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Archive: 2008 January
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BOOK REVIEW: Rocky Nook Clarifies Digital Photography
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.
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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.
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Extensis Unveils Universal Type Server
Extensis unveils all new, blazingly fast server-based font management system--Universal Type Server. Last week I got a sneak peak. It was like going from dialup to broadband all over again.
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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.
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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.
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Layer Tennis For Fun And Competition
"Layer tennis" is a fun competition where a designer has to work fast, then hand their art/video/motion graphics to another designer to develop and/or respond to with more art/video/motion graphics. The results are intriguing and fun!
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xTrain.com Combines Quality Training With An Online Community
Everyone knows that learning isn't just about the knowledge but the instructors and the fellow classmates, sharing a common quest for self-improvement. xTrain.com is the only electronic training source I know that fosters a real community.
