Creative Suite 3 applications reviewed
With Adobe’s Creative Suite 3 now shipping, Macworld has posted reviews of the suite’s key applications, including Photoshop (and its big brother, Photoshop CS3 Extended), Bridge, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Contribute, and Fireworks. We also have a review of InCopy CS3, Adobe’s editing application for InDesign-based workgroups.
News
Headlines from around the creative world.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 gets updated
November 16, 2007
Apple's pro video apps get Leopard bump
November 14, 2007
Gibson turns to robotics for newest Les Paul guitar
November 12, 2007
AJA to support Leopard
October 30, 2007
Adobe outlines its Leopard compatibility
October 26, 2007
Aperture updated for Leopard
October 26, 2007
DVD teaches Panasonic P2 workflow with Final Cut Pro
October 12, 2007
Mandala 2.0 drum connects to Mac via USB
October 04, 2007
Exposure 2 Photoshop plug-in simulates film grain
October 01, 2007
Fujitsu bundles new software with ScanSnap
October 01, 2007
Reviews & first looks
Logic Studio is now even more effective at providing an extensive tool kit and then getting out of your creative way. There are still some dated MIDI editing tools, and MainStage’s lack of integration with Logic or ReWire restricts its use to some users. But ultimately, having more isn’t nearly as important as being more playable, and that’s what Logic 8 does most successfully. November 09, 2007
Epson Stylus Pro 3800 large-format printer
If you are a professional photographer or serious amateur looking to reproduce your work at large sizes and with extremely high quality, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Standard Model is a great printer. October 31, 2007
Fluid Mask 3.0.2 is a very effective tool for separating objects from their backgrounds. It offers a variety of useful features for tackling almost any difficult image, from wispy hair to complex foliage. Online video tutorials and live training sessions help ease the learning curve. October 24, 2007
Snap Art
September 14, 2007
First Look: iWeb '08
August 15, 2007
First Look: iPhoto '08
August 12, 2007
Olympus Evolt E-510 digital camera
August 08, 2007
Canon Pixma Pro9500 color inkjet printer
August 01, 2007
Nikon D40x DSLR
July 30, 2007
Soundbooth CS3
July 27, 2007
Secrets and tips
We show you how to improve the quality of your projects with the latest tips straight from the pages of Macworld.
In the wake of Bruce Chizen's announcement that he's stepping down at Adobe, Rick LePage looks back at what Adobe accomplished during Chizen's seven years as CEO. November 14, 2007
Cool Mac Gear: Photography and video
Some people find buying gifts easy. Without anguish or pause, they seem to intuitively know just what to get for everyone on their list. But most people aren’t like that. For them, matching gift to recipient can be like doing a jigsaw puzzle in the dark. Here are the hottest gift ideas in the photography and video department, including some of the hottest new camcorders and great accessories for digital photographers. November 06, 2007
Many people assume that when printing photos at home, you have to use paper from the same company that makes your printer. But while there are certain advantages to sticking with the same brand, it’s not your only option. September 11, 2007
Release your inner artist
August 03, 2007
Save large Photoshop files faster
July 17, 2007
Steady your shot
July 10, 2007
Troubleshooting CS3 installation
June 27, 2007
MacBook Pros and the digital darkroom
June 20, 2007
Aperture vs. Lightroom: The new digital darkroom
June 20, 2007
Cruising for cameras
June 06, 2007
Creative Notes
Our team of experts blog about what’s new and notable on the Creative Notes weblog.
The Creative Guy suggests two WYSIWYG Web editing apps for designers looking to go past iWeb and other template-driven programs. November 18, 2007
Lightroom 1.3 released for Leopard
November 15, 2007
Light Factory 3 for Photoshop released
November 09, 2007
ImageWell 3.3 adds Leopard support
November 08, 2007
Professional Photography Blog from HP
Join HP’s enthusiastic team of photographers, digital-imaging experts, and professional writers in sharing insights and observations about the evolving art, technology, and business of photography at the HP Pro Photo Blog.
Additional Resources from HP
Find the products and advice you need to foster your creative side.
| HP Mac-connect: Find links to Mac compatible products, drivers, promotions and more. read more » |
| HP Professional Photography: HP printers are powerful tools for professional photographers who demand exceptional quality, control, consistency and accuracy. read more » |
| HP Graphic Design: Express your creative uniqueness and start getting the output to match your creativity today. read more » |
| Creative. Stories. Ideas.: The “whodoneit” and “howdoneit” of the graphic arts community right at your fingertips. read more » |
Featured Products from HP
| HP Designjet Z2100:: 24 and 44 inch photo printers with 8 new Vivera pigment inks. buy now » |
| HP Designjet Z3100:: 24 and 44 inch photo printers with 12 new Vivera pigment inks. learn more » |
| HP Designjet 90: 18-inch/A2+ size, multi-format 6-color printer. buy now » |
| HP Designjet 130: 24-inch/A1+ size, multi-format 6-color printer. buy now » |
| HP Photosmart 8750: Professional, networkable 9-ink photo printer for color and black-and-white prints up to 13 x 19. buy now » |
| HP Photosmart Pro B9180: high-volume 28 cc pigment inks; ability to print on media up to 1.5 mm thick; fast printing—4 x 6-inch photo in 10 seconds, 13 x 19 inch in 1.5 minutes. buy now » |
| HP Designjet z6100: 42–60 inch, ideal for reducing turnarounds and producing high-impact prints with vivid color. buy now » |
Featured project
As users submit their works in the Creative Space forum, we'll pull out the best and brightest to showcase here.
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Submitted by: lunarlightlord
Project summary: My friend’s band has been working with the star seen in different media. Through a series of approximately 10 layers or so, the first image was created in Photoshop. I scanned the star and rebuilt it to create a globe-like effect. I took this one step further in Illustrator and created a vector-file.
Comments: I liked the simplicity of the lines. The star is punched out of the middle.
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