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What is Aperture?

Aperture 2 features incredible tools for managing massive libraries,speed through photo edits,making essential image adjustments and delivering photos online and in print using one simple, integrated workflow.

Aperture 2 Workshop (Free)
Learn more about Aperture with Apple-certified trainer Gunther Deichmann
Dates: June 21 and 22, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm

Visit Power Mac Center at Greenbelt 3 to book your seat now!
Limited seats only!

For more information call 7297087- 88 or email training@powermaccenter.com

Shutter Box Philippines and Kubota Image Tools are giving away not one (1) but two (2) copies of Kubota Artistic Tools v4 which already includes the new Kubota Action Dashboard.

Each copy retails for US$149 but you now have a chance get one for free if you win in the raffle.

You have two (2) options in getting a raffle entry:

1. If you don’t have a blog, you can get a raffle entry simply by leaving a message/comment as to why you should win a copy of Kubota Artistic Tools v4.
2. If you have a blog or website, simply write or blog about this raffle and place a link going to Shutter Box Philippines (http://shutter.box.com.ph) and leave a message/comment indicating the url of your blog post.

Raffle mechanics:

1. Please indicate valid e-mail address so we can get in touch with you in the event that your entry is picked in the raffle draw.
2. Entries from bloggers and non-bloggers will be drawn separately so there will be one winner from the non-blogger entries and another one from the blogger entries.
3. Please limit one url per comment should you have several blogs/sites that you would like to submit.
4. The comment id of every entry will be used as reference #. Reference #’s will be written in a piece of paper and be raffled in a tambiolo.
5. Drawing of the raffle will be on May 1, 2008.
6. A url for the download link will be emailed to the winners.

Leave a message should you have any question or clarifications about the raffle.

This Nikon D40 firmware update v1.11 fixes the problem associated with shooting times which were not always accurately recorded in image data for images captured in bursts of continuous shooting.

This service provides software for upgrading D40 A firmware to ver. 1.11, and B firmware to ver. 1.11. When performing this firmware upgrade, be sure to upgrade both A and B firmware. Once firmware upgrade is complete, turn the D40 off then on again.

You can check your firmware version by:

1. Turning the Nikon D40 ON.
2. Press the MENU button and select “Firmware version” from the Setup menu.
   The camera’s firmware version will be displayed.

Download:

Nikon D40 Firmware Update v1.11 (Windows)

Nikon D40 Firmware Update v1.11 (Mac)

This firmware update (Version 1.0.8) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.

1. Fixes a phenomenon in which Image Stabilization operation emits a sound when certain buttons are pressed, with the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens attached to the camera.
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the Image Stabilization operation emits a sound from the lens when IS lenses are attached to the camera.
3. Fixes a phenomenon in which a part of the image looks unnatural when reviewed on the LCD. Depending on the color of the background, the edges of some objects in the image may appear to have a jagged edge and look unnatural. (Even if the image played back on the camera’s LCD is affected by this phenomenon, the actual image data is not affected.)
4. Corrects errors in the Spanish and Norwegian menu screens.

The Version 1.0.8 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.5. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.0.8, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

A power failure during the firmware writing operation may disable the camera.

• Use a fully charged Battery Pack or dedicated AC Adapter Kit (Optional) ACK-E2 for the firmware update.
• Do not shut off the power during the firmware writing operation.
• Do not open the CF card slot cover during the firmware writing operation.

Do not press any camera buttons during the firmware writing operation.

Downloading the Canon EOS 40D firmware update v1.0.8 already includes all updates and fixes made in previous versions.

Download Canon EOS 40D firmware update v1.0.8.

Adobe launches Adobe TV!

Adobe TV showcases the various favorite tricks of design luminaries, take tours of cutting-edge creative shops, and find out what Adobe employees do with technology in their spare time.

There is even a channel dedicated to photography.  There are currently around 75 videos/shows especially for photographers. You can get tips and tricks in using Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and other image editing software offered by Adobe.

The best part is access to Adobe TV is free and you can watch when you want and where you want, save episodes, subscribe to your favorite channel, and post shows on your blog.

Check out Adobe TV at http://tv.adobe.com.

Kevin Kubota of Kubota Image Tools has created another set of image enhancement actions for Adobe Photoshop. The release of a fourth set of Artistic Tools, available starting next week, features over 40 new Actions and is now available to the professional photography community. In addition, this new set of Actions features Kubota Image Tools’ exclusive new Kubota Action Dashboard tool for quick and easy access to all Kubota Actions.

“There are a lot of Photoshop Actions on the market today,” says Kevin Kubota. “I believe our award-winning Actions continue to set themselves apart with their professional quality, originality, and ease of use. Not to mention they are backed by excellent customer service. These new Actions provide a fresh collection of modern image-enhancing tools for producing the hottest looks that are in demand in today’s marketplace. And the exclusive Kubota Action Dashboard provides photographers with a lightning fast way to search for one of our Actions and then launch it instantly.”

This brand new volume contains a fresh variety of color enhancing, enriching, and beautifying Actions for Photoshop CS2 or newer. Highlights include the 3-dimensional vividness of “Enter the Dragon” to the rich, cinematic palette of “300esque”, as well as cool new interactive black-and-white converters for the perfect tonal blend and richness.

Check out Kevin Kubota’s video demonstration of the new Action Dashboard

The set retails for $149.00 and can be purchased through the Kubota Image Tools website at: www.KubotaImageTools.com

It was just last month that Apple Aperture 2.0 was launched. This month Apple already releases Aperture 2.0.1 Update which addresses issues related to the performance and overall stability of Aperture 2.0.

The Apple Aperture 2.0.1 update includes fixes that impact the following areas:

• Upgrading libraries from earlier versions of Aperture
• Publishing .Mac Web Gallery albums
• Preview generation and deletion
• Creating and ordering books
• AppleScript support
• Keyboard shortcut customization
• Appearance of metadata overlays in the Browser, Filmstrip, and on light tables
• Watermarking of emailed photos
• Highlight Hot and Cold Areas

It also fixes a number of other minor issues, some involving the following areas:

• Loupe
• Smart Albums
• All Projects View
• Straighten Tool
• Filmstrip
• Drag and drop import
• Thumbnail generation
• Import window
• Export plug-in reliability

Download Apple Aperture 2.0.1 Update (43.9 MB)

Photo and video editing enthusiasts might be interested in attending the Final Cut Pro session on the 19th and the Photo Editing using Photoshop session on the 21st.

Free Trainings Start @ 6PM

Register online at www.powermaccenter.com, training@powermaccenter.com

POWERMAC TRAINING CENTER
2/L Greenbelt 3
Ayala Center, Makati

Apple just introduced Aperture 2, the next major release of its groundbreaking photo editing and management software.

Apple Aperture 2 has over 100 new features that make it faster, easier to use and more powerful. With a streamlined user interface and entirely new image processing engine, Aperture 2 also introduces new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color vibrancy, local contrast definition, soft-edged retouching, vignetting and RAW fine-tuning, and lets users directly post their portfolios on the .Mac Web Gallery for viewing on the web, iPhone, iPod touch and Apple TV.

Watch over 50 tutorial videos on Aperture 2.

Aperture 2 is available immediately for a suggested retail price of US$199 through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. Owners of previous versions of Aperture can upgrade to Aperture 2 for just US$99. For those who bought Aperture 1.5 after January 1st 2008 you can, before March 14th, upgrade to Aperture 2 for only US$9.95.

 You may also grab a copy of Aperture 2 in Depth (PDF format) which gives you a detailed introduction with Aperture 2’s features.