More on Windows 7, new projects.

So, I've been working under Windows 7 for a while. Overall, I like it, but I've found one issue that's a minor nuisance.

When using Photoshop 6, combinations of modifier keys (shift, alt, and ctrl) can cause some hassle, especially when masking. I haven't isolated the exact problem yet, but just be aware of it. The problem more than likely will translate to newer versions, too. Haven't given Illustrator CS2 much testing yet (no opportunity to), but once I do, I'll be sure to share my results. Reason 3, aside from the icon rendering issue mentioned previously, seems to be working fine. No word on Cooledit Pro 1.2, but the basic functions work.

I'm working on redoing an old piece titled, "We Carry our Chains With Us". Some of my older fans may remember it; I discontinued it a while back after my style dramatically changed and had developed my technique to a little more refined state. This one will be a photomanipulation. Not sure if I'll offer prints of it; may just keep it a digital piece, because the original shot wasn't that great of a quality, and I didn't shoot in in RAW.

Hoping to pick up a new design contract here that'll either pay for a new camera, or a resonator (Republic Guitar's Resolian, a parlor-size metal body resonator). I'll probably go for the camera, because I'd like to pick up a 10-12mp with a better lens kit. I love my Olympus, but it's got a few issues, and 8mp is a little limiting for me. I'd like to get a little more detail out of my 16x20 prints, and the extra res will be good for my stock shots. The purple fringing in certain lighting on subjects gets old, and masking is a PITA when having to correct it. I'm looking at a few Nikons, because I've always liked the quality produced. Ideally, I'd like something that handles higher ISOs better; I want to do more night time shots with live subjects, but with my guerilla style, the ISO limitations on my Olympus EVOLT E300 just don't sit well. Recommendations are welcome.

Doing a freebie logo design for a local business, too. It'll be a bit of a rush job, but I'll be sure to post the proofs here once I get it done in the next couple of days, as well as the final. I wouldn't normally take on a freebie job, but I'm friends with the owners, and could use a good logo design project.