Humorous Greeting Card Factory

1 stars (disappointed) - This program is not user friendly and the cards are not really that funny. 5 stars (great for a laugh) - This program is great! I have an american greeting software that doesn't even come close to this program! I made a humorous card for for my mother that she absolutely LOVED it (getting a smile out of mom's face is a task) The only issue I had was i recieved an error while trying to download it to my system. I called tech support, and was up and running in 5 min. My overall experiance with the software and company has ben extreamly refreshing 2 stars (Humorus Greeting Card Factory) - I suppose my expectations were too high for this software, because I don't like it at all. Too much clicking back and back, and not enough cards to choose from. ...
Nova Development :: Greeting Cards (Card) :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Computer software (programs) :: Great Deals (Outlet store) :: :: Humorous Greeting Card Factory

 

Magix Music Maker 10 Deluxe

4 stars (Big Improvement Over MM2005 Deluxe, But Still Not Perfect) - I have been using Magix Music Maker since version 7, and have seen it progress in terms of stability and features. This version is the most capable and stable yet, although it is not without problems. To summarize the functionality of this application, it is a clone of Sony's Acid program. It is a loop sequencer with which you can quickly put together loop-based musical compositions. Included is a set of loops of varying styles to get you off the ground quickly, as well as a series of virtual synthesizers to create your own sounds. For the price, you get a lot right out of the box. Central to the program is the main sequencer, which is simply a specialized grid onto which you can drag and drop your loops and synthesizer tracks. There is the ability to individually manipulate track data by varying volume and adding fade in/out effects, as well as a rather extensive collection of special effects for creating 3D effects in your audio. There is also an integrated effects rack for tweaking and "fiddling" to get the sound just right. The synthesizers that are included are varied in nature and include a beat box, a drum machine, a "virtual drummer", copper, silver, classical guitar, a grand piano, an ambient sound generator, and a couple of others. While these are all useful, I have found that one cannot generate the "right sound" in every situation. Particularly limited is the new "LiViD" synth (Little Virtual Drummer) which seems to be just a loop-based drum generator with prerecorded tracks that allows you to tweak the drum tracks in a few interesting ways. While the built-in synthesizers may leave you wanting a little more, there is a VSTi host for integrating other synthesizers that are downloadable from the net to allow you a wider range of unique sounds. In MM2005D I had consistent problems with the VSTi host, but the problems seem to have been addressed in this new version. Adding a couple of...
Magix Entertainment :: Sound Libraries :: Sound Editing :: Midi :: Sequencing :: Creation :: audio :: Music :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Magix Music Maker 10 Deluxe

 

Hallmark Card Studio 2005 Standard

5 stars (Another Quality Hallmark Program) - I have had Hallmark software for 4 years running now. Falling in line with the others,this version producing great cards for all your family and friends to enjoy. 1 stars (Hallmark Card Studio) - I wrote upon returning the product that both Hallmark and Amazon should be ashamed to send such a poor product. The colors on the card were not good and the software was so faulty. It would print the sayings on top of each other, not centered. I had an earlier product from Microsoft that had beautiful cards and selections that I used for many years but got outdated and would not install. I asked and hopefully have received a complete refund. 5 stars (Easy to Use) - I love how you have everything in the project can be manipulated so easily. When I bought this I was worried that it would be difficult for this 70 year young senior. It produces top quality cards for every special occasion. I find myself making cards for my family and friends just for fun. ...
Sierra :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Havas :: Hobby Hobbies :: Computer software (programs) :: Greeting Cards (Card) :: Publishing :: Printing :: :: Hallmark Card Studio 2005 Standard

 

FloorPlan Design Suite Version 9

3 stars (My .02) - Many software publishers allow free "trial" downloads of the product. If you didn't have enough sense to try-before-you-buy, then don't complain when your expectations aren't met. Besides, you rarely get free support on a $40 title, so stop whining. I'm going to download this and try it. If I like it, I'll buy and then add another review. 1 stars (Bad Software) - I bought this and got Amazon's usual good service. That's the good news. This software is lousy! The design objects don't even include common things like bath vanities. They must want you to use a kitchen base cabinet but the depth and height are wrong and you can't change either. The length you can change. Tech support is $10 per phone call or $5 per email. What arrogance. DO NOT BUY THIS SOFTWARE. Bill in Lansing Iowa. ...
IMSI :: House Floor Plans (Planning) :: Layout :: Home Design :: Hobby Hobbies :: 3D (3-D) :: Graphics :: Computer software (programs) :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic :: FloorPlan Design Suite Version 9

 

Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Designer Version 2 Platinum

Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Designer Version 2 Platinum ...
Riverdeep - Learning company :: Publishing :: Printing :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Hobby Hobbies :: Genealogy (Genealogical) :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Designer Version 2 Platinum

 

Calendar Creator 2005

1 stars (No PDF function - advertising on box is false) - This product states in several places on the box that you can save and/or e-mail calendar files in PDF format. This is a false statement. The PDF file functions are only found in the more expensive "Deluxe" version. We called the manufacturer's customer support number and, after a lengthy wait, a support tech confirmed the only the deluxe version could do PDF files. He did not seem surprised to learn that the standard 2005 version box claimed to have that function included. This is blatent false advertising. DO NOT BE MISLED! 1 stars (The Absolute Worst) - I've never spent so much wasted time trying to get a program to do what I want it to. This is the most rediculous, convoluted way to create a simple calendar, using your own photos in your own chosen order, that I've ever seen in my life. Calendar Creator 4 was simple and straight forward, it just didn't add your photos. Finally I've upgraded and luckily I found a rebate that made this p.o.s. software free. If you want to make calendars with THEIR pictures, maybe you'll like this. There's got to be a better way... ...
Encore Software :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Computer software (programs) :: Calendars :: :: Calendar Creator 2005

 

Total Training Adobe CS2 From Design to Delivery Win-Mac DVD

Total Training Adobe CS2 From Design to Delivery Win/Mac [DVD]...
Total Training :: Music :: Editing :: Video :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Total Training Adobe CS2 From Design to Delivery Win-Mac [DVD]

 

My Labels Premium 7

My Labels Premium 7 ...
Avanquest Publishing USA Inc :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Edit (Editing) :: Multimedia :: Graphics :: Computer software (programs) :: Mailing Labels (Label) :: Greeting Cards (Card) :: My Labels Premium 7

 

Flipalbum 6 Suite

Flipalbum 6 Suite ...
E-Book Systems Inc :: Editing :: Effects :: Composting :: Video :: Publishing :: Printing :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Hobby Hobbies :: Edit (Editing) :: Multimedia :: Architectur :: Flipalbum 6 Suite

 

MacFonts Mac

4 stars (Mac Fonts) - Was pretty excited when I saw the fonts package. The box said "Over 1000 TrueType fonts" I figured that it meant just subtle variations of the same. While this was true for the majority of the fonts, the "BN" set of fonts had the most variety. The little quick reference guide book was very helpful with letting you get a peek at what the fonts look like to see if you even want to load it on your system. The book however was at times a little confusing, the names of the fonts would be on top of the fonts for some and then under the fonts for others. You had to kind of double check that the one that you wanted was the one that you installed. Played with some of the fonts in LiveType and I had a blast. Since I kind of wanted to see the fonts in action I would look through the book then choose a font to load. For it to take effect I had to keep restarting LiveType for the font to show up. So after a while just loaded a bunch of them and then made some scrolling text. Had lots of fun with the "Xmas Lights BRK" & "New Year Dingbats". Being able to take just the dingbats and alter them on screen give rise to lots of new and creative ways for me to make my designs a bit more fun and have very different appeal. There were also some more down to earth fonts like "Boron" & "Teen Bold" that gives a bit more punch than "Times New Roman" but still not be to off putting. Also previewed the fonts in TextEdit to get a feel for the differences quickly. All in all really liked what the package had to offer even with the limited font manager and having to load each individual font. The variety of new fonts is worth it. 5 stars (Finally a font collection for Mac!) - It's about time someone gave Mac users a reasonably priced font collection! MacFonts has over 1000 TrueType fonts in three categories: classic, refined and designer fonts. You can even use the included font manager to activate your font selections temporarily or permanently; very cool! ...
macXware :: Fonts :: Multimedia :: Publishing :: Printing :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Computer software (programs) :: Mac Macintosh Machintosh Apple :: :: MacFonts (Mac)

 

Extensis PHOTO IMAGING SUITE SCE-35782

4 stars (Extensis Photo Imaging Suite) - Pros: Great bundle, solid, friendly interface. Cons: Missing Portfolio Manual, Big ticket price. If you have virtually any experience in digital imaging, and have not heard the name "Extensis" mentioned in some form or another, then I suspect you have been hiding in a spider cave somewhere in the desert. I have personally owned, and used all of their software programs at one time or another, and can personally vouch for their reliability, and usefulness. And so, in keeping up with the "Jones's"(I.E. Adobe), The great folks at Extensis have just released their latest and greatest suite of programs titled, Extensis Photo Imaging Suite. for the purposes of brevity, I will refer to this program as EPI Suite in this review. The Extensis product line is extensive, and broad in its scope. It currently stands at roughly 20 plus programs all targeted at digital imaging tools including type and layout programs. This newest Suite of programs contain the top 5 programs all bundled together into one singular "Suite" of powerful creative tools. All of these programs function independently of each other, and do not include a "Version Cue" style of interface like its Adobe counterpart. That about wraps it up for Extensis Photo Imaging Suite. Every program included in this suite is another powerful step in the workflow of photo imaging capabilities. To go from enhancing an image, cleaning it up, masking it off, framing it, upscaling it, to finally cataloguing it, Extensis Photo Imaging Suite rocks. Without exception, I could, and do use every one of these programs in my daily imaging, and will for a long time to come. In closing I want to urge all of you to take a good look at this great suite of programs from Extensis. I know that many of you out there think that the only program that you need to be fully digital is Adobe Photoshop. And I will tell you that you are really missing out on a number of time, and labor saving progra...
Extensis Corporation :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Edit (Editing) :: Multimedia :: Graphics :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Extensis PHOTO IMAGING SUITE ( SCE-35782 )

 

Paint Shop Photo Album 5 Deluxe Old Version

2 stars (Non-Existent technical support) - I replaced my computer and reinstalled PSPA5 deluxe which I'd bought from Amazon last year. I received several error messages during the installation but the program worked. I tried to install the downloaded upgrade but got an error message that my version was not valid. Corel recently bought Jasc so I went to their site and, rather than pay per incident for tech support, I described the problem and asked for help which was free and promised the next business day. After two weeks with no reply. I sent them another e-mail and waited another week with no reply. I then sent them a fax, on the belief that my ISP might be blocking their reply, and asked for a faxed response or snail mail help. NOTHING! Spending real money for PSPA 5 apparently buys you a decent program and being totally ignored by Jasc's new owners, Corel. I gave the program a low rating because I believe that prompt e-mail support is an essential part of the cost of the program. I uninstalled PSPA 5 and will buy nothing new from JASC/COREL. Picasa 2 from Google works well and is free. 3 stars (Decent but could be so much better with attention to details) - Some of the other reviewers have here have spelled out where the program works well so you can consider this the CONS review. 1. The biggest complaint is speed. Opening, editing and building thumbnails are all agonizingly slow. My pictures are stored on a server in my home so there is some understandable delay. But I also use Paint Shop Pro 6 (PSP6) which builds thumbnails faster that I can see them and opens and edits pictures far faster. My wife gets so frustrated with PSPA5s slow speed that she ends up opening and editing in PSP6 and then I loose all EXIF data. Last night added a new folder of about 45 images and it took at least 3 minutes to build all the thumbnails. 2. The next thing is opening folders. PSPA5 calls folders albums. This is a nice idea but is it really necessary to take a thing we all k...
Jasc Inc :: Multimedia :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Computer software (programs) :: Greeting Cards (Card) :: Publishing :: Printing :: Home Publishing :: Image Capture Capturing :: E :: Paint Shop Photo Album 5 Deluxe [Old Version]

 

Art Explosion T-Shirt Factory Deluxe 3 0

Art Explosion T-Shirt Factory Deluxe 3.0 ...
Nova Development :: Home Publishing :: Hobby Hobbies :: Makeover (Makeovers) :: Beauty :: Fashion :: desk top publishing :: desktop publishing :: Professional Design :: Edit (Editing) :: G :: Art Explosion T-Shirt Factory Deluxe 3 0

 

Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Designer Version 2 Deluxe

Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Designer Version 2 Deluxe ...
Encore Software :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Hobby Hobbies :: Genealogy (Genealogical) :: Edit (Editing) :: Illustration (Illustrated) :: Multimedia :: Graphics :: Comput :: Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Designer Version 2 Deluxe

 

Muvee Autoproducer 4

Muvee Autoproducer 4 ...
JACK OF ALL GAMES :: Editing :: Video :: Home Publishing :: Image Capture Capturing :: Graphics :: desk top publishing :: desktop publishing :: Professional Design :: Multimedia :: Graphics :: Muvee Autoproducer 4

 

Photo Clip Art 150-000

2 stars (Transparency Problem) - This product is very nice when it works. However, I'm having the same problem as the reviewer below me. When I attempt to export the image - either by saving, draging or copying, Hemera places a transparency over the object, making the product worthless. I gave it two stars because, for the two months it worked, it worked well, however, now, it won't work at all. And as the other reviewer stated, support is nearly non-existant. 1 stars (Can't use this program) - This product offers much to chose from and I really liked the photos. However, I have yet to get this program to work right. I am able to view the photos but when I go into the the Export Wizard to save the photos, the photo has a transparency over the top of it, instead of in the background. I tried bypassing the Export Wizard by right clicking on the selected photo and saving. This also inserts the transparency over the photo. I called Hemera in Canada and they instructed me to call Encore USA in CA for support. Encore USA said they couldn't help me. Encore's technical support is "limited to crashes, error messages and lockups". I also referred to their website hoping to find help in the knowledge base or FAQ's. There was VERY little about this software and no help to be found. I wasted my money on a product I can't use and that offers no support for issues out of my control. 4 stars (Best value Hemera offers, but a few cautions) - First, if you're thinking about using these photos for print, you may wish to think again. Most objects run between 300-600 pixels in width or height, or 1-2 inches at 300 DPI. Stretch them bigger than that, and they'll start to blur and/or get jagged. Also note, that if you try to export/save an image from the Hemera Image browser and select the 300 DPI setting, the browser may stretch the graphic larger than it's actual size, causing blurring and jaggedness right out of the gate. You need to use the "Use Image's Full Size" checkbox w...
Hemera Technologies :: Home Publishing :: Edit (Editing) :: Graphics :: Clip Art :: Multimedia :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Photo Clip Art 150-000

 

Extensis SUITCASE X1 Mac Upgrade

4 stars (Suitcase works well) - Suitcase X1 works well. It does require healthy installation and cleaning up your fonts one time. The fact that it forces you to do that is a good thing. Some people will not read the directions or will not be disciplined to clean up their fonts and will have lots of trouble. When this is installed properly, the professional font management features are well worth it. Apple's Font Book is fine for the home user but the professional needs a more powerful solution like Suitcase X1. 1 stars (Unstable) - This program is buggy. Stick with font book that comes with OSX. This release has problems with: Not saving settings, not loading fonts correctly for use, constant conflict problems, Ive had multiple problems with the program crashing on startup requiring me to go in and manually clean out fonts. I never write reviews but the amount of headache this program has given me prompted me to spread the word. AVOID SUITCASE AT ALL COSTS! ...
Extensis Corp :: Home Publishing :: Fonts :: Multimedia :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Extensis SUITCASE X1 Mac Upgrade

 

Mountaincow PrintingPress Platinum

5 stars (Great, beautiful software program) - Wow, I can print my own beautiful invitations so easily thanks to PrintingPress Platinum! It's easy to use, even for us novice computer phobes. So, far I've created rehearsal dinner invitations, birthday party invitation for a 3 year old and moving cards . . . and gotten huge compliments! It's a wonderful product. 5 stars (Love this) - I have been using this terrific software for over a year now. I love it. The program allows me to easily format invitations and envelopes, posters, programs, all sorts of things. The fonts are so beautiful and different, I always get compliments on them. The images and borders are easy to manipulate and alter to make them very unique. In addition, it is very easy to incorporate my own images and manipulate them effortlessly as well. Anything you could possibly want to do, this software makes it easier. I highly recommend it. 4 stars (Why pay for custom invitations anymore?!) - This is a great product! So far I have made bridal shower invitations, two sets of thank-you notes with personalized envelopes, place cards and menu cards. The interface is very straightforward and customizable. You can expand the included fonts and images to infinity by using others on your computer or the internet, so while the included "library" might be a little small, that is by no means a limitation! I've received tons of compliments on my Printing Press work. I highly recommend if you have a little creative spark and are sick of struggling with word processing programs to make your invitations! ...
Mountaincow :: Mailing Labels (Label) :: Greeting Cards (Card) :: Publishing :: Printing :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Mountaincow PrintingPress Platinum

 

Home Budget For Dummies

Home Budget For Dummies ...
Atari :: Publishing :: Printing :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: Personal Finance (Financial) :: Accounting (Account) :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Home Budget For Dummies

 

Adobe Illustrator CS2 Mac

Adobe Illustrator CS2 (Mac) ...
Adobe :: Home Publishing :: Image Capture Capturing :: Mac Macintosh Machintosh Apple :: desk top publishing :: desktop publishing :: Professional Design :: Graphics (Grap :: Adobe Illustrator CS2 (Mac)