From Rooftops To Blimps, SolidWorks Software Drives Innovation In Wind Power

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“The simpler it is to make, the less likely it is to break,” Easton said. “We used SolidWorks to design a simply constructed and aesthetically pleasing turbine that can fit into a residential or small business area.” The MicroWind turbine produces around 50 to 75 percent of the electricity an average […]

Using Photoshop’s Count tool

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How many? 300, you say? In fact there were exactly 179 people in the choir. The reason I know is that I use Photoshop’s Count tool to put a number on the head of every member of the choir to get a precise count of the number of singers on […]

Swift 3D v6 Now Installs on Both Your Mac & Win Machines

Do you have a Macintosh and a Windows PC? Your Swift 3D v6 serial number is now universal and will work on either platform, giving you the freedom to use Swift 3D on both platforms without the hassle of contacting us for an additional serial number or being forced to switch platforms. Buy once, use […]

PDF to Book has arrived at Blurb.com

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PDF to Book has arrived! We know many of you have been clamoring for the ability to make books using the design tool of your choice, and upload directly to Blurb. We got the message, and after a herculean effort from the team, PDF to Book is all yours, bringing you […]

modo 401 Now Shipping!

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With a focus on rendering and animation enhancements, modo 401 delivers a wealth of new features and innovative workflows, which enable users to easily model on top of existing geometry, see changes in their scene immediately from the radically improved Preview renderer and efficiently re-use assets throughout the content creation process. […]

CINEMA 4D Wins 7th Macworld/MacUser Best 3D App Award

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In handing CINEMA 4D a third Macworld award, the magazine drew attention to CINEMA 4D’s leading support for the Macintosh platform, full range of features, and arguably the app’s greatest weapon: its superior ease of use.

Macworld said: “CINEMA 4D is now a fully cocoa-native app and one of the few apps […]

10 impressive Adobe AIR apps

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Since Adobe Systems relaunched its AIR marketplace, I’ve been spending some considerable time there. There are so many great apps, it’s hard to pick just a handful worth talking about. But after taking some time to sift through all my apps, I’ve selected my favorites.

Adobe Media Player If you’re a Photoshop, […]

30% off special for all Red Giant products! Offer good through July 31, 2009.

30% off special for all Red Giant products! Offer good through July 31, 2009. Production-proven special effects tools for digital video & film professionals. Plug-ins for Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Avid, Final Cut Pro and more.

The Power Of Mind Mapping – Forbes.com

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Mind maps solve all these problems. I can capture ideas from an interview or a design for a book in a mind map, and I don’t feel frustrated or fatigued. Going from a linear view to two-dimensional space allows me to move around quickly and put an idea in the right place […]

Wacom Intuos4 review – Blogcritics Sci/Tech

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The Pen, which is black like the tablet, is also much improved. I liked the old pen really well, but the new one is just so much better. The grip is rubberized and it is so much more comfortable than before. It really feels like you are holding a natural pen. The […]