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Corel PaintShop Pro X4 review 

Corel PaintShop Pro X4 review

by Tom Arah  |  28 Sep 2011  |  Comment now
PaintShop Pro X4 boasts a digital workflow that is the very model of streamlined efficiency - sadly the program as a whole doesn't quite live up to it.
BenVista PhotoZoom Pro 4 

BenVista PhotoZoom Pro 4

by Tom Arah  |  18 Jan 2011  |  Comment now
Need to enlarge photos and graphics without losing quality? BenVista PhotoZoom could hold the answer
Google Sketchup 8 

Google Sketchup 8

by Tom Arah  |  13 Dec 2010  |  Comment now
The latest version of Google's free 3D modeller offers some impressive new capabilities - we take it for a spin
ArtRage Studio Pro 3: Computer art just like painting 

ArtRage Studio Pro 3: Computer art just like painting

by Tom Arah  |  8 Dec 2010  |  Comment now
A comprehensive overhaul doesn’t sacrifice ArtRage's greatest strength: a simple, hands-on approach to creative art
Piranesi 2010 Pro 3D Painting 

Piranesi 2010 Pro 3D Painting

by Tom Arah  |  6 Dec 2010  |  Comment now
3D output and 64-bit support, but it’s the new layer-based handling that adds most to Piranesi’s creative power
Serif PagePlus X5 

Serif PagePlus X5

by Tom Arah  |  22 Nov 2010  |  Comment now
It might not have the popularity of InDesign or Publisher, but Serif's software has a lot to offer
Microsoft Expression Studio 4 Ultimate 

Microsoft Expression Studio 4 Ultimate

by Tom Arah  |  26 Oct 2010  |  Comment now
Expression Studio makes advances in supporting multiple platforms - including Windows Phone 7
Adobe Acrobat X Pro 

Adobe Acrobat X Pro

by Tom Arah  |  22 Oct 2010  |  Comment now
We put Adobe's flagship do-it-all PDF suite to the test to find out whether you should upgrade
Adobe Acrobat X Standard 

Adobe Acrobat X Standard

by Tom Arah  |  22 Oct 2010  |  Comment now
Adobe's standard PDF-creation utility hits version 10, with a few new abilities
Adobe Reader X 

Adobe Reader X

by Tom Arah  |  22 Oct 2010  |  Comment now
The tenth version of the ubiquitous free PDF-viewer arrives
Adobe's InDesign CS5 is an excellent choice for would-be publishers 

Adobe's InDesign CS5 is an excellent choice for would-be publishers

by Tom Arah  |  1 Jul 2010  |  Comment now
Improved graphics and text layout make InDesign CS5 the professional publishing choice for both page and screen
Photoshop CS5, still manages to impress after 20 years 

Photoshop CS5, still manages to impress after 20 years

by Tom Arah  |  30 Jun 2010  |  Comment now
Major improvements throughout and extraordinary pixel processing magic see Photoshop CS5 firing on all cylinders
Corel's PaintShop Photo Pro X3 can't compete with other image editors 

Corel's PaintShop Photo Pro X3 can't compete with other image editors

by Tom Arah  |  20 May 2010  |  Comment now
A host of welcome improvements and additions, but Corel’s PaintShop Pro still lags behind its rivals
Why Corel's VideoStudio Pro X3 is our new A-list video editor 

Why Corel's VideoStudio Pro X3 is our new A-list video editor

by Tom Arah  |  18 May 2010  |  Comment now
Enhanced speed, efficiency and features make VideoStudio Pro X3 ideal for entry-level video editing
Clone your face with Reallusion iClone4 Pro, first rate compositing software  

Clone your face with Reallusion iClone4 Pro, first rate compositing software

by Tom Arah  |  19 Apr 2010  |  Comment now
Facial puppeteering and video compositing add to existing strengths – just don’t expect Hollywood production values
Vue's 8 Infinite/Stream is a powerful modeller worth recommending 

Vue's 8 Infinite/Stream is a powerful modeller worth recommending

by Tom Arah  |  15 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
Enhanced atmospheric modelling, terrain sculpting and material handling raise the bar
Google's Picasa 3.5 is by far the best version of the popular photo editor yet 

Google's Picasa 3.5 is by far the best version of the popular photo editor yet

by Tom Arah  |  19 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
Easy-to-use tagging capabilities, including effective face recognition, take Picasa 3.5 to the next level
Maxon's Cinema 4D 11.5 Broadcast Edition inspires creative pulse in the fourth dimension 

Maxon's Cinema 4D 11.5 Broadcast Edition inspires creative pulse in the fourth dimension

by Tom Arah  |  10 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
Advanced clone-based tools and deep integration turn Cinema 4D into a powerhouse for 3D motion graphics
Adobe's Photoshop Elements 8 is still the best consumer editing package for under $200 

Adobe's Photoshop Elements 8 is still the best consumer editing package for under $200

by Tom Arah  |  17 Dec 2009  |  Comment now
Still the most powerful low-cost photo-editing package – but attempts to make it easier to use have backfired.
Artisteer 2.1 is the ultimate web design tool for CSS coding themes 

Artisteer 2.1 is the ultimate web design tool for CSS coding themes

by Tom Arah  |  15 Oct 2009  |  Comment now
Revolutionary approach to modern web design that removes the pain from CSS-based theme designing.
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