3/27/2013

[MacNews] Digest Number 2885

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Digest #2885

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Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:46 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Tokyo Chrominator for Final Cut Pro X - Published on 03/26/13

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Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets, introduces Tokyo Chrominator, designed exclusively for Final Cut Pro X. Especially useful for adding production value to logos and text, Chrominator lets editors instantly give images a glossy, beveled 3D look complete with animated lighting. Users may dazzle audiences with shiny metallic effects to spruce up logos and text.

Boston, Massachusetts - Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets, introduces Tokyo Chrominator, designed exclusively for Final Cut Pro(R) X. Now available for FxFactory, the plugin can be found under Tokyo Chrominator in the FCP X effects browser. Especially useful for adding production value to logos and text, Chrominator lets editors instantly give images a glossy, beveled 3D look complete with animated lighting. In addition to the basic version of the effect, which can be easily customized, there are six presets available including gold, silver, brass and more, making it easy to instantly achieve an interesting look or to use as the basis for one's own unique variation. Tokyo Chrominator is available now in FxFactory for $49.00 USD.

Key Features of Tokyo Chrominator:
* Adjust the easy-to-use animation controls to add a rotating shine to objects without the need for keyframing
* Customize effects with Chrominator's powerful yet simple editing tools
* Utilize Chrominator's Tokyo Alpha Creator, a handy utility that gives editors an instant alpha channel if the graphic doesn't already have one

About Tokyo Productions:
Tokyo is a boutique creative shop specializing in movie trailers, sales promos and TV spots for the independent film sector both in the UK and across Europe. Tokyo's Creative Director, Simon Ubsdell, is responsible for designing the new range of available Final Cut Pro X templates. Simon has been a film and video editor for about 25 years. He's been involved in motion graphics, sound design and mixing, music composition, visual effects and compositing, 3D modeling and animation, as well as writing, directing and producing.

Noise Industries: http://www.noiseindustries.com
Tokyo Chrominator: http://www.noiseindustries.com/info/chrominator
YouTube Video 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8J7eEJDVLg
YouTube Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGxs-iUvRWI
YouTube Video 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usI38CwPmsA
Press Kit (zip): http://www.noiseindustries.com/downloads/press/chrominator.zip

About Noise Industries, LLC
Established in 2004, Boston, Massachusetts-based Noise Industries is an innovative developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast community. Their products are integrated with popular non-linear editing and compositing products from Apple and Adobe. For more information, please visit the Noise Industries website.

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Anya Oskolkova
Media Relations
617-817-6559
United States
anya@zazilmediagroup.com

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Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:15 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Nektony Announces Update to Professional VSD Viewer for iPad and iPhone - Published on 03/26/13

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Nektony announces a new version of VSD Viewer that provides a set of performance improvements, enhanced application functionality and increased security capabilities for professional use. VSD Viewer 2.1 provides iPad and iPhone users with the ability to open and preview Microsoft Visio 2000 - 2010 drawings. VSD Viewer allows opening of Visio Drawings from any application that handles the drawing. VSD Viewer allows navigating of multi-page drawings, select and more.

Odessa, Ukraine - Nektony continue to provide regular updates to VSD Viewer - the popular app to open MS Visio documents on iOS devices. VSD Viewer 2.1 provides iPad and iPhone users with the ability to open and preview Microsoft Visio 2000 - 2010 drawings. VSD Viewer allows opening of Visio Drawings both on iPad and iPhone, from any application that handles the drawing. Users simply tap on the .vsd document icon on the screen and choose "Open In VSD Viewer" command.

VSD Viewer allows navigating of multi-page drawings, select and copy text and even has the ability to switch layers visibility in the document, as they are inherent in the primary VSD file. VSD Viewer supports general Microsoft Visio objects' formatting options: embedded text, fill styles, lines formatting, arrows, etc. User can also manage and organize VSD documents, using the built-in File Manger. Also it is possible to transfer drawings between device and computer, using iTunes File Sharing.

The latest version of VSD Viewer offers a number of improvements increasing the product's worth for professional utilization. Among them: password protection that will secure your data from unauthorized access to the app from a device itself. Also arrowed lines drawing improved, as well as general quality of the opened document. All that makes opened documents extremely close to the original.

VSD Viewer gives professionals the ability quickly and easily share and transfer Visio Drawings, being confident that recipient will be able to open the documents. VSD Viewer is a perfect choice for diversified teams. By using VSD Viewer anyone can easily communicate Visio drawings with other, empowering team collaboration capabilities.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3/4/5 Gen) and iPad
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* 4.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
VSD Viewer 2.1 is priced at $9.99 USD and is available worldwide exclusively through the ITunes in the Business category.

Nektony: http://nektony.com
VSD Viewer 2.1: http://nektony.com/visio-drawings-viewer-for-ipad-iphone
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/vsd-viewer/id538386564
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App Icon: http://nektony.com/images/vsdviewer/vsdviewer_icon_96.png

Nektony is a software development company with a passion for Apple technologies and products. With a commitment to release functional, stable and efficient applications for all Mac fans, the company's software development experience has the capacity to take on all projects regardless of complexity by creating products with outstanding usability. Copyright (C) 2013 Nektony. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, iPad and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this press release are the properties of their respective owners.

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Alex Cormack
PR Manager
Ukraine
alex.cormack@nektony.com

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Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:45 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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CS Odessa Updates Solution Park - Adding Value Stream Mapping Solution - Published on 03/26/13

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ConceptDraw Solution Park adds another important update to ConceptDraw PRO v9 business graphics and diagramming package. Value Stream Mapping is a Lean Manufacturing tool that uses a flow diagram to document in great detail every step of a manufacturing process. This graphical representation of a process is a powerful tool that helps in the diagnosis of process efficiency and allows companies to identify waste, cut process cycle times, and implement process improvement.

San Jose, California - Today CS Odessa announces a new Value Stream Mapping solution that can be found in the ConceptDraw Solution Park. Value Stream Mapping is a Lean Manufacturing tool that uses a flow diagram to document in great detail every step of a manufacturing process. This graphical representation of a process is a powerful tool that helps in the diagnosis of process efficiency and allows companies to develop improved processes. Many lean practitioners use Value Stream Mapping as a fundamental tool to identify waste, cut process cycle times, and implement process improvement. Many organizations use value stream mapping as a key portion of their lean efforts.

The new Value Stream Mapping solution found in the ConceptDraw Solution Park continues to extend the range of ConceptDraw PRO v9 into a business graphics tool that can be used to document processes in any organization. ConceptDraw PRO v9 supports Macintosh OS X and Microsoft Windows, retails price is $199 USD. Competitive upgrades are available.

ConceptDraw Solution Park is an online collection of visual solutions for knowledge workers designed to provide productivity increasing solutions for all ConceptDraw products. ConceptDraw Solution Park contains many subject areas for professional applications. It delivers solutions for Project Management, Business Productivity, Universal Diagramming and Collaboration.

ConceptDraw Productivity Line: http://www.conceptdraw.com
ConceptDraw Solution Park: http://www.conceptdraw.com/solution-park/
Value Stream Mapping Solution: http://www.conceptdraw.com/solution-park/business-value-stream-mapping

Founded in 1993, Computer Systems Odessa supplies cross-platform productivity tools and graphics technologies to professional and corporate users around the world. With headquarters in Odessa, Ukraine and offices in California and Massachusetts, CS Odessa sells products internationally through resellers in over 25 countries. The ConceptDraw Productivity Line of products has won numerous awards and is used by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. For more information, visit ConceptDraw online. ConceptDraw is a registered trademark, and ConceptDraw Office, ConceptDraw Solution Park, ConceptDraw PRO, ConceptDraw MINDMAP, ConceptDraw PROJECT, and ConceptDraw Solution Browser are trademarks of CS Odessa. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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Olin Reams
General Manager
United States
presscontacts@csodessa.com

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Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:30 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Unraveling the Mystery of Female Sexuality is Fun - Explore Women's Sex - Published on 03/26/13

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Australian based Brightfire Press today announces the recent update of Explore Women's Sex for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Explore Women's Sex 1.1 is an innovatively playful new education solution, giving users a glimpse into the anatomy and nature of women's sexuality. The app features accurate visual diagrams, anatomical labels, quizzes, and all important turn-on tips, giving anyone the power to discover the ins and outs of female sexual anatomy right on iOS.

Perth, Australia - Brightfire Press, an innovative publishing company devoted to creating an open forum through which readers can learn about sexuality from a female perspective, is excited to announce today the launch of a newly updated version of Explore Women's Sex onto the App Store. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices running on iOS 4.0 or later, this uniquely dynamic educational app allows users to get an introductory glimpse into the organs and functions that make women's sexual arousal possible and shows them how they work. Explore Women's Sex 1.1 is currently available for download on the App Store for $2.99 USD in the Educational category.

This is a wide-eyed look at women's sexual anatomy that's as approachable and lighthearted as it is informative. Explore Women's Sex is all about visual learning. In a casual straightforward way, Explore Women's Sex uses easily understandable pictures to introduce and educate any type of user to woman's private parts and how they work to get her aroused. Each of the app's visual aids also features 'Labels' icons that can be toggled on and off to name every part of the female anatomy on demand. To boot, a light-hearted quiz offers users a quick and fun way to check the understanding of women's sexuality they've acquired. These are all great features and they make Explore Women's Sex a well-rounded resource, but exploring women's sexuality is as much about the fun of discovery as it is about learning That's why Explore Women's Sex shows users how the info they learn can be applied towards improving their sex lives, becoming more satisfied, and finding those all-important 'turn-on
spots'.

Explore Women's Sex is a visual educational portal for open-minded mobile and curious shoppers, sex educators, health industry professionals, and lovers alike. It's an ideal solution for anyone looking for a new way to learn about, teach or simply - well - explore women's sexuality! Created by Dr Vivienne Cass - a celebrated clinical psychologist, sexual therapist and author of 'The Elusive Orgasm' in addition to a number of academic publications focused on sexuality - Explore Women's Sex represents the perfect opportunity for users from any walk of life to access in private exactly what they need in order to learn more about female sexual arousal and how to become better lovers on the go.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 32.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Explore Women's Sex 1.1 is currently available for download on the App Store for $2.99 USD in the Education category.

Brightfire Press: http://www.brightfire.com.au/
Explore Women's Sex 1.1: http://www.brightfire.com.au/online-shop/download/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/explore-womens-sex/id496331416
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Founded in 2003, Brightfire Press is a small publishing company committed to producing educational materials focused on sexology - the study of sexuality - from the female perspective, in a way that is approachable, factual and constructive. Developed from the works of Dr Vivienne Cass, a renowned Clinical Psychologist and Sexologist, Brightfire Press prides itself on utilizing both new and established media channels to advance the education of women's sexuality. (C) Brightfire Press 2013. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Dr Vivienne Cass
Marketing Director
+17733050886
Australia
account@comboapp.com

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Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:30 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Marble Math Apps Receive Common Sense Media 2013 ON for Learning Awards - Published on 03/27/13

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Kids Education apps, Marble Math and Marble Math Junior, developed by Artgig Apps, have each received a 2013 ON for Learning Award from Common Sense Media, the national nonprofit dedicated to helping parents and teachers manage the media and technology in kids' lives. Marble Math and Marble Math Junior are two of only about 50 apps, games, and websites to receive the award this year.

Pleasantville, New York - Kids Education apps, Marble Math and Marble Math Junior, developed by Artgig Apps, have each received a 2013 ON for Learning Award from Common Sense Media, the national nonprofit dedicated to helping parents and teachers manage the media and technology in kids' lives. Marble Math and Marble Math Junior are two of only about 50 apps, games, and websites to receive the award this year. The awards celebrate the very best in kids' digital media products that are designed to educate and engage. The Marble Math apps were chosen because they earned a high learning rating from Common Sense Media, meaning that the games are engaging apps with the potential to help equip kids with the skills they need to thrive in tomorrow's world.

"At Artgig Apps, we strive to create educational games that kids will love and that parents can feel good about," said Matthew Kicinski, president of Artgig. "We're especially honored to receive two awards from Common Sense Media, and we will continue to work to make the highest quality apps for kids that we can."

"Our learning ratings are the most comprehensive tool parents have to distinguish the digital media products that are truly educational from those that simply claim to be," said Seeta Pai, architect of the Common Sense Media learning ratings initiative. "The ON for Learning Award recipients have set themselves apart from the pack. We congratulate Artgig Apps for receiving this award for their Marble Math and Marble Math Junior games - two terrific apps that helps kids learn and have fun, too."

Common Sense Media's learning ratings are based on comprehensive research and a rigorous evaluation framework. The framework was developed after conducting interviews with academic experts, a literature review of key 21st-century learning skills, and research with national samples of parents and teachers, who voiced a real need for learning ratings like these. The learning ratings initiative is made possible through a partnership with SCE (www.scefdn.com), a new foundation from Susan Crown.

The ON for Learning Awards took place March 26 at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco.

Artgig Apps: http://www.artgigapps.com
Common Sense Media Marble Math Review: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/mobile-app-reviews/marble-math
Common Sense Media Marble Math Junior Review: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/mobile-app-reviews/marble-math-junior
Marble Math Media Assets: http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/artgigapps/library/Marble%20Math?page=1
Marble Math Junior Media Assets: http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/artgigapps/library/Marble%20Math%20Junior?page=1

Artgig Studio is an award-winning boutique interactive firm based in Westchester, NY. Artgig's key employees first met while working together at Sunburst Technology, then a division of Houghton Mifflin Interactive, developing and producing educational tools and games for schools and children. In 2002, Matthew Kicinski launched Artgig with Steven Grosmark and Elisabeth Cherry. Since then, Artgig's capabilities and portfolio have expanded to include mainstream websites using open source and proprietary CMS platforms, games, enterprise web tools, mobile applications, our own continuing education LMS platform, and Educational apps available in the App Store - developed under the Artgig Apps brand. Other Artgig Apps include Marble Math Lite: Multiplication, the award-winning early learning app, Alien Buddies, the popular learn-as-you-laugh language arts app, Shake-a-Phrase, children's book app, Being Benny, and the upcoming release, Mystery Math Town. Copyright (C) 2013 Artgig Studio,
LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Matthew Kicinski
President, Artgig Apps
United States
mattkic@artgig.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artgig-Apps/183056311741030
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/#!/artgigapps

Marisa Connolly
Common Sense Media
415-553-6703
mconnolly@commonsense.org

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