AKVIS News

AKVIS ArtSuite v.5.0: New Photo Frames designed by Artists

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:55 +0600

AKVIS ArtSuite is a collection of effects for decorating photos. It offers photo frames and special effects.
New to version 5.0:
- The Standalone version offers new Hand Painted Frames. These frames has been designed specially for ArtSuite. Please note that these frames are not available in the plugin version for technical reasons.
- New interface design. Now the language choice and the Autorun option can be found in the Preferences dialog box.
- New interface language added - Italian.
- Improved compatibility of the plugin with Photoshop CS3, CS4 on Macintosh computers.
- Improved the texture generation options in the Texture effect.
The Upgrade for registered users is free! ArtSuite can be used as an independent application (standalone) and as a plug-in to a photo editor.
Download for Windows and Macintosh!
It is possible to upgrade from the Plugin Version to Home Deluxe (Plugin+Standalone) or to Business license (Plugin+Standalone).

AKVIS SmartMask V.2.5. Easy Selection Tool

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 12:15:11 +0600

AKVIS SmartMask plugin is an efficient masking tool that saves you time on complex selections and is fun to use. The idea is so simple that you will feel like a child in drawing classes: there are two pencils (red and blue); you draw a line with the blue pencil inside the object you want to select (for example, yourself in a group photo), and with the red pencil - some lines outside the object, to define the areas that should be cut out (other guys in the photo).

New to version 2.5
- The eyedropper tools (in Complex mode) have become more flexible. Earlier the eyedroppers sampled an average color from an area of 3x3 px around the eyedropper's tip. Now it is possible to change the number of pixels in the sample area with the following hot keys: the Alt-key with a mouse click reduces the area to one pixel, the Shift-key with a mouse click enlarges the area to 5x5 px.
- New interface languages added - French and Portuguese.
- Improved compatibility with Photoshop CS3, CS4 on Macintosh computers.

Download fully functional trial versions for Windows and Macintosh and try the plug-in for 10 days for free!

Registered users can upgrade SmartMask for free!

The users who tried the previous version of the plug-in and have their version expired, now have an opportunity to test the software for 10 days free of charge again.

Winners of the Raffle and the Contest!

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:27:02 +0600

The names of 5 winners were drawn out by chance on May 29, 2009.

The winners are:

    * Adnamar Ferreira da Rocha
    * Nou Yang
    * Fernando Moratinos
    * Sergei (leo66pard)
    * Jean Hoshall

Congratulations, Winners!!!

You can choose 5 AKVIS programs!

And many thanks to all participants!
Remember that your 15 % coupon code will be valid till July 1, 2009!

AKVIS Creative Contest 2009: Draw a Mascot!

In addition to the raffle, we started AKVIS Creative Contest 2009.
You can look at the best pictures here.
Surprise: 50 % off for any AKVIS program to all participants of the contest!

The winner is Ekaterina S.

AKVIS Multibrush Updated to Version 4.1

info@akvis.com (AKVIS Team) — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 0600

AKVIS Multibrush (earlier known as Stamp) is a collection of brushes for photo retouching and portrait enhancement.

New to Version 4.1:
- new interface languages added - Spanish and Italian. Documentation updated.
- minor bugs fixed (the bug with the cursor in the Clone Stamp and others).

AKVIS Multibrush is available as a stand-alone application and as a plugin to a photo editor.

Download the software and test 10 days for free.

Registered users of AKVIS MultiBrush v.4.0 (AKVIS Stamp v.1-3) can upgrade to version 4.1 for free.

AKVIS Video Podcast: Introduction to AKVIS Multibrush

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 0600

We are starting a series of video tutorials! Find AKVIS video podcast here:
http://akvis.com/akvis-video.xml

AKVIS Multibrush is a collection of brushes for enhancing and retouching photos. In this first tutorial the program's workspace is described.

AKVIS Multibrush 4.0. Photo Retouching Software

info@akvis.com (AKVIS Team) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 0600

AKVIS Multibrush (earlier known as Stamp) is a collection of brushes for photo retouching and portrait enhancement. The new name reflects the tremendous changes in the program. Now it has much more functionality.

The compatibility has been improved. Now the program is compatible with Windows Vista, Intel Mac and the latest Photoshop versions.

AKVIS Multibrush is available as a stand-alone application and as a plugin to a photo editor.

Download the software and test 10 days for free!

Registered users of AKVIS Stamp can upgrade to version 4.0 for free.
Please note that the customers having a Home License to AKVIS Stamp plugin can update only their plug-in for free (or upgrade to Deluxe license). The customers having Business License - can use both (plug-in and standalone). Read more about license types and upgrade opportunities.

Please download the software, install it and activate with your key to AKVIS Stamp.

Retoucher v.3.5: Retouch Damaged Photos

info@akvis.com (AKVIS Team) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 0600

AKVIS Retoucher plug-in restores damages photos by removing dust, scratches, stains and by reconstructing the missing parts of a photo.

Version 3.5
- fixes the compatibility bug that caused the plugin to crash on Macintosh computers with Photoshop CS3,CS4.
- improves plugin compatibility on Windows.

Registered users can upgrade to version 3.5 for free. Just download the software and install it.

The users who tried the previous version of the plug-in and have their version expired, now have an opportunity to download the software and test it for 10 days free of charge.

AKVIS Birthday Celebration 2009: Raffle, Discounts, Contests

info@akvis.com (AKVIS Team) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 0600

Every year on May 29 AKVIS organizes a raffle in celebration of its birthday.
This year AKVIS is 5 years old!
5 winners will be chosen in a drawing on May 29. The prize is free license keys to a package of any 5 AKVIS programs.

AKVIS Software Inc. specializes in image processing software development and scientific research. The company was founded in 2004 by IT professionals having considerable experience in programming and software development. Since then the company has released a number of successful programs for image retouching, photo collage creation and photo colorization: AKVIS Retoucher, AKVIS Chameleon, AKVIS Stamp, AKVIS Enhancer, AKVIS Coloriage, AKVIS Noise Buster, AKVIS Sketch, AKVIS Decorator, AKVIS LightShop, AKVIS ArtSuite, AKVIS SmartMask, AKVIS Magnifier, and AKVIS Artwork. Their latest, Artwork, can transform a photograph to appear like an oil painting or comics style painting.

This year AKVIS is 5 years old. In celebration of this milestone, AKVIS has organized its traditional Birthday raffle. Everyone who enters the raffle at the Raffle page before May 29, 2009 will receive a coupon for 15 per cent off of an AKVIS software title of their choice. The 15 % coupon code will be valid till July 1, 2009. The coupon will work for purchasing any AKVIS program (any license type), but not for software bundles.

In addition to the raffle, AKVIS has also organized a Creative Contest.
The prizes are:

An autographed copy of the outstanding book The Art of Digital Photo Painting by Marilyn Sholin, and

A license key for any AKVIS program.

Contestants are asked to draw their own version of AKVIS mascot. It must be a drawing of a horse. Any software, tools, or devices can be used to draw the mascot. It can even be drawn by hand and scanned. The artwork must be an original work of the artist that does not infringe on someone's copyright. All entries must be submitted to info@akvis.com by May 28, 2009. The winner will be announced on May 29, 2009. By submitting your pictures for this Contest you authorize us to publish them on our web-site and use them for our purposes.

Update of AKVIS Sketch to version 8.6: Watercolor Technique Improved. Bugs Fixed.

info@akvis.com (AKVIS Team) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 0600

AKVIS Sketch converts photos to realistic pencil drawings and watercolor paintings. Besides, you can add a canvas and an inscription to your drawing and some special effects.

Version 8.6:
- improves the way a photo is converted into a watercolor painting.
- fixes the compatibility bug that caused the Sketch plugin to crash on Macintosh computers with Photoshop CS3, CS4.
- improves plugin compatibility on Windows.
- adds support of 32 bit images to the plugin (earlier available only for the standalone).

AKVIS Sketch is available as a stand-alone application, as well as a plugin to a photo editor.

Download version 8.6:
http://akvis.com/en/sketch/download-pencil-drawing.php

The program is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian and Japanese.

Software Bundles:

AKVIS Sketch comes bundled with AKVIS ArtWork (photo-to-oil painting software) and AKVIS ArtSuite (frames and effects) with a discount of 44 USD in the Artistic Bundle .

Actually, if buy this bundle you get 3rd program (ArtSuite which sells for 49 USD) almost for free.

There are three variants of the Artistic Bundle: 3 plugins, 3 standalones, 3 Deluxe versions. Each variant saves you 44 USD.

Also, Sketch (in the plugin version only) is included in the Alchemy Bundle : 13 plugins only for 325 USD (huge savings over purchasing each separately).

AKVIS Decorator v.1.6: Resurface and Recolor

info@akvis.com (AKVIS Team) — Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 0600

We are glad to present version 1.6 of AKVIS Decorator plug-in. The program applies new textures/colors to a surface preserving the original details of the object. See our on-line Tutorial to learn how Decorator works.

New to version 1.6:
- New interface languages added - Italian and Portuguese. Documentation updated.
- Bugs fixed.

The users who tried the previous version of the plug-in and have their version expired, have an opportunity to download and test the software for 10 days free of charge. Download the program here.

Upgrade for registered users is free.

To upgrade the program just download and install the new version over the previous one. If needed, re-register it with the same serial key.

AKVIS ArtWork v.2.0: Painting techniques at your fingertips!

info@akvis.com (AKVIS Team) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 0600

AKVIS ArtWork is designed to imitate different painting techniques. Version 2.0 offers two painting styles - Oil Painting and Comics.

The Oil Painting style converts your photos into realistic oil paintings. Whether an oil portrait or a landscape painting - the program will make your ideas a reality.

The new Comics style allows you to replicate works of famous comics artists with just a few clicks. You can make a comic strip from your party photos, just get ArtWork and unleash your creativity.
Express yourself in new genres!

Test the software for 10 days free of charge.
Download the program for Macintosh and Windows!

Registered users can upgrade to version 2.0 for free.

Attention! We are offering a temporary discount on the Business License, which allows using of our software for commercial purposes. Now design studios and professionals engaged in image processing can get a license for 189 USD instead of 299 USD. The price of the Upgrade from Home to Business license has been reduced accordingly.