LicenseStream Creator by ImageSpan Simplifies, Speeds Up Licensing and Billing of Digital Media

ImageSpan’s LicenseStream Creator can now be accessed via plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Lightroom. LicenseStream Creator is a content licensing and settlement managed service for creators of digital media. Its simple-to-use, intuitive interface makes it easy for professional and user-gen creators to register and license a broad range of digital content, including photographs and …

Epson Launches Stylus NX400 All-in-One Printer

At $100, the Epson Stylus NX400 is among the lowest priced all-in-one printers in the market today. It is designed to meet any household’s printing, scanning and copying needs. The new printer promises to deliver up to 34 ppm for black and color text documents, 4” x 6” borderless photos in as fast as 26 …

Imaging Resource on Olympus E-420: Yes, But…

Imaging Resource has posted its review of the Olympus E-420 DSLR, citing the smallish Four Thirds camera for its deep feature set that could appeal to general shooters upgrading to a more capable gear. Reviewer Alex Burack reports, “At $499 (body only), the Olympus E-420 will appeal to point-and-shooters stepping up to an interchangeable lens …

Peachpit Releases Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 2

The new Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 2 by Ben Long, Richard Harrington, and Orlando Luna is a book-DVD combination that delivers the equivalent of a 2-day course covering all of Aperture’s new features. This Apple-certified training guide takes readers step-by-step through the basics of image management and Aperture’s editing, retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving …

Nikon Releases Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software

Nikon released today the new Capture NX 2 photo editing software, upgrading the Capture NX software released in 2006. Capture NX 2 uses a new Selection Control Point tool, to adjust a specific area of an image with point-and-click convenience: just click on an image and adjust a few sliders to get the desired effect. …

CNET on Pentax K20D: Excellent!

Even as CNET notes that Pentax K20D colors aren’t technically as accurate as they could be, they’re not very far off compared with the other cameras in this price range and tend to look pleasing nonetheless. CNET senior editor Philip Ryan says the K20D’s performance is impressive, as is its image quality. Phil writes, “Overall, …

Bogen Imaging Holds Lighting Seminar Online

“How to Overcome 5 Common Problems When Shooting Outdoors” is an online seminar to be conducted by Bogen Imaging on Friday, June 6. It is free, and participants will have the chance to interact with each speaker and ask questions. This online seminar on lighting will be held from 2pm to 3pm EDT. This introductory …

Transcend Unveils 7” Transparent Photo Frame

The T.photo 710C is an all-new transparent version of Transcend’s successful first digital photo frame. While the original 7-incher sported a black-and-gold color scheme, the new T.photo 710C’s transparent frame offers a simple and pure look, making it perfect for setting on an office desk or mounting on a living room wall, regardless of décor. …

Nikon Small World Photo Contest Delisted from Rights-Grab List

OK boys and girls, it’s now safe to join the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. The Pro-Imaging organization says this Nikon photo contest now meets the Bill of Rights standards for photography contests, which essentially means Nikon has rewritten the rules of the contest to be fair and to respect the copyright of photographers to …

Darlow Holds Inkjet Printing Workshop in New Jersey

Andrew Darlow, author of 301 Inkjets Tips and Techniques, is conducting a one-day workshop – The Fine Art of Inkjet Printing Workshop – on Saturday, June 7, at the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. The full-day (10am – 4pm) workshop will demonstrate how to make quality archival inkjet prints from your photographs, …