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Review of Vertus Fluid Mask

June 24, 2009

Tags: Software reviews, Fluid Mask, PC World, Photoshop plug-ins


Our review of Vertus Fluid Mask is live on PCWorld.com:

"One of the skills that sets pro imagers apart from the average photography buff is quick, precision masking-cutting the subject out from the background so it can be pasted into a new background and look as though it belongs there. Masking requires great hand/eye coordination, an intuitive understanding of the software (which is usually Photoshop), and, often, a great deal of patience. But even the top pros have difficulty with certain types of subjects, such a person with flyaway hair. How do they mask out the background without cutting away the wispy strands of hair?" ...

To read the full review, please click on: Vertus Fluid Mask review.

Review of Vertus Play with Pictures

May 21, 2009

Tags: Software reviews, Play with Pictures, Vertus, Fluid Mask, Masking software, PC World


Our review of Vertus Play with Pictures is on line at PCWorld.com...

“Vertus Play With Pictures is appropriately named. This standalone program gives you comparatively easy-to use-tools for cutting out portions of your photographs to put into a new background. For instance, you can take a self-portrait at work, and put yourself on the beach in Hawaii. Then, you can add a tall fruit drink into your hands, slap on some text, and put in a speech bubble to taunt your friends when you e-mail it out.

“Play With Pictures is based on the same masking engine as....”

To read the full review, click on: Play with Pictures review.