Digital Film Tools, developer of visual effects software, today announced that its Composite Suite Pro plug-ins are now GPU-accelerated, making it faster than ever to create seamless visual effects. Composite Suite Pro features a well-rounded collection of visual effects plug-ins that were previously only available in-house at a Hollywood feature film effects facility. Tested in the rigors of everyday production, Composite Suite Pro provides all that is needed to combine multiple images.

Announcing today, Education software specialist Crick Software has recently launched a brand new book making app for the iPad, designed to help elementary school students of all abilities develop their literacy skills and confidence. Clicker Books gives children the tools they need to create their very own talking books. As they work, children benefit from key Clicker features including speech feedback & word prediction, and teachers can provide extra writing support in the form.

3 Elles today announces award winning educational app Montessori Numberland receives a major update including new iOS7 game and a sandbox to practice tracing numbers. Montessori Numberland is a wonderful preK app that teaches numbers up to 9 and helps children unveil the secret of the zero. Designed by Montessori teachers, this app received a gold medal from the Parents Choice Award. These fun new additions will please all children from 3 to 5. To celebrate, the app will be on sale this week.

Popular AppPicker site selects Logos Test: College Sports as one of the best college apps for iPhone and iPad. Logos Test: College Sports is an amazingly addictive and fun trivia game that will put your knowledge to the ultimate test. Get it now and start recognizing sports teams, players, helmets and naming college mascots. Climb yourself up the eight leaderboards of Logos Test: College Sports on Game Center. AppPicker’s mission is to provide a better way to discover IPhone, iPad and Mac apps.

Washington based Pocket Labs, LLC introduces Creature Chaos 1.0, its new monster collecting game for iPhone and iPod touch. Guaranteed to provide hours of unique gameplay, Creature Chaos is focused on both collecting and evolving captured monsters. The creatures range in style from cute and cuddly to more intimidating. There are over 75 unique creatures for players to collect throughout the game as well as events that players can participate in so that they can gain exclusive or rare creatures.

Independent software developer Reggie Ashworth today announces AppDelete 4.1.1, an All-New Mavericks update to his popular application deletion utility for Mac OS X. With a simple Drag & Drop, AppDelete will uninstall anything along with all of the associated items. Mac users will no longer have to hunt through their system to find and delete these items manually. AppDelete is a must-have utility for beta testers and casual users alike, and the perfect companion to any Mac fanatic’s toolbox.

New no-cost Slots Paradise from International Games System Co., Ltd., features amazing themes, each with their own specially-designed bonus game. Other key features include: stunning graphics, great sound and effects, complete social sharing, tournaments and rankings, a comprehensive leaderboard, complimentary updates and new games, and more. Users can play against friends via their uniquely-generated “Friend Code,” or simply by using their Facebook account.

Indie developer James Hollender recently released version 2.1 of his iNutrients app with the entire USDA National Nutrient Database (Internet access not required) for: Vitamin K, Calories, Carbohydrates, Dietary Cholesterol, Fiber, Potassium, Proteins, Saturated Fat, Sodium and Sugars. The database now includes 8,463 different foods and 15,135 food servings. Even with this large quantity it may still not be enough. Users can now add their own custom foods and food servings to help fill that gap.

Pittsburgh based Cleric Software Solutions today introduces iPick Produce 1.0, their new quick reference app for iOS. iPick Produce is the best way to find out how to pick fruits and vegetables. Featuring a comprehensive guide detailing how to pick and store produce, easily learn which produce to smell, which to knock, which to shake, and which to squeeze. The app also offers tips and tricks on how to prepare and/or eat produce, and can even recommend the best way to store your produce.

OnDemandWorld today announced that its PinyinTutor apps, which focus on Chinese language and pronunciation for English speakers, have hit the 500,000 users milestone. Whether you are just beginning to learn Chinese and need a simple vocabulary list and pronunciation guide or you are preparing for an HSK exam, these focused, easy-to-use apps will help students attain their desired level of proficiency. The apps are available for free, each with a focus that relates to the students study goals.