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August 08, 2005
Macromedia Studio 8 has been announced!
After months of playing with the alphas and betas, Im pleased to announce, Studio 8 has finally arrived. Almost every customer I talk to has seen the Sneak Peeks from MAX2004 and other sources and has asked when is the next Studio going to be released...well today, you can read all about the hype at http://www.macromedia.com/studio!
This is such a relief for me since I work with customers (you!) on a daily basis. You have no idea how much I wanted to tell you about all the new features within the Studio. So now, if you ask me questions, I can give you an answer!! Woohoo!
Be sure to check out the Feature Tours for each app here:
- Studio 8:
http://www.macromedia.com/software/studio/ - Dreamweaver:
http://www.macromedia.com/software/dreamweaver/ - Fireworks:
http://www.macromedia.com/software/fireworks/ - Flash 8:
http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/flashpro/
You also gotta check out the meet your match app for the new Studio! If still up for finding out more information, then dont miss out on the new articles in the Developer Center.
Time to get back to work? Be sure to get notified so you can go download the new apps when they become available.
Posted by amusselman at August 8, 2005 06:49 AM
Comments
Alphas and betas? I dont believe your supposed to acknowledge your inclusion in beta programs with Macromedia.
Posted by: Guy Watson at August 8, 2005 07:07 AM
Unless of course u work for Macromedia ;)
Posted by: Guy Watson at August 8, 2005 07:08 AM
can you put some screenshots for us, or write a little review. I am sure MM don`t show us all little improvements in new FW. I know they are busy right now ;-)
Posted by: Shony at August 8, 2005 07:55 AM
Guy -
I would call the Studio "candy" since I feel like a kid in a candy store here at MM, but internal builds might sound better. :P
Shony -
Yes! In due time...in due time. I should have something up later this week. It's been busy around here in case you havent noticed!!
Posted by: Alan Musselman at August 8, 2005 08:19 AM
Thanks Alan!
I noticed. That was just a friendly joke. I am just too curious.
B.T.W. all new things, about FW are great
Posted by: Shony at August 8, 2005 08:36 AM
Shony -
Well, I gotta say...the one feature I've been waiting for is to "lock objects" within a layer.
It's about time!!!
This will definitely make organizing objects (bitmaps/vectors) within a layer a lot more manageable than before.
That feature alone is worth the upgrade to me...everything else is bonus!
Posted by: Alan Musselman at August 8, 2005 08:59 AM
I'm so amazed how Macromedia has improved the Fireworks application. Thanks so much Alan for listening the requests and make them visible at the Macromedia team.
The 25 blend modes and plus "lock objects" are great additions to the new version.
//lian
Posted by: L14N at August 8, 2005 03:48 PM
This is great news. I'm extremely excited about Flash 8. It looks like it will by far have the most new features of all the products, and will probably effect most people (end user included). This is going to be amazing!
Posted by: Dujodu at August 8, 2005 05:15 PM
Congratulations to all Macromedia Team :D
Posted by: Giancarlo at August 8, 2005 08:32 PM
You know what im going to say!
Posted by: Z3bbster at August 18, 2005 04:18 AM
Z3bbster -
What's that?! That you're going to lock yourself in a room and suck up food intravenously while developing sites and Flash apps? ;)
Posted by: Alan Musselman at August 22, 2005 04:23 PM