Wicked Cool.

Just learned about this suite of graphic design tools called Aviary. ME LIKEY. I'd like to be able to skin a cat like this. Yes it sounds mean, but if you had allergies like mine, you'd understand.

Quick product synopsis taken from this week's TRU View newsletter :

"As the technology advances, it's sometimes tricky to tell a fake image from a real one. Perhaps the only reason society retains any trust whatsoever in online images is that Photoshop ($649) remains out of reach for many would-be manipulators, and video-editing software can cost far more.

Aviary is a social-networking site that revolves around computer-based creativity. Aviary's suite of programs includes applications for image, video, and sound editing, three-dimensional modeling, and music creation. Users can collaborate on artistic endeavors, and an Aviary digital marketplace even allows artists to sell their masterworks --helping disseminate them into the larger culture. This development is certainly something to consider as a part of any brand's logo and copyright protection."

The tools look uber creative and really fun.. I'm super excited, especially by the Dodo app. Have signed up to get access to the beta version, lets hope it comes in soon. Seriously. This has real potential to become my next obsession after Facebook.