ArcSoft Launches New Version of Magic-i(TM) Visual Effects.Fun and Creative Webcam (WEB CAMera) A video camera that is used to send periodic images or continuous frames to a Web site for display. Webcam software typically captures the images as JPEG or MPEG files and uploads them to the Web server. Experience FREMONT, Calif. -- ArcSoft, Inc. announced today the release of ArcSoft Magic-i[TM] Visual Effects 2. The latest version of its popular webcam application offers users newly enhanced features in an updated user-friendly interface. "With all the fun and practical new features in this improved version, people will enjoy video chatting even more than in the past," said Stephan Cote, ArcSoft Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Many of the new capabilities improve video quality and usability; others offer real fun and personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. experiences." ArcSoft's popular webcam-enhancing application, Magic-i Visual Effects 2 delivers online chat visual effects the user will appreciate. With face tracking, the software recognizes the points in the face and tracks its movement. Another impressive feature is the digital zoom Simulating a longer focal length in a digital camera via software. The digital zoom is accomplished via image enhancement software within the camera itself rather than the inherent mechanics of the physical zoom lens. For more details, see optical zoom. with up to 300% zooming capability. And using ArcSoft's "Video Plug-in" technology, Magic-i Visual Effects launches automatically with video chat clients and webcam applications. Besides allowing better control of webcam settings, this newest version also offers users much clearer viewing experience by building in ArcSoft's advanced capture technologies - Dynamic Lighting (to lighten up Lighten up Selling some part of a stock or bond position in a portfolio to realize capital gains or to losses or increase cash assets. lighten up unbalanced lighting area) and Smart Noise Reduction (decrease noise level under dark environment). Beyond these, Magic-i Visual Effects 2 offers various other new features. ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects 2 New Features: * Webcam settings with personal profiles * Dynamic Lighting technology to brighten bright·en tr. & intr.v. bright·ened, bright·en·ing, bright·ens To make or become bright or brighter. bright dark areas of video * Noise Reduction technology to enhance the webcam video quality * Private Button can substitute video streaming See streaming video and video stream. with a picture * Mute MIC button gives you a "hold on" function when chatting * New Filters include Black and White, Old Film, Face Mosaic, Fire, Eye Mask, etc. * New Themes include Dancer, Singer, Snow, Corsair corsair: see Barbary States; piracy. , etc. * New Frame enables users to easily create new Fun Frames * Modularized mod·u·lar·ized adj. Having or made up of modules: modularized housing. design helps for easy customization * Activation design enables user to download more modules from a website Magic-i Visual Effects 2 is available for both 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 bundling and retail sales. The retail version can be purchased for US$39.99 on ArcSoft eStore. For more information, please visit: http://www.arcsoft.com/products/magicivisualeffects/. About ArcSoft ArcSoft, Inc. is an industry leading software developer of multimedia technologies and applications across desktop and embedded platforms. Working closely with major OEM manufacturers, ArcSoft offers a full line of imaging and video solutions that enhance the features, performance, and user experience of mobile phones, digital cameras, optical drives, personal computers, and consumer electronics devices. For further details, visit www.arcsoft.com. (c) 2008. All rights reserved. ArcSoft and the ArcSoft logo are registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. ArcSoft Magic-i is a trademark of ArcSoft, Inc. All other products and companies named herein are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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