Painter 2017 is the most must-have upgrade in a long time. There is definitely much here waiting for you.
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New Software Spotlight: Adobe Creative Cloud for Video, June 2016
When the producers of 'The Simpsons' wanted to do a live animated show, Adobe needed to add a new feature to make it possible, and you will reap the rewards.
Read More »New Software Newsflash: Adobe Creative Cloud – June 2016
As with all releases, this one brings a number of very welcome new features. The Content Aware Crop and a number of little updates in particular work for me.
Read More »Photography Software Review: DxO OpticsPro 11 from DxO Labs
If you need the ability to take an image to a level that you are not able to get to within traditional methods, or if you are looking for a solid alternative to the standard methods of maintaining, organizing, and processing your images, then DxO OpticsPro 11 fits the bill and I highly recommend it.
Read More »New Software Newsflash: Adobe Spark
The goal of the Spark suite is to give small businesses, marketing people, students, bloggers, and just about anyone else with a penchant to create stories a platform to do so that is easy and intuitive to use.
Read More »New Software Spotlight: Adobe Experience Design (Adobe XD) CC (Preview)
Adobe has just released a new Mac-based program (English-only as of this release) of its new application design and prototyping tool, formerly known as Project Comet. Adobe Experience Design CC, also known as Adobe XD – the two names refer to the same product – was built from the ground …
Read More »New Software Spotlight: Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites 2016 Ultimate, Part II – Maya and Mudbox
This update adds valuable features and makes Maya a much more usable and user-friendly workspace for simulation, visual effects, and rendering.
Read More »Software Review: CINEMA 4D R17 Studio From MAXON
If you are contemplating a new purchase of a 3D modeling environment, then I can very highly recommend Cinema 4D R17.
Read More »New Software Spotlight: Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites 2016 Ultimate, Part I – 3ds Max
The Viewport enhancements make object selection much easier, and improvements in performance and aesthetics without drastic changes to the overall look. The Camera Sequencer is also very cool in that it lets you sequence multiple camera shots.
Read More »New Software Spotlight: Adobe Post
Take a photo and mix it with text and color to quickly and easily generate eye-catching visuals that you can send to email, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram.
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