DeviantArt released this week an online Drawing App. Muro is 100% flash free, it’s pure HTML 5 and works on all modern browsers. There is a lot already present on Muro like several brushes (you get more if you’re registered on DA). Because it works on devices like iPad it should be really useful for those devices, specially because a lot of the drawing apps outthere are done in pure flash (and we all know that Steve Jobs don’t like Flash!).

Muro features include:

• deviantART’s free HTML5 powered drawing app
• 21 brushes, each uniquely programmed
• Basic and Pro modes, both free
• Intuitive layout and functionality
• Supports all HTML5-enabled browsers including the iPad
• Submit drawings directly to your deviantART Gallery
• Convenient design allows more focus on your art
• Join fellow deviants in a public forum to share drawings
• Start private threads in your group’s Admin Area and enjoy picture comments

Muro won’t replace your Photoshop for sure, but it doesn’t want to. It’s the perfect app to use on the go on less powerful devices to doodle.

Link: DeviantArt Muro.

I’m a big fan of Blizzard games, from Diablo to Warcraft, from Starcraft to World of Warcraft, I’ve been there. They are are engaging, addicting I would say, polished and the best bang for the buck you can get in the gaming industry, in my honest opinion. Blizzard is one of the top game developers because they know what a gamer wants, but they excel in many areas, art is one of them. They create unique vivid art and they are sharing it with us now.

Blizzard launched a new website showcasing their unique concept art throughout the years in the several franchises. If you’re a fan of Blizzard or just a fan of Art, take a look, it’s well worth it, theses images tell a story, a very well drawn story…

Link: Blizzard Concept Art Website

WoWmagz issue 7 was recently released and I’ve been reading it in the last couple of days. To be honest I hadn’t read more than one issue of this magazine (from when I posted a compilation of some great Digital Art eZines), but this issue is quite great. WoW Magazine features Indonesian artists, artwork showcase, interviews, special guests and lot more stuff. The presentation is not the best I’ve been so far (Bak for example is sublime on that), but it comes in a simple but well designed pagination.

Anyway, I think it’s a really worthwhile magazine to spend some of your time, specially if you are searching for new inspiration.

More eZine releases

If you’re looking for some more eZines, these magazines recently updated their issue number or check more eZines publications here.

Bak

Revolution Art

Moloko+

The CGsociety Steampunk “Myths and Legens” challenge came to and end and they recently (or not so recently but I kinda missed it…) announced the winners. Really awesome works to see there if you are into CG (well I am!).

This is the fourth CGChallenge in which we have recognized both still image and film works. With this challenge the quality and breadth of work is astonishing. Many of the entries demonstrate a level of expertise, production standards and teamwork that is equal to any professional studio. It is especially encouraging to see such a breadth of styles this time. We have pure CG works, animated paintings, live action with practical effects, cartoon – the list goes on.

I feel that this challenge really does mark a major milestone in the evolution of the CGSociety. Not so many years ago there was a degree of elitism towards pure 3D work. We now have digital artists of diverse skills working together to create astounding works of art and entertainment that are world class – in every imaginable style. This is how it should be – it’s not how you create a work, it’s the quality of the finished work and its impact on viewers that is important.

So it is with particular pride and joy that I congratulate all of the entrants who participated; the judges; the staff of Ballistic; the forum leaders; our generous sponsors and of course this year’s winners.

Mark Snoswell, President of the CGSociety.

Link: CGsociety

Somatic Rebirth Icons by David Lanham

One of my favorite work from David is the Somatic Icon series. You can see the rest of Somatic and other icons on David Lanham website.

Link: David Lanham

AdobeTV has now a bunch of new videos to teach you how to use some of the new features of Photoshop CS4 as well as some old tricks. Really worth checking out if you are a Photoshop junkie enthusiast… like I am. :devil:

Link: AdobeTV – Learn Photoshop CS4

I come today to share with you a little theme I’ve made for my Sony Ericsson cellphone. It uses Sumopiggy Discovery Work, it’s amazing. As soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to do a theme for my cellphone. I prefer dark themes and Sumopiggy work is amazing.

It should Work for these models:

K610i, K750i, V600i, V630i, W550i, W600i, W700i, W800i, W810i.

You can download it from deviantART or from the following link.

Download: Discovery Theme

Enjoy!

Yay, another Version of Photoshop to play with… Not only Photoshop but all his brothers: Illustrator CS4, InDesign CS4, Dreamweaver CS4, Flash CS4 Professional, Premiere Pro CS4, After Effects CS4, Soundbooth CS4 and Device Central CS4.

Prices as we all know and are used to are over the top. Price for the Adobe Creative Suite 4 is around € 3,598.80. Photoshop alone costs US$699. Ouch!

Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended, the highly anticipated, new editions of the professional industry standard software for digital imaging.

Providing a fluid user experience, complete creative control and higher efficiency, Photoshop CS4 leverages the power of the latest hardware to extend imaging possibilities and offer faster, more flexible ways to accomplish core tasks like image adjustments and masks. All of these features and more can be found in Photoshop CS4 Extended, which serves users with advanced motion graphics functions, dramatically expanded 3D visualization capabilities and precise image analysis.

Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended will be available as stand-alone applications or key components of the Adobe Creative Suite 4 family.

Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended for Mac OS X on Intel based and PowerPC based systems and for Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista platform are scheduled to ship October 2008 with availability through Adobe Authorized Resellers and the Adobe Store. Estimated street price for Adobe Photoshop CS4 is US$699 and US$999 for Photoshop CS4 Extended. Upgrade pricing is available

Source: Photoshop Blog

Photoshop CS4 New Features

Enhanced masking feature
Layer Mask Density option allows you to fade away the effect of a layer mask gradually revealing the parts that are hidden.

Real-time filters with no color depth restrictions
New Adobe technology called Hydra allows filters to use graphics card power in image processing instead of the CPU. That means all operations will be much faster. Hydra filters support all color depths as well.

Liquid resize feature
This new technology called Seam Carving allows you to shrink or enlarge a photo disproportionally without stretching it.

Enhanced Quick Selection tool
The Refine Edge dialog now has a new feature to deals much better with complex surfaces such as fur ensuring a more defined line between subject and background.

Improved Dodge and Burn tools
Improved algorithm in these tools lets results look less destructive and more natural.

Polished interface
Photoshop interface brightness will be adjustable like in Adobe Bridge with buttons and dialog boxes look will be improved.

Extended and enhanced color profile management
Multichannel, Device-Link and Abstract color profiles to be added.

Other Photoshop CS4 new features and improvements:
Integration of xRez technology for creating amazing panoramas.
integration of KnowHow and Kuler into Photoshop.
Rotatable canvas like in Corel Painter.
Better HDR support.
Faster load time.

List of Features: Link

Something more…

Oh… and about CS4:

While doing my daily search for graphic design content, tutorials, articles, etc, etc… I came upon a nice collection of Corporative Identity Models. These models will help you design a professional Identity presentation for your clients either for professionals or just graphics enthusiasts.

Example

Hope they are helpful to you.

Download

• Corporative IDs – Set 1: Download [85 MB]
• Corporative IDs – Set 2: Download [93 MB]
• Corporative IDs – Set 3: Download [98 MB]

Via: Diego Mattei and NF Graphics

1. BMW ZX-6

Designer: Jai Ho Yoo and Lukas Vanek

Source: Car Body Design

2. MAG – Magnetic Vehicle Concept

Designer: Matúš Procháczka

Source: The Design Blog

3. Peugeot Moville

Designer: Woo-Ram Lee

Source: The Design Blog

4. Royal College of Art Car Concepts

Designer: Paul Howse, Joonas Vartola, Pierre Sabas and Ilaria Sacco

Source: Tuvie

5. NASA Car Concept

Designer: Marek Kedzierski and Michal Vlcek

Source: Design East

6. Audi O Green Car Concept

Designer: Ondrej Jirec

Source: Tuvie

7. Futuristic Ferrari

Designer: Iman Maghsoudi

Source: Design You Trust

8. All Around Concept Car

Designer: Tomas Beres

Source: Design East

9. Merlin

Designer: Popa Lucian

Source: Yanko Design

10. 2028 Volkswagen Car Concepts

Designer: Volkswagen

Source: Yanko Design

11. Tatra Concept

Designer: Mike Jelinek

Source: Yanko Design

12. Ozone

Designer: Ozone

Source: Tuvie

13. Auto Union Type-D Concept

Designer: Lukas Vanek

Source: Design East

14. BMW Gina Concept

Designer: BMW

Source: Yanko Design

15. M-112 “TINY” Car Concept

Designer: Ignacio Garcia

Source: Tuvie

16. Peugeot Flux

Designer: Mihai Panaitescu

Source: Carbody Design

17. Peugeot Moovie

Designer: André Costa

Source: Diseno Art