Creative Cloud Thoughts

Creative Cloud by Adobe. What's it all about?

I've  reviewed and even signed up for some cloud apps since going all digital. Mostly what I've used so far has been for photo file storage and for sharing large files with clients. Sharing via the cloud (which is what I'm calling all online photo storage and apps for the sake of simplicity) with a site like Box, PogoPlug, or Just Cloud is so much easier than e-mailing or sending CDs or DVDs via snail mail. With how large my files are now, many e-mail programs can't even handle one pic, much less an entire gallery of  shots.

Those sites I listed above have basic free subscriptions available, which is nice for anyone with somewhat casual needs. A range of file and storage size options, along with some other apps, are available for modest prices.

What Adobe offers with the Creative Cloud (their trademarked name) is more than just file sharing or storage. Adobe is offering a suite of full programs. All accessed online. What makes this an awesome idea is that the end user, you, won't have to upgrade the programs periodically at extra cost. Your subscription gives you the latest upgrade each time you log on.

Various programs are offered by Adobe on the Creative Cloud. A full plan for a single user is $49.99 a month with a one year commitment, or $74.99 a month as a month to month subscription. This gives you access to the entire range of current programs on the CC, including the latest Photoshop.

A Photoshop only CC plan is $19.99 a month, year subscription required.

A limited time offer is open for current Photoshop users. If you have a properly licensed version of Photoshop CS3 or higher, you are eligible for a reduced price subscription of $9.99 a month (year sub required) that also includes Lightroom on the CC and membership in Behance. Deal signup period expires soon!

All of these different programs and sites are accessed online only. If you're not online, keep using the programs you already have. (But, then, how are you reading this?) Cloud programs are the wave the future. Soon, it may be the only way to get certain programs and features.

I am not affiliated with Adobe or any brand  listed in this blog post. All of these prices and deals may change. 

Read ALL the fine print rules and charges before committing to any subscription services!

Many more programs are coming available on different versions of the Cloud. As I try some out, I'll post reviews here.

Enjoy!