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FontAgent Pro Adds Auto-Activation for Adobe CS4 and QuarkXPress 8
News: Written on December 3, 2008
The plug-ins are available immediately in FontAgent Pro version 4.0.3, which also add support for French and Italian systems. FontAgent Pro offers more auto-activation plug-ins than any other font manager, and is the only one that auto-activates fonts in Adobe Photoshop.
Top Draw Is the Digital Spirograph of Today
News: Written by Terri Stone on December 2, 2008
Top Draw is a pattern generator from Google that can jar you out of an artistic rut, provide interesting background images, or simply provide an enjoyable break as you play with it.
Nikon Unveils D3X Digital SLR
News: Written on December 2, 2008
With 24.5-megapixel resolution, processed image files exceeding 138MB, and five frame-per-second burst speed, the D3x ushers in a new level of image quality.
New Source for Royalty-Free Images
News: Written on December 1, 2008
Every image is either £4,99, £9,99 or £14,99 -- regardless of size, number of copies, medium, or purpose.
Boss Around Photoshop!
News: Written on December 1, 2008
Adobe has put together a free user guide to Configurator, its free plug-in that lets you create custom Photoshop panels that contain only the things you want to have easily accessible.
Does Version Cue Now Work Well in CS4?
News: Written by Terri Stone on November 27, 2008
A new patch addresses some Adobe Version Cue issues, but perhaps not all.
Photowriter Teaches Photos to Talk
News: Written on November 27, 2008
This photo software has to be seen to be believed.
Photography Competition Grand Prize Is $50,000
News: Written on November 27, 2008
You have until December 31, 2008, to enter the Fresh M.I.L.K. photography competition. Entry is free.
iPhoto to Flickr Mirroring Utility Updated
News: Written on November 27, 2008
24x7digital has updated PhotoCopy for Mac OS X Leopard to version 1.1, which includes iPhoto event support, optimized iPhoto scanning, improved logging, and bug fixes.
Fifty Percent Off Every How Book Through November 28
News: Written on November 26, 2008
In addition to its graphic design titles, the HOWBookstore also has books on pop culture, photography, and more.
Free Photoshop Camera Raw Update
News: Written on November 26, 2008
Adobe Camera Raw 5.2 extends raw file support to seven more cameras. It also introduces the Targeted Adjustment Tool for on-image refinements and output sharpening for print or screen output.
Zevrix Illustrator and InDesign Plug-Ins Now CS4-Compatible
News: Written on November 26, 2008
Zevrix Solutions' BatchOutput, LinkOptimizer and InPreflight plug-ins now mesh happily with Adobe Creative Suite 4.
Call for Entries for Adobe Design Achievement Awards
News: Written on November 25, 2008
Partnership with International Council of Graphic Design Associations for awards ceremony expands global recognition.
Draw a Turkey and Win a $25 iTunes Gift Card
News: Written on November 25, 2008
Design firm Rule29 is challenging everyone to come up with creative takes on the "hand turkey." One participant will receive a $25 iTunes gift card.
New Expansion Packs for Logo Design Studio Pro
News: Written on November 21, 2008
Logo Design Studio Pro is a logo design software application. The new expansion packs, Big Concept 1 and Alphabet Art 1, both install directly into Logo Design Studio Pro for instant use and feature new vector based logo templates and graphic objects, something no other vector design application offers. By offering the new objects in vector format, every layer of each object can be changed to show a unique look.
Nikon D90 and D700 Seminars in NYC this Sunday
News: Written on November 20, 2008
Adorama is holding two in-person seminars on Sunday, November 23, 2008.
Alien Skin Software Announces Bokeh Lens Simulation Plug-in for Photoshop
News: Written on November 20, 2008
Accurate lens simulation lets photographers manipulate focus and depth of field after the shot has been taken. Realistic highlights give more beautiful results than any other software. Creative controls help photographers focus attention on the subject or add atmosphere to the scene.
Groboto Makes 3D Design Fun
News: Written on November 20, 2008
GroBoto lets artists create and export abstract images and animations into many popular 3D solutions, including Poser 7 and Poser Pro.
Import 3D and Render It in Real-Time Rendering in Flash
News: Written on November 19, 2008
The FreeSpin3D solution turns the web into a 3D environment, enabling any Flash designer and developer to easily import and use 3D models in 2D Flash movies.
Shutterstock Hits 5 Million Images
News: Written on November 17, 2008
As the fastest growing collection in the online stock photo industry, the world’s largest subscription-based online photo agency continues to thrive, adding over 70,000 high quality images per week.