New Features in Amendo Image-Enhancement Software

Theresa Stone

OneVision, a global provider of prepress and premedia software solutions to the printing and publishing industries, announced the availability of new features for its Amendo software, which examines, adjusts and enhances photos automatically and within seconds. Intuitive and easy to use, Amendo provides printers and publishers with professional-quality image enhancement and color correction that can significantly reduce the time and effort needed to process images and reduce time to press.
Amendo now has new features that are designed to make it easier and faster for users to optimize image files:
Mac OS X Availability. Amendo Interactive is now compatible for use with Macs running OS X10.5 or greater.
Image Assignment Options. Supervisors can assign an image to a specific user or technician within the organization when manual image correction is desired.
New Preset Functionality. Users can now save individual image enhancement settings. These settings can then be reused in various workflows using Amendo.
Rather than modifying an entire image, Amendo adjusts individual elements of the image as needed to produce better results. Amendo improves sharpness and enhances brightness and contrasts, shadows and highlights, and colors. After an image is optimized, users can easily compare the original and the newly enhanced images to have a full visual record of the enhancement process prior to further processing. When additional manual intervention is desired, the original image can be easily exported into third-party applications or enhanced by the user directly using Amendo.
As with all of OneVision’s software, Amendo can easily be incorporated into existing workflows. With its intuitive user interface and easy installation and set up, no specialized training is required to get started.
Volker Weigert, Product Manager at OneVision, said, “In an ideal world, all images would be ready to enter the production cycle. But in reality, a high percentage of images require additional attention before they can be used. When printers and publishers must handle hundreds – or sometimes even thousands – of photos in a matter of days, automating the image correction process is critical. That is why Amendo is designed to handle contrast and color adjustments. After listening to the feedback of our customers, we have added numerous enhancements that will help reduce the time needed to prepare files for print.”
The new Amendo will be presented at the upcoming shows: America East in Hershey (USA), Expográfica in Guadalajara (Mexico) and Gulf Print in Dubai (United Emirates). OneVision’s software is used by many of the world’s leading publishers as well as commercial and digital printing companies in more than 60 countries.
For more information, contact OneVision at +49 941 780040 or visit www.OneVision.com.