Aviary (image editor)
Aviary is a suite of proprietary[1] web-based multi-media applications currently in development from Worth1000, using the Adobe Flex platform. The individual tool names are bird-themed, hence the suite name. The scope of proposed tools has drawn comparisons to the Zoho Office Suite. Aviary exited their invitation-only beta in October, 2008 and announced subscription plans for private collaboration under their blue plan (since extended to all members free of charge.) [2] But the blue badge still remains a sign of support. Since Aviary is free for all users and without limitations, a series of new badges will be introduced soon. Aviary released Raven, their web-based vector editor on February 9, 2009.[3][4]
Tools
For Everyone
- Phoenix - Image editor
- Peacock - Node based visual laboratory [5]
- Toucan - Color swatches and palettes creator
- Rookery - Codename for the file system utilized by Aviary.
- Raven - Vector editor
- Talon - Firefox Screen Capture Add-On
- Falcon - Image Markup
- Myna - Audio editor[6]
In Alpha Testing
When Aviary applications are under alpha testing, only 'Pro members' can use them. (Although Aviary is now free and most of the pro features are available to everyone, Pro members keep their status and receive this benefit)
- Roc - Beat generator
Announced
- Eagle - Pixel pattern recognition
- Owl - Desktop publishing layout editor
- Penguin - Word processor
- Pigeon - Painting simulator
- Woodpecker - Smart image resizer using seam carving (minitool)
- Hummingbird - 3D modeler
- Ibis (previously: Horus) - Font creator
- Starling - Video editor
- Tern - Terrain generator (minitool) [7]
- Dodo, branded as a "web-based time machine" was announced on April 1, 2008. [8], was later revealed to be an April Fools joke.
User Wikis
The users of Aviary have created wikis on some of the applications available
Peacock User Wiki
Raven User Wiki
http://aviary.com/userwiki/raven
Toucan User Wiki
http://aviary.com/userwiki/toucan
Falcon User Wiki
http://aviary.com/userwiki/falcon
Talon User Wiki
http://aviary.com/userwiki/talon
References
- ^ Aviary terms of use
- ^ Setting Aviary Free, Aviary Blog, February 11, 2010
- ^ Aviary Encroaches On Adobe Illustrator With Raven, The First Vector Graphics Editor For The Web, TechCrunch, February 6, 2009
- ^ Aviary in E-Learner's Use, Carrot Business Solutions Blog, July 01, 2009
- ^ Designing a New Breed of Applications with Aviary - InsideRIA
- ^ Aviary launches impressive audio editor, Myna, CNet News, September 16, 2009
- ^ Aviary - Creation on the fly / tools
- ^ Aviary - Creation on the fly / blog / Dodo: Web-based time machine!
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