3D Effect with GIMP Tutorial
Last December’06 we have posted a photoshop tutorial on how you can create that cool 3D pop-out effect using simple steps in Photoshop. Here’s now a tutorial to create the same effect on GIMP, a FREE open source program with just about all the features and capabilities of Photoshop.
Tutorial was written by Andrew546 at Instructables
Vista Can Cause Problems to Your Photo Metadata
News.com has reported that Microsoft Windows Vista can cause problems to your photo metadata.
“The problem will occur when you edit the properties of a photo to add metadata to that photo in Windows Vista, the software for the digital camera may no longer recognize the metadata that is automatically added to the photo by the digital camera. Microsoft also has received reports of compatibility issues with Nikon NEF files after installing version 1.0 of Nikon’s raw codec posted in January. Tagging the raw files through Windows Vista or the Microsoft Photo Info tool after the codec is installed appears to cause these files to become unreadable in other applications, such as Adobe Photoshop.”
Special Offer DxO and Genuine Fractals
For a limited time only, you can purchase DxO Optics Pro and onOne Genuine Fractals together for a reduced price and pocket savings of up to 35%!
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DCP Systems Announces Plugins for Photoshop & QuarkXPress
DCP Systems has recently announced the availability of three brand new plug-ins for Photoshop; Photoframe 3, Mask Pro 4, Intellihance Pro and pxl Smartscale – as well as QX-Tools Pro 7, the new collection of QuarkXPress XTensions.
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Spitfire Photo Pro Announces Aperture TM 1.5
SAN ANTONIO, TX. - Virtual Moment, LLC, providers of cutting edge technology solutions for digital media management, announced today at the Imaging USA trade show in San Antonio, the release of a new plug-in for Apple® Aperture TM 1.5. Available immediately for download, SpitfireExport provides an efficient way to export images from ApertureTM into Spitfire Photo Pro (www.spitfirephoto.com), the online image management and sales platform for professional photographers.
Designed with the diverse workflows of the professional photographer in mind, Spitfire Photo offers the ultimate in flexibility for online image management, distribution, and sales from a completely branded website. This cutting-edge technology platform delivers the most versatile store front in the industry, providing numerous options for selling online including a fully integrated print fulfillment lab, tools to create and sell custom products for self-fulfillment, and digital download sales with streamlined file delivery.
Bibble Announces Bible v4.9.5
San Antonio, Tx (Jan 12, 2007) - Bibble Labs, Inc. announces the first RAW Workflow update of 2007, adding support for the latest RAW enabled camera formats, and including - for the first time - several of the most popular 3rd Party Plug-ins for Bibble. Like all Version 4 Upgrades, 4.9.5 is free for all existing Bibble 4 customers.
“Providing the most complete RAW Workflow application means more than just providing more built-in tools for image adjustment and optimizations than any other RAW Workflow application” Says Eric Hyman, Bibble Labs’ President and CEO. “It means opening our image pipeline to allow others to expand on what we’ve built within Bibble. This is really just an expansion of the ‘Partner With the Best’ approach that has produced our existing partnerships with Kodak, Picture Code and Athentech. These partnerships result in better image quality and workflow through the direct and seamless integration of technologies like Noise Ninja and Perfectly Clear.”
BenQ Introduces New Monitors with Senseye+Photo Technology.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – BenQ today introduces two additions to its award-winning LCD monitor lineup with the 17-inch BenQ FP73G S and 19-inch BenQ FP93G S LCD monitor, featuring a super slim bezel design, an ultra fast 5mm response time and Senseye+Photo technology. The BenQ FP73G S / FP93G S features the enhanced Senseye technology - the Senseye+Photo technology, which transmits consistent colors through the sRGB color gamut, providing consistent and accurate color reproduction. With Senseye+Photo, the photos on the screen and on print outs will always be consistent in colors.
Super slim bezel design
Apple Releases Aperture 1.5.2 Update
Aperture 1.5.2 addresses issues related to overall reliability and performance in a number of areas, including:
• Contact sheet printing
• Smart Albums
• Watermarks
• Lift and stamp
• Image export
• Versions created using an external editor
This update is recommended for all Aperture users.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 5 Review Roundup
Last updated: Review by ThinkCamera (added on 13.12.06)
Adobe Photoshop Elements 5 is a consumer-level photo editor offers unique features designed specifically for amateur photographers, hobbyists, and business users who want a simple-to-use, yet powerful digital-imaging solution;
Adobe Photoshop Elements 5 Latest Price
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Special “Pro Photo Essentials” Software Offer
OnOne Software has recently announced the availability of Special “Pro Photo Essentials” Software Offer which includes onOne Software’s Genuine Fractals 4.1, Mask Pro 4, Intellihance Pro 4.1 and PhotoFrame Pro 3 Photoshop plug-ins and iView MediaPro 3* digital asset management software at a reduced price.
Portland, OR - December 8, 2006 - onOne Software, Inc., announces today availability of the new “Pro Photo Essentials” software package featuring onOne Software’s Genuine Fractals 4.1, Mask Pro 4, Intellihance Pro 4.1 and PhotoFrame Pro 3 Photoshop plug-ins and iView MediaPro 3* digital asset management software. “At onOne Software we strive to provide products to our customers that will get them out from behind their computer and back behind their cameras taking pictures,” said Craig Keudell, president of onOne Software. “This new software offering was created with the busy professional photographer in mind.
