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| ACDSee 6 | |
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W98/Me/2000/XP |
| Evaluation version – recently updated | |
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/acdsee/ | |
Installation: to install this new trial of ACDSee, you must first uninstall your current trial version. MS Internet Explorer 5 or later is required and to view some media formats, DirectX 8 or later and QuickTime 6 or later are required.
ACDSee digital camera software makes it easy to acquire, view, organise, print, enhance and share your digital photos. Browse through and view digital photos and graphics quickly, thousands at a time. You can view and search thumbnails of your images from your whole CD collection without having to load discs. Create photo albums and carry out basic image manipulation and enhancement.
This update includes many enhancements and new features: new photo sharing and printing features; screensaver creation; loads of new organising and sorting features; new viewing and editing functions; and more.
URL: www.acdsystems.com
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| Audacity 1 | |
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W98/ME/NT4/2000/XP |
| Free | |
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/audacity/ | |
Audacity lets you record and play sounds, import and export WAV, AIFF and MP3 files, and more. Edit your sounds using Cut, Copy and Paste (with unlimited Undo), mix tracks together, or apply effects to your recordings. It also has an amplitude envelope editor, a customisable spectrogram mode and a frequency analysis window for audio analysis applications. Built-in effects include Bass Boost, Wahwah and Noise Removal, and it also supports VST plug-in effects. See the Audacity downloads page for MP3 compatibility.
URL: http://audacity.sourceforge.net
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| KoolMoves 4.2.3 | |
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W9x/ME/2000/NT/XP |
| New demo version | |
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/koolmoves/ | |
KoolMoves is a Flash animation program that is easy to use. It doesn't have all the power of the industry standard Macromedia Flash MX 2004 (also on this CD), but it comes in a lot cheaper from publishers Lucky Monkey Designs. It is ideal for creating animated Web pages, banners, navigation systems and intro pages. It features libraries of text-effect templates, Web page templates, vector clip art and buttons, action-script text effects, as well as many transition effects. For advanced users, it has Flash MX action scripting, dynamic text fields, and bones character animation.
There have been loads and loads of additions and fixes since the last featured version 3.4.
URL: www.koolmoves.com
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| Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 | |
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W98SE/2000/XP |
| 30-day trial ñ latest version | |
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/fireworks/ | |
Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 lets you import files from all major graphics formats and manipulate both vector and bitmap images to quickly create graphics and interactivity, everything from simple graphical buttons to sophisticated rollover effects and popup menus (including the JavaScript). Images can easily be exported to Dreamweaver, Flash and third-party applications.
New features include: consistent version control capabilities so you avoid overwriting shared files by using the same Check-In/Check-Out feature as in Dreamweaver and Macromedia Flash;
motion blur live effects; a 'red eye' removal tool; a 'repair colour' tool; improved performance; create repetitive graphics more quickly; rotate, stretch and resize objects with improved speed and precision. Requires 128Mb RAM (256Mb recommended).
URL: www.macromedia.com
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| Macromedia Shockwave/Flash Player | |
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| Free - latest versions | |
Location on CD: software/windows/browse/shockflash_player/ | |
These are the latest versions of the Macromedia players you will need to use and enjoy an ever-growing proportion of Web sites.
URL: www.macromedia.com
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| Paint Shop Pro 8.1 | |
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W98/Me/2000SP4/NT4SP6/XP |
| 30-day evaluation ñ recently updated | |
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/paint_shop_pro/ | |
Paint Shop Pro started out as a cheap shareware graphics program and, though still great value for money, has become a serious graphics package that gives Adobe Photoshop a run for its money. Lets you do pretty much all the clever little things you could wish to create classy images and includes loads of processing tools.
This new version has an improved interface allowing easier use of toolbars. There are also loads of great new tools, filters and special effects, as well as other enhanced functions and many bug fixes. You will find various extras to go with this trial in the folder as above ñ the resource pack includes additional Picture Tubes, frames, preset shapes, masks, patterns and sample images.
Requires MS Internet Explorer 6 or later and 256Mb RAM is recommended.
URL: www.jasc.com
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| Pixia 3.0b | |
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W9x/ME/NT4/2000/XP |
| Free | |
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/pixia/ | |
Pixia is a slightly quirky paint program, developed in Japan. It offers loads of features you would expect, including layers, masks, custom brushes, etc.
URL: www.ab.wakwak.com/~knight
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| PIXresizer 1.0.5 | |
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W9x/ME/NT/2000/XP |
| Free | |
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/pixresizer/ | |
PIXresizer is a tool for quickly generating quality onscreen images with dramatically reduced file sizes. It is a photo resizing program that enables you to quickly resize one file or a selection of image files for use on the Web and in email. The reduced files are saved in a different directory, so your original pictures are not changed. A great companion for Webmasters and digital photographers.
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| SWiSHmax 1 | |
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W9x/Me/NT/2000/XP |
| 15-day trial ñ latest update | |
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/swish_max/ | |
Note: you need to obtain a free key to use this trial ñ follow the instructions while installing the program, or go to http://www.swishzone.com/index.php?area=downloads&product=max for help (there is a short Flash guide on how to activate your trial).
SWiSHmax is a quick and easy way to create Flash animations for your Web site. SWiSHmax now takes care of just about all your Flash animation needs. SWiSH exports the same SWF format used by Macromedia Flash, so most Web users will be able to see your animation without downloading a plug-in.
You can preview your animation inside SWiSH without launching a browser or external player, and live editing lets you make changes while the animation is playing. SWiSH creates all the files you need to upload to your Web server, or you can generate the HTML code to paste into an existing Web page.
Although the version number is still '1', the program has had several updates since its first release; this one incorporates a plethora of bug fixes and several minor enhancements.
URL: www.swishzone.com
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| VCW VicMan's Photo Editor 7.5 | |
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| Freeware ñ recently updated | |
Location on CD: software/windows/multimed/vicmans_photoeditor/ | |
Import images from any TWAIN source and add nearly 100 filters to them. You can also create your own graphics using a wide selection of tools, effects and plug-ins. There is also a paid-for Pro version available (gives you GIF export and other extras).
URL: www.vicman.net
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| ACDSee 1.6.5 | |
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OS 8.6+ and CarbonLib 1.3.1/OS X |
| Trial version | |
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/acdsee/ | |
ACDSee digital camera software makes it easy to acquire, view, organise, print, enhance and share your digital photos. Browse through and view digital photos and graphics quickly, thousands at a time. You can view and search thumbnails of your images from your whole CD collection without having to load discs. Create photo albums and carry out basic image manipulation and enhancement. Requires Apple QuickTime 4 or later.
URL: www.acdsystems.com
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| Audacity 1 | |
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OS 9 |
| Free | |
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/audacity/ | |
Audacity lets you record and play sounds, import and export WAV, AIFF and MP3 files, and more. Edit your sounds using Cut, Copy and Paste (with unlimited Undo), mix tracks together, or apply effects to your recordings. It also has an amplitude envelope editor, a customisable spectrogram mode and a frequency analysis window for audio analysis applications. Built-in effects include Bass Boost, Wahwah and Noise Removal, and it also supports VST plug-in effects. See the Audacity downloads page for MP3 compatibility.
URL: http://audacity.sourceforge.net
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| GraphicConverter 4.9.1 OS X | |
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OS X |
| Shareware ñ new version | |
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/graphicconverter/ | |
GraphicConverter is an essential Web tool and indispensable in any other situation where you might be handling lots of graphics files. It will open and convert most file types. The program now imports about 175 and exports about 75 graphic file formats.
GraphicConverter offers batch conversion with additional actions; slide shows; easy creation of optimised images for the Internet; image manipulation; compatibility with Photoshop plug-ins; and more. This version features loads of enhancements, minor additions and fixes ñ please see the Web site for details.
URL: www.lemkesoft.de/en
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| GraphicConverter 4.9.1 | |
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OS 8.5-9.x |
| Shareware ñ new version | |
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/graphicconverter/ | |
GraphicConverter is an essential Web tool and indispensable in any other situation where you might be handling lots of graphics files. It will open and convert most file types. The program now imports about 175 and exports about 75 graphic file formats.
GraphicConverter offers batch conversion with additional actions; slide shows; easy creation of optimised images for the Internet; image manipulation; compatibility with Photoshop plug-ins; and more. This version features loads of enhancements, minor additions and fixes ñ please see the Web site for details.
URL: www.lemkesoft.de/en
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| Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 | |
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OS X 10.2.6 |
| 30-day trial ñ latest version | |
Location on CD: software/mac/browse/fireworks/ | |
Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 lets you import files from all major graphics formats and manipulate both vector and bitmap images to quickly create graphics and interactivity, everything from simple graphical buttons to sophisticated rollover effects and popup menus (including the JavaScript). Images can easily be exported to Dreamweaver, Flash and third-party applications.
New features include: consistent version control capabilities so you avoid overwriting shared files by using the same Check-In/Check-Out feature as in Dreamweaver and Macromedia Flash;
motion blur live effects; a 'red eye' removal tool; a 'repair colour' tool; improved performance; create repetitive graphics more quickly; rotate, stretch and resize objects with improved speed and precision. Requires 128Mb RAM (256Mb recommended).
URL: www.macromedia.com
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| Paintfx 1.2.1 | |
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OS 8.1+ with CarbLib 1.2 or later/OS X |
| 30-day trial – latest version | |
Location on CD: software/mac/multimed/paintfx/ | |
Paintfx is a budget but feature-packed, powerful image creation and editing tool. You get custom brushes and loads of effects and filters. This new version runs faster and includes new filters and some fixes.
This trial version allows images to be saved only in the lowest quality and File Export is disabled. Quicktime 4 or later is required.
URL: www.miennetwork.com/software/paintfx.html