Quark (Denver, Colorado) has announced release of QuarkXPress 2018 – the next new, full version of Quark’s graphic design and page layout software – on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. “QuarkXPress 2018 will bring designers and creative professionals new powerful typography, print and digital publishing features necessary to meet daily creative and productivity demands,” said the … Read more →
Anthropics Technology (London, UK) has announced the newest release of its PortraitPro Body standalone full-body retouching software and plugin for Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Elements. Version 2 of the industry’s first-and-only dedicated body contouring software now offers Warp Fixer controls, Photoshop Smart Filter, Lite Mode and “is the fastest and most accurate PortraitPro Body ever.” … Read more →
Axaio Software, a leading developer of solutions for PDF creation, printing and content correction workflows for the publishing and printing markets, has announced the availability of MadeToPrint XPress for the Quark Publishing Platform 2017. Production processes leading to the final printed document need to be as efficient and reliable as possible, said Axaio – especially … Read more →
HP and AIGA, the professional association for design, have announced their partnership in advancing digital print technology and digital user experiences. The collaboration seeks to bring AIGA members exclusive benefits to increase their capabilities in digital print innovation, and arm HP with valuable insights to deliver “extraordinary and inspiring design ideas through AIGA’s diverse community … Read more →
Quark Software has announced a new update to QuarkXPress 2017 called the QuarkXPress 2017 January 2018 Update. The free update includes the first look at Quark’s new Adobe InDesign IDML Import feature. The new IDML Import in QuarkXPress 2017 is a beta version of functionality that will help designers convert InDesign documents to QuarkXPress with … Read more →
Photoshop Version 19.1 with improvements on both Mac and Windows includes Windows High Density Monitor Support, Select Subject, Select and Mask Improvements, Better SVG Compatibility with Adobe XD, Improved Microsoft Dial Support and more. Here’s a brief summary: Windows High Density Monitor Support. With this release, Photoshop on Windows 10 Creator’s Edition now offers a … Read more →
Sheila Donnelly of Precise Continental (Harrison, NJ), a custom engraving and specialty print shop with over 35 years of working with creatives and brand managers, is an expert in walking her clients through every aspect of the design process, addressing considerations when crossing from screen to print, and considering the most cost-effective way to manage … Read more →
Berlin-based axaio software, a leading developer of solutions for PDF creation, printing and content-correction workflows for the publishing and printing markets, has announced the compatibility of its MadeToPrint Server with the Adobe InDesign CC 2018 Server. The Axaio MadeToPrint Server automates print and output processes to produce more cost-efficient production at the highest quality level. … Read more →
Datalogics (Chicago, Illinois), a major source for PDF, EdTech and eBook technologies, has announced the release of its PDF Optimizer – a powerful new command-line utility that simplifies the PDF file size-reduction process for more efficient file sharing and faster downloads. PDF Optimizer features core functionalities such as stream compression, image manipulation, font sub-setting and … Read more →
Pantone (Carlstadt, NJ), a subsidiary of X-Rite and provider of professional colour language standards and digital solutions, has named Pantone 18-3838 Ultra Violet, as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2018. “A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, it communicates originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking that points us towards the future,” said the company. … Read more →
Toolfarm (San Francisco, CA), a leading global distributor and reseller of video, VFX, 3D and motion graphics software applications and plug-ins, has released its new RenderGarden plug-in for Adobe After Effects CC (Mac and Windows), developed by Mekajiki. Accelerating render speeds by as much as three times, RenderGarden leverages existing system hardware processing power to … Read more →
Markzware (Santa Ana, California), a leading innovator of data conversion software and desktop publishing tools, has announced the addition of Adobe InDesign CC 2018 support to the PDF2DTP for InDesign Annual Subscription. The PDF2DTP (PDF to InDesign) helps users to convert PDF to Word and Adobe InDesign. PDF2DTP is an affordable InDesign plugin to move … Read more →