Digieffects launches Falloff Lighting plug-in for After Effects
Digieffects (http://www.digieffects.com), a developer of visual
effects software plug-ins, has released Falloff Lighting (US$49),
which provides enhanced lighting for After Effects' built-in lights.
Falloff Lighting is much more like that of the real world where light
naturally decays or "falls off" as surfaces increase distance from
the After Effects light, according to Robert Sharp, president of
Digieffects. With After Effects it doesn't matter how far away a
layer is from a light, it is still illuminated the same amount by
that light. However, if you use Falloff Lighting, objects will appear
dimmer the further away they are from the lights illuminating them,
Sharp says.
The plug-in displays the distance from the camera to the corners of
the layers. With Falloff Lighting, you can adjust the distance scale
to account for the scale of objects in your scene. You can control
the intensity of light reflecting off an object and the gradual
falloff as the distance from the light increases...
Equinux releases Season's Greetings Vol. 2
This year Mac users can send out their Christmas greetings via Mac OS
X's Mail. Following the success of their Stationery Pack Greeting
Cards, equinux (http://www.equinux.com) has released Season's
Greetings Vol. 2, a collection of 22 festive greeting cards for Mail
in Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") and 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
You can send invitations to friends and family for Thanksgiving,
Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. Season's Greetings Vol. 2 provides 22
email templates for a range of occasions throughout the holiday
period. The new designs complement Season's Greetings Collection Vol.
1.
To install the new greeting cards, simply download Stationery Pack
2.5. Season's Greetings Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are available in the
equinux Online Store for US$9.95 each in English, French and German.
Sony Creative Software releases 1,000 Ringtones DVD
Sony Creative Software (http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com), a
provider of professional video and audio production applications, has
released 1,000 Ringtones, a DVD containing ringtones grouped into
three categories: music, sound effects, and spoken words and phrases.
Users can select tones for incoming calls, emails and text messages.
Developed for iPhone users, the 1,000 ringtone files are included on
the DVD in the .m4r and .mp3 formats, and are ready for immediate use
without any additional fees, downloads or editing after the initial
product purchase. To install, iPhone users can load the DVD, audition
ringtones and then move selected ringtones into iTunes for
synchronization with their iPhone. The DVD includes a tutorial video
that demonstrates these steps.
1,000 Ringtones is now available for purchase at retailers nationwide
and online at the Sony Creative Software site. The manufacturer's
suggested retail price is US$19.95.
Apple announces over 100,000 apps now available on the App Store
Apple today announced that developers have created over 100,000 apps
for the revolutionary App Store, the largest applications store in
the world. iPhone and iPod touch customers in 77 countries can choose
from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games,
business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. App Store users
have downloaded well over two billion apps, continuing to make it the
world's most popular applications store.
"The App Store, now with over 100,000 applications available, is
clearly a major differentiator for millions of iPhone and iPod touch
customers around the world," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior
vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "The iPhone SDK
created the first great platform for mobile applications and our
customers are loving all of the amazing apps our developers are
creating."
"The App Store has forever changed the mobile gaming industry and
continues to improve," said Travis Boatman, vice president of
Worldwide...
Ntractive introduces Elements Mail 1.0
Ntractive has released Elements Mail 1.0, a companion to the
company's primary product, Elements CRM. This Mac-based, cloud
computing app is a Customer Relationship Management Solution (CRM)
for business and enterprise.
Elements Mail serves as the bridge between your email server and
Elements CRM, automatically recording emails between you and your
customers. Elements Mail supports both IMAP and POP connections. The
automatic communication between your email account and Elements Mail
creates a touch-free path into Elements CRM, securely storing your
emails, according to the folks at Ntractive.
Elements Mail 1.0 requires an Elements CRM subscription. If you
aren't an Elements CRM subscriber, you can learn more about Elements
CRM and sign up for the free 30-day trial at http://www.ntractive.com
.
LaCie announces Network Space 2
LaCie (http://www.lacie.com) has announced the LaCie Network Space 2,
design by Neil Poulton, a Network Attached Storage (NAS) and media
server. The LaCie Network Space 2. Its Network Assistant offers
dashboard functionality. You can customize the dashboard with useful
widgets to access network and drive information, administer user
accounts and monitor drive capacity.
LaCie Network Space 2 lets you stream photos, music and videos to
computers on the local network or to any UPnP/DLNA compliant devices
like PlayStation3 or Xbox 360. It includes iTunes server software so
Mac and PCs can see and play content from the LaCie Network Space 2
directly through the iTunes interface. It also includes Download
Machine that allows multiple torrent downloads, even when your
computer is turned off.
While the LaCie Network Space 2 can perform at speeds of up to
65MB/second over the Ethernet connection, you may choose to leverage
it as an external USB hard drive -- connecting it directly to your...
'Basic Training for Snow Leopard' available for pre-...
Class on Demand, a provider of professional
educational products for creative markets, says
"Basic Training for Mac OS X Snow Leopard" is now
available for pre-order. The training release is
lead by instructor and Apple guru, Tom Wolsky,
who has authored five Apple Final Cut
instructional books, developed a video journalism
curriculum for Apple Computers and has a seat on
the Board of Directors for the Digital Media
Academy.
The video-based "Basic Training for Mac OS X Snow
Leopard" title delivers just under two hours of
instruction by Wolsky. The 13-lesson training
delivers an in-depth explanation of the new Mac
OS X from desktop dock and application
instruction to the new Boot Camp 3.0. The Class
on Demand training methodology enables users to
focus on specific new features and functions;
stepping through the training in a non-linear
approach best suited for their individual
learning needs.
To sample lessons from "Basic Training for Mac OS
X Snow Leopard," including "Product...
FileMaker training set for San Jose in January
FileMaker authors John Mark Osborne and Steven Blackwell are teaching
the new FileMaker Training Series (FTS) and the Philosophy of
Scripting for FileMaker Pro 10 in San Jose, California.
FileMaker Training Series Dates:
- January 25th through January 29th, 2010 (San Jose, CA)
Philosophy of Scripting Dates:
- February 1st through February 5th, 2010 (San Jose, CA)
The FileMaker Training Series is the official training curriculum
from FileMaker, Inc. It offers a series of 12 training modules that
cover a comprehensive set of topics designed to help you master the
essentials of FileMaker solution development. This new series
incorporates the many new features of the FileMaker 10 product line
throughout the modules but stresses good programming skills for
FileMaker 7, 8, 8.5 and 9.
- Planning a FileMaker 10 Solution
- Developer Skills
- Advanced Developer Skills
- FileMaker Server
- Security
"We have expanded upon the curriculum to include additional examples,
points and concepts from our...
Toon Boom releases Flip Boom All-Star
Toon Boom Animation (http://www.toonboom.com) has released Flip Boom
All-Star, an animation software for teens and up. It's compatible
with Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") and 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
With Flip Boom All-Star, you can import digital pictures to combine
them with your own creations. You can zoom in/out and rotate your
drawing space to better control your art . You can drag and drop
ready-to-animate drawings from the extended library. And you can type
in your text or dialogue
To add sound to Flip Boom All-Star, you can import your MP3 files to
give more life to your animation. Once your'e done, you can updload
your animated ideas directly on Facebook, YouTube or your iPod.
Buy Flip Boom All-Star now for US$69.99. Current Flip Boom Classic
customers can cross-grade to the All-Star version for $29.99.
Boris FX unveils new XML Transfer plug-in for Adobe After Effects
Boris FX (http://www.borisfx.com) has announced Boris XML Transfer, a
new Adobe After Effects plug-in designed for transfer of Apple Final
Cut Pro program sequences to Adobe After Effects. Boris XML Transfer
preserves all aspects of a Final Cut Pro project including effects,
audio, media clips, transitions, and geometric transformations.
"Improved integration between Adobe, Apple, and Avid applications is
a recurring request among digital media workgroups," commented Boris
Yamnitsky, president and founder, Boris FX. "Boris Continuum Complete
and Final Effects Complete effects presets have always been
compatible across Adobe, Apple, and Avid host applications. With the
release of Boris XML Transfer, we bring integration to a new level,
giving editors the ability to transfer entire Final Cut Pro sequences
to After Effects - including multi-clip edits, effects, and audio."
All trimmed Final Cut Pro clips remain fully-editable in Adobe After
Effects as stepped-up or stepped-down layers....
DiskTools ready for Snow Leopard
Macware has updated DiskTools Pro
(http://www.macxware.com/site/products/DiskToolsPro/overview.html) or
Mac OS X to version 3.5.1. The upgrade is ready for Mac OS X 10.6
("Snow Leopard")>
DiskTools is a collection of utilities featuring bad sector detection
and repair, file defragmentation, S.M.A.R.T. monitoring and analysis,
bootable disk backup with automated scheduling, and more. It was
developed for Macware by Intech, a developer of disk utility software
used for testing and repair by major hard drive manufacturers.
DiskTools 35.1 is compatible with Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher. It costs
US$79.99, though version 3.5.1 is a free update to registered users
of version 3.x.
Dosch Design presents free tutorials, samples
The new Dosch Design (http://www.doschdesign.com) segment "Dosch
Samples & Tutorials" has been created in order to support users in
the optimal use of Dosch Design products, and for identifying
solutions for specific task requirements.
These English & German tutorials are immediately available for
illuminating complex work processes. -- and are free The tutorials
are designed for CG-novices, but will also offer tips for advanced
and professional users.
The tutorial series starts with several interesting topics like use
of animated or non-animated Viz-Images in a scene, and specifically
looks at how to obtain realistic results through changes in lighting
and shadows. There's also a demonstration on how "rigged humans" for
Cinema 4D are properly used, and how Humans V2 can be animated with
Cinema 4D, Maya, Softimage or 3D Studio Max.
What's more Dosch Design provides basic information on working with
HDRI, like how highlight-reflection and realistic illuminations are
created,...
Vvidget for Mac OS X upgraded to version 10.6.1
VVI (http://www.vvidget.org) has released version 10.6.1 of Vvidget,
a point and click graphing solution for Mac OS X. The upgrade adds
the Quadratic Lab to help students explore the quadratic equation.
It also adds Least Squares to provide straightforward regression
analysis, Stereo Graph for inexpensive true 3D viewing of perspective
graphs and Web Signals to monitor events on the web in real time.
Each operates with an interface dedicated to its function while also
providing access to Vvidget Builder's powerful layout features for
publication-ready results.
With Vvidget, documents can have built-in queries to relational
databases such as Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL. This means the
Vvidget can give immediate visualization of data stored in enterprise
databases right through the Finder. Scientists, engineers and
analysts can now store data files on the file system and browse them
in graph format using custom Cover Flow plug-ins for a data
visualization browser and explorer.
The...
Native Instruments announces Traktor Kontrol X1
Native Instruments has announced Traktor Kontrol X1
(www.native-instruments.com/TraktorKontrolx1.info), a performance
controller that gives DJs immediate hands-on control over various
aspects of their performance. It integrates with the latest Traktor
generation and can purportedly control any MIDI-compatible DJ
software on the market.
Traktor Kontrol X1 provides DJs with a way to control loop, cue,
effect, track selection and transport functions of their system.
According to the folks at Native Instruments, the unit accommodates
the two most common digital DJing paradigms: it complements a typical
timecode-controlled Traktor Scratch setup consisting of a hardware
mixer, turntables or CD decks, and also excels as a self-contained
controller for DJs who play beat-gridded tracks with the Traktor
software and mix externally. Two X1 units can also be combined into a
four-deck setup that controls all decks and effect units of Traktor
Pro or Traktor Scratch Pro simultaneously.
Beyond...
Geomatica for Mac OS X adds GIS imaging tools
PCI Geomatics, a developer of geo-imaging software and systems, has
announced the availability of an upgrade to its remote sensing and
image processing software. Geomatica 10.3 is the latest version of
the image-centric desktop software and now includes imaging tools for
GIS.
Geomatica is PCI Geomatics' set of software for remote sensing,
digital photogrammetry, raster spatial analysis, mosaicking and
automated production workflows. Version 10.3 includes support for
ESRI ArcGIS Server Image Extension, as well as multi-sensor support
through OrthoEngine for ArcGIS users. These users can now rely upon
PCI's OrthoEngine technology to correct raw satellite imagery,
opening new doors for the integration of remotely sensed imagery into
GIS workflows.
Other enhancements to Geomatica 10.3 include improved manual
mosaicking, which has been completely redesigned, as well as the
addition of algorithms to create full AirPhoto orthorectification
workflows within the Visual Modeler environment....
OWC releases quad interface Blu-ray external drive
Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com)
has announced the Mercury Pro Blu-ray external
drive. The company says it's the first "quad
interface" 12X Blu-ray disc burner on the market.
With the flexibility of a "Quad Interface" of
FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, & eSATA
interfaces.
Pricing starts at S$299.99. Options include:
° OWC Mercury Pro up to 8X Blu-ray, 16X DVD, 4X
DVD-DL, & 40X CD burn speeds: 299.99 The same
model bundled with a full retail box of Roxio
Toast Titanium Pro 10 is $399.99.
° OWC Mercury Pro up to 12X Blu-ray, 16X DVD, 8X
DVD-DL, & 40X CD burn speeds: $349.99. The same
model bundled with a full retail box of Roxio
Toast Titanium Pro 10 is $449.99.
OWC Mercury Pro Blu-ray reader/writer solutions
include two 25GB BD-R discs, connecting cables
for all four interfaces, and are backed by a
one-year warranty.
Sorenson Media launches Sorenson Squeeze 6
Sorenson Media (http://www.sorensonmedia.com) has
released Sorenson Squeeze 6, an update to the
ideo encoding software application. It's Mac and
Windows compatible.
According to the folks at Sorenson, Squeeze 6
provides the first total workflow solution for
video professionals, enabling customers to employ
innovative tools -- such as email and text
notifications and a secure review and approval
process -- that simplify the overall workflow and
allow them to more easily encode and publish
their video files on the Internet. Optimized
video codecs and new filters have also been
added, improving video quality and encoding
speed, they add.
Working in tandem with the Sorenson 360 Video
Delivery Network (Sorenson Media's re-imagined
online video publishing platform), Sorenson
Squeeze 6 includes a variety of new features
designed to make encoding and publishing videos
online easier:
° E-mail and text notifications. Sorenson Squeeze
6 can now send automatic notifications to
clients, colleagues...
Thursby announces ADmitMac 5.0 and DAVE 8.0
Thursby Software Systems announced today that it has released
upgrades of their leading Apple Macintosh networking products,
ADmitMac and DAVE. The products are engineered for multi-processor,
multi-threaded operations under Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) in both
64-bit and 32-bit mode. The new versions will continue to support Mac
OS X 10.5 (Leopard).
Both DAVE and ADmitMac allow Macintosh systems to bi-directionally
share files and printers with Windows networks. Thursby's products
are the only Macintosh client-side software to include support for
accessing files hosted by Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008
using Microsoft's Distributed System (DFS). Thursby's SMB/CIFS client
eliminates the extraneous files created on under the Windows file
system by Apple's standard client. ADmitMac is designed for
enterprises using Microsoft Active Directory server for user and
computer control and authentication. ADmitMac provides enhanced
network security by encrypting all network...
UPS releases Mac, iPhone apps
UPS has announced a new app for the iPhone and iPod touch that not
only ships and tracks packages but also uses built-in GPS features to
find the nearest UPS location. It's a free download at the Apple App
Store.
The UPS Mobile App for the iPhone enables users to track shipments,
create shipments using the My UPS address book, calculate shipping
rates and time-in-transit and then find the nearest UPS location. The
app joins other UPS-enabled solutions for Apple users. NRG Software,
an UPS Ready strategic provider, recently added NRGship Mac to its
shipping software lineup as a native Mac application.
iPhone and iPod touch users can use their devices to access their My
UPS Address Book and Preferences and create shipping labels, which
can be e-mailed in a PDF file for printout. Once the label is
printed, customers can use the application's "find locations"
feature, which leverages the built-in GPS to locate UPS.
The new iPhone/iPod touch app doesn't require log-In for tracking.
But...
Fixed Noise! releases new sound library
Fixed Noise! (http://www.fixednoise.com) has released Rhythm Objekt,
an US$199.99 sound library that blends electro and urban in a 4GB
package. All of the sound design was created by New York/Detroit
artist Jimmy Edgar.
These sounds are designed for producers looking to add electronic
flavor to their tracks. Rhythm Objekt comes with a variety of drum
kits, synths, organs, loops and more. It also comes with a special
version of Native Instruments' Kontakt Player 3.
NetLogic Microsystems announces dual-port 8.5Gbps fibre channel
NetLogic Microsystems (http://www.netlogicmicro.com), a worldwide
leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for
next-generation Internet networks, today announced the production
availability of the NLP1220 dual-port 8.5Gbps FibreChannel PHY
repeater device with an integrated low-power equalization engine.
The NLP1220 offers best-in-class power consumption and latency to
customers developing next-generation data center switches and storage
Host Bus Adapters (HBAs).
The NLP1220 PHY device offers superior transmit and receive jitter
performance as a result of the integrated high-performance LC phase
locked loop circuit and an advanced second-order clock-and-data
recovery (CDR) design. Moreover, NetLogic Microsystems' unique
granular power-down modes for the transmit, receive and equalizer
circuitry, combined with an innovative analog/digital hybrid
architecture, provide customers with industry-leading low power and
low latency profiles, making it ideal for high-...
Xupport update adds Snow Leopard support
Laurent Muller has updated Xupport
(http://www.applicorn.com/download.php), a multipurpose system
utility for Mac OS X, to version 3.4. It supports Mac OS X 10.6
("Snow Leopard") and provides improved application stability and
performance, and other minor improvements and resolved issues.
Xupport costs US$19.90 for a single user license, while upgrades to
version 3.x from previous versions are $9.90. Volume discounts and
site licenses are available. Xupport 3.6 is a free update to
registered users of version 3.x. Xupport is a Universal Binary
product, which means it will run natively on PowerPC and Intel Macs.
It requires Mac OS X 10.4 or higher.
MacPhoneHome updated for Snow Leopard
Brigadoon Software has updated MacPhoneHome
(https://www.pcphonehome.com/), which is designed to protect Macs
from theft by tracking and locating lost or stolen systems, to
version 3.3.2. The upgrade is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow
Leopard").
MacPhoneHome costs US$29.95. A family household license has a
one-time fee of $79.95 and allows the user to install MacPhoneHome on
as many computers in the household as is necessary, even the ones
kids may have away at college. The road warrior license protects two
computers for $49.95.
A blanket enterprise license for large K-12 organizations, colleges,
universities and corporations covers all of a school district's
computers and all faculty computers. Also available is a license
laptop take-home program for all student computers. The K-12
Enterprise license is capped at $9,995 per year regardless of number
of computers to be protected.
With the enterprise version, there is no need to individually
configure each computer while...
Apparatus Company releases RiffBook for the Mac
Apparatus Company has released RiffBook
(http://www.alienapparatus.com/RiffBook.html), new music software for
Mac OS X. It's a computer "notebook" for music where riffs can be
recorded in the form of audio, video, music notation, tablature, and
text notes.
RiffBook has come about because so many musicians have lost some of
their best works because they couldn't remember that neat riff that
they've played the day before, according to the folks at Apparatus
Company. With RiffBook, musicians can record a piece of music using
their computer's built-in microphone or, with the Professional
Edition, record a video with their computer's iSight camera.
Transcriptions and tablature may be entered by dragging and dropping
notes onto the staff. Text notes can be added to for just about any
purpose such as describing performance notes or to include song
lyrics. External document files from other programs may also be
linked to a riff. When a file is linked with RiffBook, RiffBook makes
an "Open"...
Akvis Noise Buster 7.0 adds new algorithm, new interface
Akvis has released version 7.0 of NoiseBuster
(http://akvis.com/en/noise-buster/download-reduce-noise.php ) for Mac
OS X and Windows. It's now compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow
Leopard") and sports a new interface. It also has improvements to its
noise suppression algorithm and more.
Akvis Noise Buster is designed to reduce both luminance and color
noise on digital images without spoiling other aspects of the photo.
A histogram displaying noise level and noise components (color and
luminance noise) of the loaded image helps you to decide what
parameters should be tuned. Separate setting areas for luminance and
color noise allow you to deal with each kind of noise in the most
efficient way.
Version 7.0 is available as a standalone application and as a
plug-in. The plug-in version of Noise Buster offers batch mode that
allows improving a series of photos automatically. The Akvis Noise
Buster plug-in is compatible with Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop
Elements, Corel Photo-Paint, Painter...
CleanApp ready for Snow Leopard
Synium Software has released CleanApp 3.2
(http://synium.de/products/cleanapp/index.html), a new version of the
uninstaller and system management tool for Mac OS X. The upgrade is
ready for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
It also sports a new CleanCommunity feature, which lets you benefit
from experienced users and have CleanApp automatically gather
information from the online database. CleanApp 3.2 details which
files other users deleted along with de-installing an application,
making your decision easier about which files to keep and which to
erase.
CleanApp 3.2 requires Mac OS X 10.4.11 or 10.5. It's Universal Binary
so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
CleanApp 3 can be purchased for US$13 before Nov. 3; afterwards the
price will be $15. CleanApp 3.2 is a free update for existing users.
Registration codes of these prior versions will automatically work
with CleanApp 3.
Captain FTP promoted to version 6.2.
Captain FTP (http://captainftp.xdsnet.de/), a FTP client for Mac OS
X, has been updated to version 6.2. The new version is compatible
with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") and includes various other
improvements.
Captain FTP allows local network FTP users to share files directly
between each other. It's designed to provide users with a platform to
share their work, and collaborate on projects before their work is
published on a remote FTP Server.
Captain FTP 6.2 is a free update to registered users of version 6.x.
For new users the cost is US$29. Upgrades from previous versions are
$19. It requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
macProVideo releases new Apple MainStage 2 Core Training videos
macProVideo.com, a software tutorial-video vendor, has released new
Apple MainStage 2 Core Training videos.
Produced by Star macProVideo.com trainer Bill Burgess, this new,
five-hour tutorial program provides a set of lessons that show you
how to use MainStage 2 as a live performance tool. You'll learn all
the key features of MainStage 2, including how the interface works,
how to create your own layouts and templates, creating your own songs
to play along with, adding DSP effects to your performance, and more.
This tutorial is available for HD Download and for streaming from
macProVideo.com's Online Tutorial Library to your web browser or
iPhone. Additionally, macProvideo.com is offering a three-day, US$1
special trial subscription that gives you full access to the Online
Tutorial Library for three educational days. For more info go here:
https://www.macprovideo.com/trial/?st=3d1d
'Take Control of VMWare Fusion 3' ebook released
TidBITS Publishing Inc. has released the free "Take Control of VMware
Fusion 3," by Joe Kissell. The 142-page ebook, sponsored by VMware
Inc., provides real-world advice on the best ways to install,
configure, run, and maintain Windows on a Mac with the new
virtualization software VMware Fusion 3. Customers may download the
ebook for free or order a print copy for $12.99 at
http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/vmware-fusion-3
The ebook begins with a look at basic concepts and then covers
installing Windows for use in VMware Fusion in these scenarios:
* When installing a new copy of Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows
7 * From an already-installed copy of Windows under Boot Camp, VMware
Fusion 1 or 2, Parallels Desktop, Virtual PC, or an actual PC * From
a slipstream disc that contains Windows plus service packs, updates,
drivers, and settings
* On the MacBook Air, which lacks an internal optical drive * With
Mac OS X Server (10.5 or later) as a guest operating system * For
running a...
Workamajig announces two-way sync with Exchange Server
Workamajig (http://www.Workamajig.com), Creative Management's
software program for ad agencies and others in the creative and
design industries, has been updated to version 10.5.1.2. The new
version sports integration with Exchange Server for Contacts,
Calendar Meetings and Appointments.
By utilizing the two-way sync features, Workamajig clients are able
to easily share their contacts, calendar meetings and appointments
with others through the Exchange Server. Also included in version
10.5.1.2are enhancements for Apple's Mac OS X 10.6.1 ("Snow Leopard").
As always with Creative Manager's products, no installation or
conversion are necessary, and all updates are at no cost to the over
18,000 users of Workamajig. All client logins and vendor logins are
always free. All updates are deployed using Workamajig's own
Auto-Updater, which allows them to deploy updates to all hosted
sites, and to clients' servers.
Workamajig supports Customer Relationship Management, Document
Management, Shared...
Localized versions of Vectorworks 2010 now available in European
Nemetschek North America has announce that a
number of its major European distributors have
released their localized 2010 versions of
Vectorworks software, including: Designer,
Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Machine Design,
Fundamentals, and Renderworks.
Versions are now available in Austria, France,
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Switzerland,
Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.
Localized versions are developed by Nemetschek
North America, and then enhanced to meet the
local requirements in different countries, says
Carlos Lüthy, CEO of ComputerWorks GmbH, Germany.
The English-language versions of the Vectorworks
2010 product line were released in the U.S.,
Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and other
international markets on Sept. 15. There are more
than 80 new features in version 2010. For a look
at all of the new features by product, as well as
feature movies, go here:
http://www.vectorworks.net
Default Folder X corrects issues with Snow Leopard
St. Clair Software has updated Default Folder
(http://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/index.html), its utility
for enhancing Open and Save dialogs in Mac OS X, to version 4.3.2.
The upgrade addresses issues with Mac OS 10.6 "Snow Leopard," as well
as enhancing Default Folder X's ability to see which folders you've
used recently.
For users of both Snow Leopard and Leopard, compatibility has been
improved in Final Cut Pro, QuickTime Player and other applications
that export using QuickTime. We've also improved performance and
addressed interface issues, and two new settings provide for
additional customization.
Default Folder X 4.3.2 is a free update for existing users who
purchased a license or upgrade on or after June 1, 2007. The upgrade
is US$14.95 for users who bought their copies before that date.
Default Folder X costs $34.95 for a new license. Installers are
available now in English and German and will be released shortly in
Japanese, French, and Danish.
Virtual TimeClock '09 Release 3 ready for Snow Leopard
Redcort Software (http://www.redcort.com) has released Virtual
TimeClock '09 Release 3, an upgrade to the Mac OS X compatible time
and attendance software. The upgrade is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6
("Snow Leopard") and Windows 7. It also adds the ability to add notes
to employee time cards and more than two dozen software enhancements.
Virtual TimeClock is designed to help businesses of any size manage
their employee hours and overtime costs. A demo can be downloaded
from Redcort Software's web site.
Basic, pro and network editions of Virtual TimeClock are available.
Pricing starts at US$79.
Class On Demand releases video-based training for new Pinnacle
Class on Demand, a provider of professional educational products for
creative markets, has announced the availability of "Complete
Training for Pinnacle Studio (for version 14)."
Avid's new Pinnacle Studio family (Pinnacle Studio HD, Pinnacle
Studio Ultimate and Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection) adds a
number of advanced editing, effects and authoring options as well as
more than 80 Hollywood style montage themes, a more streamlined user
interface and the option to export directly into YouTube widescreen.
Class on Demand founder and instructor Paul Holtz spearheads the
training release, offering expert instruction on its integrated tools
and furthermore, his own helpful tips-and-tricks.
The new self-paced training for Pinnacle Studio provides users of all
levels an ideal guide for mastering the simple, yet powerful
application techniques, he says. "Complete Training for Pinnacle
Studio (for version 14)" delivers over eight hours of highly engaging
instruction by Holtz. The 13-part...
Luxology introduces modo 401 Spotlight Training video series
Luxology LLC (http://www.luxology.com, an independent technology
company developing 3D content creation software, has announced the
immediate availability of modo 401 Spotlight Training, the latest
tutorial video series created by Luxology's Training Division
manager, Andy Brown.
Focusing on the creation of a bee, the three-video series examines
the mechanics and philosophies that support the software; from
modeling, rigging and animation, to texturing and rendering and is
accompanied by a 30-day trial version of modo.
Designed for anyone from modo beginners to more experienced
professionals looking for a deeper sense of modo 401's enhanced
feature toolset, the modo 401 Spotlight Training video album offers
an introduction to key modo concepts and opens the door to more
possibilities for a variety of industries. The three new
instructional videos are sold as a series priced at US25.
IntelliScanner Comic Edition organizes comics and media
IntelliScanner Corp. has announced IntelliScanner Comic Edition 200,
a smart barcode scanner and software package that automatically
organizes comic book collections and other media items. It bundles an
IntelliScanner barcode reader, comic software, and bonus media
software in a retro metal lunchbox package for US$129.
IntelliScanner Comic Edition offers a solution for organizing and
managing comics. With a free Internet database of over 250,000 comic
books, IntelliScanner automatically identifies comic books by issue
number, providing full details like the title, date, writer,
penciler, inker, and more -- including cover art. Using advanced
barcode technology, users can build an inventory of their items and
ensure each item has an unique barcode, says Travis J. Hicks, chief
operating officer of IntelliScanner Corp.
Users can scan the barcode from a printable comic tag to pull up
comic records, add notes, or complete an inventory to make sure no
comics are missing. New statistics...
iPresentee releases flash templates for iWeb
iPresentee (http://www.ipresentee.com) has released iWeb Themes 6.0
to be used with iWeb, Apple's web site building component of iLife.
iWeb Themes 6.0 includes five new themes animated with flash:
Personality, Simple, Town, Violet and WildLife.
In addition, the new package of themes includes five ordinary themes
with static backgrounds. iWeb Themes with flash is a new solution
combining iWeb and Flash into one product.
The new release extends iPresentee's iWeb themes collection up to 60
themes. iWeb Themes 6.0 includes the following templates: Welcome,
About Me, Photos, My Albums, Movie, Blog, Podcast, Blank, My Hobbies
and News. iWeb Themes 6.0 can be customized.
Each iWeb theme incorporates a number of different graphic elements
that can be removed, moved and changed in size, opacity or color. The
themes contains different page layouts to accommodate various
information.
iWeb Themes 6.0 requires any Mac running Mac OS X with iWeb 2.0
(iLife 08) or iWeb 3.0 (iLife 09) installed....
Booq releases Viper rush laptop case
Booq (http://www.booqbags.com) has unveiled the Viper rush laptop
case. The US$129.95 hard-sided case works comes in two versions: M,
for 15-inch laptops, and XL, for 17-inch portables.
The Viper rush sports oversized YKK zippers that open approximately
120 degrees and enable you to work while your laptop is in the case.
Special bumpers elevate your laptop and allow heat to escape. The
Viper rush also comes with a nylon shoulder strap.
The case's layout includes a collapsible divider, non-scratch
neoprene pockets, and compartments for organizing your stuff. A
collapsible internal divider folds down and stows away to maximize
internal volume. The Viper rush comes equipped with Terralinq, booq's
service which helps reunite the owner with a lost & found bag.
Primera announces PTPublisher for Mac
Primera Technology, a manufacturer of CD/DVD and Blu-ray disc
publishers, has announced its PTPublisher for Mac software. It's free
burning and printing software program written specifically for use
with Mac OS 10.5 ("Leopard") and 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
It's powered by the Roxio burn engine and works with any of Primera's
Bravo-Series Disc Publishers (DP-Series Disc Publishers in Europe,
Scandinavia and Middle East). PTPublisher for Mac can handle multiple
job types, including audio, video, data and copy jobs. Features
include: wizard-style navigation; integrated DiscCover label design
software for direct-to-disc printing; media levels and robot status
monitored on-screen and in real time; and an automatic updater (this
requires an active Internet connection required)
PTPublisher for Mac is available now at
http://primera.com/downloads/support/PTPMac/PTPublisherMac.html .
XChange UK offers free InDesign Server, Automationg Adobe CS 4
XChange UK has announced a free Adobe InDesign Server & Automating
Adobe Creative Suite 4 seminar. On Nov. 23 at Adobe offices in
Regents Park London, users can learn how implementing InDesign Server
can automate the design, layout and typographical abilities of Adobe
InDesign CS4.
The InDesign Server engine currently drives a wide range of
advertising, catalog, editorial and brochure publishing solutions.
Users are invited to attend this free educational seminar to
understand how this solution could be utilized in their workflow.
In addition to a presentation of Adobe InDesign Server CS4, there
will also be demonstrations of Switch solutions from Enfocus that
provide configurable automation of Adobe CS4 applications for a
variety of publishing environments, Quite Hot Imposing for automated
imposition of PDF files, MadeToPrint for InDesign for automating
output and conversion to PostScript, PDF or EPS from InDesign,
solutions from Ctrl Print for effective communication of of...
Spark! is new Safari compatible, browser-based collaborative tool
MetaCommunications has announced the Nov. 2 launch of Spark!
(http://www.meta-comm.com/products/spark), a new browser-based tool
designed to facilitate collaboration between content creators and
their clients. It works with Safari, Firefox and Internet Explorer
browsers.
Spark! -- which will cost US$999 for unlimited users -- enables
concept review workspaces where document content, including PDFs and
graphic files, can be collaboratively discussed, revised, and routed
for final approvals. It's specifically designed for advertising,
marketing, creative design, packaging, prepress, and web design.
Spark! is different from traditional print color proofing tools in
that it specifically addresses issues surrounding collaboration
between content creators, like graphic designers, who need to
iteratively work through a design and then route that design through
final approvals, according to Robert Long, executive vice president
of MetaCommunications.
The new Spark! requires no installation,...
CommonTime mNotes Wireless now supports the iPhone
CommonTime has launched the latest version of their single user Lotus
Notes solution, CommonTime mNotes Wireless. It's now compatible with
the iPhone, Palm Pre and Android-based phones. mNotes offers secure,
real-time, wireless access to email, calendaring, contacts and tasks,
according to CommonTime CEO Ian Knight. It provides single users with
an enterprise strength solution that presents Lotus Domino
information in an intuitive way, he adds.
"mNotes operates seamlessly and effortlessly and is the first
real-time push, individually managed solution for Lotus Notes
compatible with iPhone, Palm Pre and Android devices," says Knight.
CommonTime offers a free trial of the CommonTime mNotes solution
which can be found at http://www.commontime.com/try .
FoneSync offers synchronization between Mac OS X and Samsung
Nova media (http://www.novamedia.de) has unveiled FoneSync, a new
solution to synchronize Samsung phones with Mac OS X. FoneSync allows
to synchronize contacts and calendars with new Samsung phones, which
could not be synced with the Mac OS before.
FoneSync can be set to synchronize single address book groups and
single calendars. The synchronization of contacts can be restricted
to those that include at least one phone number and the time frame in
which calendar events are synchronized can be altered as well.
FoneSync for Samsung phones supports the following models: M8800
Pixon, M8910, S5230, S5600, S7220, S7350, S8000 und S8300. Additional
Samsung phones will be added as they become available.
FoneSync for Samsung phones is available for US$19.95. It requires
Mac OS X 10.5.8 or higher and a Bluetooth-enabled Mac.
CTM FoxTrot Pro Search ready for Snow Leopard
CTM Development has updated FoxTrot Professional Search
(http://www.foxtrot.ch/foxtrot/) -- a document retrieval and indexing
utility for Mac OS X (10.4.11 and higher) -- to version 2.5. The
upgrade is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
Version 2.5 also introduces higher performance, an expanded timeline
categorization as well as networked sharing of indexes. A
find-by-content product for mobile, legal or media professionals and
their networks, CTM FoxTrot Professional Search offers tools for
finding the proverbial "needle in a haystack" within PDF, HTML, word
processing, e-mail and rich-media metadata. Features include:
multiple categorizations of search results, relevance-ranked;
document preview and full view, with secondary document-level search;
multiple indexed collections and timed updates without the
application launched; client-server access to peer-to-peer and
dedicated CTM FoxTrot Search servers; and worldwide Unicode language
support.
When customers purchase a...
iMinds releases new MP3 collection
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on
November 9, iMinds (http://www.iminds.com) creator of eight-minute
MP3 knowledge grabs, has released a Berlin Wall Collection, featuring
six tracks that teach listeners about the rise and fall of the Berlin
Wall. The iMinds Specialist Berlin Wall Collection, available through
Audible.com and the iTunes Store, provides a foundation of knowledge
that contextualizes the upcoming anniversary and provides listeners
with the knowledge to pepper their dinner party banter with
interesting factoids.
"The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 is one of the most significant
events in recent world history that most of us were able to witness
on television, but I'm sure many people would like to learn more
about the rise of the wall, the wider context of global relations at
the time and the wall's eventual demolition," said Olivia Wood,
founder, iMinds. "That's where iMinds comes in. Our bite-size
knowledge grabs are the perfect way...
OWC announces memory upgrades for new Mac minis
Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com)
has announced the availability of OWC DDR3
1066MHz Memory Upgrade Kits up to 8GB for the new
Mac mini models announced by Apple last week --
as well as previously announced 2009 mini models.
Options are:
° OWC 2GB DDR3 Memory Module (1 x 2GB memory
module) -- US$44.97. You can add this to the
factory installed 1GB memory in Early 2009 mini
for 3GB. It replaces the existing factory
installed 1GB memory in Late 2009 2.26GHz model
for 3GB total. The upgrade isn't available as a
factory option.
° OWC 4GB DDR3 Memory Kit (2 x 2GB matched memory
modules) -- $87.99 It replaces the existing
memory in all 1GB and 2GB factory configurations
and upgrades to 4GB total.
° OWC 4GB DDR3 Memory Module (1 x 4GB memory
module) -- $247.99. You can add this to the
factory installed 1GB memory in Early 2009 mini
for 5GB. It replaces the existing factory
installed 1GB memory in Late 2009 2.26GHz model
for 5GB total and replaces 2GB in all other 2009
mini...
Laptop Smart Feet is new riser, cable organizer all-in-one for
NewPCGadgets (http://newpcgadgets.com/) has released Laptop Smart
Feet, an accessory to improve the look and performance of your
laptop. On the US$12.95 device, rubberized, non-skid feet raise the
rear of your computer 1.5 inches to improve your viewing angle,
increase ventilation and reduce heat.
A built-in cable organizer allows you to secure up to four cables on
each side of your laptop. Laptop Smart Feet attach with a small
double sided bracket, enabling you to snap feet on and off. They're
available in blue and pink.
ATR1205 microphone features customizable, custom wraps
Audio-Technica (http://www.audio-technica.com) has introduced its
ATR1205 microphone (US$24.95) for consumers. It comes with four
microphone wraps that let users customize the look of their mic.
Named "Tribal," "Boom," "Jackson" and "Cutie," each of the new wraps
fit around the microphone to transform the mic's look. The ATR1205
microphone is engineered for vocal and instrument reproduction,
according to Crystal Griffith, Audio-Technica consumer marketing
Manager, stated.
It includes an on/off switch and features a cardioid (heart-shaped)
response pattern that rejects background noise. The ATR1205 has a
16.5-foot cable with a 3.5mm mini plug, and comes with a desk stand,
mic stand clamp and 1/4-inch plug adapter.
'Missing Manual' released for QuickBooks 2010
O'Reilly Media has released "QuickBooks 2010: The
Missing Manual"
(http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/9780596804022),
an US$29.99 manual for Intuit's QuickBooks 2010
software. It takes you beyond QuickBooks' help
resources: you not only learn how this popular
program works, but why and when to use specific
features, says author Bonnie Biafore.
"QuickBooks 2010: The Missing Manual" teaches readers how to:
° Set up your QuickBooks files and preferences to fit your company;
° Track inventory, control spending, run a payroll, and manage income;
° Follow the money all the way from customer invoices to year-end tasks;
° Export key snapshots in the convenient new
Report Center; ° Streamline your workflow with
the new Online Banking Center;
° Build and monitor budgets to keep your company financially fit;
° Share information with your accountant.
Biafore writes about project management, personal
finance, and investing. She's the author of
"Project 2007: The Missing Manual," as well as
"Online...
Excel Software releases QuickLicense Server for Mac, Windows
Excel Software (http://www.excelsoftware.com) has released
QuickLicense Server 1.0 for Mac and Windows. The QuickLicense Server
allows a software vendor to generate a vendor-branded, floating
license system for their products.
A floating license system consists of a License Server, License
Monitor and Protected Applications. The License Monitor is used to
securely configure the Server IP address and Port, change the number
of purchased licenses or monitor server operation. The License Server
silently manages the number of allowed concurrent protected
applications in use at a customer site.
The Windows edition of QuickLicense Server generates a License Server
and License Monitor application that runs on any Windows computer
with XP or later and can manage either Mac or Windows applications
protected with QuickLicense. Likewise, the Mac edition of
QuickLicense Server generates a License Server and License Monitor
application that runs on any PPC or Intel based Mac OS X computer and...
