Release Issued by XChange:
XChange International announce release of SkinTune, 20/20 Color MD and
Test Strip Proofer for Adobe Photoshop CS3
London, UK XChange International, the source for extended technology
worldwide, are pleased to announce the release of CS3 compatible
versions of the popular SkinTune, 20/20 Color MD and Test Strip
Proofer plug-ins for Adobe® Photoshop®.
SkinTune - Correcting skin colour with Adobe Photoshop is one of the
most difficult tasks professional photographers face every day. The
problem is that the range of acceptable skin colour is very limited
and varies slightly for different races. Additionally, subtle skin
colour is difficult to render on a computer monitor, so making
accurate adjustments is tricky.
The developer of SkinTune spent years studying skin colour, and
collecting thousands of image samples from around the world. Then,
they took precise spectrophotometer measurements and compiled complete
reference databases of acceptable colours for each race. What they
discovered is that skin colour represents less than 1% of all
available colours, and that each race has slightly different colour
characteristics.
Traditional tools were never designed to handle such a small range of
colours. SkinTune boasts complete libraries for different races,
including African, Asian, Caucasian, Latin, and Middle Eastern. Each
library contains between 125,000 and 150,000 colours made up of
different combinations of hue, brightness, and saturation, based on
the unique characteristics of each race.
SkinTune also provides specialised tools designed specifically for
skin colour adjustment. All of the adjustments are totally
independent, so adjusting brightness, as an example, has no effect on hue or saturation.
This is important because a small adjustment can easily result in an
out-of-gamut skin colour. The plug-in¹s tools are twice as precise as
Photoshop so users can make very subtle adjustments and achieve
life-like results.
System Requirements:
Windows 95 through XP, Photoshop 7 through CS3, Photoshop Elements 2,
3, 4, and 5 Macintosh OSX 10.2 and higher, Photoshop 7 through CS3,
Photoshop Elements 2, 3, and 4
8 Bit or 16 Bit RGB images
20/20 Color MD - 20/20 Color MD is a Photoshop plug-in that is
designed for photographers, artists and graphic designers who want
great looking images, but would rather not sit in front of a computer
all day. The plug-in works like an eye exam to figure out precisely
what is wrong with a photo and how to fix it. During each step of the
Wizard processes, users are presented with two side-by-side preview
images that have been altered in different ways. They can then pick
the better image from each pair. The entire six-step process only
takes about 15 seconds and users can fine-tune the result any way they
like.
20/20¹s patented Color Wizard contains thousands of different colour
correction possibilities. It doesn't matter whether a user is a colour
expert or a Photoshop novice, 20/20 will save a great deal of time and
effort. 20/20 takes care of all correction needs, including colour
balance, dynamic range, exposure, and saturation. There¹s even a great
highlight and shadow tool that is easier and more complete than
Photoshop¹s own.
New features in version 2 include 16 bit compatibility; an all new
6-step Wizard with user-defined control at each step; new vastly
improved Snapshot functions and new colour correction algorithms.
Plus, there are a host of new tools, new interface shortcuts, and much
more.
System Requirements:
Windows 95 through XP, Photoshop 7 through CS3, Photoshop Elements 2,
3, 4, and 5 Macintosh OSX 10.2 and higher, Photoshop 7 through CS3,
Photoshop Elements 2, 3, and 4
8 Bit or 16 Bit, RGB images, Minimum Screen Resolution 800x600
Test Strip Proofer Pro and Home Editions - Users know the routine. An
image looks great on-screen, but when printed, everything looks
different, and usually not for the better. So, it¹s necessary to
calibrate, tweak, and print over and over again, until achieving the
desired look. And during that tedious and time-consuming process,
users waste a lot of expensive ink and paper.
Proven Darkroom Technique - Old-time photographers faced the same
problem in the darkroom, with expensive silver based paper and
chemicals. So, they devised a system of incremental proofs called test
strips and ring- arounds.
Now, users can take advantage of the same darkroom techniques on their
photo printer. Test Strip Proofer is a Photoshop Automation Plug-in
that automatically makes calibration proofs for any size printer, and
with a choice of colour variation and amount. It even fixes an
original.
Test Strip Proofer has 3 options for making calibration proofs: Proof
Size, Color Choice, and Amount.
All Colors make a colour variation ring-around, while individual
colours are used to make incremental test strips (i.e. Red 5%, 10%,
15%, 20%...). The Fix Original option can be used to update an
original image.
The product is available in both a Pro and Home edition.
Test Strip Proofer Pro offers horizontal and vertical sizes from 4"x5"
up to 36"x45", plus it has a selection of wide proofs, ranging from
16" wide to 43" wide to help save on the consumption of rolled paper,
canvas, and other expensive media. Wide-format printers, sign makers,
and service bureaus receive artwork from many different customers, who
use a variety of software. Test Strip Proofer is designed to
streamline the process and eliminate costly re-runs due to individual
colour perception.
Now, users can provide their customers with custom approval prints to
insure quality reproduction and hassle-free turn-around. Just make a
calibration proof, let the customer select the best colour variation,
and have them sign-off with their approval. Then use Test Strip
Proofer to correct the image, and it¹s ready to go.
Test Strip Proofer Home version creates horizontal and vertical proofs
in sizes ranging from 4"x5" up to 12"x15". It¹s the perfect solution
for those individuals wanting high-quality reproduction, while saving
on ink and paper.
System Requirements:
Windows 95 through XP, Photoshop CS, CS2 and CS3 Macintosh OSX 10.2
and higher, Photoshop CS, CS2 and CS3
8 Bit or 16 Bit RGB images
Pricing
SkinTune £45.95
20/20 Color MD £29.95
Bundle of SkinTune and 20/20 Color MD £59.95 Test Strip Proofer Pro
£74.95 Test Strip Proofer Home £34.95
All three products are available now through XChange International. To
order, or for more information, users can visit
www.xchangeuk.com,
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