CyberLink PhotoDirector 3 Photographer Software Launched

Intuitive Photography Software Empowers Users to Easily Create Stunning Scenery and Perfect Portraits

CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) today launched PhotoDirector 3, a new version of its innovative photography software. PhotoDirector 3 is designed to provide all the features photographers need to manage large batches of photos, adjust images to the best quality and showcase work in their own unique style, in a single application. Now featuring People Beautifying tools and a complete range of cutting edge processing features, PhotoDirector 3 not only enables customers to perfect every detail of scenery photos, but also create professional portraits.

PhotoDirector 3 introduces several new features, including precise editing tools that accurately remove objects, people or backgrounds from images as if they never existed and a complete set of tools to create professional portraits by smoothing out skin whitening teeth, removing wrinkles and much more. Additionally, PhotoDirector 3 provides new adjustment features, including curve-based levels, and is the only workflow application that allows the user to apply a complete range of adjustments to a targeted area of an image with a fine-tuned Adjustment Brush, Adjustment Selection tool and Gradient Mask, including intensifying the color or sharpening details, without touching the rest of the photo.

"PhotoDirector 3 enables photographers to master their digital workflow by providing an intuitive and comprehensive solution that funnels users' passion for photography and turns it into perfect photos," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "The incredible response we saw for PhotoDirector Beta was extremely valuable to improving PhotoDirector 3 and we want to thank the more than 125,000 users who participated and helped develop the best tools for producing amazing photos."

Key Features in PhotoDirector 3

•A complete workflow solution which includes photo library management, non-destructive image enhancements, picture retouching and customized publishing;
•Efficient importing and management features making it easier to render huge batches of RAW photos and effectively manage images via an easy to use library;
•Precise editing tools that accurately remove objects, people or backgrounds from images as if they never existed;
•A complete set of tools to create professional portraits by smoothing out skin tones, whitening teeth, removing wrinkles and more;
•New adjustment features, including curve-based levels;
•Fine-tuned Adjustment Brush, Adjustment Selection and Gradient Mask to apply a wide range of adjustments to a targeted area of an image; users can now intensify the color or sharpening details, without touching the rest of the photo;
•Personalized publishing features which enable customers to showcase their photos with customized watermark and print layouts.

Product Availability

PhotoDirector 3 is available today and can be downloaded from the CyberLink online store. PhotoDirector 3 is available in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, and Korean. CyberLink offers OEM versions to PC and CE manufacturing customers.

CyberLink PhotoDirector 3 Versions
PhotoDirector 3: US $149.95

About CyberLink

CyberLink Corp is the leader and pioneer in enabling digital multimedia on PCs, CEs and mobile devices through the use of video editing software, video player software, and other multimedia solutions. Backed by a group of high-caliber software engineers, CyberLink owns its core codec and a number of patented technologies. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, interoperable, and fast time-to-market solutions that keep our OEM partners on the leading edge. Our business partners include leaders in the PC industry: top-5 desktop and notebook providers, optical drive manufacturers and graphic-card makers. Today, CyberLink's software solutions include: complete applications for Blu-ray Disc playback and creation; digital home entertainment; and touch-enabled media solution. With customers spanning from multi-national corporations to small/medium-sized businesses, and from power users to home users, CyberLink has enjoyed rapid and consistent growth leading to a record breaking IPO in 2000 on the Taiwan Over The Counter Exchange (OTC: 5203). Currently, CyberLink is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 5203.TW). CyberLink's worldwide headquarters is located in Taipei. To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, including Japan. For more information, please visit CyberLink's website at www.cyberlink.com.

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