Released on: June 11, 2008, 7:16 am

Press Release Author: AKVIS LLC

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: AKVIS announces the release of AKVIS SmartMask, an all-in-one
image selection and masking tool. Featuring seamless selection of parts of images
such as people and objects, SmartMask helps to make stunning pictures out of
ordinary snapshots.

Press Release Body: AKVIS announces the release of AKVIS SmartMask, an all-in-one
image selection and masking tool for Windows and Mac platforms. Featuring seamless
selection of parts of images such as people and objects, AKVIS SmartMask helps to
make stunning pictures out of ordinary snapshots.

The new selection tool effectively replaces popular selection tools such as lasso,
quick mask and selection brush with three unique selection modes. The three
selection modes offer different levels of automation, and will satisfy both amateur
and professional users. The new release makes selection even easier with the
introduction of keyboard hot-keys and pop-up hints. AKVIS SmartMask is a plug-in for
Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, Corel Paint Shop Pro and other image editors.


Making a selected object blend smoothly with background is never easy. Rough edges
or imperfect area of selection with a lasso make pasted objects look foreign on the
background. Making color or tonal adjustments to a selected area require an even
more careful selection, while designing collages or photo montages require thorough
selection of each object. AKVIS SmartMask effectively replaces standard selection
tools such as lasso, quick mask and selection brush by making it easy to anyone to
produce a perfect collage out of ordinary snapshots. The selection tool is enriched
with powerful selection algorithms while being easier to use than standard selection
tools built into any graphic editor.

Using AKVIS SmartMask is so simple that it feels like being a child in drawing
class. There are two pencils, red and blue. Simply drawing a line with the blue
pencil inside the object being selected, and then outlining the same object with the
red pencil defines areas that should be selected and ones to be cut out. The
selection algorithm analyzes the image and your drawing, and creates the selection
or mask that you want - understanding where the borders of the object end
automatically.

AKVIS SmartMask features three unique selection modes tailored to different types of
selection: Sharp, Soft, and Complex.

The Sharp mode is the simplest to use, while providing perfect selection results
when used on clearly defined objects such as people against quiet backgrounds. The
Soft mode adds a third green pencil that helps to define the really difficult parts
such as fluff, hair, fur, or leaves. The Complex more allows using a touch-up brush
to perfect your selection by hand.

Whether editing pictures for fun or designing complex collages, AKVIS SmartMask will
make the process fun and easy, while enhancing any picture with precise, smooth
selections. Visit AKVIS.com to download a free trial version of the newest image
selection tool!

Web Site: http://akvis.com/en/decorator/index.php

Contact Details: Address: Russian Federation, Perm, Malkova, 20-36, Perm
Russian Federation

Phone Number: 7-342-2379328
Email: submit@akvis.com