New
Features in DigitalPro 4 (including 4.3)
- ZIPfile & Batch Email Support (New in 4.3)
- Copyright Submission Support (New in 4.3)
- XMP Support (New in 4.3)
- Adobe DNG Support (new in 4.1)
- JPEG 2000 Support (new in 4.1)
- Color Magi(tm) and Portrait Magic(tm) One-click image enhancement tools (new in 4.1)
- Performance improvements in image rendering, especially TIFF files
- New (customizable) Light Table toolbar makes it easier to use than ever.
Common commands are now only a click away.
- The File Cabinet now supports "Favorites" so you can customize which
drives/folders are displayed and "History" so you can quickly go back to any
folder you've used before
- A "Folder Viewer" has been added to the updated Projects control so that
you can browse removable media or other folders.
- Card loading is now in the background allowing the user
to continue on with their own work
- Travel & Return now supports "Auto-Filing" of images so that they are
automatically re-named with the correct prefix & image number when returned
into an existing folder with a prefix set.
- Updated docking system makes it easier to lay out windows the way you
want (note that layouts need to be recreated for DP4)
- Supports up to 4 configurable editors which can be used
for either the regular or Raw version of an image
- Updated Keywords & Collections trees have toolbars for common commands
making them easier to use and more intuitive.
- New Skin technology lets you change the overall look of DP4. Also, we've
upgraded the general look of the product. See View->Skins for options. You
can also "pin" or allow windows to hide off to the side until you mouse over
them, for those who like the ultimate control over their window placement.
- Added "Send image in Email" command
[Requires Outlook]
- Re-designed "Info" panel for image info on the main
screen, including captioning info
- Choice of font color for watermarked text on submissions
- Image comparison feature in Slideshow
- Support for Windows AutoPlay for cards, CDs, and photo
vault devices
- Lots of other fixes & updates. New display options for controlling
selection color. New "Explore folder" command in Light Table opens up
Windows Explorer on the current folder. Added ability to launch external
apps from the toolbar as a user-requested convenience.
FEATURES ADDED previously in DigitalPro 3
Powerful
but Simple Image Database with Powerful Searching Capability
DigitalPro
includes a powerful and integrated database which will track your images,
along with any categories, keywords, or collections you assign them to for
fast retrieval and display. Unlike many other image databases, DigitalPro's is as
close to hassle free as possible. You don't have to do anything special, DigitalPro
does all the work and you get all the benefit.
If
you've been using a separate image database application for cataloging your
images, now you don't have to. All the functionality you need is built right
into DigitalPro! The DigitalPro image catalog is fully integrated with IPTC support, so
your existing IPTC categories, keywords and captions are imported
automatically, and DigitalPro can add IPTC fields at the same time you tag your
images. You can easily Find, Filter, Sort and Report on your cataloged
images.
Flexible
Image Collections
You can
create collections of images any time you want, using a simple checkbox or
drag'n'drop interface. These collections are "virtual" so you
don't need to copy the images, DigitalPro just remembers which images are in which
collection. Better yet, if you move or rename images using DP3, it remembers
which collections they were in so your collections don't break every time
you re-organize.
Integrated
Raw File Conversion Using Adobe Photoshop CS Raw Processing Power
Photoshop
CS users can have the best of both worlds. The powerful workflow capability
of DigitalPro and the versatile raw file processing of Photoshop CS.
DigitalPro
features integrated batch raw file processing using the Photoshop CS engine
(you must of course have Photoshop CS installed on the machine). This
capability is completely unique to any image management application.
Image
Event Logging and Reporting
Those of
you who've been looking for a way to track your submissions and sales will
be ecstatic that you can do that right in DigitalPro3. DP3 automatically
logs all submissions in its database, and you can also log other events
including Sales or Licenses of images. DigitalPro then allows you to generate
reports on your image activity.
Smart
"InfoIcons" on Light Table Thumbnails
The
DigitalPro Light Table features our new "InfoIcons" which display
critical information about each image right on the thumbnail itself. You can
see whether the image is cataloged, whether it has IPTC information, whether
you used Flash, exposure compensation and what the Tone setting was. If
there is an Audio file you can play it by clicking on its InfoIcon, and if
there is a Raw file associated with a JPEG you can choose to edit the Raw
version with a simple click on the Raw InfoIcon. This makes the LightTable
the most powerful tool on the market for viewing and organizing your images.
Wizards
for Loading Flash cards and New User Setup
Loading
your digital film is now as simple as stepping through a quick wizard. More
custom captioning options are also now available. There is also a handy
setup wizard for new users.
Support
for Raw+JPEG Mode
If you
shoot with a Nikon D2H or other camera capable of Raw+JPEG, this mode will
save you countless hours. By treating the Raw+JPEG as a "single
file", you can see them as one image, file them as one image, and even
delete them as one image. This unique capability is a must for anyone tired
of wrestling with separate Raw and JPEG images. If your images have Audio
files those will also be handled at the same time. (View->Raw+JPEG
mode)
Support
for JPEG 2000 Image Format
DigitalPro
includes integrated support for both viewing and creating JPEG2000 files.
(Saving J2K will work in a later beta build)
Greatly
Improved Speed in Color Managed Mode and for Image Display
We've
rewritten our color management capability to make it much faster. This means
faster color accurate viewing and reviewing of your images. We're also using
hand-tuned JPEG and NEF decoders for maximum display performance.
Printable
PDF Getting Started and User Guide Booklets
In
addition to extensive online help DigitalPro ships with printable PDF files
for Getting Started and a Users' Guide.
Keyword
Groups
Keywords
can now be grouped for easy management and assignment.
Hierarchical
Categories
Image
categories are now fully hierarchical. You can create a category tree as
deep as you need for your shooting and filing style.
Improved
Contact Sheet Printing
Printing
speed is improved, memory requirements reduced, and additional options
including Print Preview have been added.
Other
minor upgrades include:
Automatic
support for Windows Monitor profile
You
don't need to specify a monitor profile any longer in DigitalPro. It
automatically obtains it from Windows.
Full
Drag'n'Drop Filing Support
As an
alternative to the File... toolbar button you can drag
images onto the File Cabinet tree and get the same intelligent filing as
you're used to but with the flexibility of drag and drop.
Improved
Auto White Balance
DigitalPro3
now includes Auto White Balance calculation so that your NEFs shot on Auto
will display more accurately.
Sort
by Priority
You can
now sort the images on the light table by priority, with the highest
priority images displayed first.
Sort
by Capture Date (Shooting Data)
In
addition to being able to sort by file date, DigitalPro also allows you to
sort by the EXIF (Shooting Data) Capture Date as recorded by the camera.
Generate
Thumbnail Command
Generate
thumbnails for a folder on demand by right-clicking on the folder in the File
Cabinet Tree and selecting Generate Thumbnails.
Improved
Help System
Updated
help system with lots of new information on image cataloging and using the
advanced features of DigitalPro. Includes printable User Guide & Getting
Started PDF files.
DigitalPro
also features context sensitive help, available by pressing F1
or the Help button on DigitalPro windows and dialog boxes.
Feature
Summary:
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Fast
& Powerful image search capability--for cataloged images, including
sorting, filtering, report generation & export. Catalog meta-data
can be set to sync with IPTC automatically for maximum compatibility.
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"Collections"
of images, such as galleries, categories, or groups of image with
particular keywords. The collections can be created easily. Images can
belong to as many collections as you want.
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Faster
printing with powerful preview capability
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New
Wizards for new-user setup, card loading and raw file processing.
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Integration
with Photoshop CS, including scripted Raw File processing using the PS
CS engine.
Check out the File->Convert Raw for some real fun!
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JPEG+RAW
mode (under View menu) which makes working with the JPEG and Raw
images from the Nikon D2H a breeze. Both images are shown and handled
together. Edit the JPEG file or the Raw file by clicking on the Raw
icon.
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Support
for JPEG2000 as an output format for submissions
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User
settable sharpening on NEF previews
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Info-icons
to instantly highlight key information about your images on the Light
Table. Click an info icon to edit the relevant data.
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Support
for playing audio annotations for cameras using WAV files, such as the
Nikon D2H.
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Adaptive
Sharpening & Lanczos Interpolation
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