Released on: October 10, 2008, 5:45 am

Press Release Author: AKVIS Software Inc.

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: AKVIS announces the release of AKVIS Sketch v.8.0. The
software converts photos to realistic pencil and watercolor drawings. The new
version includes a Quick Preview window that saves you time when fine-tuning the
settings.

Press Release Body: AKVIS Sketch is an award-winning program for conversion
of photos into pencil sketches and watercolor drawings. Make any photo look like a
B&W or color drawing, imitate the technique of graphite or color pencil, charcoal or
watercolor painting.

The program works in an entertaining way. It allows observing the conversion of a
photo into a drawing/watercolor in real time and even interrupting the process when
the required result is achieved.

Some special effects included in the program can convert an ordinary photo into a
piece of art. Create a blend of a drawing and a photo; imitate motion or add "time
machine effect" by swirling the background. Put an accent to certain parts of the
image by blurring the rest of it in an artistic way. It proves especially useful
when the final drawing contains too many details on the background that divert
attention.

Many photo editing enthusiasts have already appreciated the Sketch' s features. Take
a look at a gallery of examples (many created by users) at


Version 8.0 includes a Quick Preview window for resource-saving fine-tuning
of the settings. Now one does not need to process the whole image to see the result
of adjustments. The movable Quick Preview window shows the result of the current
settings on a small sample in real-time.
The new version supports the Exif and IPTC data to the full extent and ensures that
the additional information registered by the camera (shooting date, exposure
settings, etc) as well as information and comments to the photo filled out by the
user won't get lost or altered.

Sketch can be useful on many occasions. Surprise your friends and relatives by
presenting them their pencil portraits. Make a watercolor drawing out of a photo
from your last nature shooting to decorate your room. Convert your own photo into a
color sketch to print on a T-shirt. Create a comic out of your party videos.

The program can be helpful to designers who need to quickly bring images to one
style for a web-site or an advertisement booklet.

AKVIS Sketch has a simple interface with a few sliders. At first you can process the
image with the default settings and then touch up the photo adding color, or trying
different techniques - from pencil to charcoal or watercolor. You can make the
hatching denser or finer and change the pitch angle of strokes. After that, you can
apply a texture to imitate a painting on a canvas.

For a free trial, AKVIS offers 10 days of fully functional use. Details are
available at

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

Contact Details: Address: #101 - 1001 W. Broadway Suite 381, Vancouver
Canada

Phone Number: 206-309-0821
Email: submit@akvis.com