Linotype GmbH and its parent company, Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: TYPE), a leading global provider of text imaging solutions, has released version 2.0.3 of its FontExplorer X Pro font management solution, adding support for the Mac OS X 10.6x (Snow Leopard) operating system. The new version includes various enhancements, including the ability to see […]
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Dusk is falling in Manhattan, and commuters on their way home are hurriedly crossing the street toward Grand Central Station. Behind them, the skyscrapers reflect the golden light of the setting sun. To capture this unique atmosphere, photographers need a fast wide-angle lens. Carl Zeiss is proud to present the Distagon T* 2,8/21 ZE, an […]
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Gluon Inc., a leading provider of Web-to-Print and Dynamic Publishing solutions, announced its latest version of LiveEdit, a Flash-based web application that brings most of the features of desktop publishing online and adds its own features. LiveEdit output types include color managed PDFs, EPS, JPEG, PNG and QuarkXPress layouts. LiveEdit is used for working on […]
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This special installment of Free for All is about one thing only: Textures. Click on each image to download the image directly or to visit its download page. Note that the usage licenses on these textures vary, with many asking for attribution to the original artist and others requiring no attribution. Prior to use, please […]
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Photo Buddy is a new app for the iPhone and iPod touch. This $1.99 app offers guidance for more than 50 different photo situations, such as capturing waterfalls and rainbows. The directions are clear and simple but have enough depth to be useful for more advanced shooters. It requires the iPhone OS 2.2.1 or later […]
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Nine links about InDesign you ought to check out when you get a chance.
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With the release of the new H4D-60, the first H4D camera and most recent addition to the Hasselblad H System, Hasselblad marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of medium format DSLRs. The H4D-60 will feature True Focus with APL (Absolute Position Lock), making auto-focus substantially easier and more accurate for photography […]
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Zevrix Solutions has released ArtOptimizer 2.3, an update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe Illustrator. ArtOptimizer eliminates the excess image data of document links and performs essential image adjustments, thereby significantly reducing the size of Illustrator job and reducing output time and production costs. To eliminate excess image data, ArtOptimizer automatically scales the images […]
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The SwissMiss blog tipped me off to the Daily Drop Cap, a new online project from Jessica Hische. While it doesn’t completely live up to its name (new drop caps appear not quite daily, but you’ll see one every day Jessic is working), it’s nonetheless a rich feast for the eyes. Jessica creates the decorative […]
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