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Weekly Download: Photoshop Brushes, Series 9
25 squiggle brushes for creating complex textures effects
by David Nagel
We've covered quite a wide range of brushes in our various series of weekly downloads for Adobe Photoshop, from spirographic effects to gigantic textured brushes to brushes based on images of nature. This time around though I'm going a slightly different route with a set of brushes based on chaotic line patterns, which, when applied, can produce anything from rough edges to highly detailed, deep background textures. Read on for download and installation instructions.
It’s Audition Time
Adobe reveals plans for Cool Edit Pro
By Frank Moldstad
Audio took a big step toward equality in the video editing world yesterday, with Adobe’s announcement of Audition. Formerly known as Cool Edit Pro, the PC-based audio editing and recording program was acquired by Adobe in May when it bought the assets of Syntrillium Software. Audition will be available for $299 beginning in August, with new packaging and 'Edit Original' integration with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
Cleaner XL
Not your father’s Cleaner
by Stephen Schleicher
If you were surprised when discreet released Cleaner 6 some months ago and noticed that there wasn’t a Cleaner 6 for the PC, have no fear. A revamped Cleaner was released for the PC shortly thereafter. This isn’t your father’s Cleaner -- this is cleaner XL.
Customizing iDVD 3, Part 4
Working with button highlight shapes and colors
by David Nagel
Last week I was working on a DVD project in Apple's iDVD 3. There was a pre-existing theme that suited my purpose well in this particular case, so I didn't have to worry about making any major tweaks to the overall design of the menus. But there were two things I didn't like about it: the shape and color of the highlights. Let's take a look at how you go about changing these parameters.
First Look: Adobe Premiere Pro
by Wes Howell
Not supported on Macs? No Windows 2000? No more A/B editing? The most significant upgrade since 1991? This seems like quite an interesting debut. Nothing like a bit of controversy to stir the pot. Time to make way for Premiere Pro.
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Macromedia Breeze Live Delivers Online, Real-Time Training and Communication
New Module Extends Macromedia Breeze Enterprise Product
Macromedia today introduced Breeze Live, which enables companies to train and communicate online in real-time through integrated presentations, video, audio, and desktop screen sharing. Macromedia Breeze Live is the latest add-on module for the Macromedia Breeze presentation platform, which allows companies to rapidly author, manage, deliver, and track rich multimedia training throughout the enterprise.
NEC Offers Industry's Brightest $995 Projector to Date
NEC Offers $200 End User Rebate on 1500 ANSI Lumen VT460
NEC Solutions (America), Inc. has set a new standard in price/performance for desktop/ultraportable projectors with the announcement of a $200 end user rebate on the VT460 projector, reducing its estimated end user cost to $995.
CTX Launches Plasma Display, Also New Monitor With a Built-In Camera and Microphone
Two New Products Aimed at Education, Government, Corporate and Home Users
CTX International Inc. today announced an expansion of its display product portfolio with the introduction of its new PD4600 46-inch plasma display, and in another announcement, showed a first-ever computer monitor with a built-in camera and microphone to facilitate easy video conferencing.
Sony's New Flat-Panel Displays Address Corporate and Government Customer Needs
Concentrating on corporate and government needs for better ergonomics in the workplace, Sony's latest line of flat-panel computer displays feature brighter panels and easily adjustable hardware designs that are ideal for an office environment.
Adobe Excludes Premiere Pro from Mac Platform
Company rep explains move as 'purely a business decision'
The big news this week in the world of video is Adobe's announcement of After Effects 6.0, Premiere Pro and a brand new Adobe Video Collection. But Mac video professionals don't get to share in all the joy, as Premiere Pro launches in the form of a Windows-only application and as the Adobe Video Collection is dropped from Adobe's list of Mac offerings. So what's going on? I had a chance to speak with David Trescot, senior director for the Adobe Digital Video Group, who explained the company's rationale behind its latest moves away from the Mac.
High Definition DV Format in Development
Canon, Sharp, Sony, JVC announce basic specs for new HDV format
Canon Inc., Sharp Corporation, Sony Corporation, and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) announced a joint proposal of basic specifications for "HDV" (tentative name) format which realizes recording and playback of high-definition video on a DV cassette tape.
LindowsCD Offers Easiest Way to Experience Linux
Run Linux on Any Computer in Just Seconds Without Changing the Hard Drive
Lindows.com, Inc. announced today the immediate availability of LindowsCD, the easiest way to experience the power of Linux with the ease-of-use of LindowsOS on practically any computer with no installation or set-up required.
InFocus Announces Education Purchase Program
Educators Can Register For Special Pricing and Offers, Including the Multi-Use X1 with a Free DVD/VHS Player
InFocus Corporation announced a new purchasing program to enable educators to take advantage of the proven success of projection.
InFocus Cuts Prices of ScreenPlay Projectors
Company Announces Price Reductions on the ScreenPlay 110 and ScreenPlay 7200
InFocus Corporation announces a price reduction on ScreenPlay 110 and Screen Play 7200 home theater projectors.
WeibeTech Intros New Pocket Drives
MicroGB+ models gain 7,200 RPM mechanisms
WiebeTech has announced new 7,200 versions of its 60 GB MicroGB+ portable hard drive. The new models will begin shipping this week.