Director to iShell 4.5 Crossgrade

Ever since iShell's inception, our team has stood behind iShell as a powerful, easy-to-use alternative to Macromedia products. Now we're putting our money where our words are by offering Director users a chance to buy iShell at a price anyone can afford.


Universal Binary in 2006?

Tired of waiting for Director to go Universal? You're not alone. But we're willing to bet that, after you've tried iShell 4.5, you'll stop checking for updates and start producing the most exciting interactive work of your career.

That's why Director users (Director 8 and above) can now crossgrade to iShell 4.5 for only $295.* This offer will be available until Macromedia releases a universal binary version of Director.

tribalmedia engineers have been working hard on the all-new iShell 4.5, the fastest, cleanest, most versatile version of iShell to date. In addition to complete Mactel compliance, iShell 4.5 brings numerous new features to the table:

  • Rewritten program core: lightning-fast iShell experience for everyone, not just Mactel users.
  • System Gizmos: themed radio buttons, checkboxes, tabs, dialog buttons, drop-down menus, etc., created on the fly to eliminate busywork.
  • Dynamic Font Loading: allows developer to include any TrueType font in a project. Featuring a collection of fonts by Larabie Fonts.
  • Magic Commands: quickly write math and string equations in the iShell GUI editor.

What is iShell?

The successor of Apple Media Tool, tribalmedia's iShell is a software tool for Windows and Mac OS X which allows developers to rapidly create secure, interactive, multiplatform CD and DVD-ROMs. The product can also be used to create other types of multimedia appliactions such as kiosks, digital signage, and standalone Internet applications.

iShell is the multimedia tool of choice for many developers all over the world, many of them escaped Director users. For more information, see our FAQ or download a trial copy. For the lowdown on iShell's basic metaphors and philosophy, check out the iShell Crash Course.


How to Order

If you're ready to crossgrade, please email proof that you own Director 8 or above (including MX) to . Proof can be in the form of a receipt from Macromedia/Adobe or a screen capture of Director's registration screen. Include your contact info, and our sales people will get back to you.

*Offer does not include iShell in Depth manual. Manual can be purchased for $19 plus shipping.