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<p>AKVIS Softwareannounces the release of AKVIS Sketch v.8.6 for<br />
Windows and Macintosh. The software converts photos to pencil<br />
drawings and watercolor paintings. Version 8.6 improves the way a<br />
photo is converted into a watercolor painting and fixes the<br />
compatibility bug that caused the Sketch plugin to crash on Macintosh<br />
computers+Photoshop CS3,CS4. It also improves plugin compatibility on<br />
Windows and adds support of 32 bit images to the plugin (earlier<br />
available only in the standalone version). Upgrade for registered<br />
users is free.</p>
<p>AKVIS Sketch is an award-winning program for conversion of photos<br />
into pencil sketches and watercolor paintings. Make any photo look<br />
like a B&W or color drawing, imitate the technique of graphite or<br />
color pencil, charcoal or watercolor painting.</p>
<p>The program works in an entertaining way. It allows observing the<br />
conversion of a photo into a drawing/watercolor in real time and even<br />
interrupting the process when the required result is achieved.</p>
<p>Once you have converted your photo into a drawing, you can add some<br />
special effects (the Background tab). Create a blend of a drawing<br />
and a photo; imitate motion or add "time machine effect" by swirling<br />
the background. Put an accent to certain parts of the image by<br />
blurring the rest of it in an artistic way. It proves especially<br />
useful when the final drawing contains too many details on the<br />
background that divert attention.</p>
<p>Besides, the parameters on the Canvas tab allow adding a rough<br />
surface to your image, as if it has been drawn on canvas, corrugated<br />
paper, brick wall, etc. It is also possible to add a signature or a<br />
greeting to your pencil drawings to personalize the work of art. </p>
<p>Version 8.6. of AKVIS Sketch improves the way a photo is converted<br />
into a watercolor painting and fixes the compatibility bug that<br />
caused the Sketch plugin to crash on Macintosh computers+Photoshop<br />
CS3,CS4. It also improves plugin compatibility on Windows and adds<br />
support of 32 bit images to the plugin (earlier available only in the<br />
standalone version).</p>
<p>Many photo editing enthusiasts have already appreciated the Sketch' s<br />
features. Take a look at the examples gallery (many created by users)<br />
at <a href="http://akvis.com/en/sketch/examples-pencil-drawing.php" title="http://akvis.com/en/sketch/examples-pencil-drawing.php">http://akvis.com/en/sketch/examples-pencil-drawing.php</a> </p>
<p>Sketch can be useful on many occasions. Surprise your friends and<br />
relatives by presenting them their pencil portraits. Make a<br />
watercolor drawing out of a photo from your last nature shooting to<br />
decorate your room. Convert your own photo into a color sketch to<br />
print on a T-shirt. Create a comic out of your party videos.</p>
<p>The program can be helpful to designers who need to quickly bring<br />
images to one style for a web-site or an advertisement booklet.</p>
<p>Using batch processing in Photoshop or Paint Shop pro (only for the<br />
plug-in version) you can even convert a film into a cartoon. Like<br />
<p>For a free trial, AKVIS offers 10 days of fully functional use.<br />
Details are available at <a href="http://akvis.com/en/sketch/index.php" title="http://akvis.com/en/sketch/index.php">http://akvis.com/en/sketch/index.php</a> Upgrade<br />
for registered users is free.</p>
<p>AKVIS Sketch is available as a stand-alone application, as well as a<br />
plugin to a photo editor. The plugin version of AKVIS Sketch is<br />
compatible with Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, Corel<br />
Enhancer, LightShop, SmartMask, ArtSuite, Magnifier and ArtWork) for<br />
USD $325 USD, huge savings over purchasing each separately.</p>
<p>Also AKVIS Sketch comes bundled with AKVIS ArtWork (photo-to-oil<br />
painting software) and AKVIS ArtSuite (frames and effects) with a<br />
discount of 44 USD in the Artistic Bundle.</p>
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