Tutorial: Changing Eye Color! Quick and Easy!

by tutvid

In this one we cut straight to the chase. Changing eye color is really easy to do and in this video I demonstrate my preferred method. We will talk about blend modes, hue and saturation and keeping this eye edit easy to come back to later and edit as we wish.

This method is quick, easy, editable down the road, and yields great results!

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Tutorial - Jalbum - Short Overview

by silverstonewebcam

A free program called Jalbum. It's a great way to look at your photos in a very nice way

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Software: FotoMix

FotoMix is a versatile program that allows you to mix and manipulate different pictures, to create a wide variety of images.

• Remove, add or alter backgrounds.
• Add or remove your loved and not so loved ones from your pictures.
• Design eye-catching photo collages, illustrations, wallpapers, CD and DVD covers, and miscellaneous Web graphics.
• Create photo montages by combining multiple pictures into a unique heirloom depicting retrospectives of a birth, marriage, anniversary, etc. Anything is possible.

The result is so high in quality that it is almost impossible to tell if the photo has been manipulated.

Once your creations are finished, you can print them, email them to friends or transfer them to T-shirts, mugs, alendars, etc. Make the most out of your photo collection! Play with it. Explore the possibilities. You will love it.

For more information click here.

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PantherMedia Launches New Microstock Offering: Reduced Prices, Credit-Payment and Image Subscription Offering

Munich (GERMANY), 28th MAY 2009 (CEPIC) - PantherMedia, the biggest original German mid- and microstock agency with over one million royalty-free images, today announced its new microstock offering: besides reducing the prices for single images by more than 80%, images can now be purchased using the new credit-payment system or an image subscription plan.

The outstanding feature of the new image subscription plan from PantherMedia: it is not based on the „Images-per-Day“ model like elsewhere, but on the new „Subscription Points-per-Day“ model. This allows picture buyers to scale the subscription plan due to their individual needs.

Besides the image purchase with credits or via the new subscription plan, the purchase of single images on invoice for web and print usage will still remain.

Acquiring Single Images with Credits
With its superlow prices PantherMedia´s new microstock offering is an attractive way for SOHOs, designers, bloggers and private customers to buy affordable imagery with credits.
Single images can be bought for as low as $0.80 with credits. Credits can be bought in different packages and sizes and start at $13.90 for 10 credits up to $3,990.90 for 5,000 credits (all prices excluding VAT).
Besides lower prices than purchasing images on invoice, this new credit payment system enables the image buyer to instantly download images without using the shopping cart or paying single invoices any longer. A comprehensive overview about PantherMedia´s new microstock offering for image buyers can be found here: http://www.panthermedia.net?productoverview

New Subscription Points-per-Day Based Image Subscription
Single images can be downloaded starting at one Subscription Point (as low as $0.20) in PantherMedia´s new Subscription Points-per-Day image subscription plans.
Image subscriptions can be acquired in various packages with a 3, 6 or 12 months period and with 10, 30, 60 or 120 Subscription Points-per-Day and start at $75.00/month (all prices excluding VAT).
Image buyers can now configure individual packages which fit their needs. A complete overview on PantherMedia´s new Subscription Points-per-Day model can be found here: http://www.panthermedia.net?imagesubscription

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Sigma announced DP2 Firmware Update

Go to the Sigma Firmware Update Page for the download and instruction.

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The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of new SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

The SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM incorporates Sigma’s original anti-shake compensation function, with a 13.8 times zoom ratio. As opposed to having an anti-shake function in the camera body, this lens’s Hybrid Optical Stabilizer provides not only an anti-shake function for the camera body, but also compensates for image shaking in the view finder as the Optical Stabilizer is built in to the lens. Incorporating four Special Low Dispersion glass elements and three aspherical lens elements provides excellent image quality throughout the entire zoom range. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7 inches) at all focal lengths and a maximum magnification of 1: 3.4 reproduction ratio, making it ideal for close-up photography. An inner focusing system eliminates front lens rotation, making it suitable for use with circular polarizing filters and the supplied petal-type hood. Incorporating super multi-layer coating reduce the ghost in the backlight photography.

M.S.R.P $800.00 USD

Specifications

Focal Length	18-250mm
Minimum Aperture	F22
Lens Construction	18 Elements in 14 Groups
Angle of View	69.3 - 5.7 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades	7 Blades
Minimum Focusing Distance	45 cm/17.7 in.
Maximum Magnification	1:3.4
Filter Size	72mm
Lens Hood	Petal-type hood
Dimensions	Diameter 79mm X Length 101 mm 3.1 in. X 4 in.
Weight	630g/22.2 oz.
Corresponding AF Mounts	SIGMA, CANON, NIKON, PENTAX, SONY

SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM for Canon at B&H
SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM for Nikon at B&H

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The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM. Compact, High Performance Telephoto Zoom Lens.

This compact high-performance telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s own Optical Stabilizer function. The lens incorporates SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in the front lens groups and is equipped with an inner focusing system to provide high image quality throughout the entire zoom range. The incorporation of HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high-speed auto focus. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function effectively eliminates the effects of camera shake so subjects can be easily and clearly seen in the viewfinder as well as in the image. It allows the use of shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than normal for steady, handheld photography. For Sony and Pentax mounts the built-in OS System allows the photographer to see the stabilized image in the viewfinder and can be used as an alternative with cameras having built-in image stabilization. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high contrast images throughout the entire zoom range. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 43.3inches (110cm) throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.5. An inner focusing system eliminates front lens rotation, making it suitable for use with circular polarizing filters.

Lens Construction	14 Elements in 10 Groups
Angle of View	27.9 - 7.1 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades	8 Blades
Minimum Aperture	F22
Minimum Focusing Distance	110cm/43.3 in.
Maximum Magnification	1:4.5
Filter Size	Diameter 55mm
Dimensions	Diameter 74mm X Length 101.9mm 2.9 in. X 4.0 in.
Weight	TBD
Corresponding AF Mounts	SIGMA, CANON, NIKON, PENTAX, SONY
* The appearance, specifications, and the like of the product are subject to change for improvement without notice. * Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras. * For Pentax mount, if the camera body does not support HSM, auto focus will not be available.

M.S.R.P. $500.00 USD

Features & Benefits:

* Optical Stabilization: Sigma’s own OS System.
* Sony & Pentax: Original Anti-Shake function for camera body and viewfinder
* Inner Focusing System: Eliminates front lens rotation; suitable for use w/circular polarizing filters
* Compact, Telephoto Zoom Lens
* High Image Quality: SLD glass elements with inner focusing
* High Magnification: 1:4.5 magnification, exclusively designed for digital SLRs
* Includes: Bayonet Type Hood
* Mounts: for Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony and Pentax

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ACDSee Pro 3 Fulfills Photographers’ Need for Speed, Flexibility and Value

VICTORIA, British Columbia – May 27, 2009 - ACD Systems International Inc. is accelerating photography workflow with the development of ACDSee™ Pro 3, a new version of its three-year-old software now available for public beta testing. Anticipated for full release in the fall, ACDSee Pro 3 retains the same fast and flexible features photographers rely upon for their creative work and incorporates an enhanced user experience that delivers a professional level of support at a tremendous value.

ACDSee Pro 3 is now open for beta testing by photographers all over the world. The company expects several thousand professionals to participate in the beta period and lend feedback in the development process, much like the 2,500 testers who helped shape the Pro 2 version. Beta downloads are available at www.acdseepro.com.

This new release from ACD Systems emphasizes four areas of activity – manage, view, process and online – that optimize photography workflow from start to finish in one application.

“Every new feature in ACDSee Pro 3 is geared around saving time and making a photographer’s workflow process customizable,” said Cam Carmichael, product manager for ACD Systems. “Beta test participants will see a uniquely flexible image processing mode that helps photographers streamline and speed up the work involved in perfecting and preparing their photos for publication.”

Introduced in early 2006, ACDSee Pro has historically focused on mode-based workflow, so this new update will be familiar to current ACDSee Pro users.

“Each mode is a continuation of the functions that ACDSee Pro customers have always utilized in their workflow,” said Carmichael. “The Pro 3 structure simply makes the features easier to find and ties together all the activities in a seamless fashion from start to finish, all in one application.”

Intuitive workflow
To help accelerate workflow, ACDSee Pro 3’s refined interface is built around the key steps of managing, viewing and processing images. Designed in consultation with an advisory board of existing users to ensure continuity, the enhanced interface makes it easier to stay oriented within the application as the user moves between modes.

Manage: Digital asset management
ACDSee Pro 3 provides photographers with the capability to manage digital assets to their own specifications using both folders and metadata. The manage mode speeds the process of browsing, cataloging, retrieving, and presenting collections with new, flexible time-saving tools. New additions to the robust sharing capabilities allow users to distribute their creative work effortlessly through SMTP-enabled e-mail applications such as Google™ Gmail and Yahoo!® Mail Plus, and publish images to their Web sites via a new FTP uploader.

As in previous versions of ACDSee Pro, ACDSee Pro 3 supports the management of more than 100 file types and will be frequently updated to support the latest RAW formats when new camera models are released.

View: Unparalleled image viewing
In view mode, images can be seen in full size at unparalleled speeds. Photographers can quickly scan through selected images with click advance or auto advance features, or flip between images using the new filmstrip window and remain oriented within a large group of files.

Process: Dynamic imaging processing
ACDSee Pro 3’s unique process mode integrates two highly prized capabilities – nondestructive image editing and precise pixel-level editing – into one seamless application. Users can take advantage of the new mode to dynamically adjust images of any format, from RAW files to TIFFs and JPEGs, and easily complete both global nondestructive adjustments and pixel-level editing on any image in one intuitive workflow. Unlike other programs that make users wait while changes apply, ACDSee Pro 3 allows users to see the outcome of their adjustments in real time.

“The new process mode is one of our most significant innovations, in terms of helping photographers save time, since we introduced our still-unmatched image viewing technology,” said Mark Franklin, president of ACD Systems. “ACDSee Pro 3 offers tremendous pro-level image management and editing capabilities at a great value.”

Online: Photo sharing with free storage
Photographers can easily store and share images online without leaving the application in ACDSee Pro 3’s new online mode, which connects users to a free 2 GB account on the ACDSee Online Web site. The online mode is a convenient way to create, store, share and manage albums and access images when away from the desktop computer. ACDSee Pro 3 image folders can quickly and easily be dragged and dropped, with metadata, directly on the secure, password-protected online storage space. ACDSee Online, which is powered by Amazon Web Services™, the same secure infrastructure that backs Amazon.com and its affiliated sites, offers a hierarchical folder tree structure so images can be easily organized.

Availability
ACDSee Pro 3 is in beta testing at www.acdseepro.com until its release. The full release of the product is anticipated in Fall 2009. At that time, ACDSee Pro 3 will be available for a free 30-day trial and for purchase at $169.99 (USD) by visiting www.acdsee.com. Registered owners of ACDSee Pro, Pro 2 and Pro 2.5 will be eligible for upgrade at $90 (USD).

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Scott Kelby Hosts Second Annual Photo Walk – Largest Global Social Event for Photographers

TAMPA, Fla.--(BusinessWire)--Scott Kelby, president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and the #1 bestselling computer and technology book author, is pleased to announce his Second Annual Worldwide Photo Walk™ scheduled for Sat., July 18. In just a matter of days, since news spread on Twitter about this event, more than 500 walks have organized across the globe from the U.S. to Portugal, to Russia and Australia, to Japan and Indonesia, double the number of walks from last year’s 241 recorded walks.

Sponsors for this Photo Walk are NAPP, Adobe, Peachpit, Mpix, and Kelby Training.

Registration is free and open to all photographers – amateurs and professionals. Photo Walk groups are limited to 50 participants per walk and advance registration is required. Prizes will be awarded to the single best photo taken from all the Photo Walk locations chosen by Scott Kelby and the best photo of the day from each Photo Walk chosen by the walk leader. Prize details are available at http://www.worldwidephotowalk.com.

Scott Kelby’s Photo Walk is a fun, social photography event where photographers get together for two hours, usually in a metropolitan area or trendy section of a city, to walk around, shoot photos, and have fun with other photographers. Each Photo Walk has a local assigned leader who chooses the route of the walk and the ending place (a local restaurant, pub, or café), where participants have the opportunity to look at each other’s photos from the walk and make new photography friends.

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New approved images at Cutcaster

My portfolio at Cutcaster.

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Software: Jalbum 8.3 “Turbo” loaded with improvements

This release looks pretty much the same on the outside, but don't let the surface fool you. Jalbum 8.3 is packed with improvements under the hood. For instance, twice the speed on smooth image scaling, and a significantly faster and tighter album publishing. They have also made it easier to import settings from previous album projects so you can make a new album with the same settings as another album in a snap. Jalbum 8.3 can now print your images to your own printer. It also has a new “Instant preview” function that lets you generate a rough preview of your album using the selected skin and style settings in a split second! Play with it by browsing through skins and styles, then press F3! Download Jalbum here.

Jalbum 8.3.1 TURBO

• Faster image scaling
• Turbo uploading of photo albums
• Instant preview

News and updates

• Updated several languages. Thank you dear translators!
• Jalbum now informs users of expired Jalbum accounts when publishing
• Skin developers can now add their own 35 mm focal length multipliers for new cameras (see Cameras class)

Bug fixes

• Publishing albums and deleting empty folders on Jalbum accounts could result in a "No such file" error with Jalbum versions older than 8.2
• Mac version was missing media rss template file
• The bundled cameras.properties file wasn't the most recent one

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Get started in stock photography

Master photographer Tony Sweets describes how he got his start in stock photography. The lecture takes viewers through his early steps in getting his business off the ground. For more information visit MasterPhotoDVD.com

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ACD Systems International Inc.: ACDSee Pro 3 Fulfills Photographers' Need for Speed, Flexibility and Value

Public beta testing begins on next-generation ACDSee Pro software with an easy-to-use workflow structure, dynamic image processing, plus extended online publishing tools

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 27, 2009) - ACD Systems International Inc. is accelerating photography workflow with the development of ACDSeeTM Pro 3, a new version of its three-year-old software now available for public beta testing. Anticipated for full release in the fall, ACDSee Pro 3 retains the same fast and flexible features photographers rely upon for their creative work and incorporates an enhanced user experience that delivers a professional level of support at a tremendous value.

ACDSee Pro 3 is now open for beta testing by photographers all over the world. The company expects several thousand professionals to participate in the beta period and lend feedback in the development process, much like the 2,500 testers who helped shape the Pro 2 version. Beta downloads are available at www.acdseepro.com.

This new release from ACD Systems emphasizes four areas of activity - manage, view, process and online - that optimize photography workflow from start to finish in one application.

"Every new feature in ACDSee Pro 3 is geared around saving time and making a photographer's workflow process customizable," said Cam Carmichael, product manager for ACD Systems. "Beta test participants will see a uniquely flexible image processing mode that helps photographers streamline and speed up the work involved in perfecting and preparing their photos for publication."

Introduced in early 2006, ACDSee Pro has historically focused on mode-based workflow, so this new update will be familiar to current ACDSee Pro users.

"Each mode is a continuation of the functions that ACDSee Pro customers have always utilized in their workflow," said Carmichael. "The Pro 3 structure simply makes the features easier to find and ties together all the activities in a seamless fashion from start to finish, all in one application."

Intuitive workflow

To help accelerate workflow, ACDSee Pro 3's refined interface is built around the key steps of managing, viewing and processing images. Designed in consultation with an advisory board of existing users to ensure continuity, the enhanced interface makes it easier to stay oriented within the application as the user moves between modes.

Manage: Digital asset management

ACDSee Pro 3 provides photographers with the capability to manage digital assets to their own specifications using both folders and metadata. The manage mode speeds the process of browsing, cataloging, retrieving, and presenting collections with new, flexible time-saving tools. New additions to the robust sharing capabilities allow users to distribute their creative work effortlessly through SMTP-enabled e-mail applications such as GoogleTM Gmail and Yahoo!® Mail Plus, and publish images to their Web sites via a new FTP uploader.

As in previous versions of ACDSee Pro, ACDSee Pro 3 supports the management of more than 100 file types and will be frequently updated to support the latest RAW formats when new camera models are released.

View: Unparalleled image viewing

In view mode, images can be seen in full size at unparalleled speeds. Photographers can quickly scan through selected images with click advance or auto advance features, or flip between images using the new filmstrip window and remain oriented within a large group of files.

Process: Dynamic imaging processing

ACDSee Pro 3's unique process mode integrates two highly prized capabilities - nondestructive image editing and precise pixel-level editing - into one seamless application. Users can take advantage of the new mode to dynamically adjust images of any format, from RAW files to TIFFs and JPEGs, and easily complete both global nondestructive adjustments and pixel-level editing on any image in one intuitive workflow. Unlike other programs that make users wait while changes apply, ACDSee Pro 3 allows users to see the outcome of their adjustments in real time.

"The new process mode is one of our most significant innovations, in terms of helping photographers save time, since we introduced our still-unmatched image viewing technology," said Mark Franklin, executive vice president of ACD Systems. "ACDSee Pro 3 offers tremendous pro-level image management and editing capabilities at a great value."

Online: Photo sharing with free storage

Photographers can easily store and share images online without leaving the application in ACDSee Pro 3's new online mode, which connects users to a free 2 GB account on the ACDSee Online Web site. The online mode is a convenient way to create, store, share and manage albums and access images when away from the desktop computer. ACDSee Pro 3 image folders can quickly and easily be dragged and dropped, with metadata, directly on the secure, password-protected online storage space. ACDSee Online, which is powered by Amazon Web ServicesTM, the same secure infrastructure that backs Amazon.com and its affiliated sites, offers a hierarchical folder tree structure so images can be easily organized.

Availability

ACDSee Pro 3 is in beta testing at www.acdseepro.com until its release. The full release of the product is anticipated in Fall 2009. At that time, ACDSee Pro 3 will be available for a free 30-day trial and for purchase at $169.99 (USD) by visiting www.acdsee.com. Registered owners of ACDSee Pro, Pro 2 and Pro 2.5 will be eligible for upgrade at $90 (USD).

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Tech Bytes 5/27/09

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Tech Bytes 5/27/09

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Launch Event for Moxie Industries, an Eco-Conscious Fashion, Music and Art Company

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 26, 2009) - This Thursday, Moxie Industries celebrates the launch of their eco-conscious and animal-friendly fashion, music and art company at their Love Your World event. Festivities take place from 8 to 10 p.m. at Cinespace, 6356 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.

The evening includes an educational eco-101 video, runway show of Moxie Industries' eco-fashion line and live performance by Moxie Industries' founder Vanessa Diaz. Attendees can partake in the silent auction of art made with recycled materials and drawings for prizes, like Moxie Industries clothes and other items. Twenty percent of net proceeds from the event will be donated to PETA and an environmentally focused non-profit organization.

Through Diaz' natural creative progression, she was inspired to unite her passion for singing, performance, costume design and art into one environmentally conscious company. "We hope to inspire others to love their world by seeking and creating eco-friendly alternatives to the items they consume," says Diaz.

Each style of The Certified Organic Cotton Think Green T-shirts includes, "Sammy Green" (a cartoon character with a green brain) demonstrates an eco-conscious activity, using vivid images rather than words to remind us of simple things we can do to help the earth. Styles include Recycle, Ride a Bike, Plant a Tree, Car Pool and Solar Powered in crew neck, scoop neck and v-neck t-shirts and spaghetti tank tops.

The clothing line includes several styles of jeans, twill shorts and a denim skirt. The signature green stitching in the product line represents the company's environmental commitment.

Moxie Industries has teamed up with sponsors whose businesses align with their eco-conscious and animal-friendly mission. Sponsors include: Fratelli Cafe, Half the Sky Designs, IZZE Sparkling Juice, Milagro Tequila, J Creifenberg, Jessica Mathews, Lacey Wood Photography, Mitra-Avani, One Hope Wine, Paul Mitchell The School Sherman Oaks, Simon Lynge Music, Springfield Films, Stiletto Red, WhyOrganicClothing.com and VLing.

To listen to songs that were written and performed by Vanessa Diaz, click here:

Simple: http://www.zshare.net/download/60386389f1aa5cbd/

Lady: http://www.zshare.net/download/60386389f1aa5cbd/

Tickets are $15 for the general public; $10 for college students. Ticket holders receive a complimentary cocktail, promo codes for free music downloads and discounts toward future clothing purchases and other items.

For tickets visit www.moxieindustries.com or call 323-934-3784. Valet, street or lot parking available.

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ViewSonic® Enhances Digital Photo Viewing with TrueView Line of Digital Photo Frames

Company develops affordable and attractive visual displays for sharing family memories

WALNUT, Calif.--(Business Wire)--ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of visual display products, today launched the new TrueView family of digital photo frames, including the 10.4” VFD1020, 8” VFD820 and 7” VFD720 for easy viewing of digital memories. The TrueView line is one of the first digital photo frame line ups to offer a full range of digital photo frames with 4:3 aspect ratio, the best format to display digital pictures with minimal distortion. This series offers high-quality, premium features at affordable prices for consumers to preserve and enjoy precious memories.

ViewSonic continues its tradition of commitment to quality with the new TrueView line which includes the VFD20 series of 10.4”, 8” and 7” ebony-framed displays with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the ideal format for showcasing digital images because it is the same ratio of many commercial digital cameras. The 4:3 aspect ratio ensures that the image is as clear and detailed as when the photo was originally taken. The frames also feature an 800x600 high-resolution LCD panel for crisp, clear picture quality. This is particularly unique for the 7” frame class since most frames this size on the market today do not offer such high resolution. The 10.4” model coming in June will offer 1024x768 resolution. The frames offer a generous 2GB internal memory built into each of these new TrueView VFD20 frames, allowing users to store thousands of photos directly on the frame. Consumers also have the option of transferring pictures from their digital camera because the frames are compatible with CF / MMC / MS memory card readers and also have a USB 2.0 port, allowing for quick and easy photo imports.

The VFD20 series serves multiple purposes as the frames feature calendar and clock functions, providing a stylish addition to any room in the house or in the office. They also have a slideshow feature that enables various display speeds and transition effects for a fun way to showcase photos. The products come with a remote control so users can easily find and access a specific image or group of pictures.

ViewSonic’s new digital photo frame line will be available in Q2 2009 at ESPs of $129.99 for the 10.4”, $89.99 for the 8” and $79.99 for the 7”.

In addition to the VFD20 series, ViewSonic also introduced the 7” VFA710w-10 and the 9” VFD920w-12, two ebony digital photo frames perfect for sharing memories within the home or as gifts for weddings, birthdays or graduation. These frames offer excellent picture quality at very affordable prices.

The VFA710w-10 and the VFD920w-12 will be available in Q2 2009 at ESPs of $54.99 and $99.99.

“We continue to prove ourselves as a leader in visual display technology by consistently bringing affordable, high-quality products to market,” said Jeff Volpe, vice president and general manager of ViewSonic North America. “Digital cameras are the preferred choice for today’s consumers and our five new photo frames deliver superior image quality, enabling users to view countless memories.”

All ViewSonic digital photo frames are backed with an extended one-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as 24/7 customer support to ensure buyer satisfaction. For more information on ViewSonic products, please visit www.viewsonic.com.

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Review: Sony HX1

This is a great 2nd camera and light enough to never hesitate to have it with me. I can easily carry this skiing - the low light & 20x zoom will complement my DSLR.
This is Sony's new cybershot camera that comes close to being a DSLR. I've been using this now for a coupla weeks:

Highs:

low light capture is excellent - much better than my Sony A-100 DSLR - the camera takes 6 quick images then aveages them to come up with a very sharp image

video - very good - especially ability to zoom while shooting. definitely need a tripod, but results are being accepted at several microstock sites

20X optical zoom - excelent results

controls are reasonable, and there is specific on-viewer help for each setting

small, comapct & less than a pound!

long battery life & quick recharge

Not so good:

sweep panorama gives sharp panoramas automatically, but only option is 4000x1000, AND you can't zoom; so it's more of a clever trick at the moment - my favored way of taking panoramas is merging 4 or 5 vetical images to get a better aspect than the extreme letterbox


panorama example

my preferred panorama shots




Examples:

panorama stiched in PS from 4 vertical images
zoom and action capture
low light capture, handheld

For me, this is a great 2nd camera and light enough to never hesitate to have it with me. I can easily carry this skiing - the low light & 20x zoom will complement my DSLR. I have a slight hand tremor, and the image stabilization is a great help.

Too bad sony can't get it together to use the same memory cards and batteries in all their cameras!

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onOne Software Announces Free Version of PhotoTools 2

PhotoTools 2 Lite, a free, fully-functional version of PhotoTools 2, includes 14 effects to give digital photos the professional look

PORTLAND, Ore.--(Business Wire)--onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of time-saving software solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced a free, Lite version of PhotoTools 2 Standard Edition. PhotoTools 2 Standard Edition is a flexible, yet powerful, plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® CS2, CS3 and CS4 that utilizes the power of Photoshop Actions to provide a range of imaging tools, including effects, corrections and production automation, in a full-featured interface.

Based on the exact same feature set as PhotoTools 2 Standard Edition, PhotoTools 2 Lite includes 14 of the most popular effects found in both PhotoTools 2 Standard Edition and PhotoTools 2 Professional Edition. The 14 effects available in PhotoTools 2 Lite range from reproducing classic photographic effects like Bleach Bypass and Cross Process, to reproducing film stock such as Kodachrome® and Velvia®, to modern effects, including automatic skin smoothing.

“We are excited to offer this free version of PhotoTools 2 as a way for new users to experience the product’s elegant workflow and effects,” said Craig Keudell, president of onOne Software. “PhotoTools 2 Lite is a way for onOne to give back to the photographic community and allow everyone to easily add a professional look to their photographs.”

Availability and Pricing

PhotoTools 2 Lite is offered at no cost and is only available as an electronic download direct from onOne Software. To receive the product, users should visit www.ononesoftware.com/pt2lite and request a free download with a valid email address. For users who wish to access the full database of effects that come with the Standard or Professional Editions of PhotoTools 2, they will need to purchase a copy of the Standard or Professional Edition. PhotoTools 2 Professional and Standard editions are available for $259.95 and $159.95, respectively, and may be ordered immediately from onOne Software at www.ononesoftware.com.

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Jalbum connects to the blogosphere

Stockholm, May 19th, 2009 - Jalbum, the popular photo sharing service and personal web album creator software connects to the bloggers around the world by introducing a brand new tool called Jalbum Blog badge. Any blogger can now conveniently display their photo album news in the sidebar of their blog. The blog badge is automatically updated and shared when an album is published with Jalbum. Photo albums can be published anywhere, to a free Jalbum account or the bloggers own site.

“We have received a lot of questions from our users on how to share albums in blogs. We are very excited to be able to provide a powerful tool for bloggers to integrate personalised photo albums with their blogs. Jalbums flexible photo albums are a great fit with the bloggers desire for self-expression. The Blog badge will connect Jalbum to a huge creative audience, people we are eager to meet”, says Carl Manneh, CEO of Jalbum.

The Jalbum Blog Badge was launched as Beta in March 2009. Since then, thousands of bloggers have already added the Blog badge to their sites. The blogs are distributed all over the world: from Andrea, a casual blogger in Brazil (andreabrava.blogspot.com), and Jon Perkins running a Karp fishing camp in France (lescroix.blogspot.com) to a real estate blog in Dallas
(dallasurbanblog.blogspot.com). More examples here: http://jalbum.net/blog/entry/blog-badge-in-action/.

WordPress and Blogger integration
In addition to a general code to copy-and-paste into blogs, the Blog badge also comes as plug-ins for leading blog services Wordpress and Blogger. The tool is very flexible when it comes to customization of the presentation. Any creative blogger can easily adjust the presentation of the Blog badge in terms of colors, fonts and more, to fit the site it is used on.

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New approved images at Cutcaster

My portfolio at Cutcaster.

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New Graphic Design School Blog Inspires & Unites Students Worldwide

With over 30,000 hits in its second week the Graphic Design School blog is uniting graphic design students worldwide with high profile mentors from Leo Burnett agencies and Veerle Pieters.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWeb) May 26, 2009 -- The Graphic Design School announces the launch of its innovative new blog offering another platform for their students to showcase their talents. With 30,000+ hits in the second week, the blog looks sure to add to the school's success.

The Graphic Design School blog has attracted contributions from top agencies including Leo Burnett, the infamous Graphic Design student Jacob Cass, and one of the most influential designers on the web, Veerle Pieters. An occasional drawback of online education may be the feeling of isolation from your student community, therefore this blog, along with the student forum, bridges that gap for online students. The interactivity within this kind platform offers a global hub for meeting and exchanging ideas with mentors, experts, enthusiasts and fellow students.

Director Simone Giorgi says, "We are hoping that students will take full advantage of this platform to help launch their careers. This new generation of designers are a creative force to be reckoned with. They are smart, inventive and savvy like never before. The blog offers them an outlet to gain experience and exposure whilst studying. We have some extremely talented students completing our graphic design course and consider it an absolute privilege to play such a large part in their development and growth."

"It's very important for us that this blog continues to empower and educate our students further beyond the course. Design is always evolving, keeping abreast of trends, techniques and relevant information is far more important for students now than ever before. We are offering the most well rounded online education in graphic design today and the blog completes that picture. It's also a bunch of fun!" says Professor Kellie Schroeder.

Visit the blog through the The Graphic Design School's main websites:
The Graphic Design Course USA
The Graphic Design Course UK
The Graphic Design Course Canada
The Graphic Design Course Australia
thegraphicdesignschool.eu
thegraphicdesignschool.co.za

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Photos by Hasselblad 2009 Masters Finalists Now Online

For the First Time, Public Can Vote for Favorite Images

The top 100 finalists in the Hasselblad 2009 Masters Awards Competition have been selected and their images are now online for viewing and voting by the public. Selected from 2,300 applicants, the finalists are as diverse creatively as they are geographically.

Photographers from China, Japan, Russia, Denmark, Sweden, India, Canada, the United States, Italy, Australia, Germany, and other countries have captured images that reflect 10 categories: architectural, editorial, fashion/beauty, fine art, general, landscapes/nature, portrait, products, upcoming, and wedding/social.

“We are very proud of the quality of the photographers who entered the competition,” says Christian Nørgaard, Hasselblad Photographer Relations Manager. “It was a big, difficult task to narrow down the 2,300 entrants to 100.”

This year, for the first time, judging will be open to the public. A special online gallery and voting area will allow website visitors to vote for their favorite photographers and images. The public will serve as an additional “jury member,” helping the Masters Jury select semi-finalists and finalists.

“On January 1, 2010, the 10 winners will be named,” adds Nørgaard. “The winners will each have four months to create stunning images with the best Hasselblad equipment.

The jury for the 2009 Hasselblad Masters Awards is comprised of some of the industry’s most respected photographers and established magazine editors. Bringing their distinctive talents, experience, and perspective to judging this competition are: Anton Corbijn, Efrem Raimondi, Joachim Ladefoged, Steve McCurry, Douglas Kirkland, Tim Flach, Ian Farrell, Danqing Wen, Guillaume Cuvillier, Hasse Persson, Xie MoThomas Gerwers, Howard Bernstein, Peter Bialobrzeski, and F.C. Gundlach.

To visit the online gallery and vote for your favorite images, click here.

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Tech Bytes 5/25/09

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Tech Bytes 5/25/09

• Google Earth Honors
• the Pop on Facebook
• College iPods
• iPhone Upgrades
• Video Games Rule

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Samsung Introduces Ultra Thin Touch of Color Photo Frame

New SPF-87H Photo Frame Offers Space Saving Design with 8 Inch Wide Screen and 1 GB of Internal Memory

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(Business Wire)--Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, the number one worldwide brand of LCD display products, today announced the release of the SPF-87H Photo Frame. With a slim screen depth of 23 mm (.91 inches) and 1 GB of internal memory, the SPF-87H can store up to 3,000 photos, while being powered only by a USB cable. With an MSRP of only $129, the SPF-87H is now available Fry’s Electronics and Amazon.com.

“With the SPF-87H’s 1GB internal memory, people are no longer limited to the photos they can have because of space or cost and can now put years of memories right on their desks,” said J.H. Kim, President of Samsung Electronics America’s Information Technology Division.

For portability, the SPF-87H’s Ultra Slim and innovative ball hinge design allows it to be placed in any location. With its crystal-like charcoal Touch of Color (ToC™) frame, the SPF-87H wide 8” screen offers 800x480 resolution and a 500:1 contrast ratio that makes electronic photos sharp and clear. An SD slot is available for downloading photos directly into the 87H’s internal 1GB memory.

In addition to running photo slide shows in a variety of formats, the SPF-87H can be linked to a computer and serve as a secondary mini-monitor. With its Power Saving feature, the photo frame runs on minimal power through its USB cable.

“The SPF-87H is a great gift idea. Unlike other photo frames on the market, the 87H turns heads when displayed in your home or office because of its slim design. Since the 87H follows the same ToC design of our TV’s and monitors, it creates a great synergy for Samsung Products,” said Tony Yu, Display Product Manager at Samsung Electronics America’s Information Technology Division.

SPF-85H Photo Frame

* 1GB of Internal Memory (SD slot for expanded memory)
* 800x480 Resolution
* 500:1 Contrast Ratio
* Reduced power consumption - supplement by USB cable
* Touch of Color (ToC™) design
* 9.29 in. x 6.28 in. x .91 in. - Ultra thin screen depth

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FujiFilm To Showcase Full Range Of Photo Imaging Solutions At PDN Virtual Trade Shows

Interactive, Online Trade Shows Offer Professional, Commercial, and Consumer Attendees Access to Fujifilm Booth and Show Specials from the Comfort of Home or Office

Valhalla, NY, May 21, 2009 – FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. today announced its participation in PDN Photographers’ Virtual Trade Shows, co-sponsored by B&H Photo and Electronics. The first virtual trade show will take place on May 21, and will be of special interest to professional photographers, and on June 11 the second trade show will appeal to a consumer audience. By visiting Fujifilm’s virtual booth, show attendees will be able to communicate with Fujifilm staff members through online chat rooms from the comfort of their own home or office computers.

“This is a new and exciting opportunity for Fujifilm that we believe will help us connect ’attendees’ to our various new products as well as extend some show specials,” said Kayce Baker, director of trade marketing, Imaging Division, FUJIFILM U.S.A, Inc. “Our virtual exhibit will highlight an extensive selection of professional and commercial innovations that we look forward to discussing with show participants. It will be our goal to help our customers identify new Fujifilm solutions right from the convenience of their computers.”

During each show date, Fujifilm will offer one-day-only show specials on various film, paper, digital output solutions, and digital cameras exclusively available to show attendees. Specials can be redeemed directly from the show site through B&H Photo’s interactive online shopping cart, or by contacting a Fujifilm sales representative online during the trade show.

"We're excited to be participating in this kind of a trade show," said David Troy, marketing manager, Electronic Imaging Division, Fujifilm U.S.A., Inc. "It gives us a chance to further extend our reach to camera enthusiasts."

Professional Output and Capture Solutions
Professional and Commercial Printers
A key player in Fujifilm’s Frontier Solutions, the Frontier DL410 Minilab will be featured during the PDN Virtual Trade Show. With a scalability to fit varying traffic and volume needs, the Fujifilm Frontier DL410 can be introduced on its own or easily added to an existing commercial lab environment. This solution delivers Frontier-quality prints with a combination of Fujifilm's high quality inkjet photo paper, inks and Fujifilm's Image Intelligence™ software technology. Fujifilm workflow applications such as Frontier Workflow Management Software "MS" software enhances and simplifies the lab operator experience – increasing the opportunity for commercial business growth.

Two dye-sublimation printers will also be presented at Fujifilm’s virtual booth, the ASK 2000 and ASK 4000. These professional grade printers provide lab quality prints, anytime, anywhere, with Fujifilm Image Intelligence™ technology, a small footprint, high print speed, and various print sizes ranging from 3.5”x5” to 8”x10”.

Also in the spotlight will be the Epson/Fujifilm Stylus Pro 7880 wide format inkjet printer. This wide format solution is ideal for the pro or commercial studio looking to expand their product offerings to include large prints and posters, for example. Its small footprint and compatibility with Fujifilm’s “MS” software makes it ideal for the commercial studio.

Professional and Commercial Lab Paper Solutions
Fujifilm’s renowned line of Crystal Archive Photo Papers will also be on display at the PDN Virtual Trade Show. Fit for a variety of professional and commercial applications, Fujifilm Crystal Archive Paper offers vivid color reproduction, life-like textures and sharpness, and exceptional color fidelity and integrity. The family of professional silver halide paper offers a suite of choices that can be used for digital imaging. The latest addition to the lineup is Fujicolor Crystal Archive Professional Paper Deep Matte, a silver halide photographic color paper specifically designed for digitally printed professional photographs. Its unique matte surface makes beautiful prints with great viewer impact, can be printed on large format digital printers and with the Frontier digital minilab series.

In addition to Crystal Archive Photo Paper, Fujifilm also offers Crystal Archive Display Material including: Fujiflex polyester-based material that produces rich image color, pure whites, and razor sharp letters with exceptional surface gloss and flatness; Fujitrans for backlit displays and Fujiclear clear-based color print materials with outstanding full color saturation, and shadow detail ideal for small and large advertising and publicity displays or indoor decoration.

Wide Format Inkjet Solutions
Fujifilm’s recently announced Excellight™, a display film for use on inkjet printers designed to produce high quality photographic images for both backlit and reflective displays will also be featured during the PDN Virtual Trade Show. Suitable for use with both solvent-based and UV-cured inks, Excellight achieves comparable image quality in both daylight and night modes, making energy savings possible in daytime use, and the film offers excellent heat and humidity resistance.

Fujifilm will also have a representative available to discuss its full range of wide format inkjet media available for water-based inkjet systems such as Talbot Museum Fine Art Paper that has the “look” and feel of traditional, air-dried, silver halide, fiber-based, B&W papers.

Instant Film
Fujifilm will display the well-received Instax 200 Instant Film Camera and Instax Instant Color Film at PDN’s Virtual Trade Show. With its automatically-adjusting flash, high-resolution retracting lens and a big, clear viewfinder, the Fujifilm Instax 200 captures and delivers vivid, high-quality prints in an instant. The compatible Instax Instant Color Film is professional grade and delivers bright whites, dense blacks and vivid colors, and develops right before your eyes. Peel apart instant films are also available in color and black & white, as well as a 4x5 pack holder and newly introduced to the United States FP100B 45, a positive film which replaces Polaroid Type 54 film.

Professional and Commercial Film
Fujifilm’s Professional lineup of Fujicolor Pro Color Negative Film, ideal for the portrait photographer, will be showcased and constitute high-tech material that is simultaneously a sensor and recording medium, enabling photographers to dedicate more energy to composition. The film can be developed and scanned earning a rich resource of digital image information, or through conventional analog printing. Exceptionally high resolution and economic efficiency establishes the Fujicolor Pro lineup as a cutting edge tool for professional photographers, and is available in 4 variations – 160S, 160C, 400H, and 800Z.

A series of Fujichrome Color Reversal Film will also be “on display” as part of Fujifilm’s Professional film lineup. Renowned for their highly precise color reproduction, fine grains, and ease of use under mixed indoor/outdoor lighting, they are ideal for landscape and scenery shots as well as a variety of other commercial and professional applications. The Fujichrome family of films includes Astia 100F; Provia 100F, 400F, and 400X; Velvia 50, 100, 100F; and T64 Tungsten.

Fujicolor Press Color negative films, ideal for outdoor sports, fast-action shooting and photojournalism, and other media-related applications will also be available from the show floor. Fujifilm’s family of NEOPAN black and white pro films will also be featured. Known for its fine grain and texture plus high sharpness, Fujifilm NEOPAN black and white film is ideal for a variety of professional photography applications including portraits, landscapes, architecture subjects, product photography, photomicrography and duplication work.

Digital Cameras
FinePix Digital Cameras
Following the long line of award-winning FinePix F-series models, Fujifilm will showcase its latest in high quality picture taking, the FinePix F200 EXR digital camera, introducing the world to Super CCD EXR technology. Super CCD EXR technology gives the user professional photographic results. Selectable Sensor modes capture the ultimate image quality in three distinctive ways: Pixel Fusion Mode, delivering high ISO sensitivity with extremely low noise for low light environments; Dual Capture mode, using different pixel sensitivities for the highest level of detail; and Fine Capture mode, maximizing full 12-MegaPixel resolution for the sharpest, clearest images. In addition to these advances, the FinePix F200EXR includes an innovative SR AUTO automatic scene recognition feature that recognizes six different scene types and automatically selects the ideal mode, focus, sensitivity and white balance for truly remarkable pictures.

As part of the expanded and popular Z-series digital cameras for young-at-heart, trend-savvy consumers, Fujifilm will showcase the FinePix Z33WP digital camera, Fujifilm’s first waterproof camera. The FinePix Z33WP enables users to capture those precious moments, regardless of the conditions, and share them easily with their extended network of friends and family members. The 10-MegaPixel FinePix Z33WP is available in three striking colors – green, pink and black – and is ready for any adventure including underwater activity up to 10 feet. The Z33WP uses a 3x optical Fujinon zoom lens, has SR AUTO, and features a 2.7”, 230,000 pixel resolution LCD screen – the largest of any Z-series camera yet.

Another recent addition to this popular line is the FinePix Z30, the third installment of its Z-series ultra-glam cameras designed specifically for ‘Generation Z,’ the younger, tech-savvy, fashion-conscious consumer. Boasting a 2.7” LCD screen, this 10 MegaPixel camera is available in three hot colors - pink, orange, and black – has a Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens, SR AUTO, and like its predecessor the FinePix Z20, the Z30 can Face it with Face Detection Technology and Blog it with Dual Blog Mode.

In the tradition of the popular and well-received FinePix S1000, Fujifilm will present its successor, the FinePix S1500 long zoom camera, with its Fujinon 12x optical zoom (33mm-396mm equivalent). The 10-MegaPixel FinePix S1500 offers great range and flexibility. Like all FinePix S-series digital cameras, the FinePix S1500 includes Fujifilm's Dual Image Stabilization and SR AUTO modes to easily provide the best quality picture with increased clarity and sharpness, even in low light conditions.

The newest additions to Fujifilm’s popular FinePix J-series line-up also will also be on display at the virtual trade show. With sleek designs and powerful features, the FinePix J20 and FinePix J250 are great digital camera options that both have SR AUTO. At only 17.4mm thick, the FinePix J20 is the perfect on-the-go camera fitting easily into a shirt pocket or hand bag. Despite its size, the FinePix J20’s black metal body houses a 10 MegaPixel CCD, a 3x Fujinon optical zoom lens and a brilliant 2.7” LCD which displays images with sharpness and clarity. The FinePix J250 boasts a 3” high resolution LCD and Fujinon 5x wide angle optical zoom which makes it easy to capture distant objects or large groups at close range.

Fujifilm also will present the 10-MegaPixel A150 digital camera. The A150 includes all the necessary features essential to today’s consumer photographers such as a large 3” LCD and Face Detection technology, and runs on two AA batteries for convenient replacement.

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Body painted Air New Zealand staff support new commercial

No nothing about photography, but I think this is a funny advertisement. Well done Air New Zealand!



Body painted Air New Zealand staff support new commercial. Using Gin Wigmores track Under my skin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elD38pJX7iE

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Fotolia Launches PhotoXpress

Microstock photography pioneer launches free, premier-quality RF image bank

HARTFORD, Conn., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PhotoXpress announced the launch of the world's largest free, premier-quality image bank, offering creative professionals Royalty Free image licenses for personal or professional use -- from Web site design and brochure illustrations to advertisements and editorial imagery.

"Small businesses, home businesses, consultants and students need images to help improve the look of their marketing campaigns and presentations. They struggle to find high-quality, affordable images for their company brochures, Web sites, advertising and newsletters. Today, the struggle is over," explains Patrick Lor, President, PhotoXpress North America. "PhotoXpress has created the largest free collection of high quality images on the web that allows these professionals access to the imagery they need -- without the standard licensing costs associated to other sources that would make use of stock imagery cost-prohibitive."

At launch, PhotoXpress will feature a collection of more than 350,000 images and vector illustrations. Members will be able to license up to 10 RF images daily, free of cost. The images were sourced through a number of partnerships from throughout the world, and the image library will grow daily by the thousands as additional images are sourced.

Images in the collection span more than 22 categories, ranging from images of people in professional settings to scenic shots from around the world. All images have accompanying model releases and may be used for any personal, commercial or professional use.

About PhotoXpress

PhotoXpress.com is the world's largest free image bank, providing creative professionals a vast and legal image library for both personal and professional use -- including Web site design, brochure illustrations, advertisements and editorial illustrations. Launched in May, 2009, and based in Hartford, CT, PhotoXpress.com features more than 350,000 images in 22 categories, with subjects ranging from people in professional settings to international scenic shots.

Press Contact:

Michael Conner
Director of Communications
PhotoXpress, LLC
P: 541-704-0800
michael@connerinteractive.com

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Tech Bytes 5/21/09

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Tech Bytes 5/21/09

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Tech at 10: Twitter

Tech at 10: Twitter Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

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