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Monday, May 10, 2010

Web 2.0 Tool of the Week: Aviary

(http://www.Aviary.com)
Aviary is a suite of powerful graphic creation applications that you can use directly in a web browser. Aviary offers an open canvas from which users can create, edit, and develop their artistic visions. From novice to artist, anyone can create using Aviary and the variety of tools they offer.

About Aviary
  • Basic account is free; paid account offers full access to the entire suite of applications, enhanced file sharing and collaboration, full watermark control, and unlimited storage.
  • Programs in the tool include:
    • Phoenix- layer-based image editor, comparable to Photoshop
    • Peacock- visual laboratory for creating amazing effects and visualizations
    • Toucan- customized color palette coordinator
    • Raven- vector image editor, comparable to Illustrator
    • Falcon- basic image markup with shapes and text, similar to Smart Art in Office
    • Myna- audio editor, comparable to Audacity
    • Talon- Firefox extension that allows users to perform screen capturing

Why use Aviary?
  • Photo-editing
  • Create logos or original illustrations
  • Create a course banner
  • Create or edit images for presentations

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