Mudbox 1.0 review
From a team of film studio modellers whose most recent work graced both The Lord of the Rings and King Kong, the highly anticipated Mudbox has the feel of a custom tool.
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MacBook Pro 15-inch review
Apple’s current upgrade cycle sees new computers appearing two-to-three months after the release of new Intel chips, so it’s no surprise to see the MacBook Pro gaining a dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
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55mm 7.0 review
Digital Film Tools’ 5mm is a collection of plug-ins that replicate the effects of real-world camera and film processing techniques. Version 7.0 adds 12 new filters.
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ImageSynth review
ImageSynth is a new Adobe Photoshop plug-in from the most unlikely of sources. Created by Luxology, famed for its 3D modelling application Modo 202, it’s a standalone plug-in that creates high-resolution, seamless images.
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Magnetar QX: the first eight-core workstation review
Armari's Magnetar QX is the first workstation we've seen to include Intel's brand new quad-core Xeon processor, the X5355. It's fast, but its value is debatable.
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Armari Magnetar QS quad-core workstation review
Armari’s latest graphics workstation is the first to feature one of Intel’s brand new quad-core chips, which were announced today. The Intel Core 2 Duo QX6700 doesn’t just boast four cores...
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Blow Up review
Alien Skin’s Blow Up is a plug-in tool for Adobe Photoshop that deviates from the company’s usual fare. It doesn’t offer wacky image effects, but instead lets you boost the resolution of an image up to 3,600 per cent.
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PhotoFrame Pro 3 review
PhotoFrame is named using the Ronseal method – it enables you to put frames on your photos. Version 3 sees an overhaul of the interface and adds new frame templates.
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Xtreme SL Quadro 2500M review
The Xtreme SL Quadro 2500M is enormous. It’s a 19-inch laptop, though you’d need to be The Rock to have a lap large enough to balance it on.
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Strata 3D CX 5 review
Strata is a 3D application aimed at giving designers the kind of simplicity they experience on the likes of Photoshop and Illustrator, offering an accessible route into 3D design.
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Capture NX review
Capture NX is Nikon’s new RAW conversion utility. It was created in collaboration with independent developer Nik Software, and replaces Nikon’s Capture 4.
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PhotoKit Color 2.0 review
PhotoKit Color 2.0.2 is a Photoshop plug-in that makes it easy for photographers to apply a wealth of creative and colour effects with a minimum of effort.
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AMD Opteron 2000 vs Intel Xeon 5100 review
Yesterday, AMD released its latest generation of Opteron processors, the 'Socket F' 2000 line. We place them head-to-head with Intel's 'Woodcrest' Xeon 5100 to see which is best.
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nw9440 review
If the 15.4-inch nw8440 mobile workstation – which was the top-rated model in our group test of laptops in Digit 101 – is too small for you, HP has released this 17-inch version.
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SymmetryShop review
A Photoshop plug-in that creates complex repeating patterns, Artlandia’s SymmetryShop can be used for creating commercial wallpapers to seamless textures.
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QuarkXPress 7 review
The design community has eagerly anticipated the release of QuarkXPress 7 to see if it could re-assert itself and drive off the threat posed by Adobe’s flashy newcomer.
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RT.X2 review
enables editors to capture, edit and output HDV with a minimum of fuss. Like the first generation of DV editing hardware, it’s somewhat limited, but it’s far better than...
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MacBook Pro 17-inch review
Apple’s latest pro laptop isn’t just a larger version of the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro – it adds a faster processor and the option of a glossy X-Black-style screen.
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Scanjet 8300 review
The latest flatbed scanner from HP is available in two versions – the standard Scanjet 8300 and the 8300gp, which is supplied with a GretagMacbeth monitor calibrator.
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Precision M90 review
The Precision M90 has a much chunkier shell than its M65 cousin, as it’s based on a completely different line of laptops – Dell's consumer-focussed Inspiron.