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object movies without the need for specific hardware.</p>
<p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA - USA - Tuesday, January 6, 2004 - Kaidan Incorporated,<br />
the leading provider of interactive digital imaging solutions today<br />
announced and previewed PiXiMation at Macworld Expo in San Franscisco. An<br />
entirely new software application, PiXiMation creates 3-D rotational object<br />
movies by hand with any free-spinning turntable such as a lazy susan.<br />
PiXiMation uses advanced image processing techniques to generate properly<br />
spaced and indexed image frames from a variety of video sources, such as<br />
the Apple iSight. Initially developed for the Macintosh OS X<br />
(FireWire-equipped running 10.2 or later) platform, PiXiMation creates and<br />
saves QuickTime VR object movies as well as individual still image files -<br />
useful for creating animated GIFs or importation into other object creation<br />
software.</p>
<p>Supported video cameras include the iSight (Apple), iBot (Orange Micro),<br />
Pyro 1394 (ADS Technologies), Fire-I (Unibrain) and most Macintosh web cams<br />
and FireWire-equipped camcorders. PiXiMation also analyzes and processes<br />
QuickTime movie clips from many digital still cameras.</p>
<p>Previously, rotational object movies required expensive motorized<br />
turntables that provided precise indexed motion or rotated at an exact<br />
controlled speed. The intelligence built into PiXiMation is able to<br />
compensate for the relatively erratic motion of turntables that are hand<br />
rotated. Thus, anyone with PiXiMation, a Macintosh and an appropriate<br />
camera can create object movies with any household turntable or simple<br />
device that spins. Since precise rotation speeds are no longer a<br />
requirement; many commonplace devices such as wind-up toys, music boxes and<br />
even microwave oven rotators can also be used.</p>
<p>Jim Anders, President of Kaidan explains, "PiXiMation is Kaidan's first<br />
software application and one that we're extremely proud of. We've been<br />
offering object movie solutions for many years</p>
<p>and one of the challenges has always been the requirement of expensive<br />
hardware. We believe that this burden placed QuickTime VR and interactive<br />
object movies out of reach for those who simply wanted a simple and quick<br />
way to capture their collectibles, eBay auction items, products, or items<br />
of interest. PiXiMation eliminates that barrier with an elegant and<br />
straightforward interface that anyone can use. However, underneath that<br />
deceptively simple interface, PiXiMation does some amazing image-processing<br />
and analysis to make it all simple and transparent for the user. It's also<br />
fun. And, since PiXiMation doesn't require hardware, anyone will be able to<br />
download the software and see what the fun is all about."</p>
<p>PiXiMation will be available for trial and sale from the Kaidan website<br />
(<a href="http://www.kaidan.com/piximation/" title="http://www.kaidan.com/piximation/">http://www.kaidan.com/piximation/</a>) as well as appearing on magazine<br />
CD-ROMs and other software distribution mechanisms. Once acquired, the<br />
software can be purchased and unlocked (which enables file saving) directly<br />
through PiXiMation's secure online-ordering capability at a price of $99.95.</p>
<p>About Kaidan Incorporated</p>
<p>Kaidan Incorporated is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of<br />
Photographic VR solutions for the Internet. Kaidan has alliances and<br />
relationships with many digital imaging companies, such as Apple Computer,<br />
Inc. and Nikon. Kaidan has resellers and distributors worldwide. Founded in<br />
1994, Kaidan is headquartered in Feasterville, Pennsylvania. For more<br />
information, visit <a href="http://www.kaidan.com/" title="http://www.kaidan.com/">http://www.kaidan.com/</a> or contact Joan Rankin, Director<br />
of Sales and Marketing at (215) 364-1778.</p>
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