QuarkXPress 8 Is Coming
Here comes QuarkXPress version 8! It's not released yet, but the word is out that it's coming and it's going to be much improved.
Which Acrobat 9 To Buy?
The move to Acrobat 9 means that some products are being discontinued and others are being added. Here's the breakdown of what you'll receive.
This application for building business graphics, charts and presentations is full of templates for virtually any type of chart or graphic, but does it fill a niche for creative professionals?
Don't know if you noticed, but deep in the Acrobat 9 Pro press release is a bit of welcome news for Fireworks fans.
It's a surprise but it makes sense: Adobe combines two of its most ubiquitous standards, PDF and Flash, in Acrobat 9 Professional.
Welcome To Acrobat 9 Pro
The next major version of Acrobat has been announced.
BOOK REVIEW: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended For 3D And Video
Photoshop CS3 Extended has new video and 3D capabilities; this book explores the technology and demonstrates how to use it.
A web-based Photoshop application has been rumored for a long time and even demoed last year, but it was only in March 2008 that the beta version was released. Here are my first impressions....
Serif DTP and Design Software Now Available in U.S.
UK-based Serif has just announced it will release four desktop publishing and design products to the United States market.
BOOK REVIEW: The Moment It Clicks Is A Book That Clicks
One of the most anticipated books of the year lives up to the hype.
Fluid Mask 3 and Color Efex Pro 3 Now Available In One Bundle
Nik Software and Vertus have teamed up to deliver two popular Photoshop products in one cost-effective bundle.
Recently I reviewed Adobe's bundle of Photoshop Elements 6 and Premiere Elements 4 for Windows; now PSE6 is also available for Mac.
BOOK REVIEW: The Creative Digital Darkroom Is Practically Perfect
I rarely rave about a book, but this one is an awesome blend of Photoshop technique, artistic process and photography know-how. The subject of the "creative darkroom" is covered thoroughly and expertly.
Camera Raw is a hot topic in the digital photography industry, and there are plenty of books and training out there to get the most out of it. Here we'll compare and contrast two books on the subject.
What I like about this book is that it's more about creating images and art than about playing with Photoshop.
X-Rite and Pantone Announce ColorMunki, A Family of All-In-One Color Management Solutions
The new ColorMunki offers an all-in-one solution—color measurement, monitor calibration and more—and the cost and features have been set to ensure it's a great value.
Quark Quitting Desktop?
Quark to discontinue desktop products, move entirely to server-based publishing systems? That's the rumor.
Aperture 2.0 Now Available
The photo management application has several major improvements and a $200 price tag, $300 less than Aperture 1.0 when it was released.
A year ago last month, Macworld attendees got to attend a tribute event for the late Bruce Fraser, Photoshop and Camera Raw guru. Now a video recording of that event is on sale.
Adobe Discontinues Adobe Stock Photos
Adobe Systems is quietly shutting down Adobe Stock Photos, its stock photo search-and-purchase resource in Bridge CS3.
REVIEW: Photoshop Elements/Premiere Elements Bundle Is Great For Prosumers
I've always recommended Apple's iLife suite for my friends who want to handle photos and movies easily and powerfully, but I've just tested Adobe's Photoshop Elements 6 and Premiere Elements 4 and it delivers more features and fun.
The digital photography field is changing all the time, and it’s hard to stay on top of all the changes in technology. Rocky Nook, an independent publisher partnered with O'Reilly, seeks to demystify digital photography and help amateur and professional photographers alike.
REVIEW: Web Graphics Sparkle With After Effects CS3
Over the years I’ve used ImageReady and Flash to create motion graphics for the web. However, now I believe the most exciting web graphics come from After Effects—and After Effects CS3 takes it further.
Experiencing Production Video For The First Time
My professional work has almost never extended into the realm of video, despite easy access to camcorders and production software. But now I've made my first project with Adobe CS3 Production Premium, and it was a blast.
BOOK REVIEW: Bulletproof Ajax Demystifies The New Technology
Ajax is one of those new technologies that has everyone excited about Web 2.0, but the number of people who actually understand how it works is smaller. Bulletproof Ajax serves to explain Ajax’s underpinnings and get readers on the path to using Ajax appropriately.