3D Layer adds effects to AE, combustion, Final Cut Pro

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Buena Software Releases Au Naturel for
After Effects, Final Cut Pro and
Combustion

Buena Software Releases Au Naturel for
After Effects, Final Cut Pro and
Combustion 07/28/2004 06:14 PM
Buena Software, Inc. today announced the release of Au Naturel, a new plugin for Adobe After Effects, Apple’s Final Cut Pro, and discreet Combustion for both Mac OS and Windows. The plugin, which sells for $79.00US through the end of SIGGRAPH (August 12th, 2004), includes tools for producing realistic lens blurs, adjusting the exposure of your footage in f-stops, performing extremely high quality transformations, and compositing with multiple alpha channels. Users can download the plugin and obtain a free time limited serial number by going to the Au Naturel web page at http://www.buena.com/auna turel.shtml.

Combustion 3: 3-D Compositing Program
Features New Effects And Editing
Capabilities

Combustion 3: 3-D Compositing Program
Features New Effects And Editing
Capabilities 09/11/2004 09:06 AM
Combustion is a good choice if you're a beginner; however, because of the program's small user base, you won't get the plug-ins and support that you get with After Effects. By Ben Long, Macworld (via MyAppleMenu)

Dell adds another layer to DVD burners

Dell adds another layer to DVD burners 06/02/2004 04:33 PM

InEffects 1.0 adds special effects to
InDesign

InEffects 1.0 adds special effects to
InDesign 04/22/2004 01:32 PM
A Lowly Apprentice Production Inc. (ALAP) has released InEffects 1.0, a plug-in for Adobe's InDesign page layout application that provides an integrated method for adding drop shadows, inner shadows, inner glows, outer glows, bevels and embossing to any InDesign page object. You can save effects as reusable styles too.

Intaglio 2.0 converts PDF images, adds
effects, more

Intaglio 2.0 converts PDF images, adds
effects, more 05/10/2004 02:44 PM
Purgatory Design has updated their drawing and illustration application Intaglio to version 2.0. The new edition adds several features, including conversion of PDF images to native Intaglio graphics for editing, the ability to associate graphics with word processor-like styles for document-wide changes, image effects such as 3D lighting and more. System requirements call for Mac OS X v.10.2 or higher, although PDF image conversion and the new image effects require Mac OS X v.10.3. A license is US$89, and you can download a limited-function demo from the Purgatory Design Web site.

Lycoris adds new application integration
layer to Linux

Lycoris adds new application integration
layer to Linux 08/20/2004 02:24 PM
When Lycoris released a new version of its popular Linux operating system, Desktop/LX 1.4, this week, it also debuted a new application integration infrastructure, nicknamed AI2 (A-I-squared). The company claims that AI2 "bridges the gap" between commercial Linux applications and the Linux desktop. Already, one major Linux application vendor, NeTraverse, has had its flagship desktop product, Win4Lin Workstation, integrated with Lycoris' Desktop/LX operating system using the AI2 system. But is AI2 really as revolutionary as Lycoris claims? Even if it is, does it matter?

Toast update adds DVD Double-Layer (DL)
support, more

Toast update adds DVD Double-Layer (DL)
support, more 07/30/2004 08:14 AM
Roxio Inc. has released the 6.0.7 update to its Toast Titanium CD and DVD burning application the company first announced in May. This new release adds Double-Layer (DL) support, enabling users of supported DVD-R drives to create discs that can store up to 8GB of data. The update also simplifies the creation of DVDs, supports MIDI Karaoke (KAR) format, enables users to automatically create additional playlist buttons to the main disc menu when adding more than 99 tracks to a DVD Music Album, adds a new List view option in the Edit sheet for photo slideshows and DVD Music Album playlists, and updates the DejaVu backup scheduler with the latest compatibility for Mac OS X v10.3.

Virtix Arsenal adds keyframed effects to
iMovie

Virtix Arsenal adds keyframed effects to
iMovie 12/10/2003 10:20 AM
Salem, N.H.-based Virtix Inc. on Wednesday released Virtix Arsenal, a new plug-in for iMovie that allows users to add special effects whose position can be changed over time, using a technique called keyframing. Virtix Arsenal costs US$34.99 and can be purchased online.

DVD Studio Pro 3.0: Update Adds Enhanced
Effects, Workflow Improvements

DVD Studio Pro 3.0: Update Adds Enhanced
Effects, Workflow Improvements 08/19/2004 11:52 AM
If you're contemplating going beyond iDVD -- or if you're still suffering through using DVD Studio Pro 1.X -- don't hesitate to jump to DVD Studio Pro 3.0. Users of version 2 won't get any life-changing productivity gains from version 3, but the new Graphical view and other workflow improvements are welcome. By Jim Held, Macworld (via MyAppleMenu)

Overclock the Liteon 1213S Single Layer
to 1633S for Dual Layer and 16x Writing

Overclock the Liteon 1213S Single Layer
to 1633S for Dual Layer and 16x Writing 08/28/2004 04:41 PM

The Flash Anthology: Cool Effects &
Practical ActionScript - Chapter 3:
Animation Effects

The Flash Anthology: Cool Effects &
Practical ActionScript - Chapter 3:
Animation Effects 08/06/2004 04:38 AM
WebmasterBase Aug 6 2004 7:21AM GMT

SpyView: Photoshop Classic Effects: The
Essential Effects Every User Needs to
Know

SpyView: Photoshop Classic Effects: The
Essential Effects Every User Needs to
Know 12/22/2004 01:26 AM
Author Scott Kelby has written an easy-to-read book that any serious Adobe Photoshop user is sure to want on their desk for easy access to the more than 100 “classic” Photoshop projects. Step-by-step, Kelby walks the reader through techniques that result in the stunning, professional effects that you see everyday in magazines, on billboards, in newspapers and on the Internet. Examples of the projects include using one photo as the background and focal point; creating chrome bevelled type; tinting black and white photos and creating reflections and various shadowing techniques. Kelby states simply that “these are the effects your clients expect you to know if you are a professional Photoshop user”. Kelby, editor of Photoshop User magazine and author of several bestselling Photoshop books, has cut the learning time dramatically for newer users of the program. Photoshop Classic Effects doesn’t require you to work through one tutorial after another, but enables you to easily find the project you’re interested in using, which is why you’ll want to keep it handy for future reference. Kelby has used language throughout the book that is easy to understand and provides the user commands for both Mac and Windows platforms. The book is beautifully illustrated with full color photographs by Brand X Pictures. If you want to follow along using the same photos Kelby used in his projects, the low-res images are available for download at http://www.scottkelbybooks.com/classicphotos. If you’re interested in this book, but still undecided whether to make the purchase, you might want to try a few of Kelby’s samples for yourself. Publisher Peach Pit Press has included some of the author’s step-by-step projects on a tip sheet which is available for download from http://www.peachpit.com/title/0321272250#. Published by Peachpit Press ISBN: 0321272250; Published: Jun 18, 2004; Copyright 2004; Dimensions 8 X 10 ; Pages: 384; Edition: 1st. If you have a product you would like Spymac to review, please contact news@spymac.com

Update: Combustion 3

Update: Combustion 3 01/27/2004 11:30 AM
The motion graphics, visual effects, and 3D compositing software adds integrated editing for assembling video, JavaScript-based expressions, Flash output, and more.

Update: Combustion 3.0.2

Update: Combustion 3.0.2 05/19/2004 10:23 AM
The motion graphics, vector paint, visual effects, and 3D compositing software update addresses player issues, AE Plug-ins support, custom brush issues in the Paint module, and more.

Review: Combustion 3

Review: Combustion 3 09/21/2004 12:21 PM
Though the Mac-based compositing market is dominated by Adobe After Effects and Apple's own Shake, Discreet's Combustion has earned a loyal following, thanks to its unusual interface and powerful features.

Discreet ships Combustion 3 for Mac

Discreet ships Combustion 3 for Mac 01/26/2004 12:41 PM
Discreet announced today that it is now shipping Combustion 3 for Mac, the latest version of the company's motion graphics, vector paint, visual effects and 3D compositing desktop software...

Discreet ships Mac Combustion 3

Discreet ships Mac Combustion 3 01/26/2004 03:01 PM
Autodesk Inc. subsidiary Discreet announced Monday the release of Combustion 3 for Mac OS X. The software began shipping on January 21st, a few weeks after its debut at Macworld Expo in San Francisco, Calif. Combustion 3 is the newest release of Discreet's motion graphics and 3D compositing software for the Mac.

Spontaneous program combustion

Spontaneous program combustion 09/16/2004 01:47 AM
TechTree Sep 16 2004 6:21AM GMT

Discreet unveils Combustion 3 for Mac

Discreet unveils Combustion 3 for Mac 01/05/2004 08:36 AM
Discreet on Monday introduced a Mac version of Combustion 3, its award-winning visual effects, motion graphics and 3D compositing desktop software...

Thoroughly Rehearsed Human Combustion

Thoroughly Rehearsed Human Combustion 03/26/2005 09:58 PM
Crispin Sartwell is a cryptic and sensational man. The Chair of Humanities and Sciences at the Maryland Institute College of Art, he has translated the Tao Te Ching, published philosophy papers and books, maintained pages on hip hop, founded the American Nihilist Party (and gave a speech to young Democrats urging them to reconsider their votes for John Kerry), taught courses on conjuring and illusion, etc. etc. See also his essay on the pagan cult of mathematics and his thought experiment on music.

Pro Import C3 transfers FCP timelines to
Combustion 3

Pro Import C3 transfers FCP timelines to
Combustion 3 06/28/2004 09:46 AM
Automatic Duck on Monday released P ro Import C3, a timeline integration software tool for Mac OS X and Windows that enables users of Avid of Final Cut Pro-based editing systems to translate their editing timelines into Discreet's Combustion 3 compositing software. Pro Import C3 imports all media and clips, accounting for layer placement and digital media effects as well. As a result, Combustion users can then slip and trim shots without needing to go back to the editing software to export their edits again. Layer names are maintained as sequences are imported, collapsed layers and nested effects are turned into nested composites in Combustion, and media support includes Avid ABVB, Meridien, Xpress DV and Xpress Pro, Final Cut Pro DV, SD and HD. Pro Import C3 costs US$495.

Red Giant DV plug-ins add combustion 3
support

Red Giant DV plug-ins add combustion 3
support 08/03/2004 09:26 AM
Red Giant Software announced on Monday that its Knoll Light Factory 2 and Primatte Keyer applications are now supported for use with Discreet's combustion 3 compositing software. Previously, both products were only available as Adobe After Effects plug-ins, although Knoll Light Factory is also compatible with other digital video software.

Macworld: Discreet unveils combustion 3
for Mac

Macworld: Discreet unveils combustion 3
for Mac 01/05/2004 12:12 PM
Autodesk Inc. subsidiary Discreet on Monday introduced combustion 3 to Mac users, a major new release of the company's visual effects and 3D compositing desktop software.

Discreet Cleaner and Combustion Updates
at MWSF?

Discreet Cleaner and Combustion Updates
at MWSF? 01/01/2004 02:40 PM
Discreet.com has posted a teaser on their website, hinting at updates or news coming for both the Mac versions of Combustion and Cleaner. The teaser ...

Combustion 3.0.2 update offers stability
fixes

Combustion 3.0.2 update offers stability
fixes 05/20/2004 12:50 PM
Discreet has released combustion 3.0.2, an update to its visual effects software for DV professionals. The free update fixes problems with customizable brushes, synching between the audio and video in the player, footage operator, third party plug-ins and more. Discreet notes that workspaces with custom brushes which are saved in combustion 3.0.2 are not compatible with earlier versions of the application. Users should select Save Custom Brush as v.3.0.1 in the Paint category under the Preferences option in the File menu.

Peoplesoft spurns Oracle's final final
offer

Peoplesoft spurns Oracle's final final
offer 02/10/2004 02:48 AM
On the curious grounds that it's undervalued

Space: Final frontier is final resting
place

Space: Final frontier is final resting
place 12/22/2004 01:26 AM
ZDNet Dec 21 2004 12:51PM GMT

Westport Innovations licenses
clean-diesel combustion technique to
Volkswagen

Westport Innovations licenses
clean-diesel combustion technique to
Volkswagen 02/14/2004 10:52 AM
Canadian Press Feb 14 2004 2:11PM GMT

"Blazing mystery is straight from the
?X-Files: Sicilian village spooked by
seemingly spontaneous combustion."

"Blazing mystery is straight from the
?X-Files: Sicilian village spooked by
seemingly spontaneous combustion." 04/09/2004 09:09 PM

Synterprise Global Consulting Announces
Widespread Availability of the Ecotube
System to Deliver Significant Combustion
Improvement and NOx Reduction.

Synterprise Global Consulting Announces
Widespread Availability of the Ecotube
System to Deliver Significant Combustion
Improvement and NOx Reduction. 12/17/2004 06:31 PM
Synterprise Global Consulting, a leading combustion engineering firm and provider of reliability, work management, and outage/shutdown management consulting, today announced the exclusive North American availability of the Ecotube System. The Ecotube System is an advanced combustion improvement and NOx reduction technology solution developed and patented by the Swedish environmental equipment and research firm, Ecomb AB [PRWEB Dec 7, 2004]

Y2K Effects

Y2K Effects 01/04/2005 01:07 PM

The Surprising Legacy of Y2K: It turns out there were some very surprising secondary effects of the Y2K panic. I will admit to having never considered any of these — in my mind, Y2K was a huge hole into which companies poured money to no benefit other than the acute problem avoidance.

[...] it was probably responsible for the rise of the Indian offshore IT boom. It also resulted in big productivity gains as decades of cruft were removed from datacenters during the fixes. For example, when the NY Stock Exchange was able to reassmble its systems six days after 9/11, it was because of the Y2K-related work they'd done.

This is a link to a link, but the OSNews blurb summarizes the more in-depth piece nicely.

After Effects 6.0

After Effects 6.0 11/17/2003 10:27 AM
If you use After Effects for compositing work, the Professional Edition is truly a must-have update. If you don't need such high-end compositing firepower, the AE Standard edition, with its new type engine and zippy Open-GL rendering, is a worthy upgrade. By Helmut Kobler (MacAddict via MyAppleMenu)

After Effects 6.5

After Effects 6.5 09/08/2004 10:33 AM
Don't let the .5 designation fool you -- this is a major step forward for After Effects. By Helmut Kobler, MacAddict (via MyAppleMenu)

The Dual Layer DVD+R is Here

The Dual Layer DVD+R is Here 01/08/2004 08:20 PM

Verbatim to To Intro Dual Layer DVD+R Discs : The folks in the MPAA can't be too happy about this one. DVD copying programs are everywhere but unless you get fancy with video compression, your standard Hollywood flick wouldn't fit on a DVD+R, until now.

Verbatim has announced that "it is on schedule to deliver industry's first Double-Layer DVD+R (DVD+R DL) discs". The first 8.5 GB DVD+R9 media should ship this spring and will be 2.4x speed discs according to Verbatim.

The first recording layer of the Verbatim DVD+R DL disc is semi-transparent, providing enough reflectivity for writing/reading data on the first layer, yet transmitting enough laser power to read/write on the second layer by refocusing the laser.

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CAN Abstraction Layer 0.1.0

CAN Abstraction Layer 0.1.0 07/22/2004 12:54 AM
An interface for abstracting CAN drivers.

SDL Object Layer (SOL)

SDL Object Layer (SOL) 10/31/2003 05:16 PM
Project Started - Whats Happening

CAN Abstraction Layer 0.1.1

CAN Abstraction Layer 0.1.1 09/25/2004 11:12 AM
An interface for abstracting CAN drivers.

Pooch Adds New Brains and Beauty - Plug
and Play Cluster Software Adds Queuing,
Scheduling, and Sports Updated Graphical
User Interface

Pooch Adds New Brains and Beauty - Plug
and Play Cluster Software Adds Queuing,
Scheduling, and Sports Updated Graphical
User Interface 01/22/2004 03:26 AM
Version 1.4 is the latest in a series of updates that utilize the latest technology. Pooch was the first to use Rendezvous to discover nodes for computation. Pooch takes advantage of AppleScript and multiprocessing in Mac OS X, utilizes logged out Mac OS X machines for parallel computing, and supports automated grid behavior and cluster access for other desktop applications. Pooch is the easiest way to build and use a parallel computer.

Announcement: After Effects 6.5

Announcement: After Effects 6.5 04/19/2004 09:43 AM
Adobe plans to deliver a Mac OS X version of After Effects 6.5 "in the next calendar quarter".
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