new tools are refining our workflow, from camera to output, like never before. on a near daily basis there’s great new ideas to test + possibly put into place. that’s not to say that everything i like is adopted immediately or even at all but you’ve got to stay on top of anything that propels your work. it’s not about having the latest but possessing the tools + knowledge to put your vision into reality.

inklet is proving to be a super cool idea though i’m waiting for it to expand a bit before diving in. price looks right + the maker seems dialed into what we’re after so let me know if you grab one.

google is always throwing a wrench in tech plans so never count them out. though still in beta you can ask for an invite for their retooled phone service (they bought out a working company awhile back) that promises to ring all your phones at once, email text versions of your messages to you, allow conference calls + for the spy in us all even record calls.

the other side of the adding new equipment conundrum is simply making better use of what you have. one nearly universal application here is lightroom. not only is the ver 3 beta out now with some fluid additions + changes but you can also retool your workflow with tools that are in place now. here’s a great example via the guys at the lightroom lab on keywording.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Keyword Sets from David Marx on Vimeo.