Aviary creation on the fly. Review and beta invites!
Written by Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com on March 9, 2008 – 8:20 am -

My beta invitation came through a little while ago (WE HAVE MORE! 4/10/08) and I couldn’t wait to fire up the fox and give her a shot. I gave my first Aviary online application a spin and all I can say is WOW!
The application AtA got to beta test today (we have 5 beta invites for you guys!) is called Phoenix. Phoenix is a web based full blown Photoshop application that blows EVERYTHING out of the water that I have tried before. I opened her up and got:
That’s right a full on seem less looking image editor. With all the goodies you have come to need from PS like layers, filters and that magic wand! Upload files or create on the fly.

We just messed around a bit with an image directly off of AskTheAdmin. Check it out:
Oh noes! The google chick now has a mustache! This will be a invaluable tool especially when I am on someone else’s machine and need to mod some graphics on the fly. And wait there’s more (there always is!)
This is only ONE application in a series of other applications also named after…
Aviary is a suite of rich internet applications geared for artists of all genres. From image editing to typography to music to 3D to video, we have a tool for everything. At Worth1000, we are creating a complex ecosystem for artists and providing the world with free, capable collaborative tools and an approach to collaboration and rights management that will turn the marketplace for online art on its head.
Catch a glimpse at the whole suite here:
If we help them find bugs or create something really cool we can get access to the other apps. Lets see what we can do…
And Like I Said AtA has beta invites for you but only a handful so comment and comment quickly. Tell us what you want to use Aviary for!
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By sriki on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
Hey admin,
Send a invite this way….i am an image processing guy heavly using matlab for many things ..would like to test it out nd compare how it does against photshop..esp. the segmentation part…
By AskTheAdmin on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
I need your email address Sriki - email it to me using the address above on the right. Thats #1! (3.5 Minutes since post) Not a record but pretty damn fast! Impressive!
By Stephen on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
This looks really fantastic! Would come in really handy!
By AskTheAdmin on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
Same thing Steveo send me your email address and it will be on its way.
By Scott on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
Hey - I've been reading about this for a while now and would love to give it a shot. I'm too cheap to buy photoshop but occasionally I need to do some image processing for clients and such. I use paint.net currently but this looks great.
SB
By ccatlett1984 on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
that looks sweet.
By AskTheAdmin on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
Hmmm Maybe I wasn't clear but I DO NEED YOUR EMAIL and the comment for is not sending them through to me. So email me… invites@asktheadmin.com and I will send it over.
One has been sent out to Steve and there are 4 more! Come get your beta on kiddies!
By Scott | AndroidGuys on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
Ooooh! Gimme Gimme! We need something like this for updating AndroidGuys during the work week! They won't let me install Photoshop here. Something about not being a legit copy or something. That, and I am supposed to be doing "real" work.
By Jennifer on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
I'm addicted to Photoshop, but would love to find an affordable alternative. Plus, I'm an aspiring computer geek, and love to try out new programs. Please share with me! I will be eternally grateful.
By ccatlett1984 on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
I sent the email
By flatlinebb on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
Email sent and a hefty bribe is on it's way. Hope the Admin likes crabs :)
By AskTheAdmin on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
All 5 went out already but we will have more tomorrow! We gave the first five to people that got us their addresses sorry the submission form isn't sending me them…yet
And to you CCatlett1984, Scott, Steve, Popular Printing and Louis
COme back and let us know how much you liked it or hated it!
By AskTheAdmin on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
I am trying to get a chain going let the winners invite you people if you dont mind your email going through someone elses hands!
By me on Mar 6, 2008 | Reply
me me me
By Gavin Smith on Mar 8, 2008 | Reply
I've actually found it a bit hit and miss as far as being able to open various local file types. It also seems to like a fairly low latency connection, particularly when trying to move things around. That being said, it is an awesome start and no one can complain about the price.
By AskTheAdmin on Mar 8, 2008 | Reply
Gavin What types of files did you have problems with?
It seemed to open everything I threw @ it. I have A Gavin Smith that works in my office - where are you from?
Thanks for stopping by!
By Gavin Smith on Mar 8, 2008 | Reply
PNGs have been a bit unusual at times, sometimes ignoring transparency, slthough as I said, it may have to do with latency and slower uploads. I'm in Australia, so not that Gavin Smith.
By Naomi Snider on Mar 9, 2008 | Reply
I'd love to try this, reply to naomiandtom@msn.com.
By AskTheAdmin on Mar 10, 2008 | Reply
Sent out Jennifer - Come back and let us know! You got our first invite off of our second batch!
By AskTheAdmin on Mar 10, 2008 | Reply
Naomi - yours is on the way as well! Let us know how you like it. And now you have access to 2 of the apps! Phoneix and the pattern maker! Emjoy and let us know how you like it in the comments!
By Jennifer on Mar 10, 2008 | Reply
Got the invite! Will play with the new program at home this evening. Thank you much! Tell me, who would you like me to invite next?
By flatlinebb on Mar 10, 2008 | Reply
Got mine, thanx Admin!
I will invite others, as directed by the Admin.
By Rever75 on Mar 10, 2008 | Reply
Can I get an Invite Admin? I sent an e-mail to invites@asktheadmin.com to give you my e-mail address.
By AskTheAdmin on Mar 10, 2008 | Reply
Sent!
By BetaMe on Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
I am in yur websitez eatings your comments. Can I Haz Beta?
By Xaro on Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
Thanks! I got an invite!
Love your site!
By Richard Radzinsky on Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
hi i found your blog on Stumbleupon, all i can say is i will be coming back.
can i have an invite? cyberandroid@gmail.com
By AskTheAdmin on Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
I hope you gave us a thumbs up! I just sent your invite please come back and share your experiences with the other readers and consider giving one of your 5 invites away to another reader.
By ATALover on Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
Asktheadmin to the rescue again! Thank you so much I love this thing and I think i am hooked.
By Josh on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Count Me In!
Can you send me an invite please?
fromthe.jlgworld (at) yahoo.com
By Joaqo182 on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
I would really appreciate an invite.
I love all types of computer programs and web applications and like to experiment with them.
Thanks,
Joaqo (joaqo182@gmail.com)