Broderbund debuts new ClickArt Image Pak family, highest quality, widest variety of images available; family includes 125,000, 65,000 and 40,000 clip art packages featuring a unique blend of images, photographs, animations, sounds and fonts.NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 1997--Broderbund Software, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BROD BROD Big Bike Riders of Dagupan (Motorcycle Club in the Philippines) ), today announced it is shipping the newest member of its ClickArt(r) Image Pak(tm) family, the ClickArt 125,000 Deluxe Image Pak, a best-of-breed image library featuring the most unique and superior image content available. With a full-featured image browser/viewer/converter and a full color, easy-to-use two volume Visual Catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. , ClickArt 125,000 features everything that is needed to create powerful, compelling communications. ClickArt 125,000 offers 110,000+ high quality color and black and white images; 15,000+ high resolution photos; 2,000 TrueType fonts; 1,000 premium sounds and 46 GIF animations See GIF animator and animated GIF. . "ClickArt 125,000 is ideal for anyone who wants to add a professional look to their newsletters, greeting cards See e-card. , presentations, signs and web pages," said Mason Woodbury, president of T/Maker, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Broderbund. "We feel that the first-rate quality of the images featured in the ClickArt Image Pak family is what sets us apart. The award-winning ClickArt line pioneered the image library category and these new products are a continuation of that heritage." Fun, Easy to Use In response to customer demand, Broderbund has included a full-color two volume Visual Catalog with ClickArt 125,000. Color-indexed for ease-of-use, the catalog displays all of the images available. Also included is an on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. browser by CompuPic which allows the user to preview several "thumbnail A miniature representation of a page or image that is used to identify a file by its contents. Clicking the thumbnail opens the file. Thumbnails are an option in file managers, such as Windows Explorer, and they are found in photo editing and graphics program to quickly browse multiple " images at once. When an image is chosen, it can be imported with just a few clicks into most popular word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and , page layout :For the Wikipedia policy about articles layout, see Wikipedia:Guide to layout. Page layout is the part of graphic design that deals in the arrangement and style treatment of elements (content) on a page. , web page or illustration applications. Adding images to any document becomes a simple, fun process! Graphic features can easily be customized through the use of the Image Editor, which allows the user to re-size or flip images, add and rotate text and change colors. The feature-rich, simple tools of ClickArt are a perfect solution for enhancing brochures, newsletters, signs, banners and school projects. ClickArt 125,000 Deluxe Image Pak Features -- 110,000+ eye-catching images including Business & Office, Holidays, People, American Nostalgia and Sports -- 15,000+ high-resolution photos including beach scenes, military aircraft and animals -- 1,000 premium sounds (.WAV) including a bullfrog bullfrog, common name of the largest North American frog, Rana catesbeiana. Native to the E United States, this species has been successfully introduced in the West and in other parts of the world. The body length is 4 to 8 in. , helicopter, drumroll drum·roll n. 1. A rapid succession of short sounds produced by beating a drum. 2. Emphatic support for a cause: "The drumroll for sustainable agriculture . . . and crowd laughter -- 2,000 fonts/borders for diplomas, certificates and photo frames -- 46 animations including cartoons and sport scenes -- Image Editor - Change colors and sizes, add text, shrink or enlarge TO ENLARGE. To extend; as, to enlarge a rule to plead, is to extend the time during which a defendant may plead. To enlarge, means also to set at liberty; as, the prisoner was enlarged on giving bail. images -- Full Color Visual Catalog - See every image as it appears before you print -- Visual Indexing - Color-coding makes finding the right CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). a snap -- Design Guide - Ideas on layout and how to get the most out of ClickArt from professional graphic designers -- Browser/Organizer - View several images simultaneously to choose just the right one -- On-line Documentation - Helpful technical assistance and design tips on CD-ROM The ClickArt Image Pak Family Along with the introduction of The ClickArt 125,000 Deluxe Image Pak, Broderbund is introducing the ClickArt 65,000 Classic Image Pak(tm) and the ClickArt 40,000 Starter Image Pak(tm). All three products comprise the ClickArt Image Pak family and offer the user a range of functionality and pricing to meet everyone's needs. ClickArt 65,000 is the mid-priced member of the ClickArt Image Pak family line which features a wide variety of content. Choose from more than 60,000 color and black and white images, 5,000 high-resolution photos and 2,000 TrueType fonts. Also included is the full-featured CompuPic Viewer/Browser/Converter/ImageEditor and a full-color, fully indexed Visual Catalog. ClickArt 40,000 is ideal for the entry-level consumer who wants to easily create compelling communications with high quality and unique images. Choose from a wide variety of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color and black and white images, 1,000 TrueType fonts, a state-of-the-art image editor and a fully indexed Visual Catalog. "With the introduction of these new members of the ClickArt Image Pak family, Broderbund offers the broadest line of image content software available," said Woodbury. "The consumer can now find a solution that suits their needs with the assurance that they are getting a high-quality product backed by the Broderbund name." Pricing and Availability The ClickArt 125,000 Deluxe Image Pak, 65,000 Classic Image Pak and 40,000 Starter Image Pak are available at approximate street prices of $49.95, $29.95 and $19.95 respectively. The ClickArt Image Pak family will be available in retail stores in June. Hardware Requirements The ClickArt Image Pak family each require Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, 40Mhz 386 or faster, 8MB RAM (4MB RAM for Windows 3.1; 8MB RAM for Windows 95 for the ClickArt 40,000 Starter Image Pak), 25 MB hard disk space, SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. monitor/display card 640X480, 256 colors. A Windows compatible sound device is recommended for the ClickArt 125,000 Deluxe Image Pak. About Broderbund Software Broderbund Software, Inc. develops, publishes and markets a broad line of interactive content for use in homes, schools and small businesses. Since its founding in 1980, Broderbund has pioneered innovative award-winning products that take advantage of the latest technologies. Broderbund has a successful track record of identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends through its studio development approach. Broderbund's web site is located at http://www.broderbund.com . -0- Note to Editors: ClickArt, ClickArt 125,000 Deluxe Image Pak, ClickArt 65,000 Classic Image Pak, ClickArt 40,000 Starter Image Pak, CompuPic, The Print Shop Ensemble and PressWriter are trademarks or registered trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc. All other company and/or product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Porchivina & Associates Rudy Porchivina, 415/893-8183 rudy@papr.com |
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