November 2007 Catalogue Newsletter

Autodesk
3ds Max 2008 - New Version
Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2008 is a
3D modelling, animation and rendering
software. The new release brings significant
performance improvements - in areas
such as viewport interaction, interactive
transform and material assignment, and
the addition of new, artistfriendly
UI and scene management features. Review,
a new toolset that delivers interactive
previewing of shadows, the 3ds Max sun/sky
system, and Architectural and Design
material settings. Enhanced support
for complex pipelines and workflow -
a new, integrated MAXScript. Plus, enhanced
DWG file-linking and data support.
Adobe
Digital School Collection - New Version
The new Adobe Digital School Collection
is a complete suite of digital communication
tools for Primary and Secondary schools.
Available under volume licensing options
only, the collection brings together
four powerful software applications
to create an easy-to-use solution:
Photoshop Elements 6 - Enhance,
organise, and present digital photos
Premiere Elements 4 - Create
effects-filled video and audio projects
that can be shared in many ways
Acrobat 8 Professional - Communicate
and collaborate more easily and securely
with Adobe PDF
Contribute CS3 - Quickly, easily,
and affordably update existing websites
and blogs
Teacher
Resource CD
enhances the collection by providing
additional resources such as professionally
developed lesson plans and tutorials.
Adobe
Photoshop Elements 6 for Windows - New Version
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 provides easy-to-use
tools for enhancing, organising, and presenting
digital photos. New compositing capabilities let
you create perfect group photos. New Smart Albums,
automatically bring together photos based on the
criteria most important to you. New photo-blending
technology, with an enhanced step-by-step assistance
its now even easier to start creating.
Pugh
at BETT 2008
The BETT Show, the worlds leading educational
ICT event will take place at Olympia, London from
Wednesday 9th January Saturday 12th January,
2008.
Pugh will not have a stand, but you will find
us on the Corel Stand (L18) on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday. Take the opportunity to meet us on
the Corel stand or call us to arrange a one-to-one
meeting.
Christmas
Opening Times
We will be CLOSED from close of business on Friday
21st December, and will re-open again on Wednesday
2nd January.
Pugh
launches Boat Sponsorship - front cover picture
Cardigan Bay Watersports unveiled two new sailing
boats partly funded with a sponsorship deal from
Pugh Computers. The sponsorship has enabled the
centre to purchase two Laser Bahia sailing boats,
which will expand the range of facilities currently
on offer by the centre.
Adobe
FREE Training offers!
Adobe CS3 Design Premium - Purchase Adobe Creative
Suite 3 Design Premium between 3 September to
31 December 2007 and receive a free 3 hour training
session at an Adobe Authorised Training Centre.
This offer applies to both box products and licensing
orders.*
Adobe Acrobat 8 - Purchase Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional
or Adobe Acrobat Standard between 9th July - 31st
December 2007 and receive a free 2 hour training
session at an Adobe Authorised Training Centre.
This offer is valid with all box products and
licensing orders.*
*There is a limit of one session registration
per person and 8 registrations from each company
or organisation. See Terms and Conditions.
Symantec
launch new Endpoint protection
Symantec has announced the release of its
all-new Endpoint protection range. See page 67
for pricing.
Endpoint Protection 11.0 - proactively
protects your laptops, desktops, and servers by
combining antivirus, antispyware, desktop firewall,
intrusion prevention, and device
control.
Multi-Tier Protection 11.0 - is a comprehensive
suite to safeguard enterprise assets and lower
risk by providing protection against malware for
multi-platform enterprise networks, mail servers
and mail gateways, includes Endpoint Protection
and Mail Security.
Techsmith
Camtasia Studio 5 - New Version
New Camtasia Studio 5 dramatically simplifies
the creation and distribution of screencasts.
Now users with no programming or multimedia expertise
can create engaging demonstrations, PowerPoint-based
video presentations and interactive training in
minutes. New features include Intelligent capture
controls that adapt to you; Crystal-clear playback
at any size with Camtasia SmartFocus; Easy,
versatile video sharing with TechSmith ExpressShow;
Streamlined Camtasia Recorder makes selecting
an area to record both fast and easy, and many
more.
Adobe
Visual Communicator 3 - New Version
Adobe Visual Communicator 3 software provides
everything a user needs to create video presentations
that look like a TV-quality broadcast. Ideal for
project-based learning, distance learning courses,
and campus-wide newscasts, Visual Communicator
provides a teleprompter, video editing capabilities,
and a library of customised graphics, effects,
titles, music, and templates so you can easily
produce video presentations that have the impact
of a television newscast. With Visual Communicator
you can deliver presentations via e-mail, the
Internet, CD, DVD, or live over a closed-circuit
system.
Propellerhead
Reason 4 New Version
Reason version 4 is a virtual studio rack with
all the tools and instruments you need to turn
your ideas into music. Reason is a complete studio
package with synths, samplers, drum machines,
loop players, a sequencer, mixing, effects and
much much more. All new Reason version 4 comes
equipped with a brand new sequencer, a revolutionary
groove tool, a stunning arpeggiator and comes
equipped with a multi synthesis synthesizer with
six oscillator types, four different filters,
a step sequencer and a modulation matrix, fully
routable, fully automatable.
Sony
Vegas Pro 8 - New Offering
The Vegas Pro 8 collection combines Vegas Pro
8, DVD Architect Pro 4.5, and Dolby® Digital
AC-3 encoding software to offer an integrated
environment for all phases of professional video,
audio, DVD, and broadcast production. These tools
let you edit and process DV, AVCHD, HDV, SD/HD-SDI,
and all XDCAM formats in real time, fine-tune
audio with precision, and author surround sound,
dual-layer DVDs.
Wacom
extend Bamboo range
Adding to the previously released Wacom Bamboo,
the pen tablet that allows individuals to easily
express their unique style in anything from a
drawing to a presentation; the Bamboo range has
increased to a family of three following the release
of two new versions, all three now built to suit
your specific activity and requirements. See page
75 for pricing
Wacom Bamboo One is the gateway to the
pen tablet experience for creative home users
who may be less experienced in using creative
programs. With a high-quality finish, it is intuitive
and easy to use, making that initial jump into
the world of Bamboo as simple as picking up a
pen. Bamboo One comes with ArtRage 2.
Wacom Bamboo Fun pen tablet is designed
for photo, video and design enthusiasts who want
to express themselves by creating, managing and
editing photographs, drawings, collages or letters.
Bamboo Fun pen tablets come with Photoshop Elements
(5.0 for Windows, 4.0 for Mac) and ArtRage 2.
Wacom
Intuos3 Special Edition New Offering
On the occasion of its 25th birthday, Wacom is
introducing Intuos3 Special Edition. Available
in the popular sizes A5 Wide and A4, the Special
Edition sets itself apart from the other Intuos3
models with its smart black finish and the enclosed
Intuos Airbrush input device. The Intuos3 Airbrush
is the most popular accessory in the Intuos3 series,
with its unique finger wheel it is the perfect
complement to the Intuos Grip Pen. The Display
Toggle function is especially useful to
those using the Intuos3 Special Edition in a multiple
monitor environment.
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