Lynda.com today announced “Adobe After Effects 6 Hands-On Training,” a step-by-step, tutorial-based book that teaches readers the basic techniques of creating motion graphics and special effects for film, video and the Web. The book provides insider tips, illustrated with detailed graphics and accompanied by a CD with classroom-proven exercises and QuickTime movies. “Adobe After Effects 6 Hands-On Training” is priced at US$44.99.
Read MoreIDG World Expo today announced the return of the Macintosh Gaming Area to its upcoming Macworld Conference & Expo next month. The section will highlight new games showcased by game publishers such as Aspyr and MacSoft, as well as popular AAA game titles.
Read MoreYahoo has repaired a security hole in Yahoo Mail, the company’s free Web-based email service, reports Reuters. “The hole could have allowed an attacker to launch a computer worm or run malicious code on a victim’s computer when an e-mail containing the code was opened,” said Finjan Software, the San Jose firm that discovered the vulnerability.
Read MoreWhile in Tokyo for the opening of the new Apple Store Ginza, Apple CEO Steve Jobs told The Asahi Shimbun that the company plans to open its iTunes Music Store to Japanese consumers as early as next year, notes Macworld UK. Apple is currently in talks with Japanese record labels seeking approval to sell their artist’s music.
Read MorePerceptive Automation and Ovolab today announced the availability of a set of scripts for integrating Indigo, Perceptive Automation’s intelligent home control and automation server, with Phlink, Ovolab’s versatile telephony product for Mac OS X.
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