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01/04/08
Kodak Professional Image Enhancement Plug-Ins allow photographers to quickly and
easily improve the most common problems associated with digital files. Now after
popular demand they have been updated for the latest operating systems. With the
same great algorithms, V2.1 is now compatible for Windows Vista, Macintosh Intel
and Adobe Photoshop CS3. There are four professional tools available depending
on your photographic content and needs, to quickly and easily optimise images to
improve quality and create even more compelling results.
Kodak is offering these updated versions at the same prices, and is also
offering special savings to any new customers. Those purchasing GEM Airbrush at
list price can receive a 50% discount on any of the other Plug-ins (GEM Pro, ROC
Pro, SHO Pro) included in the same order (Promotional code: SAVE50). Customers
purchasing GEM Pro, ROC Pro, and SHO Pro can receive 35% off regular prices when
buying any one (up to a maximum of three) of these Plug-ins, and get 35% off
regular prices. (Promotional code: OFFER35). These promotional codes will be
valid until May 31, 2008.
Kodak Professional Gem Plug-in - Reduces image noise and grain
The Kodak Professional Gem Plug-In isolates and manages noise/grain in highlight
and shadow areas without sacrificing image detail or excessive softening. The
plug-in allows photographers to create portrait studio quality soft-focus
effects, and image sharpening that surpasses the most typical unsharp mask
filters. It is possible to reduce or remove JPEG compression artefacts, as well
as line screening patterns from flatbed scanners.
Kodak Professional Gem Airbrush Plug-in - Smooths skin surfaces
The Kodak Professional Gem Airbrush software allows users to create an airbrush
effect by automatically smoothing areas of a digital image without blurring or
reducing fine detail. It minimises the imperfections of skin and other surfaces
whilst fully preserving details like hair, eyebrows and the true character of
the subject’s face. Working on eight and 16 bit image files the plug-in can
control image details at three levels: fine, medium and coarse.
“I specialise in photographing weddings and social events where my clients
typically select an average of 100-150 images per album. As a digital
photographer who handles my own enhancement to images prior to output, I have
saved hours by incorporating the Gem Airbrush Plug-In within my studio back
end.” Michael A. Jonas, M. Photog, CR., CPP
Kodak Professional Roc Plug-in - Restores, corrects, and balances colour
The Kodak Professional Roc Plug-In restores, balances and corrects the colour of
almost any digital image by removing colour casts that have been caused by
coloured lighting or fading. The software works by analysing the colour
gradients of a digital image and then finding the optimum tone curve for each
colour. The plug-in can be used to correct the effects of tungsten and
fluorescent lighting and also to restore pleasing density and contrast to black
and white digital images. It optimises image white balance and offers automatic
or custom control. This plug-in also supports the use of eight and 16 bit colour
image files and full control of image brightness and contrast for better colour
and white balance corrections.
“Many clients bring old photographs for us to restore from the 1950's and 1960's
that exhibit strong discolouration. The ROC Filter provides us an almost instant
fix tot his problem.” Roy Madearis, Master Photographic Craftsman, Madearis
Studio
Kodak Professional Sho Plug-in - Optimises contrast and exposure
The SHO Plug-in optimises contrast and exposure to reveal details hidden in
highlights and shadows. The plug-in corrects exposure problems in images with
backlit subjects and uneven flash illumination, as well as partial shade.
The plug-in analyses the image and reveals the detail in the shadows without
sacrificing any detail in the highlights whilst also offering automatic or
custom control. The SHO Plug-in allows manipulation of both shadow detail
lighting and highlight darkening, giving separate control of the amount of
detail to reveal in each area, as well as colour saturation.
The new Kodak Image Enhancement Plug-ins are available for download immediately.
For more information please visit the Kodak website.
http://www.kodak.com/go/proplugins
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