Newest release of award-winning PhotoDirector comes with cutting-edge tools to create studio-quality photos, expanded camera RAW support and revamped processing performance
Cologne, Germany—September 17, 2014—CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) today launched PhotoDirector 6, a major update to its award-winning digital photography workflow solution for Mac OS and Windows. PhotoDirector 6 introduces smart photo merging technology that makes it easy to create flawless panorama shots using innovative content-aware auto-filling. Smart photo merging, together with intelligent smile/face detection, also enables selective blending of multiple group photos in order to create a single perfect group shot.
Additionally, the new version supports 100 new camera models and lenses. It integrates OpenCL for a speed increase of 41% over the previous version when exporting photos, and the new CyberLink Cloud service provides an easy way for users to backup and share their creative projects and templates.
“From day one, PhotoDirector has strived to transform the digital editing experience by bringing professional quality tools to consumer photography enthusiasts,” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “Since the debut of PhotoDirector in 2011, CyberLink has introduced over 110 innovative photo editing features. With the launch of PhotoDirector 6, we are unveiling 23 more tools that make it easier and more enjoyable than ever to create spectacular images.”
Key New Features in PhotoDirector 6
PhotoDirector includes features found in competing photography software that costs more than twice as much:
Companion Mobile App for Android and Windows 8 Devices
PhotoDirector for Android and Windows 8 puts a powerful set of photo editing tools in the palm of the hand. Users can quickly edit images on phone and tablet devices to achieve outstanding, DSLR-like results in a matter of seconds. The mobile version of PhotoDirector comes free with PhotoDirector 6.
For more information on all of the features in PhotoDirector 6, please visit:
http://www.cyberlink.com/products/photodirector-ultra/features.html
Product Availability
PhotoDirector 6 is available today and can be downloaded from the CyberLink online store. PhotoDirector is available in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Dutch and Korean.
PhotoDirector is available in stand-alone Ultra and Deluxe versions and bundled with CyberLink’s video color grading software ColorDirector 3 in PhotoDirector Suite. PhotoDirector is also part of CyberLink’s comprehensive digital media production product, Director Suite 3.
CyberLink Director Suite 3
Today, CyberLink also launches the latest version of its Director Suite comprised of four award-winning applications and valuable extras, available both as a perpetual and subscription purchase. Director Suite 3 is CyberLink’s complete video and photo production suite and includes PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, ColorDirector and AudioDirector.
Versions and Pricing
Director Suite 3
PowerDirector 13
PhotoDirector 6
ColorDirector 3
AudioDirector 5
Product Availability
CyberLink PowerDirector 13, PhotoDirector 6, ColorDirector 3 and AudioDirector 5 are available today in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese and Korean. They can be purchased as stand-alone products or together in Director Suite 3 or Director Suite Live from the CyberLink online store and are also available via select retail stores.
About CyberLink
CyberLink (5203.TW) is a world leader in multimedia software design. Since 1996, CyberLink has transformed how people enjoy and create media on PCs, mobile devices and in the Cloud. The company’s award-winning products are sold to all major PC manufacturers as well as millions of customers worldwide. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, CyberLink also runs regional operations through offices in the US, Japan, Europe and Asia-Pacific territories. Further information about CyberLink can be found at cyberlink.com.
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