http://news.creativecow.net/illustrator-news Illustrator News from Creative COW - your resource for news reguarding the topics that are most important for you and your industry. en-us Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT PHP Script kathlyn@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://news.creativecow.net/story/862941 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862941 (Hereford, England--November 23, 2009) Building on the release in 2008 of Phantasm CS Studio, Astute Graphics is reaching out further to the high-end design and pre-press markets with the latest in its award-winning and acclaimed Adobe Illustrator plugin range; Phantasm CS Publisher. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:35:07 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862480 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862480 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 10, 2009) At the 2009 IBC tradeshow, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that Nobelprize.org, the official Web site of the Nobel Foundation with more than 38 million visits each year, has standardized on Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Production Premium software for video production and the Adobe Flash® Platform to deliver online video content. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:04:30 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862470 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862470 (San Jose, California--September 9, 2009) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced an update to the Adobe® Scene7® hosted cross media platform with new features for e-commerce and multichannel marketing companies to create high-impact customer experiences. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:40:19 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862254 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862254 (Newbury Park, California--July 23, 2009) MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today announced details of its involvement for the 64th Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) Annual Meeting – the leading conference for medical illustration and allied visual communication professionals – taking place July 29 – August 1, 2009 at the Omni Richmond Hotel, in Richmond, Va. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:28:26 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862122 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862122 (Hoffman Estates, Illinois--June 25, 2009) Class on Demand, a provider of professional educational products for creative markets, today announced they have won two 2009 Telly awards for their Class on Demand training titles: "Complete Training for Avid® Media Composer®" and "Basic Training for Adobe® CS4 Production Premium;" and one 2009 Communicator Award for their title: "Designer's Guide to Illustrator®." Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:40:58 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862113 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862113 (New York--June 23, 2009) Two recent projects for A&E Network and MTV effectively highlight both the diverse creative skills and love of blending organic and digital art found at Loyalkaspar, the creative design/production company led by directors David Herbruck and Beat Baudenbacher, part of the transmedia branding and design group LORI PATE+. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:38:57 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862110 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862110 (Marlborough, Massachusetts--June 22, 2009) Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX (BCC 6 AVX) for Avid editing and finishing systems is now available. BCC 6 AVX is based on Avid’s AVX 2 plug-in architecture with support for Avid Media Composer, Avid NewsCutter and Avid Symphony. A special AVX 1 version of BCC 6 AVX for Avid DS will be released in the near future. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:35:51 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862094 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862094 (Draper, Utah--June 16, 2009) Providing artists with greater opportunity for advanced 3D content creation, DAZ 3D today announced a new free version of its celebrated 3D art and animation package, DAZ Studio 3, as well as the debut of its enhanced, professional-quality toolset, DAZ Studio 3 Advanced, ideal for 3D animators, designers and illustrators. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:16:36 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862066 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862066 (Hollywood, California--June 11, 2009) Troika Design Group announced that Stan Lim has joined the strategic branding and design agency as art director, where he'll play an important role guiding creative on projects within Troika's collaborative environment. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:53:05 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862034 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862034 (Boulder, Colorado--June 8, 2009) Today Electric Rain presented Adobe® Flash® designers with a new version of its popular Swift 3D® software. Swift 3D version 6.0 adds exciting capabilities to enhance its already robust feature set, enabling 3D designers of all levels to introduce 3D to their projects with minimal effort and no limitations. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:11:31 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862004 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862004 (Marlborough, Massachusetts--June 1, 2009) Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Boris Continuum Unit, 3D Objects, is now available. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:22:45 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862001 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862001 (San Jose, California--June 1, 2009) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced further advancements to the Adobe® Flash® Platform with the beta availability of Adobe® Flash® Builder™ 4 (formerly named Adobe® Flex® Builder), Adobe® Flash® Catalyst™ and the open source Flex 4 framework. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:59:15 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861971 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861971 (Marlborough, Massachusetts--May 26, 2009) Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6 FxPlug (BCC 6 FxPlug) for Apple Pro Video Applications is now available. Tue, 26 May 2009 16:29:36 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861962 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861962 (Riverside, California--May 21, 2009) In four short weeks, you can earn a certificate in Digital Arts and Design this summer and be ready for a new career by fall. This new summer intensive program prepares you in the basics of creating and designing digital images for maximum visual impact. Thu, 21 May 2009 17:36:06 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861903 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861903 (Marlborough, Massachusetts--May 6, 2009) Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6.0.1 AE is now available as a free update for Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE customers. The BCC 6.0.1 AE update adds a new EPS extrusion filter as well as a new anti-aliasing option for the BCC 6 3D Objects category of filters. Wed, 06 May 2009 23:30:54 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861860 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861860 (Ventura, California--April 27, 2009) lynda.com, the award-winning provider of online software training and education for consumers, businesses and schools, today announced that it is offering a Certificate of Completion program for its vast Online Training Library®. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:53:33 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861815 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861815 (NAB Las Vegas, Nevada--April 21, 2009) Sunland International (SLI) today introduced a comprehensive new Blu-ray Disc media creation workflow--running on Macintosh and Windows® platforms--at the NAB Show™ in Las Vegas, Nevada. This workflow encompasses authoring with Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium software, and burning and archiving with a Digistor Self-Powered Blu-ray Writer, which is built around Blu-ray technology from Panasonic, an innovator and founder of the DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:38:29 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861655 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861655 (Windham, New Hampshire--April 15, 2009) Contour Design, a market leader in audio/video editing devices, has released new ShuttlePRO and ShuttleXpress drivers with optimized settings for Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium, Apple Final Cut Studio 2, and Avid Liquid 7. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:41:40 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861576 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861576 (San Francisco, California--April 7, 2009) Digital Anarchy, a leading provider of cost-effective special effects software for Adobe and Apple products, has releasedtoday announced the release of a popular 3D design tool for use in Adobe Photoshop. Co-developed with Zaxwerks Inc, 3D Invigorator for Photoshop allows artists to easily create incredibly complex 3D objects, logos and text. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:54:30 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861496 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861496 (March 24, 2009) Today LaCie announced LaCie blue eye pro Proof Edition, a complete monitor calibration and profiling solution that ensures certified colors in a single click. Specifically designed to integrate with prepress and other softproofing-based workflows, its advanced Test & Report function allows the most demanding users to perform color accuracy verifications based on the widely accepted UGRA/FOGRA Mediawedge standard colors. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:23:45 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861461 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861461 (March 17, 2009) TV commericial animation company Z Animation, teamed the talents of two of its directors, Norm Bendell and John Ryan, to design and animate a package of four :30 2D commercials for Southern Company and agency The Richards Group in Dallas. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:28:54 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861404 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861404 (Boulder, Colorado--March 5, 2009) Today Electric Rain, Inc.® announced the release of Swift 3D PS, a new plug-in that adds 3D modeling and animation tools to the Photoshop CS4 Extended authoring environment. The plug-in allows Photoshop users to quickly and easily accomplish simple to advanced 3D tasks without leaving the CS4 Extended interface. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:15:33 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861356 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861356 (February 25, 2009) Skechers USA designs trendy shoes for every age group, catering to the lifestyle footwear market with more than 2,500 individual styles. The brand image has been built with eye-catching graphics tailored for each demographic, ranging from kids' cartoon characters to bold designs for teens. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:41:36 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861215 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861215 (January 21, 2009) When Sesame Street launched as a children's television show in 1969, no one could have predicted what a worldwide phenomenon it would become. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:08:00 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861149 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861149 (Aliso Viejo, California--December 23, 2008) Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) Consumer Group today announced the availability of Manga Studio™ Debut 4.0 and Manga Studio™ EX 4.0, the world’s leading manga and comic art software used by professional artists and hobbyists to create professional, ready-to-publish comics and print cartoons from start to finish. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:24:35 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861015 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861015 (San Jose, California--November 24, 2008) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the call for entries for the ninth annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA). The premiere competition honors the best student graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, animators, digital filmmakers, developers and computer artists from accredited higher education institutions worldwide. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:45:36 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860930 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860930 (Los Angeles, California--November 10, 2008) Los Angeles-based DUCK Studios is pleased to announce the addition of design and animation innovator Monkmus to their team. The award-winning filmmaker and illustrator brings a reputation for creating work with a whimsical flair, off-beat humor, and emotional resonance. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:21:52 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860894 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860894 (November 3, 2008) Reunited for another major design and effects project, Click 3X recently created a series of intricate HD multimedia spots to support Time Warner's extensive product offerings and cable content. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:33:00 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860889 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860889 (Hoffman Estates, Illinois--October 31, 2008) Class on Demand, a provider of professional educational products for creative markets, announced today that two of its training titles; Basic Training for Final Cut Studio 2.0 and Complete Training for Adobe Creative Suite 3 have both received the Gold Award in the video based training category from Horizon Interactive. Building on the company’s highly successful titles for Adobe products these products feature award winning instructors, Tom Wolsky for Final Cut 2.0 and Tim Kolb for CS3. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:57:58 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860834 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860834 (Draper, Utah--October 22, 2008) Worthy of a double-take, the newest version of DAZ 3D's popular 3D male figure Michael 4 allows for final renderings that are nearly indistinguishable from photography. Derived from high-resolution real-life human photography and body scans which are combined with the fourth generation unimesh and improved rigging and body contours, Michael 4 offers the most realistic, versatile and anatomically accurate human male figure available for public use. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:40:34 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860813 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860813 (Minneapolis, Minnesota--October 17, 2008) French animation director, designer and illustrator Caroline Attia, the newest addition to commercial animation studio Z Animation (www.zanimation.tv), has directed her first U.S. commercial. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:14:23 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860788 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860788 (San Jose, California--October 15, 2008) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the immediate availability of the Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 product family, the highly-anticipated release of industry-leading design and development software for virtually every creative workflow. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:13:45 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860742 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860742 (Ventura, California--October 3, 2008) Award-winning provider of software training videos lynda.com is celebrating the largest launch in its history of online training for the just-released Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 (CS4) product family. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:57:18 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860701 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860701 (Carlsbad, California--September 25, 2008) Total Training™, Inc., the leader in innovative video-based training, today unveiled ten new video training courses for Adobe Creative Suite® 4. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:14:50 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860687 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860687 (San Jose, California--September 23, 2008) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 product family, a milestone release of the industry-leading design and development software for virtually every creative workflow. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:27:26 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860686 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860686 (San Jose, California--September 23, 2008) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Production Premium, a complete solution for creative professionals who craft world-class video, audio, and interactive media — for delivery on-air, online, and on device. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:23:22 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860685 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860685 (San Jose, California--September 23, 2008) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Design Premium, the latest evolution of the premier toolkit for creating and producing engaging design for print, Web, interactive and mobile media. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:14:51 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860684 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860684 (San Jose, California--September 23, 2008) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today unveiled Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Web Premium, the next major release of its award-winning Web design and development software. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:12:26 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860681 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860681 (San Jose, California--September 23, 2008) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Device Central® CS4 software, the next generation testing and preview environment for mobile content. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:03:43 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860658 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860658 (Los Angeles, California--September 18, 2008) Director Sylvain White recently sought out the talent of Digit's Creative Director Elad Offer to help illustrate the idea of human connectedness for the respected humanitarian organization One World. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:51:03 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860642 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860642 (Montréal, Canada--September 16, 2008) Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. and Boston-based educational media developer FableVision today announced that Animation-ish is already garnering accolades and awards for its innovative approach to teaching animation and inspiring creativity. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:40:05 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860641 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860641 (Montréal, Canada--September 16, 2008) Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. and Boston-based educational media developer FableVision today announced the expansion and enhancement of its newly released Animation-ish software, the award-winning program that allows people of all ages to unleash their creativity through easy, "do-it-yourself" animation. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:36:39 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860464 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860464 (New York City, New York--August 27, 2008) Today, Fotolia, one of the world's leading sources for legal, low-cost imagery welcomes its four millionth image, titled "Hot Air Balloon" (http://www.fotolia.com/id/8984099) and uploaded by Christopher Völlmya, a Fotolia contributor from Switzerland. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:37:57 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860461 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860461 (August 27, 2008) Los Angeles-based DUCK, formerly Duck Soup Studios directing collective Shy The Sun assemble a fairy-tale, otherworldly Sea Orchestra for United Airlines via agency Barrie D'Rozario Murphy. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:25:03 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860430 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860430 (Los Angeles, California--August 20, 2008) This week marks the official launch of Engine Design, a new hybrid broadcast design experience that pairs leading design directors with the power of sister visual effects and animation company Engine Room. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:14:22 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860325 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860325 (San Jose, California--August 5, 2008) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Scene7® 4.0, a major technology update to its hosted rich media platform designed for eCommerce and multi-channel marketing companies. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:00:49 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860228 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860228 (Los Angeles, California--July 21, 2008) Los Angeles-based DUCK, formerly Duck Soup Studios is pleased to welcome veteran multi-disciplined director Simon Blake to their growing roster. Over the past several years, Blake has directed under the aegis of Chelsea Pictures, Sandwick Films and Brick. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:24:45 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860171 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860171 (Los Angeles, California--July 9, 2008) inMotion Studios Inc., (www.inmotionstudios.com) a Los Angeles based film and broadcast design firm was chosen to create and produce the animated graphic opening sequence for the prestigious 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival (www.lafilmfest.com). Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:10:38 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860142 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860142 (London--July 3, 2008) th1ng, the mixed media and production company, has teamed up with the Exposure Gallery in London to exhibit a collection of contemporary street art from a th1ng duo of Ewen Stenhouse and Josh Sutterby. The exhibit starts 3 July and remains open to public for the duration of one month. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:31:36 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860127 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860127 (San Mateo, California--July 1, 2008) When the owners of Seattle’s Space Needle wanted a photorealistic 3D sequence of the iconic structure for a new marketing campaign, advertising agency Radarworks knew exactly who to call: Dawson 3D. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:50:21 GMT