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NEW PRODUCT!
Edit 1.75 plug-In for Apple Aperture. A PowerHouse of more than 4500 effects thru 17 modules to apply on one or a set of images without leaving Apple Aperture.


Wilmington, NC,

Human Software is updating its plug-in Edit for Apple Aperture to version 1.75 for Mac OS Leopard and Apple Aperture. All the most needed imaging tools under one very powerful plug-in.


Features

New Module in Version 1.75 :

HyperFocal

HyperFocal lets you add focal sharpness at any distance.

HyperFocal features different contrast techniques : local, global and detailer. These different methods can be applied together and stacked. They work through tilt lens or virtual lens. You can also brush selection masks and easily restrict the effect. All the adjustments can be applied independently on highlights, midtones and shadows.
HyperFocal is very efficient at revealing image details. The 'Detailer' mode is so powerful, the algorithm is used to analyse x raya to detect tumors.
With HyperFocal you can turn a single photo to pseudo HDR, without having to tone map and deal with multiple images.HyperFocal also features color balance, saturation adjustments option that works through several layes and masks so you can easily perform multiple color adjustments at the same time.
Best of all, all settings can be saved and used again on one or multiple images at once

Improvements in Version 1.75 :

Image Beautifier, Smooth & Tones

Edit AutoSmooth & Tones for Aperture gives users a quick and powerful way of smoothing skin and other surfaces without blurring or affecting other details or faces characteristic AutoSmooth enables users to automatically achieve meticulous airbrush and retouching effects without tedious, time-consuming masking and manual softening. With AutoSmooth not only you will smoothen skin and get a glamorous look but you will save hours of retouching work while keeping blends and details in a way impossible to achieve manually.

Version 1.75 now adds very easy tone correction of skins or surfaces thru a very fast and efficient automatic density mask. Also multiple layers of adjustments can be achieved. A side by side lets you compare instantly the before and after at any zoom level.

Correct Lens Distortion

Edit PhotoFixlens for Aperture corrects barreling and pin-cushioning lens distortion produced by zoom and wide-angle lenses. This tool is especially handy for digital cameras! The effect can be applied on one or multiple images without leaving Apple Aperture.
Version 1.75 features a double input/output lens correction that can correct perspective effect or else.
Version 1.75 enables spherical corrections for 180 and 360 degree lenses...

Depth of Field

DepthField lets you manipulate the focus like if you would be using an expensive lens. DoF techniques let you move the attention to your subject. With this module you can manipulate the focus after the shot has been taken. You can place a virtual lens anywhere on your image. Decide to have a tilt lens and get a planar-3D blurring effect. You can perform all kind of blur adjustments, add bokeh effects with blade adjustments or add the vignetting effect of your choice.
DepthField also lets you create a selection through a virtual brush on your image, there is no need for Photoshop, but if you already have an image with a selection you can simply load it.
DepthField also features an extra sharpening option so you can even re-sharpen what is already in focus.
Version 1.75 adds more blur kernel such as motion, circular or concentric blur. Also it is now possible to add back grain to the out of focus areas.

and many other improvements such as...

Side by side preview on most of the tools. Fast online documentation at the touch of a button....

plus 13 other modules such as...

Powerful Image DeNoising with separate Luminance/Chrominance noise correction

Many digital images especially those taken at higher ISO sensitivities show a "Noise" that affects the quality of the picture. Many cameras increase the sensitivity when shooting in "Action" or "Night" modes. Also, cameras that provide anti-shake using electronics (instead of an image stabilizing lens or a device to stabilize the sensor) will boost sensitivity in order to allow a quicker shutter speed.  Edit AutoDeNoise for Aperture is there to reduce this digital noise. It is very easy to use, very affordable and appeal to a wide range of users. AutoDeNoise now works separately to correct Luminance and Color noises. You can also in one step add contrast, saturation and sharpness.

Add Multiple Lights Effects onPhotos

Edit PhotoLights for Aperture works with over 1000 different light effects. It features an advanced cration panel so you can tune up the position/transformation of the 'blind' you wish to use. You can easily import your own blind. MultiLayer lights and create the optimal effects. All effects like on any of the ApertureEdit modules might be totally modified and used later on other set of images.
Up to 64 layers of effects can be combined, layers might be independently distorted

Edit PhotoLights for Aperture alse adds a geometrical starmaker module for infinite bursts and stars creation.

- Image Resizing on batch of Images

It is now possible to perform HIGH quality image resizing without leaving Apple Aperture...

  • Ultra fast access to your photo, without leaving Aperture, crop/resize your photo
  • Crop DownSize or Upsize a part or the whole image
  • Multiple agorithms for optimal quality as resizing down or resizing up
  • Combine with sharpening in one step

- Canvas Size

It is now possible to add canvas around to any photos 'a la' photoshop...

Black & White & MultiTones

MultiTones combine several effects to create sophisticated and beautiful black & white or multitone images....

  • Color Filtering with Contrast, Brightness and detail adjustment
  • Film Grain to add some grain to your digital picture and give a distinctive look
  • Toning... MultiTones resaturate the image and lets you adjust the hue in a snap for stunning duotones
  • Last but not least, edges can be added around the image, with blending adjustment a library of 100 effects is provided. You can use your own edge, if you get the Edit MagicFrames volume, you will have access to more than 1000 additional edges automatically

    • Image Enhancer

    Edit also features AutoCorrect, an image enhancer tool.
    With AutoCorrect advanced algorithms lets you enhance image colors, contrast and dynamics, as you preserve the overall quality of your images. AutoCorrect is a very efficient one click color correction, it is not based on curves but it is based upon intelligent image analysis in combination with techniques professionals are using in darkrooms.
    Within Aperture you can select multiple photos and apply AutoCorrect on different images in one click.
    The Enhancer module is available for purchase separately at a price of $49.95.

    MultiCurves,

    The current version of Aperture features color correction through levels and histogram. With Edit you can combine multiple set of Curves. Curves is a very efficient and intuitive way to perform color corrections. A brush lets you perform selection, so you do multiple local color correction on your image. Edit MultiCurves for Aperture is very easy to use and enables perfect color correction in a very intuitive manner.
    The Curves module is available for purchase separately at a price of $39.95.

    Image ReFocusing

    How often are you getting a picture slightly blurred because the subject has moved! After any image manipulation you are doing, the image is getting a little more blurred. 
    Edit AutoFocus for Aperture uses powerful mathematical algorithms to refocus the image. AutoFocus reverses the formula by which the image got blurred... this technology gives you AS MUCH of the original "in focus" image as possible. AutoFocus uses a very powerful deconvolution tool that will reclaim the data that has been spread out.

    Grid Distortion

    Edit Grids for Aperture lets you create and use grids for all kind of distortion just on top of your images. Very handy to reverse perspective deformation. But all kind of distortion can be achieved thanks to the double grid mecanism. The most powerful grid distortion on the market today.

    Frame or Edge your images right inside Aperture

    Edit MagicFrames for Aperture features more than 1700 frames/edges in one easy super powerful dialog box so you can frame your photos to your heart delight. Again super powerful and fun to use. Even the background image might be resize for perfect fit. Apply your frame on one or a set of images.

    Add Classy Frames inside Aperture

    Edit ClassicFrames for Aperture offers more than 100 frames similar to what you would find in an home, an office or even a museum. Perfect for portrait photographers.

    Add Fractals

    Edit Fractals for Aperture offers a library of fractals. This module provides creative look for images. Fractalian lights can be generated and blended to all photos.

    Change Surfaces

    Edit Surfaces for Aperture offers 300 different surfaces. Those surfaces can be instantly previewed on your photo. If the full Aperture bundle is purchased effect might be combined in one single edit.

    The Toolbox

    Last but not least the Edit Toolbox for Aperture. A PowerHouse by itself. 50 powerful blocks like 'legos' can be combined together playing with masks and channels to create any effect you can imagine. Those effects can be saved and recall later on. Among the basic blocks you will find a Channel mixer, but also an octoposterizer, blur tools, mosaic, deinterlace, unsharpmasking and much much more. A library os 150 advanced effects using those basic blocks feature : Glow effects, different Kodak/Fuji films simulation, Tungsten, polarizer, infrareds, histogram equalizer etc etc...



    One Easy and very Efficient Dialog with a large Preview
    HumanSoft Edit will let you preview your image and examine very fast within a large preview window all effects. Also due to the huge number of effect available, you can scroll easily over them to see the result on your own photo instantly.

    Who should use Edit?
    nearly all Apple Aperture users because Edit is a powerhouse for any imaging issues that might happen on your photos :

  • Professional Photographers that needs everyday to change the size of their photos while keeping the best quality
  • Digital Photographers to change image size while keeping maximum details
  • Printers / Repros that need to change image sizes to fit in Documents
  • Web designers that Increase or Decrease Image Sizes while keeping the maximum details for display
  • Hobbyists that may start with small size digital photos to get printable images.


    • HumanSoft Edit is a n essential tool for all users of Apple Aperture.


    Specifications
    HumanSoft Edit is Universal and fully compatible with Apple Aperture 2.1 for Mac Leopard

    Price & Availability
    HumanSoft Edit is made of 17 different modules that can be purchased individually for $79.95, thecurve module for $39.95, the enhancer module for $59.95, or the whole as a bundle for $299.95 - S& H not included -
    Products are also available through selected retail stores and can be ordered directly by calling Human Software at (910) 4710106 or on-line via our secure ordering system at HumanSoftware's Web site at http://www.humansoftware.com.
    Human Software products are sold in the United States and in more than 20 countries worldwide.

    A word about Human Sofware Co Inc
    The Human Software Company Inc, founded in 1992, is a specialist in multimedia, design, prepress and video software application development. The team experience includes original design and concept of many high-end prepress related products and other software since 1984.
    Other Human Software products include Squizz, MagicFrames, PhotoLight, Select, PhotoSpray, AutoDeNoise, Textissimo, PhotoTessel, XFile AutoMask, AutoCorrect, DepthField, PhotoWeave ...

    For more information, to obtain screen shots, etc... contact Human Software Inc, poBox 16 WrightsVille Beach NC 28480. Telephone: (1) 910 471 0106, or E-mail: gn@humansoftware.com.
    For additional news and a bird's eyeview of our product line, visit the HumanSoftware home page on the Internet at http://www.humansoftware.com