This is a brand new, factory sealed package of Microsoft Expression Studio 3. It is the full retail version--NOT Academic, OEM, Not For Resale, Trial, Promotional, or Upgrade. The Microsoft SKU number is PJS-00940.

Description: Microsoft Expression Studio opens up a new world of creative possibility. Its professional design tools give you the freedom to make your vision real whether you're designing for standards-based Web sites, rich desktop experiences, or Silverlight. Includes Expression Web, Expression Blend, Expression Design and Expression Encoder. If you think and design visually, Expression Studio is a perfect tool to enable you to create compelling, impactful and expressive designs for the desktop and the web.

Microsoft Expression Studio Includes:

Expression Blend 3
Microsoft Expression Blend 3 is a professional design tool to create compelling user experiences and applications for Windows using either the .NET Framework 3.0, .NET framework 3.5 (which both include the Windows Presentation Foundation), or for the web with Silverlight.

SketchFlow
Rapid prototyping and iteration of your ideas is now possible through SketchFlow. SketchFlow prototypes are fast, easy and inexpensive to build, making it possible to create, explore and compare multiple ideas before moving forward with a solution.

Expression Web 3
Microsoft Expression Web 3 is a professional development and design tool to create modern, standards-based Web sites that use PHP, HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET or ASP.NET AJAX.

Expression Design 3
Microsoft Expression Design 3 is a professional illustration and graphic design tool that lets you build compelling elements for both Web and desktop application user interfaces.

Expression Encoder 3
Expression Encoder is a professional encoding tool that offers enhancement, encoding, and publishing of rich video experiences with Microsoft Silverlight. Convert and compress multiple video formats to SMPTE standard VC-1 video or H.264 for mobile, web, and HD video scenarios. For streamlined workflow, create branded templates with Expression Blend, and encode on the desktop or server to guarantee a consistent viewing experience on Windows, Mac, and devices.

Some of the Product Features are:

·         Microsoft Expression Studio 3 gives you the freedom to make your vision real--whether you're designing for standards-based Web sites, rich desktop experiences, or Silverlight

·         Includes Expression Web, Expression Blend, Expression Design and Expression Encoder

·         Design compelling user interfaces for the Web and desktop using Microsoft Expression

·         Prototype your ideas rapidly, engage and interact with your customers and get your projects off to a flying start

·         Create standards-based Web sites with a tool that provides precision layout control and speeds cross-browser debugging with advanced visual diagnostics

System Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system.
• Windows Media Player 11 (Windows XP only)
• PC with 1 GHz or faster processor
• 1 GB of RAM or more
• 2 GB or more of available hard-disk space
• .NET Framework 3.5 with Service Pack 1
• Support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 graphics with Windows Vista Display Driver Model (WDDM) Driver, 128 MB of graphics RAM or more, Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware, 32-bits per pixel
• DVD-ROM drive
• 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor with 24-bit color
• Internet access (for Internet functionality; additional fees may apply)
• Some product features require Silverlight 2.0, Firefox 3.0, Internet Explorer 7 and AJAX Suite
• Actual requirements and product functionality may vary based on your system configuration and operating system and assumes non-concurrent product use.