AKVISニュース 2007

2007年12月21日
AKVIS Enhancer V.8.0: Improved HDR algorithm
The new version of the image enhancement software is released!
New to version 8.0 of AKVIS Enhancer is an advanced algorithm of creation of HDR images. We have improved image processing speed and image alignment, and have extended possible color range for tone-mapping and post processing.
The new version offers three ready-to-use built-in presets for HDR-mode which help you to achieve different effects: AKVIS Natural (the resulting image looks natural and close to reality), AKVIS Expressive (the resulting image is bright, contrasting and impressive) and AKVIS Default (it is the golden mean between a natural image and an artistic effect that one usually wants to obtain when creating an HDR-image).
Also, by popular demand, the button "Run" has disappeared, now the program starts the image processing automatically, right after adjusting the settings, as it did in the older versions.
German language has been added to the stand-alone edition (HDR program).
We offer you to use the program 10 days for free! Download Enhancer v. 8.0 for Windows and Macintosh.
Registered users can upgrade Enhancer to the new version for Free!

2007年12月13日
AKVIS Frame Suite v.2.6: Christmas Decorations
AKVIS Frame Suite has been updated to version 2.6. With this program you have a variety of edge effects that allow generating an endless number of photo frames.
For the upcoming holidays, the texture library of AKVIS Frame Suite has been enriched with patterns for decoration of Christmas postcards.
Also in this version we have added a new interface language - French. The version 2.6 is compatible with Photoshop Elements v.6 on Windows. The program works on Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).
Download Frame Suite now in Windows or in Macintosh version and test the program for 10 days free of charge.
The program is available in two versions - as a standalone application and as a plug-in to a photo editor. The download contains both versions plus help files.
Ugrade for registered users is free.

2007年11月30日
Noise Buster v.5.0: Noise Suppression Software. New Algorithm!
We are glad to announce the release of a new version of AKVIS Noise Buster. The software reduces noise on digital images without spoiling other aspects of the photo.
New to version 5.0:
- Improved algorithm for noise suppression. The efficient algorithm allows suppressing visible noise without blurring the edges of an object.
- Standalone edition of the program made available.
- Added a histogram displaying the noise level and noise components of the loaded image.
- The button "Auto Filtering" has been moved to the Presets list.
- Added ICC-profile support.
- Added support of Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).
- Added compatibility with Photoshop Elements 6.0.
Registered users can upgrade the plugin for free! Download AKVIS Noise Buster and install it.
Please note that the customers having a Home License to Noise Buster 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.
Download the program and use it 10 days free of charge! The users who tried the previous version of the plug-in and have their version expired, now can try Noise Buster again with its new features.
Attention Mac-Users: If you have a previous version of the Noise Buster plugin installed, you'll have to remove it from the Plugins folder before installing the new version.

2007年11月16日
AKVIS LightShop v.2.0: 無限のライト効果を作成することができます
We have upgraded >LightShop, software for creation of amazing light effects, to version 2.0:
New to version 2.0:
- The new version is available as a stand-alone application and as a Photoshop plug-in.
- LightShop is now a Universal Binary application. It runs on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Mac computers.
- Added compatibility with Photoshop Elements v.6.0.
- Added compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).
- Added new interface languages: French.
Read new tutorials for LightShop: Rooster Constellation and Fantastic Cocktail.
Upgrade for registered users is Free! Please note that the customers having a Home License to LightShop 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.
The users who tried the previous version of the software and have their version expired, now have an opportunity to test the software again.

2007年10月29日
Sketch v.6.0: New Effect!
Version 6.0 of AKVIS Sketch offers a new effect! Now you can not only convert a photo to a drawing or a watercolor painting, but also give it an artistic touch by adding a canvas, or any other textured surface (corrugated paper, brick wall, metallic or ceramic coating).
New to version 6.0:
- Added the possibility to imitate a drawing on a canvas or any other uneven surface. You can use the built-in textures or use your own ones.
- Added a new tab - "Canvas" - with the settings for the new effect.
- Added a Texture Library with texture samples.
- Added compatibility with Photoshop Elements v.6.0.
- Added compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).
Download AKVIS Sketch for Windows or Macintosh. The program is available as a stand-alone application and as a Photoshop plug-in.
Upgrade for registered users is Free (more).
The users who tried the previous version of the software and have their version expired, now have an opportunity to test the software again.
Attention Mac-Users: If you have a previous version of Sketch installed, you'll have to remove the "AKVIS Sketch" folder in the Plugins folder before installing the new version.
Besides, we are pleased to announce a Christmas Graphic Contest! Please consult the Christmas Contest page to learn about the terms and the prizes.

2007年10月8日
Chameleon v.5.0: Photo Montage Creation
We are glad to announce the update of AKVIS Chameleon to version 5.0. This version offers more opportunities for creation of photo collages. Now the program has three modes: Montage, Chameleon and Blend.
The advantage of the program is that one does not need to make precise selections to create a realistic montage. Look at the tutorial on how one combines two images in Montage mode.
In Chameleon mode (earlier called Standard) the program adjusts the pasted fragment to the target image color range and smoothes the fragment's borders. It looks similar to the way a chameleon adapts to the environment.
In Blend mode (earlier called Snapshot mode) the program does not only smoothes the borders of the pasted fragment and adjusts its color range, but it also makes the object semi-transparent, so that the texture of the background can be seen through.
Besides, new to version 5.0:
- Now the program has an interface (earlier Chameleon was applied as a filter). The plug-in window allows adjusting settings for each collage mode and moving/tranforming the pasted fragment. It is posible to save a fragment and use it for other photo collages.
- Now the way the plug-in works is the same in all photo editors. Consult the list of compatible photo editors.
- Chameleon is now Universal Binary. It runs on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Mac computers.
- Compatibility with Photoshop CS3 on Intel Mac. Please note that the support of CMYK Color Mode is temporarily disabled.
Download Chameleon now in Windows or in Macintosh version and test the program for 10 days free of charge.
This time we charge a fee for the upgrade to version 5.0 for every license type (from 15 US dollars for Home license to 60 US dollars for Business license). But the users who bought the program last month can upgrade for free. Read more on the buy page.

2007年9月14日
AKVIS Frame Suite v.2.5
We are glad to announce the update of AKVIS Frame Suite to version 2.5. With this program you have a variety of edge effects that allow generating an endless number of photo frames.
Version 2.5 of AKVIS Frame Suite offers one more effect. The new Texture effect allows applying a texture (chosen from the built-in Texture Library or one created by the user) to an image so that the image looks like drawn on a canvas, brick wall, corrugated paper, etc.
Besides, new to version 2.5:
- Added new patterns into the Texture Library (for the Classic frame, for the new Texture effect, etc).
- Fixed bug in the Macintosh version.
Download Frame Suite now in Windows or in Macintosh version and test the program for 10 days free of charge.
The program is available in two versions - as a standalone application and as a plug-in to a photo editor. The download contains both versions plus help files.
Registered users can upgrade to version 2.5 for free.2007年9月7日
Coloriage v.5.0 Add Color to B&W Photos. Now in Standalone Version.
AKVIS Coloriage has been updated to version 5.0. The program manipulates colors of an image: from colorizing black and white photos to replacing colors in color photos.
The new version is available as a stand-alone application and as a Photoshop plug-in.
Registered users can upgrade to version 5.0 for free. Please note that the customers having a Home License to Coloriage 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.
Download Coloriage for Macintosh or Windows and test it for 10 days free of charge.
Attention Mac-Users: If you have a previous version of Coloriage installed, you'll have to remove the "AKVIS Coloriage" folder in the Plugins folder before installing the new version.

2007年8月14日
AKVIS Enhancer V.7.0 - Now with HDRI Support!
AKVIS Enhancer has been updated to version 7.0. The software allows improving detail in underexposed, overexposed, and mid tone areas of a photo.
New to version 7.0:
- The new version is available as a stand-alone application and as a Photoshop plug-in.
- The stand-alone application supports the HDRI technology that allows expanding the dynamic range of an image. Read more about this outstanding technique.
- Added the possibility to change the image preview mode.
- Added full size window for the plugin.
- Improved color profiles handling.
Download Enhancer now in Windows or in Macintosh version.
All users have an opportunity to test the software again.
Please note that the customers having Home License for Enhancer plugin can update their plugin for free. To be able to use the stand-alone version with HDRI technology, the Home users can upgrade to Deluxe license, the Business users to new Business license.
Do not worry if after the program installation you see that you have a trial version.
After the expiration of the trial period, the registered Home users will just need to re-register their plugin with the same key. Those who choose to upgrade should enter their new license key.
The users of Business license can return to Enhancer 6.0. and activate it with the same key.

2007年8月6日
Sketch v.5.5: Color Strokes
Version 5.5 of AKVIS Sketch offers new possibilities. The software converts photos to pencil and watercolor drawings.
The check-box "Color Strokes" introduced in version 5.5 allows converting a photo to sketch in such a way that it looks like drawn by color pencils. In contrast to the Coloration effect that just adds colors from the original image, the new option allows imitating hand made color strokes. Note that it is only possible if the original image is a color image.
Now the program is available in two versions - as a standalone application and as a plug-in to a photo editor.
Besides, in version 5.5 color profiles handling has been improved.
Download AKVIS Sketch for Windows or Macintosh now.
Upgrade for registered users is Free. Please note that the customers having a Home License for Sketch 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.
The users who tried the previous version of the software and have their version expired, now have an opportunity to test the software again.
Attention Mac-Users: If you have a previous version of Sketch installed, you'll have to remove the "AKVIS Sketch" folder in the Plugins folder before installing the new version.

2007年7月24日
AKVIS Frame Suite v.2.0: New Effects
We are glad to announce the update of AKVIS Frame Suite to version 2.0. With this program you have a great variety of photo frames to choose from as well as an opportunity to generate a unique frame out of your own picture.
Version 2.0 of AKVIS Frame Suite offers two more edge effects for photo frame creation - Frost and Artistic Crop.
The new Frost effect generates frost crystals around an image, imitating the frost patterns one sees on a window pane in winter.
The new Artistic Crop effect accentuates a certain part of an image by blurring the rest of it. The focus of attention is shifted to this part and the photograph is seen in a new light.
Besides, new to version 2.0:
- Added support of tiff format to the standalone version.
- The Macintosh version is now Universal Binary, it works equally well on both PPC- and Intel-Mac.
- Added compatibility with Photoshop CS3 on Intel Mac.
- New interface and help languages have been added (English, German, Russian, and Japanese).
- Improved color profiles handling.
Download Frame Suite now in Windows or in Macintosh version and test the program for 10 days free of charge.
The program is available in two versions - as a standalone application and as a plug-in to a photo editor. The download contains both versions plus help files.
Registered users can upgrade to version 2.0 for free.2007年7月9日
AKVIS Retoucher v.2.9　新バージョンリリース
Retoucherの新しいバージョンをリリースしました。 登録済みユーザは、無料でバージョン2.9にアップグレードすることができます。最新版をダウンロードし、インストールするだけです。

2007年6月21日
Coloriage v.4.5
Coloriageの新しいバージョンアップは入手可能です。 最新版の4.5は、ダウンロードサイト よりダウンロードいただけます。

2007年6月11日
Noise Buster v.4.0
Noise Busterの新しいバージョンアップは出しました。AKVIS Noise Busterは 、デジタルノイズリダクションのソフトウェアです。 変化の一覧表はダウンロードページであります。 正規ユーザは4.0バージョンへ無料のアップグレードが可能です。再度ダウンロードとインストールをしなおしてください。 従来バージョンのご利用者で既に期限が切れてしまったユーザは、新しいバージョンをダウンロードすると、10日の無料試用が可能です。

2007年5月18日
Sketch v.4.0
AKVIS Sketchの新しいバージョンアップは出しました。 変化の一覧表はダウンロードページであります。登録使用者は無報酬にソフトウェアを上り坂することができます。 最新版の4.0は、ダウンロードサイト よりダウンロードいただけます。

2007年5月11日
AKVIS Enhancer V.6.0: Universal Binary
Enhancerの新しいバージョンアップは出しました。 AKVIS Enhancer は、写真のディテールを引き出すことができるツールです。変化の一覧表はダウンロードページであります。 登録使用者は無報酬にソフトウェアを上り坂することができます。

2007年4月19日
AKVIS Frame Suite v.1.0
AKVIS Frame Suite は、写真を飾るための印象的なエッジ効果を集めたものです。ソフトウェアは、多くの種類の効果的なフォトフレーム (クラシックからファンシーなフレーム サンプルまで)の提供と、ユーザ パターンを生成したりする機能を備えています。 Frame Suite には、10 日間の評価期間が設けられています。

2007年4月6日
Chameleon, Coloriage 新バージョンリリース
AKVISはChameleon バージョン4.4とColoriageバージョン4.1の2製品のアップグレードを発表しました。
新バージョンの改善点 既存問題の修正、Windows Vistaとの互換性、Macintosh機でのインストール法の変更 登録ユーザのお客様は無料でアップグレードが可能です。

2007年3月20日
AKVIS LightShop v.1.2: 問題を修正しました!
>LightShopの新しいバージョンをリリースしました。
バージョン 1.2でのその他重要な変更点:
日本語版が新たに追加になりました。AKVISのウェブサイトも新たにアップデート されました。オンラインチュートリアルをぜひお試しください。
Mac版での問題を修正しました。Macユーザにおかれてはプラグインをアップグレード することをお勧めいたします。
登録済みユーザは、無料でバージョン1.2にアップグレードすることができます。 最新版をダウンロードし、インストールするだけです。

2007年2月28日
AKVIS Retoucher v.2.5
AKVIS Retoucherの新しいバージョンをリリースしました。
バージョン 2.5でのその他重要な変更点:
Macintoshでの新しいインストール方法: AKVIS Retoucherフォルダをインストレーション ウィザードからご使用のフォト エディタのプラグイン フォルダにドラッグするだけです。
Macintoshでのアクティベーション方法が変更になりました。（デモ版での pre-registrationを取りやめ）。
Adobe Photoshop CS3 beta (Windows, Mac Power PC), Adobe Photoshop Elements v.5. との互換性。
Windows Vistaとの互換性。
登録済みユーザは、無料でバージョン2.5にアップグレードすることができます。最新版をダウンロードし、インストールするだけです。
すべてのユーザは、ソフトウェアを10日間無償で試用できます。

2007年2月12日
AKVIS Sketch v.3.0.: 写真からスケッチへの変換。設定情報を保存できるようになりました。
多くのユーザからのリクエストのあった新しいバージョンのAKVIS Sketchプラグインは設定情報を保存/編集することができます。
お気に入りの設定を保存して再使用することができます。これによりAKVIS Sketchをより効果的に使用になれます。
バージョン 3.0でのその他重要な変更:
レイヤー変形/移動後にプラグイン ウィンドウのイメージの表示や処理が失敗する問題が解決しました。
Windows Vista互換。
Macintoshでの新しいインストール方法: AKVIS Sketchフォルダをインストレーション ウィザードからご使用のフォト エディタのプラグイン フォルダにドラッグするだけ。
登録済みユーザは、無料でバージョン3.0にアップグレードすることができます。最新版をダウンロードし、インストールするだけです。Macユーザは、Sketch v3.0をインストールする前に、古いバージョンをコンピュータから削除してください。
すべてのユーザは、ソフトウェアを10日間無償で試用できます。

2007年1月26日
AKVIS LightShop v.1.1: 驚く程の照明効果が作成できます。
驚く程の照明効果の作成を可能にした新しいプログラムを発表します。- >AKVIS LightShop.
AKVIS LightShop は、無限種類の照明効果を作成して写真に注意や動きを描くことができます。プログラムの操作を簡単にするために、プリセット(照明効果の事前設定)を利用してはじめたり、それを元に変更することができます。
すべてのユーザは、ソフトウェアを10日間無償で試用できます。

AKVIS Decorator v.1.2
Decoratorの新しいバージョンアップは出しました。 変化の一覧表はダウンロードページであります。 登録使用者は無報酬にソフトウェアを上り坂することができます。