If you are a photographer who has been around long enough to see the ushering-in of the digital age, then you know how very much technology has changed the art (and sometimes science) of photography.

Even if you are new to photography, or only a hobbyist, you most likely understand the many ways in which new technological advances are constantly changing the face of photography. Whatever your interest in photography is, are you taking full advantage of all the techno-world has to offer? If you are an iPhone user, you may be pleased to find how easy it is to tap into this world with just a few taps of your screen. Here are five awesome iPhone apps for photographers:

Pano. This app makes it easy for you to snap panoramic photos (that actually turn out great!), either with or without the use of a tripod. That’s because Pano allows you to take a series of shots to create your panorama, as long as you want it, then actually lines up the photos itself!

Portrait Professional. If you are into taking portraits, then you understand the importance of showing your subjects in their best light. This app allows you to make a multitude of necessary portrait edits, without compromising the integrity of your photos, and it even comes in a free trial version.

Poses. This app is ideal for photographers who regularly shoot models, and who want a handy reference for pose types. Offering three volumes of over a thousand poses to choose from, you can always be sure to find just the right fit for your backdrop, and Poses even compares your real-life model’s posing form to its virtual pose examples and gives you feedback that you can use as prompts for your model.

Adobe PhotoShop Express. Adobe is known for providing the best photo editing capabilities available in the market, and now you can use Adobe PhotoShop from the convenience of an iPhone app. What’s more, it’s free!

Camerabag. This is a must-have for any type of photographer, offering a wide array of camera filters and image treatments that allow you to fully customize the mood and feeling of your photos.
With its 8 megapixel camera and other high-tech features, the iPhone camera easily holds in own in comparison to other standard mid-range digital cameras. Make the most of what your iPhone has to offer, and have some fun in the process, by using these iPhone apps to snap and edit your photographic art.

About the Author: Tod Maleszka is a amateur photographer with full-time ambitions. He particularly enjoys using both his tablet pc and his iPhone to create unique abstract photos.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. & AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced at the IBC 2011 Conference and Exhibition significant new releases of industry-leading streaming video solutions, including Adobe^® Flash^® Media Server 4.5 and Flash Access^® 3.0 software. With Flash Media Server 4.5, media publishers can extend their already broad mobile reach via Flash-enabled devices, with the new ability to deliver video content to Apple’s iPad and iPhone devices, enabling them to reach the widest audience possible. Adobe Flash Access 3.0, a robust content protection and monetization solution, will enable content owners to deliver on-demand content with massive scale and strict studio-level security across a broad range of devices, following the upcoming release of Flash Player 11 and Adobe AIR^® 3.

At the IBC 2011 Exhibition, Adobe will demonstrate its streaming video solutions including the Flash Media Server family, Flash Access, the Open Source Media Framework (OSMF) and Adobe Pass, Adobe’s content authentication solution for TV Everywhere, at its stand (Hall 7 Stand 7.G27) in the RAI Convention Center, Sept. 9-13 in Amsterdam.

“Adobe has a deep heritage in providing video solutions for delivering content online and on-device. With Flash Media Server 4.5 and Flash Access 3.0, we’re enabling businesses to reach more customers and more devices, helping them increase the impact of video experiences, enhance their brands and ultimately, drive business success,” said Pritham Shetty, vice president, Video Solutions, Adobe.

“When your business is based on delivering live, broadcast-quality video streams for high-profile events to massive audiences across the world, having strong technology backing you is vital,” said Ben Rolling, vice president of development for AEG Digital Media, the leading provider of complete webcast management and media services for live streaming events and online video. “Adobe Flash Media Server 4.5 improves the stability of our video streams, decreases load times, and helps us better manage encoding and bitrates for an improved end-user experience on mobile devices and online. We can trust that it will deliver rock solid video streams and please our clients, advertisers and viewers, whether we’re streaming the royal wedding or the Grammy Awards.”

Premium Video Streaming with Flash Media Server 4.5

Flash Media Server 4.5 expands on its mobile delivery options with the addition of iOS support and enables content owners to create HTTP content on the fly to reduce costs brought on by device proliferation. New features of Flash Media Server 4.5:

• Delivery to iPad and iPhone enables businesses to use the same media and live streams to deliver full adaptive bit-rate experiences to platforms supporting Flash, as well as Apple devices, including iPad and iPhone.
• Integrated Content Protection simplifies deployment and reduces infrastructure cost, enabling seamless streaming for advertising-funded online video.
• On-demand Stream Packaging eliminates the need to prepare and protect assets ahead of time, reducing complexity and storage costs and simplifying publishing for businesses so they can use one set of source video to reach multiple downstream devices.

Premium Video Monetization and Content Protection with Flash Access 3.0

Flash Access 3.0 builds on Adobe’s strong traction in video delivery by extending support to reach mobile devices. This allows content providers to securely deliver and monetize content with a single back-end workflow, delivering rich, engaging experiences on desktop, connected TVs, Blu-ray players, tablets and smartphones. New features of Flash Access 3.0:

• Support on Mobile Devices will include Android tablets and smartphones, as well as other mobile devices, allowing video programmers to leverage the same content delivery, protection and monetization infrastructure to target mobile devices, following the upcoming release of Adobe Flash Player 11 and Adobe AIR 3 (set to be available later this quarter).
• Scalable License Delivery and in-band Key Rotation enables Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (MVPDs) and programmers to offer television experiences over IP, whether over the open Internet or on a managed network, at massive scale. With Flash Access 3.0, it is now possible to securely deliver multiple TV “channels” to millions of subscribers with a cost-effective premium content protection solution.
• Compatibility with Industry Standards including UltraViolet, an industry-standard, cloud-based digital rights locker system that will allow consumers to create personal virtual video libraries and access them across multiple devices. Flash Access has been approved for use with UltraViolet, set to be released this fall. Flash Access 3.0 and the upcoming versions of Flash Player 11 and AIR 3 will be able to be leveraged by content retailers, service providers and device manufacturers to create full UltraViolet experiences, including playback for the UVVU Common File Format.

Pricing and Availability

Adobe Flash Access 3.0 is offered at per unit CPM pricing. Adobe Flash Media Streaming Server 4.5 is offered at US$995. Adobe Flash Media Interactive Server 4.5 is offered at US$4,500. Adobe Flash Media Enterprise Server 4.5 pricing can be quoted by contacting Adobe. Products can be ordered today at www.adobe.com/go/fms and are available immediately.

SAN JOSE, Calif. & AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced at the IBC 2011 Conference and Exhibition that Adobe® Pass service has gained substantial traction since it launched in March 2011. Adobe Pass makes it easy for TV programmers and media companies to validate that customers are entitled to view online content based on their pay TV subscription package. With Adobe Pass, pay TV subscribers can watch the content they are already paying for anytime, anywhere; the vision of what the broadcast industry is calling TV Everywhere. Adobe Pass is seeing widespread adoption with popular programmers and content portals including Fox Networks, Turner Broadcasting (including the CNN app for iPad), Hulu, MTV Networks, Scripps Networks Interactive and AMC Networks, that have chosen the solution to seamlessly and securely establish a user’s entitlement to premium content anywhere, anytime and on virtually any device.

Adobe Pass is now offered as a TV Everywhere implementation option to content providers serving approximately 90 percent of the U.S. pay TV market via Comcast Corp., DirecTV, Dish Network Corp., Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, Inc., Verizon Communications, Inc., Cablevision Systems, Charter Communications, Suddenlink Communications and others. Content providers can leverage Adobe Pass to help pay TV subscribers to easily access TV Everywhere content via content provider websites and mobile applications.

Adobe will demonstrate Adobe Pass and highlight key customers using the solution during the IBC 2011 Exhibition at its stand (Hall 7, Stand 7.G27) in the RAI Convention Center, Sept. 9-13.

“As the leader in delivering seamless online video experiences to millions of users worldwide, Adobe is committed to transforming the next wave of industry innovation by helping media companies bring their TV programming to multiple devices including desktops, Android smartphones and tablets and iOS devices,” said Pritham Shetty, vice president, Video Solutions, Adobe. “Adobe Pass delivers a simple solution for pay TV providers. Adobe’s strong heritage in video delivery, has given us considerable traction for Adobe Pass in its short time on the market, with top content providers like Fox Networks and Turner Broadcasting’s networks now using the solution.”

Turner Broadcasting Going Multi-Platform

In addition to enabling authentication on both Mac and Windows platforms, Adobe Pass has also emerged as a leading authentication solution for mobile devices. Turner sees the value of Adobe Pass and has taken a platform-agnostic approach as evidenced by the recently launched experience on the CNN Apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch that replicates the desktop experience. On all of these platforms/devices, CNN uses Adobe Pass to allow pay TV subscribers to watch live CNN broadcast feeds just as if they were watching on TV. Adobe Pass creates a seamless way for programmers to enable their subscribers to view content with just one sign-in and does not require any additional downloads. This eliminates one of the biggest barriers to TV Everywhere adoption – a complicated validation process that requires many registrations and downloads.

“Adobe Pass enables us to offer a simple solution for TV Everywhere to deliver on our vision of providing customers the ability to watch our network content whenever, wherever and on whatever device they choose,” said Jeremy Legg, senior vice president, business development and multi-platform distribution, TBS, Inc.

Enhancing Customer Experiences

• Fox Networks: Adobe Pass seamlessly and securely establishes access to premium content across multiple websites and mobile devices with no additional downloads required. The solution utilizes HTML5 and leverages the industry leading Adobe Flash® Platform, where available, for a seamless high-quality experience along with Adobe Flash Access® for enhanced security. Fox Networks will be rolling out Adobe Pass across all their major brands, beginning with Fox.com, SPEED2 and BTN2Go, with plans to extend authenticated websites and mobile experiences to more Fox brands in the future.
• Hulu: From content creation to playback, Adobe helps consumers enjoy premium video content when, where and how they want it. As the landscape for viewing content evolves, media companies are extending their online TV experiences and leveraging Adobe Pass to authenticate their paying subscribers online and provide them with anytime, anywhere rich media experiences. Additionally, leading video content portals are leveraging Adobe Pass, including Hulu on Hulu.com.

Pricing and Availability

Adobe Pass product information can be found at www.adobe.com/go/adobepass. For pricing and availability contact Adobe at www.adobe.com/go/adobepass_rfi. Adobe Pass is also offered via certified Adobe Pass Enablement Partners. Current partners include Brightcove and Limelight Networks. Adobe Pass is fully deployed and available today.

About Adobe Systems Incorporated

Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences. For more information, visit www.adobe.com.

© 2011 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Flash and Access are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Mac, iPad, iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Left over files belonging to uninstalled programs can lead to system errors and can even crash a PC. IObit’s new version of Uninstaller is an easy to use, free solution that can remove all traces of unwanted programs, and can prevent system problems.

Uninstaller 2 is a major upgrade to the original release and makes file deletion simple; even for a novice PC user.

New features include:

•     New user interface.
•     Search feature in “Forced Uninstall”: Now it’s possible to search for programs in “Forced Uninstall” and uninstall them directly from search results.
•     Improved Powerful Scan functionality. This now carries out a deeper and more secure scan, especially for any leftover items in the computer’s registry.
•     An option for not creating a restore point, making it possible to do this in the advanced uninstall mode.
•     Multi-language support – now available in 12 languages.
•     Enhanced program detection – Uninstaller 2.0 can detect a wide-ranging list of programs on a PC.

The new version of IObit Uninstaller is a Windows® utility that makes file deletion thorough, safe, secure and simple, for PC users of any ability.

Read more about the software here: http://www.iobit.com/advanceduninstaller.html

About IObit
Founded in 2004 by two creative and enthusiastic programmers, IObit is focused on providing consumers with innovative system utilities and protection software for superior PC performance and security. Today, we are a recognized industry leader with 100+ awards and 130 million downloads and happy users worldwide (PRWeb)

(Photoshop World) Nik Software (http://www.niksoftware.com) announces today its much-anticipated Color Efex Pro 4, the company’s latest version of its popular digital photographic filters for retouching and creative enhancements. Recognized for over a decade as the professional’s choice in photographic filters, the 55 total filters of Color Efex Pro 4 offers a new generation of technologies and features for creating stunning effects.

Color Efex Pro 4 introduces stackable filter combinations, visual presets, filter recipes, and new filters such as Detail Extractor, Vintage Film Efex, and Image Borders. The release also includes a new History Browser, improvements to imaging algorithms, greater performance, and enhanced usability. To watch videos and join special live online preview sessions, visit http://www.niksoftware.com/colorefexpro.

“Creating a new generation of features and technologies for Color Efex Pro 4 was inspired by the professionals who use it,” said Michael J. Slater, President and CEO of Nik Software. “Over 400 professional photographers test and inspire our team through a lively beta group process that ultimately helps us deliver extraordinary products like Color Efex Pro 4.”

“The freedom and power to take control of my images is part of the passion I have for photography,” said Frank Salas, Master Wedding Photographer and Instructor. “Color Efex Pro 4 fuels that passion with a stunning variety of photographic enhancements and incredible new filters that are perfect for my style of photography—it has really taken my images to new heights!”

The latest evolution of Nik Software’s U Point technology in Color Efex Pro 4 provides easy-to-use tools for photographers to fine-tune and stylize their images with precise selective adjustments without complicated selections and layer masks. Filter effects can be added or subtracted from images with incredible precision, using a few clicks of the mouse. Enhancements are automatically blended throughout an image for natural results. Color Efex Pro 4 also takes full advantage of the latest graphics processing units (GPUs) and multi-core processors for responsiveness and fast processing.

KEY NEW FEATURES:

NEW: Filter Combinations—Add multiple filters at once, adjust opacity, and make selective adjustments to get the desired look
NEW: Brand New Filters—Detail Extractor, Dark Contrast, Vintage Film Efex, Natural Image Borders, and much more
NEW: Visual Presets—Each filter contains single-click starting points making it possible to explore creative options quickly
NEW: Style Recipes—Customize and share filter combinations with others, using recipes
NEW: History Browser— Facilitates intuitive comparison of previous edits and different looks
NEW: GPU Processing and Multi-Core Optimization—GPU Processing takes full advantage of the processors found on advanced display adapters providing even faster performance
NEW: Interface, Interaction, and Workflow—Benefit from interface and interaction improvements to filters, zoom controls, shortcut keys, and much more

Pricing and Availability
Color Efex Pro 4 will be available directly from Nik Software (http://www.niksoftware.com), through specialty camera retailers, and through online and national resellers in October 2011. A list of Nik Software resellers may be found at http://www.niksoftware.com/resellers.

Two versions of the software will be available: The Color Efex Pro 4 Complete Edition contains 55 filters with a suggested retail price of $199.95. The Color Efex Pro 4 Select Edition contains 26 filters with a suggested retail price of $99.95. Upgrades to the Complete Edition from any edition of versions 2.0 or 3.0 are $99.95. Customers who purchased Color Efex Pro or a Complete Collection bundle on or after August 7, 2011 are eligible for a free upgrade. Registered customers will be emailed instructions for accessing their free software. To pre-order Color Efex Pro 4, visit http://www.niksoftware.com/colorefexpro.

Color Efex Pro 4 is Windows and Mac compatible and installs as a 32-bit and 64-bit plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 or later, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® 2.6 or later, Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 or later, Apple® Aperture® 2.1.4 or later. For more information about Color Efex Pro 4, including video tutorials, feature lists, and special live online preview sessions, please visit: http://www.niksoftware.com/colorefexpro.

About Nik Software
Nik Software, Inc. develops award-winning desktop and mobile software solutions and technologies for the professional digital imaging and consumer photography markets. Established in 1995, Nik Software has become the recognized leader in digital photographic products and technologies, including its patented U Point® technology and its Snapseed™ mobile product line. In 2011, the company earned the prestigious International TIPA Award for Best Photo Software for its Complete Collection of professional photography products, which includes Color Efex Pro™, HDR Efex Pro™, Sharpener Pro™, Silver Efex Pro™, Viveza®, and Dfine®. In 2011, the company also earned the EISA Award for European Photo Software of the Year 2011-2012 for Silver Efex Pro 2. For more information, visit http://www.niksoftware.com. For videos, screenshots, and other detailed information, download the Color Efex Pro 4 press kit at http://www.niksoftware.com/cep4presskit. (PRWeb)