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“We’ve waited a long time for this day, but the final product was worth the wait,” said Steve Forde, CEO of GridIron. “Thanks to a world-class development team and the thousands of beta testers who not only thoroughly tested the software but helped shape the final version, Flow is a product that will help all creative pros, whether they work alone or as part of a group, become more streamlined and productive. No more lost files, no more accidents, no more all-nighters.”

GridIron Flow has been used by thousands of creative professionals since the public beta of the product was released in February 18, 2009. Users have experienced how the software provides a unique and total understanding of each project being worked on and allows them to track all the components of a project, regardless of where the files are located. With instant access to any file or version needed, creative professionals can get a lot more done in a lot less time—without having to do anything differently.

Key features of the product include:

• Workflow Maps – Visual interface shows all project files and how they are connected
• Share Maps – Allows multiple users to view the same workflow map across the network
• Adobe CS4 Flow Flash Panel Provides access to GridIron Flow directly in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or Flash
• Real-time Asset Tracking – Tracks the connections between project files in real-time
• Visual Versioning – Accesses the complete history of a file and allows the user to revert to any version
• Visual Search – Finds any file, even if it’s offline, and shows how it fits into a project
• Foolproof Packaging – Gathers and updates all files automatically, keeping the package current
• Time Tracking – Automatically records how much time was spent on a file or project

“The ability for Flow to be accessed directly within Adobe CS4 applications via the new Flash Panel is impressive because of the value it brings users,” said Johnny Loiacono, senior vice president and general manager, Creative Solutions Business Unit, Adobe Systems. “CS4 already delivers significant increases in productivity and Flow takes that to an even higher level. It is a product that most of our Creative Suite customers will find valuable.”

For more information see the links below:

• GridIron Flow Tutorials: http://www.gridironsoftware.com/products/flow/flow_tutorials.html
• PhotoshopUser TV & Layers Magazine:  solid 10-minute tour
• Lynda.com: Flow Features Course
• For more about GridIron Flow – http://www.gridironsoftware.com/Flow/
• To visit GridIron’s blog – http://www.gridironsoftware.com/blog/

GridIron Flow is available for immediate purchase from GridIron’s website at http://www.gridironsoftware.com/store/. A single user license is $299 USD, with a three pack also available for $399.

Action Essentials 2 features:

• Over 250 HD elements
• Many elements shot in slow motion
• Diverse angles
• Wide and close shots
• Pre-Keyed & Pre-Matted
• Most diverse collection ever made
• 95% Live action footage ( including: real fire and real explosions!)
• Shot primarily on REDs with a special high speed camera
• No one got hurt… maybe a few feelings here and there

Action Essentials 2 will be available in 2 HD Versions:
720p High Definition [1280 x 720] $99.95
2k Film Resolution [2048 x 1152 ] $249.95 (beyond 1080p)

Andrew Kramer has posted a video talking about the two different versions. Action Essentials 2 compare video

First time savers are already available:

• Design – Edit Quicker and Faster in Illustrator CS4
• Photography – A Bridge of Savings
• Photography – GPU Acceleration in PhotoShop CS4
• Video – Edit Dialogue Faster then Ever
• Web – Quickly Transform Photoshop Layouts

Andrew Kramer did release a new Video Tutorial show how to create 3D Vines in max and finishing it up in After Effects.

You may have seen this vines in the Twitch promo video.

Twitch is available as a download version, buy Twitch here.Twitch from Videocopilot is a awesome After Effects plug-in. StrongMocha highly recommends this great plug-in.

Read our Full Twitch coverage: Twitch – a “must have” After Effects Plug-in or watch the video here: Twitch After Effects Plug-in promotion video

Twitch features:

• 6 Built-in Operators
• 7 Video Tutorials
• 10 Free Twitch Sound Effects
• 25 Effects PresetsTwitch is available as a download version, buy Twitch here.Twitch from Videocopilot is a awesome After Effects plug-in. StrongMocha highly recommends this great plug-in.

Read our Full Twitch coverage: Twitch – a “must have” After Effects Plug-in

Videocopilot.net is releasing on March, 10th the long awaited Twitch a Plug-in for After Effects which allows you to create stylistic video effects for motion graphics and visual effects. Watch the Twitch Introduction on videocopilot.net.

Twitch features:

• 6 Built-in Operators
• 7 Video Tutorials
• 10 Free Twitch Sound Effects
• 25 Effects Presets

Twitch Operator, allows you to control the effect you desire.

• Blur Operator:The blur function contains some of the most advanced features including a threshold slider, transfer modes, and aspect control.

• Color Operator:One of the most fun and useful functions allows you to colorize your twitches as well as randomize color for exciting situations.

• Light Operator:Similar to an exposure function, this operator allows you to choose from adding brightness or darkness to your Twitches or even both.

• Scale Operator:With built in Motion Blur and random anchor selection the Scale operator will give you endless possibilities.

• Slide Operator:One of the most fun to use, the Slide operator has many controls over slide, motion blur, tendency and the advanced RGB Split.

• Time Operator:You can even randomly offset footage forward or backwards with this handy operator control.

Twitch Plug-in is compatible with 7.0 (windows and mac), CS3 (Windows and mac) and Premiere Pro CS3 (Windows and mac). Some Twitch features are not supported with Premiere Pro CS3.

Twitch is available as a download version, buy Twitch here.

Twitch from Videocopilot is a awesome After Effects plug-in. StrongMocha highly recommends this great plug-in.

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