Category: Software
About.com have just reviewed Adobe Photoshop CS, proclaiming it to be “the industry standard for professional photo editing, graphic design, and digital imaging”.
“As the industry-standard, Photoshop skills are a necessity if you want to be employable in the graphic design field. Priced in the hundreds and with a learning curve to match, it’s not for everyone, but the investment can pay off in increased productivity and the ultimate in flexibility. There are improvements in this version for everyone, but photographers will benefit the most from this upgrade.”
About.com have just reviewed Adobe Photoshop CS, proclaiming it to be “the industry standard for professional photo editing, graphic design, and digital imaging”. “As the industry-standard, Photoshop skills are a necessity if you want to be employable in the graphic design field. Priced in the hundreds and with a learning…
Digital Outback Photo have reviewed yet another product that offers a way to sharpen your images. Noel Carboni’s Fractal Sharpening actions uses a version of Genuine Fractals to achieve the sharpening effect:
“If you own Genuine Fractals we would urge you to get Noels actions. For some it even might be reason enough to buy Genuine Fractals.
Noel writes on his page “I’ve designed a great set of sharpening actions that do something different: They actually sharpen images!”. We find that this is not just marketing.”
Digital Outback Photo have reviewed yet another product that offers a way to sharpen your images. Noel Carboni’s Fractal Sharpening actions uses a version of Genuine Fractals to achieve the sharpening effect: “If you own Genuine Fractals we would urge you to get Noels actions. For some it even might…
Imaging Resource have recently published an enthusiastic review of Adobe Photoshop Album 2.
“Album does a lot of things. It transfers your photos to your hard disk, organizes them so you can find them, touches them up a bit, assembles them into productions you can share and archives them, too. You can enhance the image editing substantially with Elements (or Photoshop for that matter) or any free Windows image editor.”
Imaging Resource have recently published an enthusiastic review of Adobe Photoshop Album 2. “Album does a lot of things. It transfers your photos to your hard disk, organizes them so you can find them, touches them up a bit, assembles them into productions you can share and archives them, too…
Digital Outback Photo have published a review of Nikon Capture 4, raw conversion software for Nikon digital SLR cameras.
“Nikon Capture 4 has to be bought extra. NC 4 is a very powerful and feature rich application. Actually we think that NC 4 is one of the best raw converters that are made by a camera manufacturer (Sigma’s Photo Pro is not bad either). Nikon takes NC and the RAW (NEF) format very seriously.”
Digital Outback Photo have published a review of Nikon Capture 4, raw conversion software for Nikon digital SLR cameras. “Nikon Capture 4 has to be bought extra. NC 4 is a very powerful and feature rich application. Actually we think that NC 4 is one of the best raw converters…
The New FotoStation Pro for Microsoft Windows started shipping November 20th.
Read about all the new features, such as the new fully integrated Color Management, the workflow-oriented interface and the configurable ?Actions?.
“Take full control of your digital assets”
- The most powerful, yet easy to use DAM workstation available
- Fully integrated Color Management
- Intuitive, workflow-oriented interface
- Configurable ?Actions? for automation of time-consuming operations
- Advanced printer output with configurable templates
- Compatible with all major publishing software (QuarkXPress?, Adobe PageMaker?, Adobe InDesign?, Microsoft? Office)
FotoStation Pro has been designed for people who work professionally with digital assets. It puts you in command whether you work alone or in a large organization, and whether you have just started building an archive or need a fast, powerful solution to organize you existing one. FotoStation Pro offers powerful workgroup collaboration tools and adapts perfectly to even the most complex workflow requirements.
The New FotoStation Pro for Microsoft Windows started shipping November 20th. Read about all the new features, such as the new fully integrated Color Management, the workflow-oriented interface and the configurable ?Actions?. “Take full control of your digital assets” - The most powerful, yet easy to use DAM workstation available…
The software company FixerLabs has announced a new product called TrueBlur, which is designed to give a better blur effect than Photoshop’s Gaussian blur filter. Interestingly TrueBlur uses EXIF information (where present) to generate an accurate model of the lens optics.
TrueBlur is available in both PC and Mac OS X versions and is designed to be used with Adobe’s Photoshop and Elements. It costs $27 and there is a free trial version available to download.
Website: TrueBlur
The software company FixerLabs has announced a new product called TrueBlur, which is designed to give a better blur effect than Photoshop’s Gaussian blur filter. Interestingly TrueBlur uses EXIF information (where present) to generate an accurate model of the lens optics. TrueBlur is available in both PC and Mac OS…
A new version of Qimage, a popular image viewing/printing software program, has recently been released. Version 2004 is the first major upgrade this year and now offers the ability to crop each individual print without the need to crop images, highlights the most compatible print size(s) when thumbnails are selected, and has higher quality thumbnails. Click the link below to see the full list of new features.
Website: Qimage 2004 Feature List
A new version of Qimage, a popular image viewing/printing software program, has recently been released. Version 2004 is the first major upgrade this year and now offers the ability to crop each individual print without the need to crop images, highlights the most compatible print size(s) when thumbnails are selected…
Version 3 of Neat Image, a digital filter designed to reduce visible noise in digital photographic images, has just been released. It’s a free upgrade for all registered owners of a previous version.
The new features and improvements in Neat Image v3.0 are:
- Improved noise reduction engine with increased processing speed
- Neat Image now works 2.5 times faster on a standard PC and even faster on HyperThreading or multiprocessor systems!
- Profile Matcher
.. to automatically select a device noise profile most suitable to process the input image
- Variant Selector
.. for easier optimization of filter settings
- Photoshop CS compatibility
- Improved graphic user interface (available on Windows XP)
- Several other improvements and bug fixes
Please see the history of changes for more details
Website: Neat Image
Version 3 of Neat Image, a digital filter designed to reduce visible noise in digital photographic images, has just been released. It’s a free upgrade for all registered owners of a previous version. The new features and improvements in Neat Image v3.0 are: - Improved noise reduction engine with increased…
The curiously named Stick Software have just announced PhotoReviewer 1.1, a software program for the Mac that allows you to quickly and easily review your digital photos.
“In our experience, there is no tool really well-suited to taking a large collection of images, reviewing them, and culling the bad ones and keeping the good ones. The photo review and processing apps supplied by Apple, such as iPhoto and Preview, are too slow and hog too much memory. Other apps tend to be overpriced, poorly designed, or cluttered.
We decided, in the course of reviewing a few thousand photos for a website we were designing, that a better tool needed to be written. And so here it is.”
Website: PhotoReviewer 1.1
The curiously named Stick Software have just announced PhotoReviewer 1.1, a software program for the Mac that allows you to quickly and easily review your digital photos. “In our experience, there is no tool really well-suited to taking a large collection of images, reviewing them, and culling the bad ones…
Extensis Press Release 20/11/03
Extensis Announces Compatibility Updates for Adobe Creative Suite & Mac OS X 10.3.
Free updates to be available at www.extensis.com
Northampton, UK. ? Thursday 20th November, 2003 ? Extensis Inc. is today announcing its plans to offer a host of compatibility updates for Apple?s new operating system, Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther), the Adobe Creative Suite (CS) and QuarkXPress 6. All updates will be available free of charge from the Extensis website at http://www.extensis.com/support to registered users.
?Extensis has always kept up to date with the latest operating system and software upgrades, so we are pleased to be able to offer these compatibility updates to our existing customer base free of charge,? comments Bob Campbell, European Business Director at Extensis.
Free updates for the Extensis suite of Photoshop plug-ins including SmartScale, Mask Pro, PhotoFrame, and Intellihance Pro are available with immediate effect for both Panther and Adobe Photoshop CS.
Extensis Press Release 20/11/03 Extensis Announces Compatibility Updates for Adobe Creative Suite & Mac OS X 10.3. Free updates to be available at www.extensis.com Northampton, UK. ? Thursday 20th November, 2003 ? Extensis Inc. is today announcing its plans to offer a host of compatibility updates for Apple?s new operating…
Phase One have just announced a new version of Capture One Pro RAW conversion software for the Mac platform.
“C1 PRO is for the professional and advanced Digital SLR photographer, who understands the huge quality benefits of shooting RAW and for whom the digital workflow is vital. If you shoot larger amounts of pack shots, if your image needs to be the best or if you shoot large amount of RAW images that needs to be adjusted, cropped and developed you will clearly appreciate what C1 PRO gives you. If you are studio photographer or a wedding photographer or a photographer for whom image quality needs to be the best C1 PRO is your choice.”
News about C1 PRO? V1.2 for Mac
Camera support
- C1 PRO V1.2 to be released Nov. 18 will include support for Canon EOS 1D/1Ds/10D/D60/D30/300D
- 1 .Quarter 2004 support for Nikon D100/D1X is planned to be included
New and improved features
- Support for Mac OS X (Panther)
- Individual noise reduction for each image
- Image saturation adjustment slider
- Auto exposure / Contrast wand
- “Quick Develop” allows fast conversion to TIFF or JPEG
- Dual image view to compare 2 images
- Unlimited amount of differently formatted output files per conversion
- Profile editor for adjusting camera profiles
- Embedded copyright in output image
- Alignment grid
- Midtone slider
- Photoshop moire plug-in
- Dual screen support with separate thumbnails browser
- Can run after 30 day trial period (output disabled)
Website: Capture One
Phase One have just announced a new version of Capture One Pro RAW conversion software for the Mac platform. “C1 PRO is for the professional and advanced Digital SLR photographer, who understands the huge quality benefits of shooting RAW and for whom the digital workflow is vital. If you shoot…
123di.com Press Release 18/11/03
123di.com announces:
The 123 of digital imaging Interactive e-book? - Version 2.0
123di.com Announces Version 2.0 of its Popular Interactive e-book
123di.com has released Version 2.0 of its popular and innovative interactive e-book about digital imaging. Version 2.0 is fully updated with the very latest developments in digital imaging hardware and software, including Adobe Photoshop CS. Many new features have been added to further enhance the unique learning experience.
High Quality and Up-to-date Content Delivered in an Innovative Way
The vast amount of available information about digital imaging has been simplified, synthesized, and molded into a flexible, powerful, and easy to use learning tool. The 123 of digital imaging Interactive e-book makes the content easy to understand through interactive and animated pages. The e-book covers all aspects of the digital imaging workflow. It starts off with interesting background theory on topics such as colors, histograms, compression, dynamic range, sensor technology, and the differences between conventional and digital photography. Cameras, accessories, scanners, monitors, printers, and other hardware are explained in great detail, including buying advice. Finally, it covers a wide range of useful image editing techniques via hands-on animated tutorials, followed by unique interactive manuals for the Adobe Photoshop range of products. The highly integrated and interlinked content is easily accessible through a multitude of search and navigation options and is fully optimized to maximize readability on computer monitors. Unlike printed books, the e-book is regularly updated with the latest technology at very affordable upgrade rates. Most topics have Essential and Advanced levels, which can be selected by the reader at any time via buttons.
123di.com Press Release 18/11/03 123di.com announces: The 123 of digital imaging Interactive e-book? - Version 2.0 123di.com Announces Version 2.0 of its Popular Interactive e-book 123di.com has released Version 2.0 of its popular and innovative interactive e-book about digital imaging. Version 2.0 is fully updated with the very latest developments…
The German photography website digitalkamera.de has posted its review of Canon PhotoStitch, a software package that is supplied with some Canon products which allows you to combine several photos to create a panoramic image.
Website: digitalkamera.de - Canon PhotoStitch Review
The German photography website digitalkamera.de has posted its review of Canon PhotoStitch, a software package that is supplied with some Canon products which allows you to combine several photos to create a panoramic image.Website: digitalkamera.de - Canon PhotoStitch Review
Pixel Genius have released updated versions of Photokit Sharpener, a sharpening software program, and PhotoKit, which replicates common analog photographic effects. Both programs now work with 16bit RGB files in Photoshop CS. The new versions are available as free upgrades for all registered users, or are available to buy for $99.95 and $49.95 respectively.
“PhotoKit SHARPENER is now at version 1.1 with 16 bit/channel capability in Photoshop CS?. Other products may provide useful sharpening tools, but only PhotoKit SHARPENER provides a complete “Sharpening Workflow”. From capture to output, PhotoKit SHARPENER intelligently produces the optimum sharpness on any image, from any source, reproduced on any output device. But PhotoKit SHARPENER also provides the creative controls to address the requirements of individual images and the individual tastes of users.”
Website: PixelGenius
Pixel Genius have released updated versions of Photokit Sharpener, a sharpening software program, and PhotoKit, which replicates common analog photographic effects. Both programs now work with 16bit RGB files in Photoshop CS. The new versions are available as free upgrades for all registered users, or are available to buy for…
Sigma have made their RAW conversion software Sigma Photo Pro 2.0 available as a free download in both Windows and Macintosh versions. Owners of both the recently announced Sigma SD10 digital SLR and the original SD9 can now both use the improved software.
Website: Sigma Photo Downloads
Sigma have made their RAW conversion software Sigma Photo Pro 2.0 available as a free download in both Windows and Macintosh versions. Owners of both the recently announced Sigma SD10 digital SLR and the original SD9 can now both use the improved software. Website: Sigma Photo Downloads Website: DPReview -…
If you’re looking for a software package that will reduce the noise in your digital photos, but you’re confused by the multitude of options available (I know I am) then Michael Almond’s “Noise Reduction Tool Comparison” article is just what the doctor ordered. Michael has tested no less than 18 different products that claim to significantly reduce noise in digital camera images, including the recently announced Noise Ninja. Essential reading.
(found via digicamera.net)
If you’re looking for a software package that will reduce the noise in your digital photos, but you’re confused by the multitude of options available (I know I am) then Michael Almond’s “Noise Reduction Tool Comparison” article is just what the doctor ordered. Michael has tested no less than 1…
Digital Outback Photo have already reviewed Noise Ninja from PictureCode software, which was only annnounced a couple of days ago. This new software package claims to effectively remove noise from digital camera and scanned images. Do Digital Outback Photo agree? Find out in their review…
Website: Digital Outback Photo - Noise Ninja Review
Website: Noise Ninja
Digital Outback Photo have already reviewed Noise Ninja from PictureCode software, which was only annnounced a couple of days ago. This new software package claims to effectively remove noise from digital camera and scanned images. Do Digital Outback Photo agree? Find out in their review… Website: Digital Outback Photo -…
About.com have reviewed the image management database software program ThumbsPlus 6.0 from Cerious Software. ThumbsPlus costs US$49.95 for the Standard Edition and US$89.95 for the Pro Edition. A trial download is also available.
“Speed and looks are not the strong point of ThumbsPlus, but if you want extensive cataloging features, multi-criteria file search, powerful batch processing, and integrated image enhancement—and you don’t mind spending time navigating dialogs and entering database information—ThumbsPlus would make an excellent choice. While the myriad of options may be overwhelming for beginners, it’s well-suited for users who need to organize and search through large image collections.”
Website: About.com - ThumbsPlus 6.0 Review
Website: Cerious Software
About.com have reviewed the image management database software program ThumbsPlus 6.0 from Cerious Software. ThumbsPlus costs US$49.95 for the Standard Edition and US$89.95 for the Pro Edition. A trial download is also available. “Speed and looks are not the strong point of ThumbsPlus, but if you want extensive cataloging features…
Digital Outback Photo have reviewed Adobe Camera Raw 2.0, which is now integrated into Adobe Photoshop CS. So if you’re buying Photoshop CS, you effectively get this RAW conversion program for free. Does it stand up against the competition, or should you buy Capture One DSLR instead?
“We always liked the colors that we got from even ARC 1.0. Some complained that the images were soft if they used the default settings. We actually like that a raw converter produces slightly soft (not too contrasty) images as we then have some latitude to tune the contrast in PS (actually one of the best tools in CS is Shadow/Highlight with it’s midtone contrast control). Again we like the the colors we get from the default hard coded profiles. But we are more into subjective pleasing colors than “true” colors.”
Website: Digital Outback Photo - Adobe Camera Raw 2.0 Review
Digital Outback Photo have reviewed Adobe Camera Raw 2.0, which is now integrated into Adobe Photoshop CS. So if you’re buying Photoshop CS, you effectively get this RAW conversion program for free. Does it stand up against the competition, or should you buy Capture One DSLR instead? “We always liked…
PictureCode, a US-based software company, have released Noise Ninja, which claims to effectively remove noise from digital camera and scanned images. Two versions are available to buy; Home license, which costs $39 and supports 8-bit file output with no batch processing, or the Professional license, which costs $99 with 16-bit file output and full batch processing. There’s a trial version available to download, although you can’t actually save files until the software is registered. (found via Digicamera.net)
“Eliminate noise and grain from digital images - PictureCode’s Noise Ninja software uses breakthrough technology to quickly remove high-ISO noise, scanner noise, and grain from digital images. Compared to other noise removal tools, Noise Ninja does a superior job of suppressing noise while preserving sharpness and detail. In many cases, the results are nothing short of amazing.”
Website: Noise Ninja
PictureCode, a US-based software company, have released Noise Ninja, which claims to effectively remove noise from digital camera and scanned images. Two versions are available to buy; Home license, which costs $39 and supports 8-bit file output with no batch processing, or the Professional license, which costs $99 with 16-bit…