KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft has announced the latest version of its application design program known as Expression Studio and a new version of its application plug-in, Silverlight.
“Many people are streaming videos online these days,” said Microsoft Malaysia product solutions marketing manager, Tang Siak Kwan.
“Businesses need to be better equipped to make applications and people need the most functional way of viewing applications, many of which are video-based.”
Expression Studio 3 and Silverlight 3 are set to come packed with new features. The new version of Silverlight, for example, comes with “smooth streaming,” which adjusts the quality of the video in relation to the bandwidth available.
This is designed to achieve uninterrupted video streaming, Microsoft claimed.
The new version of the plug-in also comes with more format choices. It now supports MPEG4-based H.264/AAC audio on top of the existing Windows Media Audio format.
On the business side, Expression Studio 3 (which fully supports Silverlight 3) offers businesses and individuals alike new features to create web applications.
New features include SketchFlow, which allows designers to navigate through the unfinished application visually to see where changes could be made.
It also allows designers to import files and works in progress from Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Silverlight 3 is available for free download at www.microsoft.com/silverlight. Those with an existing, albeit older, version of Silverlight will be prompted to download the newer version for free.
Expression Studio 3 can be downloaded at www.microsoft.com/expression/try-it.
The pricing depends on the type of package, which ranges from US$149 (RM536) to US$999 (RM3,596). Upgrading from older versions will incur a smaller fee. — STEFAN NAIDU (from thestar.com)
“Many people are streaming videos online these days,” said Microsoft Malaysia product solutions marketing manager, Tang Siak Kwan.
“Businesses need to be better equipped to make applications and people need the most functional way of viewing applications, many of which are video-based.”
Expression Studio 3 and Silverlight 3 are set to come packed with new features. The new version of Silverlight, for example, comes with “smooth streaming,” which adjusts the quality of the video in relation to the bandwidth available.
This is designed to achieve uninterrupted video streaming, Microsoft claimed.
The new version of the plug-in also comes with more format choices. It now supports MPEG4-based H.264/AAC audio on top of the existing Windows Media Audio format.
On the business side, Expression Studio 3 (which fully supports Silverlight 3) offers businesses and individuals alike new features to create web applications.
New features include SketchFlow, which allows designers to navigate through the unfinished application visually to see where changes could be made.
It also allows designers to import files and works in progress from Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Silverlight 3 is available for free download at www.microsoft.com/silverlight. Those with an existing, albeit older, version of Silverlight will be prompted to download the newer version for free.
Expression Studio 3 can be downloaded at www.microsoft.com/expression/try-it.
The pricing depends on the type of package, which ranges from US$149 (RM536) to US$999 (RM3,596). Upgrading from older versions will incur a smaller fee. — STEFAN NAIDU (from thestar.com)
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