REALVIZ Launch Stitcher 4.0 at Macworld 2004 in San Francisco
Demonstrations of Latest Version of Acclaimed Panorama Software, January
6.-9. At Macworld Expo, Moscone Center, REALVIZ Booth #2623
MACWORLD EXPO, San Francisco (January 6, 2004) – REALVIZ, a leader in image
processing software development, announced today the release of Stitcher 4.0
for Mac OS X. Acknowledged as “the industry-standard software for creating
panoramas” (3D World), REALVIZ Stitcher is a professional-level application,
used by thousands of professional photographers, architects, multimedia and
3D artists worldwide, and enables the creation of high-quality panoramas for
the Web, film, print, and 3D. At the show, the REALVIZ team will be
demonstrating Stitcher 4.0, as well as the very latest versions of their
other award-winning products available on the Macintosh platform, including
MatchMover Professional 3.0, ImageModeler 3.5 and ReTimer SD/HD.
REALVIZ Stitcher 4.0 offers a number of powerful feature enhancements, which
have been specifically developed to meet the demands of professional
photographers, including:
=B7The ability to inter-operate smoothly and easily with a wide range of ima=
ge
editing software through the psd file format, in particular Adobe Photoshop,
enabling each of the computed panoramas to be exported with each image being
a separate layer for maximum editing control =B7The possibility for expert
users to select their preferred interpolation method for the re-sizing of
their images
=B7A ‘Best Rendering’ option enabling users to achieve the best-possible
output with the resolution available to them, without fear of impairing the
final results
=B7Interactive QuickTime VR previewing – to interactively adjust QuickTime
default parameters
=B7Improved interface and workflow enhancements at each stage of the creativ=
e
process, ensuring that users achieve outstanding results quicker and easier
than ever before
“Stitcher 4.0 has been specifically created by our engineers, as a direct
response to the feed-back and needs of professional photographers and
architects who are using this product in their daily work,” commented
Dominique Pouliquen, REALVIZ CEO. “These clients are constantly telling us
how the software has more than paid for itself in terms of improved quality
and productivity levels, and new revenue which it has helped them to create.
I think these guys will be very satisfied with the new features, and the
edge that these will give them over their competitors.”
“The Mac OS X graphics system combines 2D, 3D, and time-based media
standards taking graphics capabilities beyond anything you’ve ever seen on a
desktop operating system,” said Ron Okamoto, Apple’s vice president of
Worldwide Developer Relations. “REALVIZ Stitcher 4.0 enables professionals
to create high-quality panoramas for the web, film, print and 3D while
leveraging the breakthrough graphics system of Mac OS X.”
To hear more on how clients have increased their revenue using panoramas and
REALVIZ Stitcher, go to:
http://www.realviz.com/products/st/creating_business.php
Current Price* and Availability
REALVIZ Stitcher 4.0 is currently available directly, and through REALVIZ
resellers worldwide for both Mac and Windows platforms at a price point of
Euros/USD 499.00*. From January 1. 2004, the up-grade price from any
previous version of Stitcher to version 4.0 will be Euros/USD 180.00. For
further details, please contact: sales@realviz.com. (*Pricing may vary
according to exchange rates.)
About REALVIZ
REALVIZ is a leading developer of image based creation software based in
Sophia Antipolis, France, with U.S. operations in San Francisco, CA; and a
satellite sales office in London & Paris. REALVIZ develops a suite of
image-based content creation solutions for the film, broadcast, gaming,
digital imaging, architecture and Internet communities. Derived from years
of research efforts at the renowned INRIA Lab in France, the company’s
applications enable 2D and 3D artists to easily and cost-effectively tackle
complex digital imaging projects. REALVIZ’ award-winning products are in use
by leading production and effects houses, web design, game development and
architectural companies worldwide including Cinesite, Framestore CFC, Sony
Imageworks, Warner Brothers Animation, Electronic Arts, Buf Compagnie and
many others.
For further information on REALVIZ, please go to: www.realviz.com.