Reduce noise for sharper and crisper images. Noise is a very important issue in digital photography. Nearly all digital cameras produce images with an easily noticed noise component. This digital noise is especially strong in images taken at high ISO rates. Scans of negatives show a similar film grain. When the picture is taken in low light (indoor/night) or high-speed (sport/action) the noise is even more noticeable and a tool such as Auto DeNoise is needed. The noise and grain reduce the visual quality of digital images and resulting prints.

Noise is inherent to digital photos. Digital image sensors, because of the size and sensitivity, produce a slight noise as photons arrive at random intervals. The induced sampling error produces the noise. Small sensors on compact digital cameras generate more noise but even top-of-the-line cameras at high ISO settings show some noise.

Digital tools are needed to control digital noise. In many situations, fast-action photos, indoor, and low-light, a high ISO setting is required to avoid motion blur or shaking. Without the right digital tool, the photographer is faced with the choice of using a low ISO and get a blurry photo, or a high ISO and get a noisy image. The problem is compounded when photo enlargement is required.

Auto DeNoise uses a sophisticated algorithm that preserves detail and sharpness while removing grain or noise. Since noise is highly dependent upon the sensor of the camera (even within the same digital camera model, results may differ) and the picture being taken, it is very important to rely on a fast and simple tool.

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Manufacturer: Human Software Company Inc., The

AutoCorrect 1.8 (Windows v1.5) is a very efficient one click color correction tool. It is not based on curves (even if we have added it for a perfect final tune-up) but based upon the techniques professionals are using in darkrooms.

This new Photoshop (and compatible) Plug-in provides a large preview window showing at the pixel level the de-noise and de-blur options you choose. Settings may be saved and applied over and over with simple mouse clicks.

AutoFocus DeNoise surpasses any conventional Gaussian Blur/Median and many other existing filters by removing noise while preserving image edges. Focus reverses the formula by which an image has been blurred. HSharp surpasses any conventional UnSharpMasking and enables the user to achieve focus without losing tonal range. JPEG Artefacts are quite common and require a special treatment for which you will find the JPEG Artefact Removal tool. Unlike other Plug-ins, AutoFocus works in both RGB and CMYK mode. For all applications supporting Photoshop Plug-ins.

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Manufacturer: Human Software Company Inc., The

AutoMask is a very efficient Plug-in for mask creation on difficult subjects such as hair, trees, fur, and the like, and works equally well on simpler subjects. AutoMask is also very fast in these processes when compared to other similar Plug-ins.

With the AutoMask density brush, a new mask channel is created with a few clicks of the mouse. The brush automatically detects the edge of the subject and takes into account the natural aliasing of the edge for beautiful silhouette creation. In global-density mode, the virtual brush yields an unprecedented control over color range or mask-pro tools.

Global-density masking provides density-masking action that occurs over the entire selected area. With the global-density mask, the user can pick several colors, RGB or CMYK, and create a mask on these selected areas. This global-density mask also lets users select any color that they want to protect from being covered by a mask (protective density). A special virtual-masking brush eliminates extra spots or unwanted masks created using the automatic-density action. The brush is virtual — it works at the same speed regardless of picture size and may be used on very large images.

Local-density-brush masking moves along the edge of the subject enabling the user to sample the image with the density-brush picker. The selected color is used to build a mask automatically along the edge. An unlimited number of readings can be taken, and undo is also possible. Users can go back and forth between any masking feature, at any point. The local brush may be used in combination with the global-density tool. The density-brush-masking tool provides unparalleled smoothness on the edge of the mask. AutoMask respects the natural anti-aliasing of the subject and the semi-transparency of the edges. The mask created is an opacity layer or as a fourth or a fifth channel on a background image.

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Manufacturer: Human Software Company Inc., The

ClassicFrames are the ideal tool to give the final classy touch to images. The frames provided are graphic reproductions of those found framing expensive paintings. With a ClassicFrames Photoshop Plug-in there are 70 beautiful, traditional, picture frames.

DreamSuite Gel is a fun special effects suite that can add vibrant, translucent depth effects to your artwork. With Gel you can generate stunning print and web graphics with ease. DreamSuite now ships with Pro features that enable you to combine different effects together using layers and masking that are included with the Pro version.

Bundle includes MagicFrame 3000, and all 10 ClassicFrame Volumes. Please see individual products for details.

Image Doctor is an all new set of powerful image-correction filters for Photoshop, Fireworks, Paint Shop Pro, and other image editors. Image Doctor magically removes blemishes and defects, quickly repairs over-compressed JPEGs, and seamlessly replaces unwanted details and objects. Professional and amateur photographers, photo editors, archivists, graphic designers, and web designers can quickly fix their images with Image Doctor.

Image Doctor delivers these effects in a clean, easy-to-use interface. Users can tweak effects in a huge preview that includes a before/after toggle, command menus, keyboard shortcuts, and unlimited undo capability.

Image Doctor is the only filter set to offer selection-based image repair. Use the familiar selection tools of the image-editing application, then correct large and small areas in one pass. The intelligent pattern matching of Image Doctor makes it the perfect complement to existing photo-editing tools.

Features:

• smart fill replaces large objects and defects, intelligently combining the repair with the background;

• remove signs and trash from landscapes, unwanted tourists from vacation snapshots, and uninvited guests from party photos — without leaving seams;

• scratch remover mends small defects and removes unwanted background details making photo restoration such as repairing scratches, folds, creases, and wrinkles, a breeze;

• scratch remover offers the fastest way to cleanly eliminate text from a photo;

• spot lifter removes blemishes while preserving the texture and detail of the underlying image;

• ideal for erasing skin flaws such as moles, birthmarks, acne, beauty marks, or tattoos and for reducing dark circles, shadows, and wrinkles around the eyes;

• erases photo imperfections such as watermarks, stains, time codes, and dust;

• JPEG repair revitalizes over-compressed JPEGs;

• remove blocky compression artifacts while retaining detail and adding grain;

• repair an entire image, or repair as needed to smaller selections; and

• repurpose web graphics and replace lost originals.

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Manufacturer: Alien Skin Software

For additional savings, check out the bundle: MagicTrack, MagicFrame, and ClassicFrames Bundle.

The MagicTrack Plug-in contains drawing tools and easy-to-use effects for all design and web-related projects. MagicTrack provides a full-fledged set of drawing and text-manipulation tools including text flow and text or path warping.

Drawing manipulations work on layers, and special effects can be applied to paths to create striking results quickly. These effects provide tubular, three-dimensional simulations and all kinds of realistic effects. An easy-to-use, advanced interface offers a large preview and unlimited zooming anywhere on the working area, at any level of detail in seconds. The effects stay live until the end, so changing one's mind is easy.

MagicTrack offers a huge library of effects — more than 250 ship with the product. Users can choose among MagicTrack effects either by browsing up or down the thumbnail previews list (which is organized under several categories such as fill, earth, tubular, outline, and so on), or by selecting an effect from the alphabetical list. These effects may be combined together on the same layer or added independently to each layer. MagicTrack offers all kinds of tubular three-dimensional effects such as fire on text, natural flower, sprays, and more.

MagicTrack is the perfect tool for designers and artists for web pages or printed production. Used from within an image-editing application such as Adobe Photoshop, the newly created image can easily be uploaded to an internet-compatible JPEG or JPG. Hundreds of MagicTrack ready-to-apply effects give web pages a distinctive look.

MagicTrack provides special effects to enhance any type or clip art within Adobe Photoshop and the product supports TrueType fonts. Users can create and edit text and paths, and effects are applied inside and around types or paths for high-quality rendering. The text-warping feature is a must have for any designer to add creativity to logos and headlines. The warping effects MagicTrack allows cannot be achieved with illustration packages currently on the market. The Plug-in provides designers hundreds of fresh, new styles to turn a simple title, banner, or button into an eye-catching illustration.

MagicTrack has a build effect command which allows users to tune any parameter of the effect such as changing a shadow, adding a stroke or a fill, changing the image sprayed along a path, hue, saturation, value, opacity, and more. Any new custom effect can be saved and integrated to the current library for future use.

MagicTrack ships on CD-ROM and includes a royalty-free library of 120 high-resolution, drum-scanned images, and more than 400 seamless tiles.

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Manufacturer: Human Software Company Inc., The

Photo/Graphic Edges 7.0 is a suite of professional software for adding edges, frames and borders to enhance your photos.

PhotoSpray offers the ability to spray pictures on top of any RGB photos or layers. This new method of painting lets users brush sets of images on top of any photo, and brushes can be adjusted through a variety of parameters: XY resizing, shadow strength, Hue Saturation Value, opacity, or arithmetic mode. This spray brush is ideal for photorealistic painting. A very important tool for all landscapers, architects, or multimedia designers.

PhotoSpray starts with sprays that are a collection of images which are painted at each brush stroke. PhotoSpray has the most sophisticated controls of its kind. The user sprays various images along a grid on the image.

Using the directional mode, the spray follows the brush and with each stroke a new image is projected to the desktop. The user is free to change the speed, opacity, and spacing anytime.

Using the spray mode, the brush scatters sprayed images randomly and according to the selected brush size. This is an ideal mode for creating photorealistic textures and building natural-looking backgrounds from scratch. At any time, the user can change the size of the spray, adjust the Hue Saturation Value settings, opacity, spacing, or number of simultaneous strokes.

In orbit mode, PhotoSpray automatically brushes images according to predefined circular patterns. Users can change the radius, number of repeat, or strokes. It is also possible to assign a rotation speed to the brush, or let it grow or pulse automatically. This mode is ideal for creating breathtaking pattern effects. All parameters can be stored as presets, and PhotoSpray comes with dozens of ready-to-use presets. From the presets the user can create water, fire, clouds, or add fruits and candies.

PhotoSpray is the most-advanced sprayer of its kind because it offers many more controls. The user can create amazing new airbrush effects in a few clicks.

Features:

• control the shadow strength below individual items (an essential feature for a natural look);

• independent XY resizing enabling the user to add perspective simulation (leaves on the floor, grapes along a wall);

• integrated Hue Saturation Value adjustments;

• out of one spray, create limitless variations and new terrific airbrush effects;

• easily save and add effects to a library;

• adjustable dabs, opacity, an orbital mode;

• converts nozzles to sprays, ready to be used by PhotoSpray;

• sprays are TIFF files;

• easy to create unique textures and natural-looking effects;

• ideal for anyone wishing to paint using natural-looking sprays;

• ships with a collection of more than 50 realistic sprays including plants, flowers, leaves, trees, bushes, rocks, clouds, geometrical objects, balls, and more;

• carefully selected images are all natural, silhouetted with shadows; and

• includes a total of more than 50 individual items. Volumes 2, 3, and 4 each contain an additional 100+ Sprayettes.

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Manufacturer: Human Software Company Inc., The