December 7, 1999 (Orange County, CA) -- Digital Media Online (http://www.digitalmedianet.com), a leading developer of Web-based vertical communities for the digital media market, today announced the launch of the first Internet community for Macintosh-based content creation professionals, (http://www.CreativeMac.com).

CreativeMac.com is focused on the needs of Mac professionals creating content for a variety of markets, including film and broadcast, interactive applications and graphic design. With a heavy emphasis on people and projects in the Mac community, plus cutting-edge reviews and product tutorials, CreativeMac.com is positioned to become the leading Mac authority for professionals in the digital media community. In addition to original features and reviews, it will be updated each day with all the news from the Mac marketplace.

"CreativeMac.com is the missing piece of the Mac market," said Lou Wallace, CEO of Digital Media Online. "With Apple's resurgence as a major player in the computer industry, the Mac is once again ready to resume a leadership role in the content creation space."

With speedy new Power Macintosh G3/G4 computers and the inclusion of USB and FireWire ports, Apple's new computers provide creative professionals with new horizons for content production. CreativeMac.com gives its readers essential tools and information to keep pace with the fast-changing realities they face.

"CreativeMac.com has already generated an amazing level of buzz in the Mac community," said John Virata, CreativeMac.com's Senior Producer. "As the daily voice of the creative Mac community, we will put a spotlight on the creative geniuses using the Mac in a variety of productions. By using industry experts as reviewers and teachers, we will offer extensive tutorials and information on making informed buying decisions."

Digital Media Net communities are organized into distinct vertical market segments, including streaming media, digital video, animation, special effects, desktop publishing, imaging and design, digital audio, CAD, workstations, broadcast and post production and game development. Each channel offers up-to-the-minute editorial content, and is updated at least once each business day.

DigitalMediaNet.com resources include breaking technology and product news, techniques, white papers, interactive product guides, classified, job and resume listings and extensive examples of digital art, animations and video.

Digital Media Online,1508 Brookhollow Dr., Suite 360, Santa Ana, CA 92707. Phone: (714) 424-6100; fax: (714) 424-6101. Web Site: http://www.digitalmedianet.com