Nik Software is bringing the U Point image adjustment technology to Photoshop.

Viveza by Nik Software will be available in March 2008 as a plug-in for Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop Elements, bringing with it the point and drag simplicity of U Point’s technology.

Nik Software says Viveza provides easy-to-use methods for correcting and enhancing images without the need to create complicated selections or layer masks or have expert-level knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.

To make adjustments to an image, users simply place U Point powered Color Control Points directly on colors or ...

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If you're looking to author Blu-ray content on your PC or Mac, Adobe would like to have a word with you. Ars reviews Adobe Encore CS3, available as part of Adobe Premiere Pro or CS3 Production Suite Premium.

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DAZ Productions Inc., a leading developer of professional-quality 3D software and models, announced today the beta version of its DAZ Studio 3D Bridge for Photoshop plug-in.  Compatible with Photoshop 7, CS, CS2 and CS3, this new plug-in allows DAZ Studio users to automatically apply 3D imagery and artwork to any Photoshop project.  The limited-time public beta version of the DAZ Studio 3D Bridge for Photoshop is now available for free download... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) Read entire article

The new Total Training for Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium has been released, offering a one-stop-shop for learning the essentials of the following software bundled in the suite:

Adobe After Effects CS3
Adobe Premiere Pro CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended
Adobe Flash CS3 Professional
Adobe Illustrator CS3
Adobe Soundbooth CS3
Adobe Encore CS3

All lessons in the training suite are geared toward the motion graphics professional looking to fine tune his or her skills in broadcast-quality video, design motion graphics, and visual effects.

Total Training ...

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Here are 5 free video clips from the new online series from Total Training — Adobe Flash CS3 - ActionScript 3 Animation and Games with John Ulliman. John Ulliman is an authorized instructor for the Adobe Creative Suite of tools and principal of his own project development company, where he works closely with the major multimedia software companies... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) Read entire article

Here are 5 free video clips from the new series from Total Training — Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Advanced Training with Janine Warner. Each link will open a new window with the video. (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) Read entire article

Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2, a very capable alternative to Photoshop CS3, is now available for $90. It’s the digital darkroom for the smart money.

According to TheInquirer.Net, "Adobe Photoshop runs in at nearly six times the cost, with six times the complication and with most features balancing out. If you’re not six times the idiot, you’ll know which product to go for."

Corel Paint Shot Pro Photo X2 (I wish they’d shorten the name to make it more marketable) offers easy automatic photo ...

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Banish the idea that Photoshop Elements 6 is a light version of Adobe Photoshop CS3. PSE6 has come into its own as a very capable photo editor and organizer. Unlike Photoshop CS3 which comes with gazillion functionalities you don’t really use, PSE6 concentrates on what it does best: photo enhancement and management.

Now, Adobe is releasing a Mac version of PSE6 at a pre-order price of $90 (the Windows version was released earlier at $100). In advance of its early Q2 2008 ship date, the Macintosh community will get its first ...

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Adobe.com today issued a TechNote to explain its side on the uproar created after it was found that Adobe CS3 applications were making surreptitious calls to an obscure site, *.2O7.net (even the ‘O’ can be confusingly misconstrued as zero), whenever they are started.

Adobe lamely explains, “These tracking calls specify only the time the call was made, the Adobe software that made the call, and the version of the software making the call. Site visits are tracked in this manner to provide anonymous data that helps Adobe improve site functionality and provide content ...

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Adobe Photoshop CS3 How-Tos: 100 Essential Techniques is an info-packed guide that lets users get right down to work by focusing on the Photoshop CS3 features they're most likely to use and showcasing each in a stand-alone tip — complete with a relevant hint or two and a graphic example. (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) Read entire article