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Best of ‘08: Arkaos Grand VJ

by Tim Frick

Though it’s only 1.0 software, Tim and Travis both agree that Arkaos’ Grand VJ software is a big step forward in the evolution of VJ products. Extensive features, minimal latency, and a slick, MIDI-triggerable interface made Grand VJ the cornerstone by which all visuals were delivered during each Terrible Spaceship performance in 2008.

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Best of ‘08: Blacktree’s Quicksilver

by Tim Frick

Whit put Blacktree’s Quicksilver application for Mac OS X on his list because of the ease with which it has streamlined his ability to open applications, find files, send emails, play songs, and so on with just a few keystrokes.

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Best of ‘08: Website Grader

by Tim Frick

An online app that analyzes your site based on its marketing feasibility, Tim and James have found that Hubspot’s Website Grader has proven invaluable to help explain the importance of standards-based development and marketing-savvy technology tools to apprehensive clients. A full review of Website Grader features can be found in Tim’s Website Grader review.

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Best of ‘08: iPhone 3G and App Store

by Tim Frick

Tim and Travis put the iPhone 3G at the top of their list for best gadget of ‘08. Add GPS maps and third-party application innovation to an already revolutionary product and you have got one souped-up device. In addition to the usual smart device features of email, internet access, and media playback in the palm of your hand, programs from the App Store like Shazam, Urban Spoon, Ocarina, and many others have changed the way people interact with technology, their environment…

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Best of ‘08: Lovely Lovely Lynda

by Tim Frick

Though it’s not a 2008 release, per se, online training library lynda.com has become such a helpful resource for learning everything from advanced After Effects and other Creative Suite applications to scripting techniques, usability testing, and so on that it is worth a mention. Though there are many free tutorials available online, Lynda’s libraries of video-based training materials are so comprehensive, timely, and easy-to-understand that it is well worth the subscription price. In addition to software training, their Creative Inspiration series…

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