Fremont, CA—ArcSoft, a software provider of multimedia technologies and cross-platform applications, released upgrades to both PhotoStudio 6 and ArcSoft Panorama Maker 6 applications, giving users tools to produce HDR and 3D panoramic images. PhotoStudio 6 now offers HDR (high dynamic range) imaging, combining three photos with different exposure levels into a single eye-popping image. Updated tools are provided to manually improve the result with detailed adjustments. Panorama Maker 6 now includes 3D panorama stitching to create 3D panoramic images from photos and videos. 3D panoramas are viewable with 3D glasses and the most popular 3D preview solutions are supported. “ArcSoft is focused...

San Diego, CA—Nik Software began shipping Silver Efex Pro 2, a major upgrade to its Silver Efex Pro software for creating black-and-white images. Delivering new features and better performance, Silver Efex Pro 2 offers a unique darkroom-inspired workflow and the ability to fine-tune images with selective adjustments powered by U Point technology. “Nearly every pro I know already uses Silver Efex Pro to create their B&W conversions, but I can tell you this: they’ll all be upgrading to version 2 the minute it comes out. It’s that good!” said Scott Kelby, president, National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). “Nik Software...

Portland, OR—Camera Bits, a developer of software for professional digital photographers, announced a special promotion to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The company is offering single-user licenses for the latest version of their photo workflow software, Photo Mechanic 4.6, at its lowest price ever of $60. Effective immediately, the anniversary pricing is for a limited time only. Debuting in 1998, Photo Mechanic was created as an “efficient, powerful and feature-rich” editing software for professional photographers. “We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Camera Bits’ 15th anniversary by reaching out to the growing market of digital photography enthusiasts and reinforcing the value that Photo Mechanic...

San Francisco, CA—muvee, a provider of home moviemaking software and services, announced shipment of more than 24 million copies of its video-editing applications in 2010, including top mobile and camera devices. muvee’s patented technology was developed to enable consumers on a wide range of devices to create professional-looking home videos in minutes. In addition to muvee’s desktop software available at muvee.com, OEM versions of the automatic moviemaking software have shipped in Nikon cameras, LG phones, HP computers, Seagate FreeAgent external hard drives, Coby camcorders, Nokia phones and Creative Technology’s Vado cameras. The varying versions of the software typically lack HD...

Phoenix, AZ—Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan, released VueScan 8.6.66, the latest version of its popular scanning software, which now supports the ability for importing scans directly into Photoshop—allowing for faster, more convenient image importing directly from the scanner. 

 “We have tens of thousands of Photoshop users, and we have had numerous requests asking for the ability to import directly into Photoshop. This feature will provide our customers with both time-savings and convenience,” said Ed Hamrick, president of Hamrick Software. 

“This capability automatically installs when you install VueScan, and makes it easy to use your scanner from Photoshop.” The new...

San Diego, CA—Nik Software announced 64-bit compatibility across the entire Nik Software product line, providing photographers with a higher level of workflow efficiency. Registered customers may download free updates for Dfine 2.0, Viveza 2, Color Efex Pro 3.0, Silver Efex Pro and Sharpener Pro 3.0 at niksoftware.com/downloads. “Photographers using a 64-bit workflow can now take advantage of a much faster and more efficient memory management system with all of our plug-ins,” said Michael J. Slater, president and CEO of Nik Software. “I am confident that our customers will not only benefit from this...

Mountain View, CA—DxO Labs announced the availability of the latest version of its image enhancement software, DxO Optics Pro v6.5, which now provides photographers with high dynamic range (HDR) capability from a single RAW image as well as improved accessibility and productivity. DxO Optics Pro v6.5 and upgrades will be offered with a 30 percent holiday season discount through December 25, 2010. “There is no software on the market that does so much to improve images while asking so little of the user,” said Cyrille de la Chesnais, director, Sales & Marketing, for DxO Labs’ Photography business. “Users that are passionate...

Austin, TX—Photodex Corporation released ProShow 4.5, the latest version of its slideshow software for Windows, which now adds automatic slideshow creation with a new wizard and hundreds of new transitions and effects. In addition, ProShow Producer users can build their own transitions with the new Create Transition tool. ProShow’s wizard instantly mixes a user’s photos, videos and music together into a slideshow. It comes with hundreds of built-in themes and effects for creating slideshows for any occasion. Users can adjust the energy level of their shows, customize themes and create their own themes by mixing together any of the available slide...

Novato, CA—Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions, unveiled Roxio VideoLab 3D, a personal video-editing suite for capturing, editing and sharing personal 3D content. Designed to be bundled with and add value to 3D-enabled cameras, camcorders, PCs, laptops and accessories, Roxio VideoLab 3D enables users to import a range of 3D video formats, including stereoscopic content directly from 3D cameras. The software also automatically converts standard 2D content into 3D, so users can include existing home movies in their 3D video creations. “Roxio VideoLab 3D is a groundbreaking application and another example of how Roxio is helping drive the market for...

San Diego, CA—Nik Software announced a new academic program designed to make its digital imaging software products accessible to more students and faculty located in the U.S. and Canada at more affordable prices. The program includes broader academic distribution through channels serviced by The Douglas Stewart Company and pricing up to 50 percent off standard retail prices for all students and educators at accredited educational institutions. “We have been committed to the academic market for over a decade and have always seen the importance of supporting the next generation of aspiring photographers,” said Michael Slater, president and CEO of Nik...