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In a statement that's bound to find broad agreement in the creative community -- who are well known for a dress code that ranges from stylish to slovenly -- Google's global privacy counsel, Peter Fleischer, wants to see t-shirts replace the tie as standard business attire, saying the tie "constricts circulation to the brain."
Markzware has released Q2ID 3, the latest version of its tool for converting QuarkXPress documents into Adobe InDesign format.
Popular online microstock library iStockphoto has announced that it will raise the prices of its images, artwork and video from August 19. The announcement was made as the company launched a series of competitions and initiatives aimed at contributing photographers, artists and videographers.
Adobe has debuted FrameMaker® 8, its enterprise-level publishing system.
zCover on Friday announced the release of its InDesign Shortcut Program Keyboard cover. The skin costs $49.99. The silicone skin works with Apple Wireless Keyboards and Apple Keyboards -- the model included with G5 and Intel Macs (it doesn't work with the older Apple Pro Keyboard or Apple USB Keyboards).
Online stock library Cadmium has teamed up with PantherMedia – a Munich-based photo agency – to launch a new microstock site called the Cadmium 120K+ collection.
Quark on Tuesday announced that students who acquire their desktop publishing software QuarkXPress under educational licenses can continue to use the software commercially after they've graduated. The license change is worldwide.
Logitech fused the old with the new on Thursday, launching a wireless laser mouse that doesn't need a surface to sit on, combining features of the traditional mouse and remote control.
Last week's MacBook Pro Software Update 1.0 appears to address a performance issue we found while running benchmark tests on the just-released MacBook Pro models.
Launched by Mike Watson, ex CEO & founder of Digital Vision, moodboard is an image library with a twist.
Markzware has released an Intel Mac-native (Universal binary) version of its MarkzTools Xtension for QuarkXPress.
Markzware has released a Universal Binary version of its MarkzTools QuarkXPress XTension to take advantage of the Intel-based Macs.
Quark has released QuarkXPress Server 7.2, the new release of Quark's dynamic publishing technology that combines the typography and graphic support of QuarkXPress with server-based performance.
Extensis has released a free plug-in for Suitcase Server X1 to enable font activation and deactivation for Adobe InDesign CS3 documents. The plug-in ensures any time users open an InDesign project fonts are automatically and accurately activated.
Iomega has introduced two new storage devices: the stylish eGo USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive and the speedy eSATA/USB 2.0 Professional Hard Drive. The eGo Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 (below) has an elegantly curved chassis with the choice of two colours – cherry-red or burnished gray – and chrome endcaps. The eGo Drive also packs a lot of storage capability – the 160GB 2.5-inch drive is USB-powered, and it comes with EMC Retrospect HD software for automatic backups, scheduled backups, or on-demand backups. Iomega says that the included DropGuard technology protects the drive from accidental damage caused by drops of up to 51 inches.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Helvetica typeface, type library Linotype is inviting designers worldwide to take part in the Helvetica NOW poster contest – an online competition that offering designers the chance to win prizes and gain international creative acclaim.
What a difference 540,000 pixels make. I'm talking in this case about the latest MacBook Pro to grace my desk, the top-of-the-line 17-inch model with a glossy high-definition screen.
Concrete and Baraka are set to join forces, creating a single new post production company in Soho, London. Both companies specialized in short-form media -- including music videos, titles and commercials -- but the expanded company is looking to push into wider broadcast and feature film markets.. Baraka’s existing joint MD’s David Cox and Chris Gilbert will run the enlarged Concrete, which will boast a broad array of technology. The new facility will offer six high-end HD and SD compositing suites based around two Smokes, two Quantel EQs and two Mistikas. Concrete Design, the in-house graphics and design team will also double in size and will benefit from Baraka’s long experience using 3D animation for visual effects. Baraka’s creative editing company Chop is also moving to the new premises, providing editing services based around four Avid Adrenalines and shared storage. The video services are complemented by a new 5.1 surround-sound Protools audio mixing suite and voice-over booth. Baraka, formed just over 11 years ago by compositors David and Chris from the Mill and MPC, has built a reputation for visual effects and high end finishing. It has netted a number of awards along the way including British Television Advertising Awards.
Check out all of Apple's announcements from its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, including more details on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
Adobe Systems on Friday announced the release of GoLive 9, a new version of its visual Web page editor. GoLive 9 costs £335 plus VAT.
