June 12, 2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Andromeda Announces the Release of the LensDoc Filter.

Westlake Village, CA  - Andromeda Software, Inc. today announced the release of the LensDoc Filter.  Andromeda LensDoc Filter is a revolutionary plug-in that corrects lens distortion such as barreling and pin-cushioning imperfections in an image due to lens optics.  The introduction of this new plug-in continues Andromeda's commitment to provide analog and digital camera professionals with plug-ins that are distinctive and beneficial.

The Andromeda LensDoc Filter is not based on simple mathematical equations, but rather are derived from testing over 100 lens and focal length combinations.  Common patterns were selected out and synthesized into generic groups that work well with all lenses tested. 
 

Andromeda LensDoc is a universal solution to the barreling and pin-cushioning type of lens distortion produced by many lenses, especially zoom and wide angle lenses.  It can also correct the severe distortion of wide angle adapters commonly used with digital cameras.  The user interface combines unparalleled accuracy with ease of use.  To correct lens distortion, simply line up special markers along a line that should be straight and click the correct button.  LensDoc searches through the available curves for the best fit and applies the correction.  As a Bonus, the simple interface concept of aligning a few points is carried over to rotational and perspective (keystoning) corrections.

For the photographer with Zoom Lens, this filter is a must.  For those using wide angle adaptors on digital cameras or those dissatisfied with the inherent curvilinear distortion prevalent in their lenses, LensDoc is a quick and easy solution.  Images that contain architectural elements or naturally occurring linear forms can be corrected with ease and accuracy.  For motivated users, advanced functionality includes the ability to develop and save unique lens corrections for your personal lenses.

About Andromeda:
Andromeda products are multi-platform, quality engineering, distinctive and beneficial. The company located in Westlake Village, CA,  is a graphics software engineering company in business since 1990. The founders and senior engineering staff are digital imaging industry veterans having developed graphics imaging related software for handwriting recognition, pre-press magazine & newspaper advertising production and related image management software. Since 1990, the company has worked closely with Adobe Systems Inc., to develop, maintain, and license digital imaging technology. The company also publishes under the company name an extensive multi-platform line of desktop based Adobe Photoshop compatible plug-ins (www.andromeda.com) and on-line technology for page building and photo manipulation (www.eFXservices.com)

CONTACT:
Andromeda Software Inc.
Phone: 805-379-4109
E-mail: market@andromeda.com