Evolphin Zoom 2.8

Version Cue was a good idea that never took off. It was too hard to use for small agencies and not robust enough for large ones. Evolphin Zoom 2.8 fills the gap left by Version Cue’s demise—quite nicely, too. The software is easy to install and set up on either Macintosh or Windows.

Autodesk Maya Entertainment Creation Suite 2012

This new release not only has killer upgrades to Maya but Autodesk has also made some long overdue improvements to Mudbox and MotionBuilder, as well as the addition of Softimage to the Premium bundle.

Canon imagePROGRAF IPF6300

Canon’s imagePROGRAF series not only raises the bar for quality and performance, it also places new hurdles in the track of its competitors.

X-Rite’s i1PhotoPro

X-Rite’s i1PhotoPro is a comprehensive package that calibrates and profiles your camera, display, printer, and projector. It’s aimed at professionals whose work demands accurate and consistent colors, from camera to print.

DXO Optics Pro Elite 6.6

DxO Optics Pro Elite 6.6 is a rich and deep RAW and JPEG image processor/editor.

Texture Toolkit 1 & 2

These are collections of patterns—all high-resolution and most seamlessly repeating—ready for use in your print, Web, animation, or video design work.

ColorMunki Display

X-Rite’s new version of the ColorMunki Display not only calibrates your display, but it will also calibrate projectors, measure ambient light, and correct for display surface glare. Designed for simplicity, the ColorMunki Display comes with its own wizard-driven software or presets.

Ricoh CX5

How is it possible to take a compact digital camera that for most people is already perfect and improve upon its stellar features? It seemed as if this line had reached its pinnacle with the CX4, but in true Ricoh style, they weren’t about to let good enough suffice.

Epson Signature Worthy Exhibition Canvas Papers

Epson just released three new inkjet canvas papers from their high-end Signature Worthy paper collection. They come in three different finishes: satin, matte, and gloss.

Epson Stylus Photo R3000

The Epson Stylus Photo R3000 printer is for professional photog­raphers and fine artists in a low-volume production setting who demand exhibition-quality color and black-and-white prints.

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