We're finally starting to pick our heads up and prepare to emerge from private beta with new applications, a new polished site with some incredible innovations and completion of our first dedicated Aviary tutorial book, by our very own Meowza! But in the mean time, some quick news updates:
Aviary in the New Yorker
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to engage in a witty riposte with the infamous New Yorker magazine. Barak Obama may hate us now, but at least my mom is proud.
Aviary toolbar
If you'd like to help alpha test the new Aviary Firefox extension that opens up a whole range of functionality into the Aviary suite that isn't available by default in Flash, please indicate so in the comments below.
We're adding:
- screenshot grabbing (full and partial)
- right-click image copying and editing from any website
- access to the binary data on your computer clipboard
- quick searching Aviary and stock photo databases
- tablet pressure sensitivity
- quick launching applications
- and more!
Aviary at SXSW in Texas
Michael Galpert, Mario Klingemann and myself (Avi Muchnick) have the opportunity to speak about Aviary at panels in the upcoming SXSW conference. The only catch is that we have to be nominated by visitors to the SXSW website. So, Please vote for us!
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Posted by Avi Muchnick on 2008-08-15 17:17:58
Thanks for the suggestion Harry. It does extend the functionality of Flash Player and also the Firefox web browser.
Posted by Andrew on 2008-08-16 09:17:22
I would like to alpha test the Firefox toolbar! Great stuff going on!
Posted by Mike on 2008-08-16 15:57:39
Welcome to the Aviary Amiee and Mo. I know you two will be doing good things for the site. Love the toolbar, it is going to be so useful when it all comes together. I already find myself using the right-click menu a ton. BTW This post isn't showing up on the home page. I found it through my feed reader.
Posted by Thaumata on 2008-08-17 02:06:21
I haven't had a chance to play with the Space Navigator yet, but it's compatible with a ton of 3D applications, including 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, DAZ, Sketchup and (recently) Second Life. It really looks incredible for better navigation and building in a 3D environment and I've heard a lot of positive feedback from people using it. I'd love to get it tied in to Aviary.
Posted by Tricia (Redstar) on 2008-08-17 13:37:50
I'd like to help alpha test the new Aviary Firefox extension. I've learned so much from Aviary already and I like to help out.
Posted by Matt on 2008-08-17 13:43:51
The Aviary extension seems pretty cool. It seems like with this, the usability could be greatly expanded. I would like to help test the new A.viary Firefox extension.
Posted by Hypernation on 2008-08-17 19:30:25
Ooh! OOh! May I please test the toolbar too? I plan to re-edit the entire internet.
Posted by Joshua on 2008-08-18 02:40:01
Hey, Would love to test this toolbar, all the more so because my blog (extendably.com) is dedicated to just extensions, would love to test and potentially review. Josh
Posted by ChargingFungus on 2008-08-18 06:41:03
The toolbar sounds like a great idea. I'd really like to help to test it, as A.viary is already such a great site, that just keep getting better.
Posted by Jessie Wong on 2008-08-18 16:04:00
Ditto on testing the toolbar. Never hurts to try out something new!
Posted by Alicia Feliz on 2008-08-18 17:35:57
The toolbar sounds like great overall implementation of Aviary. I'd like to test in its alpha stage. It's exciting to think about the growing functionality within the web browser.
Posted by Vulcus on 2008-08-19 01:07:13
I would like to alpha test the toolbar (for Firefox in vista). Sounds like it'll be a fundamental feature for future generations of aviary users... And, welcome Aimee and Mo! It's great to have you guys. Thanks everyone for Aviary!
Posted by Traverse Davies on 2008-08-21 08:21:59
Would love to help alpha test the toolbar. Currently using firefox 2 and 3 (different environments). 2 on Linux (CentOS 5), Windows and Mac OS x. 3 purely on Linux (Ubuntu 8.04)
Posted by Relyt on 2008-08-24 14:45:15
I'd love to test the toolbar - it sounds really cool. Really happy to see Aviary 'emerge' from its beta - can't wait for the new apps! Using Firefox 3 on XP if you need to know that.
Posted by Relyt on 2008-08-24 14:45:19
I'd love to test the toolbar - it sounds really cool. Really happy to see Aviary 'emerge' from its beta - can't wait for the new apps! Using Firefox 3 on XP if you need to know that.
Posted by Relyt on 2008-08-24 14:45:21
I'd love to test the toolbar - it sounds really cool. Really happy to see Aviary 'emerge' from its beta - can't wait for the new apps! Using Firefox 3 on XP if you need to know that.
Posted by FunkyCat on 2008-08-24 23:26:23
Welcome Aimee and Mo! Its great to see Aviary grow. The toolbar sounds great I would love to test it.
Posted by orpheus on 2008-08-27 09:38:02
I just got a new tablet, so I'd like to try the extension. (ps, why doesn't the comment system know I am logged in?)
Posted by innocent_bystander on 2008-08-29 16:43:09
For lack of something better to contribute... Sign me up for alpha testing!
Posted by Graidh Ellis on 2008-09-03 23:00:46
I'd absolutly love the chance to take the toolbar out for a spin.
Count me in.
Posted by Lealess on 2008-09-09 15:42:55
Do I need to know anything, like Flash, to test? If not, I'd love to try it. I looks like tons of useful fun.
Posted by Kim on 2008-09-13 15:59:46
I would like to be considered to try out the a.viary toolbar! The apps and potential for a.viary are amazing and I would love the opportunity to test things out for y'all!
Posted by brandonmarback on 2008-10-08 15:43:26
I would like to try this Firefox extension. I have use several Firefox extensions with my Google account would love it my Aviary account. I also use Firefox portable quite extensively. My username is: brandonmarback If you include me I will be very grateful.
Posted by king11 on 2008-11-06 11:26:46
I would like to test the Firefox toolbar extension as well! Thank you....
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Posted by Harry B. Garland on 2008-08-15 16:59:06
That toolbar sounds real cool. Is it like an extension to the Flash Player? I'm especially interested in using Flex with more devices, such as what you described with the tablet pressure-sensitivity feature. Could you also do me a favor and implement support for the SpaceNavigator from 3DConnexion (if you haven't already)? Made by Logitech, it is basically a joystick that simultaneously senses 6 directions of movement: Rotation x,y,z and movement x,y,z. It is so cool, but right now Google Earth is the only app I have that supports it. Thanks!