ACD Systems International Releases ACDSee Pro 2
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
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Vancouver, BC, September 11, 2007--(T-Net)--ACD Systems International (TSX:ASA) announced the release of ACDSee(TM) Pro 2, featuring next-generation workflow management and RAW processing functionality tested by thousands of professional photographers.
The capabilities of ACDSee Pro 2 leverage the power of today's digital SLR cameras and support an expanding variety of RAW-format files. The upgrade was developed with input from more than 2,500 photographers from around the globe who participated in a beta-testing program earlier this year.
"Our Pro 2 software serves professionals and avid amateur photographers who need advanced tools," said Mark Franklin, executive vice president of ACD Systems. "The ability to work directly with our customers has allowed us to develop a product release that will bring unprecedented efficiency to the photographic community, freeing them to focus on what they do best - producing quality images."
ACDSee Pro 2's expanded processing power and speed allows viewing and handling of large RAW files with the speed of smaller JPEGs. File manipulation is made easier with cutting and pasting of RAW photo settings, one-step rotating and cropping, and recovery of up to two stops of lost highlight detail with the Highlights Recovery slider. RAW files can now be simultaneously exported to up to 14 different formats and multiple resolutions. Options to rename, resize and embed color profiles are also included in this time-saving operation.
Cataloging images is now even easier with ACDSee Pro 2's improved metadata features, including automated metadata-based file sorting capabilities, and read/write capabilities for XMP sidecar files and digital negatives (DNG). Enhanced editing is made possible through tools such as opacity and blending, channel mixer, and patent-pending shadow and highlight controls. Other key features in ACDSee Pro 2, which is Certified for Windows Vista, include uploading to online services like Flickr and advanced browsing capabilities such as "Group By", "Filter By" and "Events View".
"I haven't found a better program than ACDSee Pro to blaze through my workflow. I can fly through a thousand-picture assignment and have a tight edit sent to a client in no time," said David Honl, a photojournalist based in Istanbul, Turkey.
Pricing and Availability
ACDSee Pro 2 is available now for $129.99 (USD) by visiting www.acdsee.com. Current ACDSee customers are eligible for a 30-percent customer discount via online purchase of the ACDSee Pro 2 upgrade.
About ACD Systems
Headquartered in British Columbia since 1993, ACD Systems International Inc. is one of the world's leading developers and marketers of digital imaging software, including the renowned ACDSee image management tool and Canvas, an advanced cross-platform technical illustration and graphics program. ACD has delivered value to a global marketplace through Internet distribution and through partnerships with manufacturers and developers. ACD has millions of consumer and business users and more than 33,000 corporate customers including many Fortune 500 companies. For further details, please visit us at our corporate web site: www.acdcorporate.com.
ACD, ACD Systems and ACDSee are trademarks of ACD Systems International Inc. or its subsidiaries and may be registered in Canada, the United States, the European Union, Japan or certain other jurisdictions. Canvas is a trademark of ACD Systems of America, Inc. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Trademarks of ACD Systems of America, Inc. are used under license by ACD Systems International Inc. or its subsidiaries.
All other marks, products and company names are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
ACD Systems International Inc.
Genevieve Lambert
Media Contact
(250) 544-6700
Fax: (250) 544-0291
Email: pr@acdsee.com
Website: www.acdsee.com
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CMD Agency for ACD Systems International Inc.
Karamy Muessig
Media Contact
(503) 750-9041
Email: acdsee@cmdagency.com
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ACD Systems International Inc.
Victoria, BC (Other Tech Sectors)
54 Employees In BC (54 Total)
Founded: 1993
Since 1993, ACD Systems International Inc. has been one of the world’s leading providers of digital imaging and technical illustration software.
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