Objective Action - Photoshop

Interesting Times

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:49:00+0100

There is an old chinese curse, "May you live in interesting times". We certainly seem to be in those times at the momement. I havn't been blogging much but that not from lack of material. Much more from being stunned or overwhelmed by the tide of new stuff heading our way. Is it because I am a bit older than many of the people who build web sites or is it just that I remember the 1970s when "Future Shock" was talked about but still a distant distopian vision? In reality I have made good progress with the new Photoshop CS3 and about to start on Fireworks 9. (Or is it CS3?) Anyway among the interesting things flowing this way this week is an analysis by my old friend Robin Bloor of Microsoft's Vista Sales and an interview on the BBC with Adobe's Bruce Chizen. The transcript of the interview is also available.

Creative Suite 3

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:38:00+0100

Now, finaly we can see what's in the box! Well the announcement has effectively been made with these URLs. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070327/20070326006250.html?.v=1
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We are hoping for a good turnout tonight at the TVCFUG to see what can be done with the new software. If you want to come along be sure to send me an email or leave your name below. Adobe are offing a copy of one of the new packages as a raffle prize. So here's your chance to get a free copy. And if you don't win there is Free Beer. If you arn't in the Thames Valley, there is likely to be an event near you wherever you are.

Spry Datasets + Free Beer + Adobe CS3.

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:58:00+0100

I have been using Adobe Spry for the last few weeks to present tables of data and alow the user to filter and sort the data on the page. I must admit I'm really impressed by how easy it is to add these features to a page. Unfortunately I can't give you a link for what I have done because it's for an intranet application. If you're interested, I will be speaking about it tomorrow eveing at the Thames Valley Cold Fusion User Group. The meeting will also be linking up with the Launch of Creative Suite 3 from New York and some lucky person will win a copy of CS3 in the raffle. You do have to come along to be entered in the raffle. Adobe have offered to pay for the Beer too! Please add a comment to the Blog if you are planning to come along. That way I'll know how much Beer to buy. What more could you ask for?

Join The Thames Valley ColdFusion user group for this can't miss meeting!

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:19:00+0100

A new era in creative expression is about to unfold, freeing us to color outside the lines, to think in multiple dimensions, to engage audiences like never before. The Thames Valley ColdFusion user group will be hosting a live-broadcast event for the official launch of Adobe Creative Suite 3!! Please join us at this special meeting that will include presentations by Adobe executives, product demonstrations, and a chance to win one of the first copies of the new CS3 suite when it starts shipping! Come join the rest of the creative industry and be part of the buzz and excitement by participating in this very special launch event. Tuesday, March 27, at 7:00pm in Marlow, Bucks, UK. Please register your interest by entering your name below. I will send you the location and joining instructions nearer the date.

Photoshop CS3

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:45:00+0100

Adobe has announced its plans to release two versions of Photoshop. I wonder how it differs from Studio 8? What's in the box?