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Human Software Shipping PhotoTessel Version 2.0

Adding to its line of filter plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop®, Corel PhotoPaint®,Human Software is now shipping PhotoTessel™ version 2.0.
PhotoTessel™ comes as a filter plug-in compatible with applications supporting Adobe Photoshop® 7.0 and above — plug-in kind such as Adobe Element, Corel PhotoPaint or PaintShop.
Basic Principles
PhotoTessel™ is a very powerful plug-in is all you need to have to create professional pattern design in Photoshop or Elements. Creation of any pattern is fast, easy and fun.

  • PhotoTessel supports all the 17 symmetry types
  • Interlock design elements is possible
  • Create a Photoshop pattern in a snap
  • Kaleidoscopes creation in a snap
  • Unlimited adjustments and modifications possible
  • Easy mode that put user up to spee in a couple of clicks
  • Advanced mode that enables you to layer multiple pattern and combine them for stunning visual effects
  • As a filter plug-in works with any raster image that Photoshop can open
  • Save and add your own to the library.
  • PhotoTessel™ is a filter plug-in. The pattern simulation is combined to the current image.

PhotoTessel™ is shipping with more than 100 pattern generic effect that can be applied on any kind of image. There is no limit to the number of new patterns you can achieve :
Thanks to the powerful and fully editable layering mecanism, actions may be added to combine layers of patterns. PhotoTessel™ works with a layer principle so you can mix multiple fabric or patterns in a single image. All this is happening inside Photoshop or any application compliant with Photoshop plug-in specifications.
An Easy-to-use User Interface
PhotoTessel™ offers an advanced interface with a large preview. You can easily create a new pattern, or just use pieces to test new combinations, it is fast, incredibly powerful and easy. All new designs can be added to the library. All creations stay live until the end so changing one’s mind is encouraged. PhotoTessel™ really feels like a full stand-alone graphic application but is conveniently available as a plug-in.
PhotoTessel™ interface supports Photoshop 7+ filter plug-in standard and is therefore compatible with numerous other applications. Very straightforward buttons guide users, even beginners, in applying complex fabrics in a few clicks.
PhotoTessel™ at work
PhotoTessel™ comes with a library of more than 100 patterns. Users choose among PhotoTessel™ patterns either by browsing up or down the thumbnail previews list, which is organized under several categories (i.e. generic, kaleidoscopes, symmetries) or by selecting an effect from the full alphabetical list.
These effects are nearly impossible to achieve with any other plug-in on the market or standard action manipulations. These patterns or striped fabrics may be combined together on the same layer or added independently to each layer.
PhotoTessel™ is also an ideal tool for all Designers
PhotoTessel™ has been designed with the textile industry in mind. But many features have been added that make it perfect for all graphic designers. Among those effects is the ability to create sophisticates symmetries. Used from within an image editing application such as Adobe Photoshop®, the newly created image can easily be uploaded to an internet-compatible JPEG or GIF. PhotoTessel™ ready-to-apply fabrics will give all web pages or pages a distinctive and attractive look.
System Requirements
PhotoTessel™ 2.0 is fully compatible with Mac OS X.2 and above®. PhotoTessel™ supports Adobe Photoshop® 7.0 and higher or Adobe Elements 2.0 and higher
PhotoTessel™ for Windows NT/Me/2000/XP/Vista is also available
Price
PhotoTessel™ 2.0 regular suggested price is offered at a price of $129.95
Availability
HumanSoftware products are distributed in the US and in more than 20 countries worldwide. Human Software products can be purchased directly by calling (408) 3990057 or directly on-line on our web-site via our secure ordering system at www.humansoftware.com.
About The Human Software Company Inc.
The Human Software Company Inc, founded in 1993, is a specialist in the design and development of graphic software applications for video, web or prepress. The team experience includes original design and concept of many high-end prepress related products and other software since 1984.
Human Software offers a full line of plug-ins : ClassicFrames, MagicFrames, Textissimo, PhotoSpray, Select, AutoMask, PhotoWeave, Squizz.
For more information, contact Human Software Inc, pob 16, WBeach, NC 28480, Telephone: (1) 408 3990057, Fax: (1) 408 9073734, E-mail: [email protected]. For additional news, visit the HumanSoftware home page on the Internet at https://www.humansoftware.com.

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