Phoenix, Web-based Image Editor by Aviary

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on April 2, 2008

Today I got an invitation to try out Phoenix by Aviary. Lately Aviary has been creating a lot of buzz as it seems to be one of the most promising set of online tools and web applications that would over-throw the use of desktop apps like Photoshop and Word which mainly intend to allow the user to create new documents and process and create new images.

The most amazing thing about Aviary is that it offers no less than 20 web apps and tools each one of which has a unique name (based on a bird) and offers a complete unique functionality. The tools range from image editor to vector editor, audio to video editor, word processor to desktop publisher and from the amazing seam carving image resizer to the time machine photo warp. All of these tools are in their alpha stages and a detailed information about them can be found at Aviary tools.

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I managed to get my hands on Phoenix by Aviary (Web-based Image Editor) and I was delighted to know that I may not have to use Photoshop anymore. While Photoshop is a desktop tool, Phoenix is a online flex-based free web application that can be used anywhere in the world. It offers the same tools and functionality of Adobe Photoshop and allows you to create, publish and share collaborated image documents.

Aviary is more of a cross between social networking and web applications and tools. Once you register, you have your online profile page where other users can comment on the images you are working on and likewise you can share and collaborate documents and images with other users.

I have 5 Free Phoenix invitations with me so if you want to try it out just leave a comment. As soon as I get my hands on new Aviary tools, I will review them too.

  • Jake

    I’d love to try out Phoenix. Online Word is one thing, but online Photoshop? Wow!

  • http://www.reviewsaurus.com ReviewSaurus

    can I get an invite? :) It certainly looks awesome from the screenshots at least

  • http://alifaan.cyberlounge.biz alifaan

    If you have 1 more, I want too.

  • http://www.miraclestudios.in Miracle Studios

    For last five years, we have been using Photoshop and Flash for publishing the websites of our clients.

    With Aviary we are looking for an change.

  • Daniel

    Hey if you still have an invite left (which you should if my maths is right!) I would certainly appreciate it! Been wanting to try it out for ages!

  • Chris

    Could I get one of those snazy invites too?

  • http://www.sizlopedia.com Dj Flush

    Invitations sent to all.

    @Chris

    Sorry man! you were the 6th person to request invitation and I had only 5 to giveaway. However as soon as I get new invitations I will send you one right away.

  • http://ahmedeltawil.spaces.live.com Ahmed Eltawil

    I don’t imagine the photo editor will be as responsive as a client application. And that might be a major disadvantage. It web app might be used for light photo/image adjustments and tweaks though. But the heavy editing will be left for client applications.

  • http://www.sizlopedia.com Dj Flush

    Surprisingly! Phoenix has proved itself to be better than Adobe Photoshop.

    Yes I agree that web apps are not capable of performing heavy data manipulation and operations but still they are portable and can be accessed anywhere from the world and thats what makes them more useful and easy to share.

  • Henry

    If you get any more invites, could you drop me one please?

  • http://www.sizlopedia.com Dj Flush

    @Henry

    Sorry man! I am out of invites.

  • http://olarry.myphotoalbum.com Larry Massey

    I am an avid amateur photo and video cinematographer wanting to sharpen my tools in a goal of becoming a professional. With a degree in Radio/Film/Television, all things media are my passion. At 66 years old, I finally have time to pursue my “true” loves.

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    Eh, it is amazing to here that the Aviary is introduced for web image editor. So that lot of people so excited that they will jump up and down.

  • Dev Tiwari

    Aviary is a collection of design tools aimed for hobby-like people in the market. I recently learnt that all of Aviary’s tools have been built using Flex. The best set of Flex developers have been combined and used to create a powerful set of tools. While the tools themselves are powerful the best thing about this idea is the community they’re creating. At its core, Aviary is a platform and a marketplace. All the tools are web-based, and you will be able to publish your creations to the marketplace. You can set restrictions and prices on the things you create and then allow other artists to use them within those requirements. That community atmosphere combined with the tools is going to be a haven for designers. The low barrier to entry means that we’ll hopefully see a lot of new designers jump in and take part.

  • Dev Tiwari

    Aviary is a collection of design tools aimed for hobby-like people in the market. I recently learnt that all of Aviary’s tools have been built using Flex. The best set of Flex developers have been combined and used to create a powerful set of tools. While the tools themselves are powerful the best thing about this idea is the community they’re creating. At its core, Aviary is a platform and a marketplace. All the tools are web-based, and you will be able to publish your creations to the marketplace. You can set restrictions and prices on the things you create and then allow other artists to use them within those requirements. That community atmosphere combined with the tools is going to be a haven for designers. The low barrier to entry means that we’ll hopefully see a lot of new designers jump in and take part.

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    Good tool for image..thanks

  • edward smith

    This sounds awesome..

  • jim cary

    Good tool for image..thanks

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