Digital Photography Blog: Digital Camera Reviews, Ratings, News, Tips and Tutorials.
February 2010
February 2009
January 2009
August 2008
July 2008
April 2008
March 2008
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
February 2007
January 2007
December 2006
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005
October 2005
September 2005
August 2005
July 2005
June 2005
May 2005
April 2005
March 2005
February 2005
January 2005
December 2004
November 2004
October 2004
September 2004
August 2004
July 2004
June 2004
May 2004
April 2004
March 2004
February 2004
January 2004
December 2003
November 2003
October 2003
September 2003
Digital Camera Reviews and Ratings By manufacturer:
Canon | Casio | Fuji | HP | Kodak | Minolta | Nikon | Olympus | Panasonic | Pentax | Samsung | Sony | Misc. | Accessories | Lenses
Jasc(R) Press Release
Paint Shop Pro Studio Ideal for Digital Photographers Ready to Do More With Their Photos
Paint Shop Pro 9 Offers More Advanced Functionality for Professional Results
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Jasc(R) Software, Inc. announced today the general availability of Paint Shop(TM) Pro(R) Studio and Paint Shop(TM) Pro(R) 9. The two new products offer digital camera users at all skill levels solutions tailored to their needs.
Paint Shop Pro Studio and Paint Shop Pro 9 are the result of Jasc's market research that clearly defined a 50/50 split among users. Half wanted a Paint Shop Pro that was more powerful and offered even more professional-strength tools for photo editing, graphic design, and digital art. The other half wanted a Paint Shop Pro that was more fun and easier to use, making photo-editing projects a reality for everybody.
Paint Shop Pro Studio is a new Jasc photo editor for consumers who want to do more than novice editing without a steep learning curve. Paint Shop Pro Studio leverages Paint Shop Pro's power and flexibility to provide photo editing and graphic design functionality that is comprehensive yet easy-to-use, making editing photos and creating graphics fun for novice and intermediate users. An Idea Book is included to guide users through some of the most common photo projects such as photo restoration and crafting. And, to help protect, organize, find, and share photos, Paint Shop Pro Studio also includes Paint Shop(TM) Photo Album(TM) 5 - Standard Edition, further extending its power.
Paint Shop Pro 9 is the latest version of the award-winning photo and graphics editor that advances the standard for affordable, professional photo editing, strengthening Paint Shop Pro's legacy for creative innovation. With even more advanced tools for avid and professional digital photographers, graphics hobbyists, and business professionals, Paint Shop Pro 9 integrates digital camera noise removal, a chromatic aberration removal filter, fill flash, Raw image support, and other high-end functionality often sold individually for hundreds of dollars.
Paint Shop Pro 9 also introduces a new set of integrated art media painting tools that advance the ability of digital artists and graphics hobbyists to add realistic wet and dry artwork to their photographs, illustrations, and other images. A new Mixer palette provides artists with an area to add and mix paint into custom colors.
"I've been using Paint Shop Pro for almost 10 years and continue to be amazed by the high-end functionality with a minimal learning curve," said professional photographer Jim Fuglestad. "Paint Shop Pro has everything I need to deliver high quality results for my clients."
"With the emergence of a new breed of digital camera user, expanding the Paint Shop family of digital photography products deepens our commitment to customers and the industry to empower people at all skill levels with creative license to make the most of their images," said Kris Tufto, president and CEO of Jasc Software. "Paint Shop Pro Studio is perfect for the groundswell of users requiring creative power and ease of use. Paint Shop Pro 9 adds features professionals and hobbyists demand, raising the bar for high-end image editing."
Availability
Paint Shop Pro 9 and Paint Shop Pro Studio are available at www.jasc.com and at selected retailers worldwide. MSRP is $129 for Paint Shop Pro 9. MSRP for Paint Shop Pro Studio is $79, which includes a free copy of Paint Shop Photo Album 5 - Standard Edition ($29 value).
About Jasc Software, Inc.
Jasc Software, Inc. is dedicated to providing Windows-based PC users with affordable digital photography software that exceeds their expectations. By delivering superior software, service, and support Jasc enables users to discover their power to create. Jasc Software has been ranked by the Inc. 500, Deloitte &38; Touche's Minnesota Technology Fast 50, and Deloitte &38; Touche's Technology Fast 500. Its products have won numerous awards including: American Photo Editor's Choice Award; PC Magazine Reader's Choice; Web Techniques Web Tools Reader's Choice Award; PC World Class Award; PC World Best Buy; PC Photo Editor's Choice; CNET Editors' Choice; PC Magazine Program of the Year; and Home Office Computing 100 Gold Award. For more information, Jasc Software can be reached at 800-622-2793 or on the Web at http://www.jasc.com
NOTE: All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.
Posted by Darren in our News category on September 07, 2004