Review: BoinxTV a fine, fun videocast creation tool

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Before the Apple TV debuted, it was often called the “iTV” by those who prognosticated its coming. But now the true “iTV” is here, but it’s called BoinxTV, and it makes creating simple videocasts a breeze.

I’ve long been a fan of Boinx products, but this may be their best title […]

Toon Boom Animate Review

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While not in the price range of Toonz or Animo, Animate is still an expensive option for a new animator. If they don’t need tools like IK or integrated FLV export, there’s no urgent need for TBS users to upgrade.

However, if you’re a traditional animator who still hasn’t gone digital, […]

FocalPoint wins Software Plug-in of the Year

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Software Plug-In of the Year – FocalPoint I love software that is so intuitive and easy to use that before you know it, it’s up and running on your computer and you’re playing around with it and having a blast. Even better is if it’s a program that’s actually useful […]

Review: Mindjet MindManager 8

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The latest upgrade to Mindjet’s MindManager brainstorming and planning tool is a worthwhile one, giving access to more databases, better collaboration features and even better integration with Microsoft’s Office productivity suite. Adding a Mindjet Connect or Web subscription would deliver even more productivity for project management teams.

Pros : Embedded Mindjet browser […]

Reviewed: Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium

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With CS3, Adobe took its video product line several notches above the norm in quality, allowing it to elbow its way into the spotlight alongside other premium video software manufacturers such as Apple and Avid. The product introduced many features, including consistent user interfaces with brightness sliders, outstanding support for Flash video, […]

Five Adobe CS4 goodies for photographers

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As you might expect, Adobe’s Photoshop CS4 contains a treasure trove of goodies for pixel-pushing photographers. But you’ll also find some unexpected helpers tucked inside CS4’s bundled applications, Adobe Bridge CS4 and Adobe Camera Raw 5. Here are five favorites all photographers should check out.

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PC Pro: Product Reviews: Google SketchUp 7

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SketchUp 7 adds another major strength to its building block approach to 3D modelling with new support for dynamic components. Now, users of the Pro version of SketchUp can add easy customisability and interactive intelligence to the components that they’ve created. It’s a pity that users of the free SketchUp cannot […]

First Look: FileMaker Pro 10

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As a user and as a developer, my overall first impression is favorable. It took me a little time to get used to the new status toolbar, but I’m warming up to it finally. Persistent sorting, dynamic summary reports, editable table views—these are improvements I am grateful for as a user. As […]

iClone 3 Pro Review

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iClone 2.5 made creating 3D movies simple for the masses. The latest incarnation of the Reallusion software is even better, easier, more fluid, more user-friendly, and just generally more polished. Reallusion went out of its way to create a movie maker into which even the lowly amateur can jump—without hesitation.

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Adobe CS4 Photoshop and Illustrator Review (Verdict: Kick Ass)

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I’ve spent more than a month working with Adobe Creative Suite 4 Master Collection. I’m impressed. It pushes the envelope again with new tools and enhancements that will save a lot of time.

Apart from using a text editor, I spend most of my work time in Facebook Illustrator and Photoshop, which […]