Adobe Systems recently announced the release of Adobe Photoshop 7.0. The new software package boasts an extensive set of new features that allow photographers, Web and graphic designers to work more efficiently, explore new creative options and produce the high quality images for print, Web and other media.

Native on Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows XP, Photoshop 7.0 provides enhanced multiprocessor support and interoperability with other native Adobe applications. The new Healing Brush assists in the process of retouching images, removing dust, scratches, blemishes and wrinkles, while automatically preserving shading, lighting, texture and other attributes. The new File Browser allows users to quickly locate, organise and visually manage images, as well as view EXIF information from digital cameras, including date captured, exposure settings, and associated metadata (such as creation and modification dates).

A new painting engine lets users create custom brush presets, simulate techniques like pastels and charcoal, and add special effects such as grass and leaves, while the new Pattern Maker plug-in can create patterns such as rocks and sand. An enhanced Liquify plug-in provides control over image warping with zoom, pan and multiple undo capabilities. Photoshop 7.0 supports Adobe's XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform), an open framework that standardises the creation and processing of content across publishing workflows, and is also tightly integrated with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe GoLive, Adobe LiveMotion, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Acrobat,and will be available in South Africa from end April 2002.

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