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 Joel Grimes, Scott Kelby and Nancy Stahl: These pros see that the Wacom Intuos®4 pen tablet is an essential tool in their creative arsenal, right alongside creative applications from Adobe®, Autodesk®, Corel® and many other highly-respected companies.
Watch their videos, learn how these experts configure their Intuos4 professional pen tablets, then download their ExpressKey® settings to enhance your way of working.
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| 5 Things You Need in Your Digital Art Toolbox |
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| Anna Newitz from io9 interviewed professional Hollywood concept artists, asking them which tools were essential for doing art and design work on a computer. Here’s what she found:
“Though concept designers use all kinds of computers and software, they all seem to agree on one thing: the Wacom tablet is the industry standard.” |
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Corel’s Quest for the
Best Creativity Challenge |
 To discover and celebrate the extraordinary individuals who use Corel software in unique and inspiring ways around the world. Corel is offering over $25,000 in prizes for this amazing contest, including prizes that you can win just for voting for your favorite design. Don’t have Corel software? No worries, you can download a free trial at the Corel website and enter to win. |
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| Dwell on a Cool Contest |
 Wacom joined forces with Dwell and Coolcapitals at the Dwell on Design show for an exciting graphic design competition in which contestants were challenged to create a cover design for the iPhone and Blackberry that visually and graphically represented all five cool capitals-Amsterdam, Antwerp, Valencia, Vienna, and Zurich. Each contestant had thirty minutes to come up with a concept and create a design.
The three finalists, chosen by Dwell’s design staff, were Ayanthi Fernand, Nate Dy and Diane Lee, who each took home a brand new Intuos4 professional tablet.
But wait! The contest doesn’t end till August 9, 2010 so hurry up and enter online at dwell.com. One lucky online winner will receive two round-trip tickets to a ‘coolcapital’ city of their choice, as well as 20 of their winning phone covers to share with friends! |
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| Photoshop Secrets for Digital Photographers |
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| Calling Photographers of all levels: Hobbyists to Professionals. You deserve a day where you learn what you really need. Learn how to work smart and fast while getting the most out of your photographs easily. Colin Smith, one of the most accomplished Photoshop Gurus in the world is on a tour to share his secrets. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to take your Photoshop skills to the next level.
For one day only, Colin will roll up his sleeves and take you on an insider’s journey through Photoshop. It doesn’t matter if you’re experienced or a total beginner, there’s something for everyone. |
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News from the 2010 ESRI
International User Conference |
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| DTU-2231 pen displays were in use at multiple locations within ESRI’s exhibit showcase including: |
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Planning Demos at the Government Island |
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Defense Showcase |
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Emergency Services Island |
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| In addition, Avenza Systems exhibited their powerful cartographic software technology and its natural integration with Wacom pen displays. |
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| Events |
| Photoshop World |
Las Vegas, NV
Sept 1 – 3 |
| PDN PhotoPlus International |
New York, NY
October 28-30 |
| Photoshop Secrets for Digital Photographers |
Los Angeles, CA – Aug 6
San Diego, CA – Aug 9
San Francisco, CA – Aug 11
Portland, OR – Aug 13 |
| Kelby Training Seminars |
Photoshop
Creativity Tour
Miami, FL – Aug 16
Charlotte, NC – Sept 27
Adobe Photoshop Down & Dirty Tricks
San Jose, CA – Aug 23
Kansas City, MO – Aug 25
St . Louis, MO – Aug 27
Covington, KY – Sept 17
Pittsburgh, PA – Sept 22
Adobe Photoshop for Photographers
Virginia Beach, VA –
Aug 30
Location Lighting Techniques for Photographers
Hartford, CT – Sept 15
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| Professional Photographers of California |
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South San Francisco, CA
Aug 13-15
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| Maui Photo Festival |
Maui, HI
Aug 25-29 |
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