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Graphic design is a diversified field which encompasses many forms of design. Whether it is identity design, packaging design, website design, or art directions; graphic design touches them all. That is the reason why many emerging talented logo designers work in multiple industries and enjoy implementing the art of one type over another. Most of them have explorative tendencies which help them grow as a creative.

 

Elements Plus filters, masks and more

Independent author Andrei Doubrovski has rolled out Elements+ 1.0, his new enhancement patch for Adobe Photoshop Elements 8. Elements+ is a handy add-on that unlocks the undocumented advanced functions in Photoshop Elements featured in the latest versions of Photoshop.

Elements+ is JavaScript-based, so the script behavior will depend on current circumstances. The unleashed features can be accessed via dedicated dialog boxes that include undocumented commands and panels for exploring and using the hidden (officially unsupported) contents, such as paths, color channels, and more. The kit includes smart filters, vector masks, and many more advanced tools normally hidden under the hood.

 

ArtOptimizer for Illustrator

Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of ArtOptimizer 2.3, an update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe Illustrator. ArtOptimizer eliminates the excess image data of document links and performs essential image adjustments, thereby significantly reducing the size of Illustrator job and reducing output time and production costs.

In order to eliminate excess image data, ArtOptimizer automatically scales the images in Photoshop to match their dimensions in Illustrator, changes resolution according to the target resolution specified, and reimports images to Illustrator at 100%. As a result, the size of Illustrator job can be reduced dramatically - some jobs can shrink in size by half and more.

 

Geocoding for iPhoto

HoudahGeo photo geocoding solution for the Mac allows for geocoding photos hosted in an iPhoto library and notify iPhoto'09 about new geotags. Version 2.2 also brings full support for viewing direction.

HoudahGeo is the premiere photo geocoding solution for the Mac HoudahGeo 2.3 tightens the integration with Apple's iPhoto photo management application. Upon exporting geotags, HoudahGeo 2.3 may notify iPhoto'09 so that it can update its Places database. HoudahGeo brings GPS enabled geocoding and Google Earth geocoding to iPhoto.

 

Photography effects for iPhone

In an age where Photoshop users routinely manipulate photographs to perfection, the thought-provoking depth and artistic value of imperfect "reality" images is often lost. Now, thanks to FotoMuse, anyone with an iPhone can infuse snapshots with artistic depth in just a few simple steps.

FotoMuse, anyone with an iPhone can infuse snapshots with artistic depth

Photographer and fitness expert Kris Gebhardt, who developed the app, initially used his iPhone when an unexpected camera jam threatened to ruin a photo shoot, but he now regularly takes fashion, glamour, beauty, and figure shots with the mobile device. He comments: