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| What the Pros
say about Andromeda Filters. . .
REDEYEPRO FILTER "I found RedEyePro to be a fast
and easy way for almost anybody to remove that pesky redeye found in so
many photos. It is a very simple, and powerful program that just
works like it is supposed to work and that is the best thing I can say
about it. You'll never see red
again!" "Andromeda's new RedEyePro
effectively zaps glowing red retinas with one simple
click." "Everybody needs Andromeda's
RedEyePro." "This new plug-in is the most
powerful tool of its kind for professional Photoshop
user." "Because the Advanced mode has a
Redo brush, turquoise spots caused by inadvertent clicking on skin tones
can be instantly erased. RedEyePro works quite
well." "It can also be used to eliminate
any color defined by the user, such as green-eye or yellow-eye, which can
be produced when photographing animals. This feature alone takes it
beyond the bevy of readily available freeware and shareware consumer
utilities that already offer red-eye removal
features "Rather than being a simple
cut-and-paste application, RedEyePro is capable of not only removing the
red areas, but preserving glints and other reflections in the eye with a
quick and easy
procedure." "Because of Andromeda's new
RedEyePro filter, you will never throw away a photo again because of the
nasty red-eye
curse!" "Andromeda has enough useful
filters to fill three themed collections, including several, such as
RedEyePro red-eye reduction tool, that both amateur and intermediate
digital photographers will appreciate. One of its nicest features is
its ability to fix noncircular shapes, making it ideal for fixing red-eye
in animal
pictures." "With an excellent reputation for
developing high-end Photoshop filters for digital artists and
photographers, Andromeda's RedEyePro is a welcome addition to the
list." "The Andromeda RedEyePro filters
produces professional results with a minimum of effort. The red-eye
is instantly changed to a normal-appearing eye, while preserving details,
such as reflections, glints, iris color and transitions. This is the
ultimate red-eye weapon." "Rather than being a simple cut
and paste application, RedEyePro is capable of not only removing the red
areas but matching up the eye color and preserving glints and other
reflections in the eye with a quick and easy procedure using selective
Unapply and Unpaint
tools." "The easiest way to get rid of
red-eye is to separate the flash from the camera's lens; that isn't
possible for most point-and-shooters, so one of the best software
solutions is Andromeda Software's RedEyePro Photoshop compatible
plug-in. One click and the red eye is
gone." "If you are plagued by red eye in
your pictures, you never need to be plagued again. This filter is
easy to use, inexpensive and mistake
proof." "If you want something really
simple and efficient, give RedEyePro a try. it can truly be a
one-click solution to a pesky digital photo
problem." SCATTERLIGHT LENSES FILTER "I found ScatterLight to be an
easy, and painless way for almost anybody to give that dreamy look to any
type of a photo or illustration. I would strongly urge all
photographers to give this program a try, and test it out for
themselves. I sure liked what I saw and will gladly add it to my
special effects toolbox for future
usage." "Andromeda Software brings
photographic diffusion to the computer with its fantastic NEW ScatterLight
Lenses
Plug-in." "The interface is clearly arranged
with a large real-time scrollable preview window allowing 100%
magnification. ScatterLight Lenses also comes with a well-written and
illustrated 36-page PDF manual with enough tutorials to give you a
comprehensive
understanding." "If you are looking to add some
depth, atmosphere and interest to your images, then ScatterLight is worth
a look." "I found this filter grew on
me. The more I used it, the more subtle effects I found I could
produce with it. I began looking through my portfolio and found a
number of completed pictures which were enhanced by an application of one
of the ScatterLight
Lenses." "The latest addition to the lineup...is the incredible ScatterLight
Lenses filter, which provides an amazing repertoire of glamour and blur
effects." "The new ScatterLight filter
continues Andromeda's tradition of offering the user new creative
tools." "ScatterLight managed to make a
very weak photo look like a glowing, professional portrait. Four of
Five
stars." "What a fantastic tool! I
can't rave enough about the quality of this plug-in, Andromeda has done it
again. ScatterLight Lenses is an excellent tool for turning plain
images into works of art looking like they were shot by a
professional." ETCHTONE FILTER "This filter is one of the easiest
to use and can produce extremely interesting effects. It is well
worth the cost, and I highly recommend
it." "Andromeda has done it again:
Created a wonderful new plug-in filter with an unusual effect.
EtchTone is definitely a one-of-a-kind filter. You owe it to
yourself to check it
out!. "6 out of
6" "EtchTone renders its art quickly
and generates a strikingly fresh style of backgrounds or art textures
reminiscent of a process more than 300 years
old." "The program is fantastic in a big
way." "EtchTone will be named
Plug-in-of-the-Month in my November Digital Innovations column (on sale in
October) in Shutterbug. I think that Andromeda has had that honor more
than any other
company." "This is a nice filter that gives
one of those 'feel good' FX to images... it creates a texture you just
wanna reach out and touch!" "I soon discovered that the
major (and most important) difference that EtchTone possessed over the
other similar filters was that when it applies it's etch pattern to a
given image, it takes into account the values in the tone of the original
image thus giving the effect of a more natural appearance or "marriage" as
Andromeda calls it between the etch pattern and the original images
contours without having to alter the contrast or brightness
first...although those elements also can be altered in EtchTone. The
results I achieved with EtchTone far surpassed other similar filters in
quickness, functionality, and
quality." PERSPECTIVE FILTER "This is a more sophisticated
Andromeda filter than most...offering a library of perspective to choose
from and the facility of saving your own perspectives for
reuse "Andromeda Software's Perspective
is an easy-to-use, affordable
tool." "With Perspective Filter,
Andromeda has created a snappy little 2D perspective viewing tool powered
by professional 3-D controls and packaged at a bargain
price." Andromeda has an interesting new
Photoshop plug-in filter, ideal for photographers who want to add some
depth and perspective to their
images." "It’s a professional tool with an
advanced software engine behind it…The interface is intuitive, and the
results are
stunning "Andromeda Software Inc. has been
making Photoshop filters for a long time and has some great stuff. Their
newest one is the Shadow filter and it has many features that can't be
found elsewhere for some really cool effects...This is a heavy duty filter
and it really is fun to exploring every part of
it." "The interface is quite simple
enough to use...easy to navigate and set up perspective
variations." "This filter will put just about
any perspective on your image, it’s a great filter to have in your filter
tool box…" "I had to look twice at the
price because I thought I was mistaken. It appeared to be too low. For
this price, your getting at least triple what it’s
worth." LENSDOC FILTER "LensDoc does some of the best
'automated' corrections that I have ever
seen." "I highly recommend and prescribe
LensDoc to quickly "heal" your ailing photographic
compositions." "...Andromeda's LensDoc filter is
a good solution to a common problem. It's very easy to understand, with
plenty of help to guide you along the way. Plus, the ability to apply
unique distortion-type effects to images adds an element of creativity and
fun... LensDoc has quickly become one of our most valuable image editing
tools." "I got LensDoc today and it is
really a great filter! I took a bunch of photos with distortion problems
to test its capabilities and it is flawless. I am using the novice mode
and I don't see how it can be improved. "For the photographer with a zoom
lens, this filter is a
must!" "Linear forms can be corrected
with ease and
accuracy!" "LensDoc takes the hassle out of
distortion correction, leaving me more time for the fun stuff of
photography!" "This is one Photoshop filter that
is useful for every digital photographer, and essential for those who
routinely use zoom and wide angle lenses. "LensDoc interface is quite simple
and easy to
use." "For the professional who needs a
good result with minimum
fuss." CUTLINE FILTER "I have long been enamored of the
Screens ($109) and Cutline ($74) filters, which transform photographs with
graphic etching-like effects. If you haven't had a chance to use them, I
highly recommend it. They are an essential part of my design
toolkit." "Even a beginner can achieve
impressive
results!" "Cutline, it can be an
indispensable
tool." "This product pays for itself in
no
time."- "Cutline does a remarkable job of
creating the effects on a complex image." "The filter offers a high degree
of creative flexibility." VARIFOCUS FILTER "This is an incredible filter that
is of particular use to digital photographers. It returns variable
focus to the digital imager's bag of
tricks." "Vaifocus does indeed provide an
easy-to-use graduated blur with a comprehensive set of masks. And it's
fun, too!" "Varifocus is a handy filter for
focusing/defocusing selected
areas!" "Varifocus is a must
have!" "Varifocus creates a blur
graduated according to the distance from the len’s focal point, an effect
difficult to achieve in Photoshop itself. You can create depth of field
effects that are essentially indistinguishable from those associated with
lenses of variable focal lengths. A sorely needed depth of field effects
plug-in." "…gives a superb, 3-D selective
focus effect that works quite
nicely…" VELOCIRAPTOR FILTER "This gem generates a wide and
wild variety of motion trails that fly out from a selected subject or
element in your composition with a myriad of rendering options. It offers
dramatic, powerful and unique timesaving effects that I haven't seen
available anywhere
else." "Another useful plug-in is
Andromeda's Velociraptor, which simulates motion using a movable grid-like
tool to preview and control the
effects." "This is a simple, straightforward
plug-in with an easy-to-navigate interface. it does what it's
supposed to do, and
well!" "It’s an affordable, easy, and
accurate way to put some action into your
art!" "It's Amazing how beautiful your
images can be with this filter." Scott Stulberg - Writer - Educator "Some--but very few--plug-ins mimic
traditional photographic filters. One package that does it very well is
Series 1: Photographic Filters from
Andromeda." "Velociraptor is your choice when
it comes to generating motion
trails!" "Velociraptor is your only choice
when it comes to generating motion trails that fly out from selected
element in your composition with a myriad of rendering
options." "There are so many ways to use
this filter it's
incredible." SHADOW FILTER "If FilterMunkey was stranded on a
desert island with a bunch of bananas and one plugin, he'd want it to be
Shadow. "The Andromeda Shadow Filter
Photoshop plug-in creates realistic 3-D shadows with edges that blur And
soften in the distance, just as real shadows
do. "Shadows the slickest of the many
3D shadow tools on the market…If you’re serious about creating realistic
shadows, check out Andromeda’s Shadow
Filter…" "This is a well thought out shadow
plug-in with a plethora of controls for limitless
effect "Andromeda Shadow Filter is, bar
none, the most realistic shadow creation
plugin…" "Andromeda Software Inc. has been
making Photoshop Filters for a long time and has some great stuff. Their
newest one is the Shadow filter and it has many features that can’t be
found elsewhere for some really cool
effects." "I have used Andromeda's Shadow
Filter on both Window's NT and 95 platforms. The interface is self
explanatory and the preview option is immediate. The effects one can get
with types of light, positions of these light, and intensities is almost
infinite." SERIES 4 TECHTURES FILTER Techtures Filter Series 4 "If I
had to give an award for a plug-in that has the most fun to use interface,
Techtures would be the
winner." "Techtures is great when you want
to add a new media look to a graphic or photographic image, and it
includes a CD-ROM brimming with customizable texture
libraries." "Billed as series 4 in the line of
impressive plugin filters this one is a
winner." SERIES 3 SCREENS FILTER "I have long been enamored of the
Screens ($109) and Cutline ($74) filters, which transform photographs with
graphic etching-like effects. If you haven't had a chance to use them, I
highly recommend it. They are an essential part of my design
toolkit." "Sure it let’s you
erase stray dots and lines from CMYK images, but Andromeda’s plug-in also
gives a helping hand to novices and gets out the way of
experts." "This is one powerful
filter!" "Screens Filter is a
superbly executed plug-in that generates alternative halftoning patterns
such as mezzotints and wavy lines." "Five out of five
stars!" "Andromeda Series 3 Screens
plug-in quickly creates dazzling mezzotints from any photo. People always
ask how it's done. The WOW factor is so much fun that I rarely use a
normal photo. In addition, these screened images print beautifully even on
low res printers and photocopy like a
charm." "Series 3 is the only real digital
mezzo tint available on the desktop. A must
have!" "A huge assortment of presets
awaits the user and will treat you to a menagerie of imaginative image
manipulation." "Four out of five
stars." SERIES 2 THREE-D LUXE FILTER "This new update
takes a giant leap forward and makes real 3D
images." "The new Three-D Luxe
Filter goes beyond its predecessor by letting you add a wide range of
photorealistic textures to 3-D objects. The textures are beautifully
rendered and lend themselves to some eye popping surface
effects…" "Series 2 is the best 3-D
projection tool
around! "I wanted it to perform like a
higher end 3D program like Bryce. Though this is highly unrealistic and
unfair of me to do, I then asked myself, Why do I demand so much more from
this filter? That's when I realized that the speed at which Three-D Luxe
renders and the crisp rendering it gives actually gave it an advantage
over Bryce (we all know Bryce is anything but fast I don't care what
processor or video card you have) so kudos to Andromeda for
that." "Andromeda 3D has got to be
one of the coolest plug-ins out
there…" "Andromeda’s Three
D-Luxe…makes making 3-D pictures very
easy." "Digital publishers will be
impressed both with the high degree of control and the wide range of
effects that are achievable. The program is as fascinating as it is
productive, and serves both as an imaging labratory, and an experimental
creative playground. The program can pay for itself in a single
use. SERIES 1 PHOTOGRAPHY FILTERS "This filter has a multitude of
controls, but they're worth learning. Andromeda's sMulti (Straight
Multiple Image) filter is great for creating abstract images that can be
used as textures, backgrounds for Web pages, or as a foundation for
impressionistic art in its own
right." "If you want to apply special
optical lens effects, check out Andromeda’s photography
filters." "This Series covers a range of
effects normally rendered by special… camera filters such as diffraction
spectrums, diffused prismatic imagers and so on. Also included in the
series are filters which create water-surfaces type reflections, rainbows
movement and a few
others." "Four out of five
stars." A Special Thanks to the reviewers and writers who consistently publish reviews and comments about our products. Their focus on providing new and important information about plug-ins and other design related products to the industry is appreciated... |