(PhotoPlus Expo Booth #1448) \u2013 October 23, 2008 \u2014 Nik Software showcases today the latest version of its popular Sharpener Pro photographic plug-in for use with Adobe\u00ae Photoshop\u00ae and Apple\u00ae Aperture\u2122. Designed for professionals and photo enthusiasts, Sharpener Pro 3.0 is the most advanced and powerful sharpening solution for photographers, eliminating the guesswork typically required for achieving superior and consistent results.
\nNow featuring Nik Software’s patented U Point technology, Sharpener Pro 3.0 enables photographers to selectively sharpen objects within their images. U Point powered Control Points are easy to use and offer precise control over sharpening intensity without the need to create complicated selections and layer masks.
\n\u201cSharpener Pro 3.0 has been dramatically improved with a range of new features, including powerful creative sharpening tools, a soft proofing option, and integrated U Point technology,\u201d said Michael J. Slater president and CEO of Nik Software. \u201cThis new version of Sharpener Pro offers the most comprehensive tools for optimally sharpening images for any output device while also offering photographers the complete control they expect,\u201d Slater concluded.
\nKey Features
\n\u2022\tNew U Point Powered Control Points\u2014Enables precise, selective sharpening control
\n\u2022\tUpdated Output Sharpening\u2014Provides the ultimate control to create perfectly sharpened images on all devices and media types such as display, inkjet, continuous tone, half tone, and hybrid tone
\n\u2022\tNew Creative Sharpening\u2014Enhances fine details and textures with new structure, focus, and local contrast tools for drawing attention to desired areas within the image
\n\u2022\tNew Industry-First Sharpening Soft Proof\u2014Allows detailed inspection of sharpening results on screen before printing, eliminating costly test prints
\n\u2022\tNew Output Presets\u2014Enables custom settings to be saved for consistent, professional results
\n\u2022\tUpdated RAW Presharpener\u2014Retains and enhances sharp details within images without amplifying noise and other artifacts
\n\u2022\tUpdated Powerful Selective Tool (Photoshop only)\u2014Enables the use of Photoshop\u2019s brush tools to paint in sharpening selectively
\n\u2022\tNew Smart Filter Support (Photoshop only)\u2014Provides compatibility with Adobe Photoshop\u2019s Smart Objects enabling adjustments to sharpening after Sharpener Pro has been applied
\n\u2022\tNew Multi-Image Support (Aperture only)\u2014Provides compatibility with Aperture\u2019s multi-image support, allowing photographers to easily copy and paste settings between images to maintain consistency
\nPricing and Availability
\nSharpener Pro 3.0 is available directly from Nik Software (www.niksoftware.com) in four languages (English, French, German, and Spanish) and is available through specialty camera retailers. A complete list of resellers may be found at www.niksoftware.com\/resellers.
\nThe suggested retail price of Sharpener Pro 3.0 is $199.95. Upgrades from any previous version are available for $99.95. Sharpener Pro 3.0 installs as a plug-in for either Adobe Photoshop or Apple Aperture 2.1 and is available for Windows and Macintosh operating systems, including Vista and Leopard. For more information about Sharpener Pro 3.0, including video tutorials showing the software running within Photoshop and Aperture and a free 15-day fully functional trial version, please visit www.niksoftware.com\/sharpenerpro.
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