Tom Arah
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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite x4
by Tom Arah
Improved handling of templates, tracing, text and layers along with new table support, but ultimately X4 disappoints
Jun 17, 2008
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6
by Tom Arah
A new interface, smart albums, guided editing and photo merging keep Photoshop Elements ahead of the pack
Jun 17, 2008
Adobe CS3
by Tom Arah
With Web Standard/Premium, Design Premium AND Macromedia’s products now absorbed into CS3, choosing the right suite is EASY.
Jun 17, 2008
Informatix Piranesi 5
by Tom Arah
Piranesi gets the major overhaul of interface and tools that its extraordinary creative power deserves
Dec 18, 2007
Informatix Piranesi 5
by Tom Arah
Piranesi gets the major overhaul of interface and tools that its extraordinary creative power deserves
Dec 7, 2007
Google SketchUp 6
by Tom Arah
Improved interface and drawing capabilities, new photo matching and hand-drawn effects – and it’s still free
Nov 15, 2007
Adobe Flash CS3 Professional
by Tom Arah
A new interface, drawing engine and programming language, but surprisingly little new power.
Sep 19, 2007
Adobe Illustrator CS3
by Tom Arah
An improved working environment and ground-breaking colour handling make Illustrator fresher than ever.
Jul 27, 2007
Adobe Photoshop CS3
by Tom Arah
Non-destructive image processing and creative filters feature in this comprehensive upgrade to the market leader.
Jul 27, 2007
Adobe InDesign CS3
by Tom Arah
New effects enable richer design results, while a host of other improvements boost productivity.
Jul 27, 2007
Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional
by Tom Arah
A questionable interface redesign and greater-than-ever complexity lead to a half-baked feeling.
Jun 22, 2007
Maxon Cinema 4D 10
by Tom Arah
Improved interface, object and layer handling, plus integrated 3D painting add greatly to power, usability and value
Jun 19, 2007
Xara Xtreme Pro
by Tom Arah
New multiple page support and improved text handling, but the program’s main strength remains its underlying speed.
Jun 15, 2007
Adobe Captivate 2
by Tom Arah
Improved media handling, Flash video support and greater interactivity see Captivate extend into new areas of training.
Jun 15, 2007
Microsoft Expression Web
by Tom Arah
Microsoft finally recognises that web authoring needs a standards-compliant tool, albeit on its own terms.
Jun 15, 2007
Corel Painter X
by Tom Arah
New realism for bristled brushes and automatic painting that approaches manual quality give Painter X an edge.
Jun 15, 2007
Ulead PhotoImpact 12
by Tom Arah
A wide range of power, but too old-fashioned and confusing for most users.
May 7, 2007