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This article is from March 26, 2010, and is no longer current.

Aquafadas Releases PulpMotion 3

Press Release
Aquafadas, the Mac software solutions provider, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of PulpMotion 3, the next major release of its powerful animated slideshow creation software, with numerous new features.
New in version 3
– Animation Engine rewritten from the ground up?
– New Animated Text to enhance the story telling experience?
– New repository of transition effects?
– New Image Media functionality now includes animation options within all the themes: Ken Burns, Pan & Zoom, Rotation…?
– Many new themes?
– Improvements in interface & workflow?
– Enhanced Export & Sharing functionality
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Claudia Zimmer, Chairman of Aquafadas, commented:?”Over the years PulpMotion has been used by a wide audience, from schools to broadcast studios but also by photographers and videographers to produce stunning slideshows for their customers or simply to make the most of their photos and videos by creating meaningful stories with them.?We now feel that with PulpMotion 3, we’ve pushed the boundaries even further by allowing PulpMotion’s users much more freedom in their compositions.”
New themes to inspire & delight?
New theme highlights include: themes are now grouped by event (such as seasonal, sport, wedding) to make your choice even easier. Families of themes such as ‘Books’ and ‘Museums’ have been enhanced and there are now over 150 themes in the Advanced version of the software.
New Media Options?
The addition of Ken Burns media enables users to add a great personal and professional touch to their creations. Page layouts can now be fully customized (Advanced only) allowing users to push their creativity as far as their imagination allows for a totally personalized slideshow.???
Enhanced Export & Sharing functionality?
Export and sharing has never been easier. Users can now save their favorite export parameters as a preset to re-use the next time. Color fidelity has been improved in the export process for enhanced quality of the final slideshow. ?Users also have the ability to modify their screen size to suit their needs before exporting – this simplifies the export process.???
Interface & Workflow ?
The new page layouts result in a synergy between a number of different elements such as Ken Burns media and animated text to produce stunning and professional results.
Language support?
The software is available in English, French and German. Italian, Spanish and Japanese versions to follow shortly.
??System Requirements?
– 1GHz G4, G5, or Intel-based Mac
?- 1GHz of RAM (1 GB recommended)
?- Quartz Extreme compatible card (all recent Macs do)?
– An iSight camera or DV camera (optional)
?- Internet connection required for registration.?
– Requires Mac OS 10.5 or above.?
– Fully compatible with Snow Leopard (Mac OS 10.6).
Availability & Pricing?
PulpMotion 3 is available to purchase for $129 for PulpMotion Advanced and $49 for PulpMotion Standard. ?Complimentary upgrades are available to customers who purchased PulpMotion on or after 1st January 2010. Other upgrade options are available to existing PulpMotion customers who purchased before this date.

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