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- &Else... March 2003
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- 01 Call for Entries: DIGITAL ART CONTEST
- 02 Spring is "Bustin' Out Allover" with Fonts
- 03 Aunt Abigail comes to the aid of new digicam owners
- 04 Very cool labeling for CDs, cases, discs and more
- 05 Special Deal on Mac Addict Magazine
- 06 A Breahthrough In Image colorization
- 07 Overstressed? Try a little Atmosphere
- 08 Blackjack Gold for Mac users
- 09 Instantly hide and restore application windows
- 10 Free Course on Network IP Cameras
- 11 askSam 5.1 Improves Email Import and Adds Features
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- Call for Entries: DIGITAL ART CONTEST
- The 6th Annual Macworld Conference & Expo Digital Art Contest is now accepting entries. This international juried competition is open to all Macintosh digital artists working in 2D and 3D. 30 images will be chosen and premiered at Macworld Conference & Expo in New York City at The Javitz Center, July 16-18 2003. The gallery will also travel as an exhibition to art galleries nationwide and to Macworld Conference & Expo/San Francisco 2004.
The deadline to enter is May 16, 2003. For information, rules and regulations and to access the PDF entry form, please see the Macworld Conference & Expo Digital Art Contest and Gallery web site.
http://www.macworldexpo.com/gallery [top]
- Spring is "Bustin' Out All Over" with Fonts
- Good friend and colleague Chuck Davis has been busy in the Letterheads site and has sent us a whole list of new font creations -- both commercial and freeware! What I liked best is the new gallery showing knock-out samples of their fonts in use for dazzling signage of all kinds. We'll give you the full details in this month's &Type! column
http://www.graphic-design.com/Type/index.html [top]
- Aunt Abigail comes to the aid of new digicam owners
- If you've bought a new digital camera but are frustrated by complex photo storage, you should pay a visit to Aunt Abigail. Aunt Abigail's Photo Album Software is the easiest way to organize digital photographs. And 'she' is launching the second version of this popular computer application. The software program makes it amazingly easy for users to place and print their digitized photos and captions on pages of paper or to create whole albums.
Aunt Abigail's Photo Album software is also easy to try and buy. Download the Photo Album program either as a purchase for $29.99 or on a 60-day free trial. It takes just a few minutes to learn, and in no time you are sizing and placing photos on pages anyway you please. You can also add captions, and print the results on any popular color printer with great results. Aunt Abigail's Photo Album contains various shapes, from hearts to ovals, that can be used to crop photos to give them customized looks.
* Download: http://www.auntabigail.com/Download.html
* Click to see a thumbnail of the interface
* Download for Windows95, Windows98, or Windows NT 4.0, (Approx. 6.5 MB)
* Download for Windows2000, Windows Millenium Edition or WindowsXP, (Approx. 3.1 MB)
Thanks to Stan Mlynek for sending this in. Department: Image Processing: graphics, illustration, photography For more info go to: http://www.auntabigail.com/ [top]
- Very cool labeling for CDs, cases, discs and more
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Mac owners everywhere can throw away their markers and start creating professional labels for their CDs, DVDs, and more with the Pressit CD Labeling Kit.
Most people end up with a collection of scribbled on discs -- but now you have the opportunity to create professional-looking labels and inserts that really stand out.
Pressit includes exPressit SE 2.1 software, which runs only in Mac OS X. It comes with over 800 images and it allows users to quickly create stunning labels with drag-and-drop simplicity. ÊexPressit even offers sample designs to help create labels for a variety of media, including: CDs and DVDs, (full-face discs) DVD case inserts, eBusiness cards, 8cm mini CDs, Jewel case inserts (traditional and slim-line), CD wallets, 8cm mini CD wallets and even Audiocassettes, Jaz and Zip cartridges and VHS videocassettes. Pressit calibrates each label to the userÕs printer and ensures that all images automatically fit. Each Pressit kit also includes a unique applicator that accurately centers the labels on the discs for perfect results every time, even when labeling smaller media such as eBusiness cards. MSRP is $29.99 -- but take $5.00 off if you purchase from the web site before midnight, March 17, 2003
Thanks to Henry Price Printing or Output http://www.macplay.com/store [top]
- Special Deal on Mac Addict Magazine
- If you're like me, your Mac is more than just your computer. It's your friend. Your good buddy. Your amigo. We Mac addicts are a passionate bunch. If you're not already subscribed to the award-winning Mac magazine, MacAddict, now's the time to subscribe. Now you can take 75% off the cover price -- get the monthly software-stuffed CD -- and pay only $22 by paying with credit card at their web site. (Price is $24 if you want to be billed)
http://www.iqmailer.net/rt.asp?ID=C773X2DX4&L=11773 [top]
- A Breahthrough In Image colorization
- Blackmagic caught our attention in a recent post to the web site, and we're going to be testing it for you. BlackMagic is used to colorize Black & White, Sepia, or IR (infrared) photos, or to color-correct ones with faded or inappropriate colors. Being extremely simple to use, its a software that transcends age and professional boundaries. The resulting colorized photos have optimally saturated and consistent, correct hues - giving the appearance as if the photo had originally been 'shot' in color! BlackMagic delivers such professional grade results with the minimum of fuss, and just a few minutes worth of effort.
Thanks to Paul Selhi for sending this in. Department: Image Processing: graphics, illustration, photography For more info go to: http://black-and-white-to-color.com/ [top]
- Overstressed? Try a little Atmosphere
- Here's an interesting one: Atmosphere deluxe is a "Sounds of nature" generator bringing different soundscapes to your PC while you work. Hmmmmm, in today's world it might just be a good idea. It's for Windows, all versions
Nick M PC Interface Enhancement: menu, screen, backgrounds, icons http://www.relaxingaudio.com [top]
- Blackjack Gold for Mac users
- Speaking of relaxation, perhaps a little game of cards is in order! Blackjack Gold has double down, split, insurance, even money, surrender, Five Card Charlies, DAS, and let's you set customized strategies for your computer players. Let Sassy Sal entertain you as she wheedles your money into her tray. Sassy Sal's voice recorded by a genuine blackjack dealer. Some kind of fun for all Mac users
Shari Coxford Games Puzzles: skill, word, card, board, simulations http://www.gypsyware.com/gold.html [top]
- Instantly hide and restore application windows
- MindGems Inc. has rolled out "Anti Boss Key" -- letting you instantly hide and restore the applications ( windows ) on your screen in order to prevent uninvited persons from seeing them. AntiBossKey will protect your privacy, will save your job and hide important information from people who are not supposed to see it. Instantly hide / restore all windows on your DeskTop with a secret key combination Set selected volume level or mute the sound when the windows are hidden Switch to selected display mode (screen resolution) Hide tray icons. Hide taskabar. Hide desktop icons. Restore all applications exactly to the state before hiding -- Keep the applications running to allow them perform the necessary tasks while they are hidden. Works invisibly in the background for additional privacy Easy to use 'Drag and Drop' interface. PC: Windows all versions
PC File Management: backup, disk utilities, rescue, security, etc. ttp://www.mindgems.com [top]
- Free Course on Network IP Cameras
- Here's a free online education program focused on the emerging Network IP Camera technology and its many applications. A Network IP Camera is a stand-alone device which allows a user to view live, full motion video from anywhere on a computer network, even over the Internet, using a standard web-browser. Businesses are increasingly finding this a more economical alternative to high-priced Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) systems. Features such as motion sensing with email notification, simultaneous user login, and FTP upload capability further differentiate the device from current video technology.
The purpose of NetworkIPCamera.com is to educate first, and sell product second.
Thanks to Mike Freedman for sending this in. Department: Computers, systems: utilities, interface, security, networking For more info go to: http://www.networkipcamera.com [top]
- askSam 5.1 Improves Email Import and Adds Features
- AskSam is free-form database software that lets you turn different types of information into full-text searchable databases. askSam can create databases from unstructured information such as email, resumes, legal texts, government regulations, research notes, and correspondence, as well as structured information such as spreadsheets and databases. askSam imports email from Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, Netscape, PocoMail, and IMAP email clients. In version 5.1, askSam not only searches the text of your email messages, it can also search the text of attachments (including files from Word, WordPerfect, HTML, and Adobe Acrobat). askSam is a powerful tool for managing unstructured information. The program is $149.95 -- owners of askSam 5.0 can upgrade for free. Owners of earlier askSam versions can upgrade to version 5.1 for $89.95 Standard to Standard, or $99.95 for Professional to Professional, or $139.95 for Standard to Professional versions.
Requires Windows 95, 98, NT,
Thanks to Marlinda Bullock for sending this in. Department: Database - Requires Windows 95, 98, NT For more info go to: http://www.askSam.com/ [top]
...have fun
Fred Showker
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