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April 13, 2004
Mac Industry News:
• Flaming Pear Releases Polymerge for Photoshop
SuperBladePro also updated

• Auto•des•sys Updates Form•Z
Version 4.1.3 gets more than 75 enhancements

• Zengobi Updates Curio
Sketchbook software gets improved rendering, new shortcuts

• SoundToys Debuts Tremolator, Crystallizer
New plugins added to UltraFX suite for Pro Tools

• Red Giant Launches Magic Bullet for Final Cut Pro
Effects software includes film damage creation and stock emulation

• MetaCommunications Ships Virtual Ticket Production Pack
Asset management tool gains support for Adobe Creative Suite

• Electric Rain Sweetens Swift 3D Promo
3D to vector conversion tool gets free upgrade and addons

• Native Instruments Updates Reaktor
Traktor FinalScratch 1.5.3 also released

• Automatic Duck Announces Pro Import C3
Software integrates Avid, FCP timelines with Discreet Combustion

• PowerRIP Gets Expanded Printer Support
New version also gains enhanced Classic support

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 Revisiting Write-on Effects in Studio Artist 3
Creating painting and writing animations, working with alpha channels and exploring new stroke recording options
Dave Nagel
Last August we explored methods for using the advanced paint tools in Synthetik Studio Artist to create write-on and paint-on effects for use in motion graphics. (An example of a write-on effect would be a self-animating signature.) Back then Studio Artist was still in version 2.0, and it had some significant limitations in terms of which types of brushes could be used for these sorts of effects. Now, with version 3 out, the possibilities are much more extensive. So we'll take a look now at the new options available for creating these effects and also cover the method for setting up your alpha channel output for use in other motion graphics apps and NLEs.

Getting Amorphous in Amorphium, Part 2
Introducing textures and height maps into the process
David Nagel
We return this week to our series on Electric Image Amorphium 3 with a further exploration of techniques for creating abstract imagery using 3D tools. Last time around we limited ourselves to working with geometry alone, examining Amorphium's various object deformation tools and relying just on lighting to produce our scenes. This time we introduce textures into the process, bringing depth not just to the object's geometry, but to its surface as well.

QTVR Hotspots
Creating interactivity with Stitcher 4.0
Stephen Schleicher
When you create a QuickTime VR movie you provide your audience with a unique way to explore an environment. This environment could be your brick and mortar store, a special event location, or even a television studio. While your user may be able to navigate around the area, what really makes a QuickTime VR movie shine is the ability to create interactivity via hotspots.

Weekly Download: Photoshop Brushes, Series 17
20 textured, dynamic brushes
Dave Nagel
We return this week to Adobe Photoshop with our 17th collection of free brushes. This time around, we have a variety of textured brushes—20 in all—ranging in size from 47 pixels up to more than 300 pixels with textures ranging from simple canvas patterns to large weaves to abstract textures that can be applied to resemble stone, earth or other rough materials. The brushes are available for Mac OS X and Windows.

Stitcher 4.0
Upgrade adds needed features
Stephen Schleicher
When I first reviewed Stitcher 3.0 several years ago, I was blown away by the impact this application has on the web creation, animation, and digital content fields. Recently I received the latest upgrade (4.0) and gave it a whirl.
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