Microsoft has announced the latest version of its application design program known as Expression Studio and a new version of its application plug-in, Silverlight.
Expression Studio 3 and Silverlight 3 are set to come packed with new features. The new version of Silverlight, for example, comes with “smooth streaming,” which adjusts the quality of the video in relation to the bandwidth available.
This is designed to achieve uninterrupted video streaming, Microsoft claimed.
The new version of the plug-in also comes with more format choices. It now supports MPEG4-based H.264/AAC audio on top of the existing Windows Media Audio format.
On the business side, Expression Studio 3 (which fully supports Silverlight 3) offers businesses and individuals alike new features to create web applications
New features include SketchFlow, which allows designers to navigate through the unfinished application visually to see where changes could be made.It also allows designers to import files and works in progress from Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Silverlight 3 is available for free download at here. Those with an existing, albeit older, version of Silverlight will be prompted to download the newer version for free.
Expression Studio 3 can be downloaded at here.
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