GENERAL MEETING
"PERSONAL INFORMATION MANAGERS"
by Rick Mattingly, Chuck McJilton, & Mike Morris
7:00 PM Tuesday
May 6, 2008
Fort Collins Senior Center
(See Map Here)

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BOOK AND SOFTWARE REVIEWS


bulletDigital Audio Essentials

cover photo April 2008

A book review by Mike Morris.

This book, Digital Audio Essentials, is just that: essential for any audiophile/sterophile/surround-soundphile, etc. This document is in PDF, and is 83 kb.

Rating: Timberline*


bulletPhotoshop CS2 RAW

cover photo April 2008

A book review by Mike Morris.

This book is, obviously, going to be most useful for Photoshop users. However, I suggest there are several reasons why anyone who likes to edit digital images can benefit from the book, regardless of camera capabilities or image editing software preferences. This document is in PDF, and is 77 kb.

Rating: Timberline*


bulletThe Art of RAW Conversion

cover photo April 2008

A book review by Mike Morris.

For anyone who enjoys the technology as well as the artistry of digital photography, this book is for you. This document is in PDF, and is 79 kb.

Rating: Timberline*


bulletInDesign Production Cookbook

cover photo January 2008

A book review by Mike Morris.

“In addition to the ‘How to’ available from the help file, this book provides information, and many examples, on the ‘why’ and the ‘when’ for many of the InDesign features.” This document is in PDF, and is 94 kb.

Rating: Timberline*


bulletPractical Color Management: Eddie Tapp On Digital Photography

cover photo January 2008

A book review by Mike Morris.

“This book presents the complex topics of color management in an easy to read and understandable manner, suitable for both the professional and non-professional photographer.” This document is in PDF, and is 110 kb.

Rating: Timberline*


bulletPodcasting Pocket Guide

cover photo January 2008

A book review by Mike Morris.

“This pocket guide will help get you started, both as a listener and a podcaster.” This document is in PDF, and is 88 kb.

Rating: Small hill*


bulletMicrosoft Publisher 2007 - A Software Review

October 2007, with a status update on page 4 dated January 15th, 2008

A review by Mike Morris of the Microsoft Publisher 2007 application. This is one of those good news/bad news situations. This document is in PDF, and is 255 kb.

Rating: Small hill*



bullet*Ratings Key

  • Sandpit—Avoid
  • Small hill—Not recommended
  • Foothill—Average
  • Timberline—Excellent
  • Fourteener—Must have

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