October 6, 1998
Just released: New version PM Painter 2.0 - powerful tool for draiwng, retouching, and automation of Web graphics design

STOIK Software announces the release of new version of PictureMan Painter program. With new professional enhancements, powerful Web tools, compositing and productivity features PM Painter 2.0 is a perfect instrument for tasks ranging from freehand drawing to Web publishing

What's new in version 2.0 of PM Painter!

• Professional color tuning
  SmartTune, Adjust curves, Adjust levels, Hue/Saturation
  PM Painter 2.0 has all-purpose color tuning mechanisms, from fine adjustment of hue/saturation and R, G, B levels with hystograms recalculation to seasy one-click SmartTuners for instant enhancement of digital photos
• Enhanced Web tools
  Interactive GIF- JPEG-PNG savers, Quality/Palette/Size optimization, HTML map generation, Freeshape buttonizer
  Interactive optimisation and saving of Web formats and more powerful buttonizer make preparation of Web graphics easier and faster. 3D buttonizer now includes flat or rounded border shapes, transparent or colored borders, lighting direction control.
• Plugins and Special effects
  Full plugin support, 28 special effects of two commercial plugins included
  Special effects of  PM ArtGallery and PM Rubber Plugins with cumulative value of $75 included! PM Painter 2.0 now supports Photoshop-compatible plugins
• Compositing and masks
  Floating selections, Smart selection tool, Selection edge transparency
  Now picture compositing is fast and easy. In 'Smart' mode selection snaps to image contours while you make freehand lasso selection. After selecting image area you can easily drag-n-drop it to any other part of picture. Selection can be pasted more accuarately because now you can control selection edge transparency.
• PM Batch Converter
  Add-on application that automates and facilitates conversion of image file formats, image resolution and palette settings. You will be able to convert multiple graphic files automatically from and to all file formats supported by PM Painter.
• PM Capturer
  Screen capturing utility. With this program you can capture full screen, window, objects, or rectangular areas into PM Painter or to BMP image file sequences or  AVI movies. Single or sequential screen-shots can be taken with manual or periodic initiation.
• Thumbnail browsing feature
  Modified 'File Open' dialog features new 'Browse' button that will show you thumbnail preview of all graphics files in current folder.

Available Now!

• PM Painter 2.0 is immediately available from STOIK on-line store (click on 'The Store' link to place order) for just $69

Special limited offer!

• Upgrade from any other STOIK Software product! Save 45% off regular price. See details at http://www.stoik.com/painter/

More info on PM Painter 2.0 - http://www.stoik.com/painter/