in-browser editing of text,hotspot images, and CSS for content authors, as well as drag-and-drop input of FLV, SWF, and PDF files.Managers can encourage creative web development while easily controlling workflow, review, and versionprocesses to produce static or dynamic websites with one-click publishing.

Update sites efficientlyMake website updates easy. Familiar WYSIWYG tools help content authors create and edit web media--no HTMLrequired. Maintain control of site integrity and expedite review and approval cycles.

Increase contributor productivityLet content authors collaborate fully using simple in-browser creation and editing of text, images, rich media,and advanced interactive layout elements--without writing code. Contribute maintains design integrity for you.

Accelerate publishing cyclesQuickly add pages and migrate existing content without repeating design tasks. Keep previous versions readyfor redeployment. Manage reviews and approvals efficiently, and then publish with a single click.

Adobe Premiere Pro CS5--Accelerate production with the new Adobe Mercury Playback EngineCraft your story efficiently with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 software, the high-performance video productionsolution that enables you to work dramatically faster thanks to the native 64-bit, GPU-accelerated AdobeMercury Playback Engine. Edit natively with the video formats you want. Save time by batch encoding sourcecontent to a wide variety of video formats for web, disc, broadcast, film, device, and mobile delivery. Easilyexchange projects with Final Cut Pro and Avid software, and enjoy efficient, collaborative workflows thataccelerate production from scriptwriting to editing, encoding, and final delivery.

Improve your production workflowFocus on telling your story with powerful, flexible editing tools. With the native 64-bit Adobe Mercury PlaybackEngine, the industry's best native tapeless workflow, and unparalleled Adobe integration, Adobe Premiere ProCS5 sets a new standard in editing efficiency.

Collaborate openly and effectivelyWork in an open, extensible post-production environment. Write scripts collaboratively. Efficiently gatherfeedback from clients and teammates. Easily exchange projects with other Adobe software, Final Cut Pro, andAvid software.

Deliver engaging video practically anywhereCreate video optimized for online viewing as well as for broadcast, disc, film, device, and mobile distribution.From capture to final delivery, use metadata to make assets easier to find in production, create engaginginteractive experiences, and help audiences discover your videos online.

Adobe After Effects CS5--Create motion graphics and visual effects with the industry standardAdobe After Effects CS5 delivers the visual richness required to get noticed in today's media culture. Useopen-ended creative tools. Work efficiently on high-resolution projects thanks to native 64-bit support. Andbenefit from tight integration with Adobe's other leading software. Whether you're working in film, broadcast,online, or mobile media, Adobe After Effects enables you to create groundbreaking motion graphics andblockbuster visual effects.

Get 64-bit performanceWork more quickly with groundbreaking 64-bit performance that dramatically improves the experience ofcreating HD and higher resolution content. Streamlined tools and tight Adobe integration also accelerate yourworkflow.

Innovate visuallyExpress your visual ideas with freedom. Adobe After Effects CS5 revolutionizes motion design with anopen-ended environment that fosters creative experimentation.

Composite efficientlyRealize your vision quickly and efficiently by drawing on a broad and deep set of tools designed to help yousolve any creative challenge.

Deliver everywhereMaster modern media: Deliver your completed projects to the widest range of formats, from large formatfeature films and high-definition television to websites and mobile devices.

Adobe Soundbooth CS5--Create and edit audio with easeAdobe Soundbooth CS5 software is a professional audio editor that makes it easy to create, edit, and clean upaudio for all your productions. Intuitive, task-based features and tight integration with other Adobe applicationssave time and help you achieve professional results. Mix royalty-free, customizable soundtracks and soundeffects with dialogue in the improved multitrack environment for complete creative control.

Simplify audio workflowsMake short work of everyday audio with a smooth, intuitive workflow that features task-based tools and tightintegration with other Adobe Creative Suite Production Premium components.

Fix audio problems fastAutomatically detect and fix common flaws in audio such as hisses, hums, phase problems, crackling, and pops.Add reverb to match on-location room ambience. Match the volume of different dialogue clips.

Create soundtracks easilyDrag and drop Soundbooth Scores to create soundtracks. Make the music fit your visuals with easy adjustmentsto timing, and suit your project's mood with easy adjustments to intensity, atmosphere, and instrumentation.

Get professional-sounding mixesCombine music, dialogue, and sound effects on multiple tracks. Easily control EQ, volume, pan, and effects on

each track using automation. Add mastering effects for final polish.

Locate dialogue quicklyConvert spoken dialogue into searchable text, and use custom dictionaries to increase the accuracy of assetsearch. Export transcripts to create searchable video.

Searchable web DVDs and other enhancements in Adobe Encore CS5Adobe Encore CS5 software is a versatile, interactive authoring tool for video distribution that allows you todeliver your projects beyond DVD and Blu-ray Disc. In a single operation, you can easily turn your DVD andBlu-ray Disc projects into web DVDs that now include a search interface. The new interface gives viewers amore engaging experience by enabling them to search within a web DVD using keywords. During authoring,Encore automatically creates a search database using metadata from speech-analysis text, subtitles intimelines and slideshows, and menu and button names.Efficient production and tapeless camera support in Adobe OnLocation CS5Adobe OnLocation CS5 provides an impressive array of production tools to help you shoot better and fasterwhile saving time and money, both on set and off. New support for tapeless cameras extend the ways you canuse OnLocation in your production workflows.

Spot problems in imported tapeless footage. Thanks to new tapeless camera support, you can use thecomprehensive software waveform monitor and vectorscope as well as the audio spectrum analyzer inOnLocation to identify image and audio problems in imported files by quickly scanning your footage for audiopops, clipping, and video overbrights.

Logging with tapeless cameras. Get all the benefits of real-time, on-set logging when working with tapelesscameras. Simply tell OnLocation which shot is currently recording and then enter notes, comments, andadditional metadata into placeholder clips. Using timecode as a reference, OnLocation automatically matchesthe information to the recorded clips when they are imported from the tapeless media, regardless of whetherthe camera is tethered to OnLocation on-set or whether the clips are imported during post-production.

Faster logging with Turbo Comments. While recording, the new Turbo Comments feature lets you addfrequently used words--cast names, sports highlights, and so on--with a single keystroke to log live actionaccurately, consistently, and efficiently. OnLocation lets you store up to nine comments with unique shortcuts,for immediate, timecode-accurate logging.

Adobe Creative Suite 5With powerful new creative tools, enhanced performance and workflows, and the ability to integrate withtimesaving new Adobe CS Live online services, Adobe Creative Suite 5 software provides the edge you need tocreate rich content for virtually any media--print, web, interactive, video, audio, and mobile. Whether you needto produce printed pages efficiently or design and distribute engaging content online, on film, on air, and ondevice, you'll find the right combination of Adobe tools to increase your productivity and keep pace with yourcreative vision.

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