There's more information on Abel Internet on the web at http://www.abelgratis.com. Or give them a ring on 0131 447 7131

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Artel Software Boris FX

Boris FX is a high quality plug-in available for all of the popular non-linear editing applications on the market, including Adobe Premiere, Media 100, Avid, Discreet edit etc.

Boris FX adds advanced DVE capabilities and a unique set of features to the Premiere non-linear editing environment.

The package includes blurs, matte extraction, color correction effects and other special effects such as:

3D shape distortions

Animate 3D position, rotation and shape distortions with independent interpolation methods, for creating natural looking curvilinear paths. Tumble, spin and rotate objects with true perspective distortions. Create 3D geometric shapes with full alpha support including Page turns, Spheres and Cylinders that can unwrap to full screen for transitional effects etc.

Artel Software can be found on the web at http://www.borisfx.com

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Apple OpenGL extensions

OpenGL for Macintosh enables your computer to display 3D graphics using applications designed to take advantage of OpenGL. For example free version of Jarfish Clayscape 3D included on the CD cannot run without OpenGL.

Apple is online at http://www.apple.com

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DigiEffects CineLook Broadcast

Cinelook allows you to take any video footage (SVHS, Hi-8, BetaSP, DV) and make it look like film! Cinelook can emulate all of the popular film-stocks and performs advanced color correction. It uses the enhanced timing controls in After Effects to convert 30fps footage to 24fps in order to simulate 35mm and 16mm film, and 12fps for 8mm film. This process is known as "inverse-telecine" and is integral to achieving the "film look."

All products are fully functional, except for a red-X that is applied to the final render.

Digieffects can be found on the web at http://www.digieffects.com

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CYBA3 3D courses

Presenting the all new 3D Studio Max games and modelling distance learning training course.

CYBA3 the parent company of CYBA HOUS, a West Yorkshire based company, was founded in 1995 in response to the strong demand for skilled 3D Animators and Modelers by the games and film industries. Its main areas of training are concentrated on teaching 3D Studio MAX, AutoCAD, Adobe and CG software, both on and off site. Since then CYBA3 has built up a very strong reputation in the 3D digital training arena, devoted to providing the best training of it's kind in the UK.

Check out the self-contained PDF sample tutorial on the disc for more information.

Cyba3 is online at http://www.cyba3.co.uk/

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Ultimatte Knockout

Now you can combine multiple frame images in just minutes on both Mac and PC.
Fine hair detail, water, shadows, smoke, glass and reflections, even blurred edges -- all composited flawlessly and automatically with Ultimatte.

Ultimatte consists of plug-in sets for Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Media 100 that offer an unparalleled method of combining multi-frame images to produce a composited sequence of images. It allows you to achieve realistic looking composited scenes that would otherwise be too dangerous, impossible or impractical. Ultimatte lets you place your talent in any situation without the expense of transporting them and their entourage to a location shoot. Fully-linear mask: eliminates hard edges -- fine detail, blurred images, transparencies and shadows visible in the foreground image will all reproduce in the final composite.

Spill-suppression logic:

automatically removes discoloration of foreground subjects caused by light reflecting from the blue or green stage.

Screen Correction:

compensates for an unevenly lighted or painted blue or green screen ensuring flawless composites.

Grain Killer:

filters out noise from the blue or green screen areas of the foreground without affecting the foreground image.

Ultimatte Intelligence:

clicking on any problem areas automatically adjusts controls to a probable-best setting for correction. (Premiere and Media 100 only)

Color Conformance:

matches the look of the foreground to the background (or vice-versa) for absolute realism. (Premiere and Media 100 only)

External matte:

allows overlaying an externally-generated mask to "extend" the blue or green screen so that wide-angle and long shots can be composited even though they overshoot the screen. (Premiere and Media 100 only)

The demo version places a grid over the entire image.

Ultimatte is online at http://www.ultimatte.com

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Ideaworks3d Vecta3D plug-in for 3D Studio Max

Until recently, the world of Macromedia Flash was dynamic but very flat. Ideaworks3D Vecta3D changes all that with their highly anticipated tool, that lets users export 3D models and animation as 100% .swf format.

Vecta3D will be released soon as a 3D Studio Max plug-in and Windows/MacOS standalones.

Ideaworks3D is online at http://www.ideaworks3d.com

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