Apps: Aperture to Picasa; PulpMotion

• Aperture to Picasa Web Albums 1.2 ($25) is a tool that automatically uploads images processed through Aperture to Google's Picasa Web Albums service. Users are able to generate new albums, translate Aperture keywords into Picasa tags, and log in faster using Keychain. The new version uploads images based on the order in which they were selected, and solves upload errors cause by large volumes of files. Aperture to Picasa is a Universal Binary that requires Mac OS X 10.4 and Aperture 1.5.3. [Download - 6.1MB]


• PulpMotion 1.2.5 ($45) is used to design and share slideshows incorporating photos, videos and music, which can then be published as webpages, screensavers or iPod videos. The v1.2.5 upgrade adds the ability to export video to the iPhone, as well as support for multiple iTunes libraries in the media manager. The software now also has better compatibility with Final Cut. It requires Mac OS X 10.4 and QuickTime 7. [Download - 89MB]


• Desktop Transporter 2.5 ($30) gives users remote access to other Macs, whether through a local network or via the Internet. Version 2.5 has had several improvements, such as bookmarks for use with Bonjour, and the ability to wake up sleeping systems. Administrators can incorporate the program into AppleScripts, and sharing desktops should be easier as a result of NAT-PMP support. Desktop Transporter is a Universal Binary for Mac OS X 10.3.9. [Download - 1.8MB]


• HoudahGeo 1.2 ($30) "pins" photos to the locations they were taken, with the option of exporting the data to EXIF tags or KMZ (Google Earth) files. While no GPS device is required, one can be used to help automate the process. The v1.2 upgrade can now "reverse geocode" to try and determine the name of a photo's location, and can assign the same waypoint to multiple images in one step. The interface, meanwhile, has received a substantial overhaul. Mac OS X 10.4.8 or higher is required. [Download - 7.3MB]


• iSale 4.2 ($40) creates, tracks and manages eBay auctions, with options such uploading to directly to Picasa or monitoring auctions through an iSale widget. The update adds 30 new templates, with items such as international flags and highlighted auction titles. iSale runs on systems with Mac OS X 10.4 and iPhoto 5 or higher. [Download - Size Unknown]


• DropWaterMark 4.0.0 ($17) deters intellectual property theft by watermarking photos and other images posted online. These marks can incorporate options such as the images' unique EXIF and file data, and visual touches such as rotation, transparency and customizable fonts. The latest release introduces shadowing, bevelling and embossing. Both Mac OS X and Classic versions are available. [Download - 4.8MB]

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