ArcSoft's PhotoStudio Image-Editing Software for Windows to Include KAI'S Power GOO 1.0 SE Liquid Imaging Software from MetaTools.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1996--ArcSoft Inc., makers of PhotoStudio(R) for Windows, today announced the inclusion of Kai's Power GOO 1.0 SE software with all PhotoStudio 2.0 packages starting immediately. This bundle gives Windows-users a powerful combination of image-editing, special effects and morphing capabilities -- all for about $99 (street price). "Kai's Power GOO adds tremendous 'giggle-factor' to PhotoStudio's already impressive image-manipulation options," said ArcSoft director of sales and marketing, Todd Rumaner. "GOO users can't help but be inspired to design amazingly fun and creative images." PhotoStudio 2.0, recently announced, offers a comprehensive selection of image-editing tools, special effects and enhancements, full 32-bit functionality, Windows 95 compliance (runs under 3.1, 95 and NT) and complete support for Photoshop Plug-Ins like Kai's Power Tools Kai's Power Tools are a set of API plugins created by Kai Krause that were designed for use with Adobe Photoshop and Corel Photopaint. Kai's Power Tools were sold to Corel when MetaCreations was closed. The phrase Kai's Power Tools is often abbreviated to KPT. . It requires less RAM and hard disk space than any of its competitors and runs well on most notebook computers, making it the obvious choice for portable photo editing. Support for popular image file formats Image file formats provide a standardized method of organizing and storing image data. This article deals with digital image formats used to store photographic and other image information. (AVI, BMP (1) (BitMaP) Also known as a "bump" file, it is the native, bitmapped graphics format in Windows. A BMP can be saved in several color options: 1-, 4-, 8- and 24-bit color provide 2, 16, 256 and 16,000,000 colors respectively. BMP files use the .BMP or . , EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) A PostScript file format used to transfer a graphic image between applications and platforms. EPS files contain PostScript code as well as an optional preview image in TIFF, WMF, PICT or EPSI, the latter being an ASCII-only format. , GIF/GIF89A, JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. , PCD PCD polycystic disease. , PCX (1) A bitmapped graphics file format that handles monochrome, 2-bit, 4-bit, 8-bit and 24-bit color and uses RLE to achieve compression ratios of approximately 1.1:1 to 1.5:1. Images with large blocks of solid colors compress best under the RLE method. See PC Paintbrush. , TIFF, TGA See TARGA. TGA - Targa Graphics Adaptor ) makes it ideal for all-purpose image editing. PhotoStudio also offers new special effects filters like Oil Painting, Film Grain, Splash, Melt, Ripple, Motion Blur and more. ArcSoft's exclusive Album Manager, an included image-browsing utility, has also been enhanced, providing an image database structure for searching and sorting, drag-and-drop arranging and multiple image retrieval. It is available in US English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), and Korean. Italian and Brazilian Portuguese will be announced shortly. ArcSoft also offers its exclusive direct connection and multiple acquisition capability with PhotoStudio OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and versions for scanners and digital cameras. ABOUT KAI'S POWER GOO 1.0 SE Kai's Power GOO takes image manipulation to a new and exciting level. With a revolutionary, easy-to-use interface -- a trademark of MetaTools software -- Kai's Power GOO lets users create liquid images and manipulate them in real-time by stretching, smearing, smudging and fusing images. Progressive transformations of the images can even be saved as movies (called "Goovies"). The regular retail version of Kai's Power GOO sells for $49.95 (street price). For more information, contact ArcSoft at 800/762-8657 or 510/440-9901. A free 90-day trial version of PhotoStudio v2.0 will be made available for downloading from ArcSoft's web site at www.arcsoft.com. TRADEMARK NOTICE PhotoStudio is a registered trademark of ArcSoft Inc. Photoshop is a registered trademark of Adobe Inc. Kai's Power GOO is a trademark and Kai's Power Tools is a registered trademark of MetaTools Inc. CONTACT: Press Contact Arial Public Relations Mike Adams mike.adams@arialmktg.com Tel: 503/646-4515 Fax: 503/646-6717 or ArcSoft Inc. Barbara Tsai, 800/762-8657 Tel: 510/440-9901 Fax: 510/440-1270 arcsoft02@aol.com www.arcsoft.com or MetaTools Inc. Sallie Olmsted Tel: 805/566-6263 Fax: 805/566-6385 Salliemeta@aol.com www.metatools.com |
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