Canon PosterArtist-Poster Creation Software
Canon recently announced that the latest version of is PosterArtist poster creation software now has the capability to support 64-bit operating systems in addition to an expanded image library that includes new images and templates for users to choose from. The output devices supported by the software have also been augmented to include limited support and functionality of Océ wide-format printers, Pixma photo printers and imageRunner series printers along with the imagePrograf models supported by previous versions.
For those who already own a version of PosterArtist, an update will be available at usa.canon.com/posterartist. This new version of PosterArtist will have the same MSRP of the previous version, $799, and it is available now.
Condé Adds 12×18-inch Aluminum Photo Panels
A new 12×18-inch panel size, available with a gloss or matte finish, allows those who offer large-format print services to get the most out of dye-sub printers that have the ability to print onto 13×19-inch media.
Produced in a range of popular photo sizes, including 5×7-, 8×10-, 11.7×11.7-, 11×14- and 16×20-inches, ChromaLuxe aluminum photo panels are an exciting dimensional display/mounting option for photographs and full-color signage. The .045-inch-thick aluminum panels are available in white or clear aluminum, feature rounded corners and are UV and scratch resistant. conde.com
HP/Disney/ESPN Partnership
Earlier this year, HP and Walt Disney World unveiled the HP Field House at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, featuring the HP Photo Creation Center that enables players and fans to download, design and enhance commemorative photos and images from sporting events. This unique activation exemplifies how retailers can leverage similar photo solutions in their own environment to capture their customers’ passion for sports and entertainment, provide them with an interactive experience and drive sales by enabling the creation and purchase of customized products instantly on-site.
The partnership enables visitors to commemorate their visit to ESPN’s Wide World of Sports and create lasting memories with a variety of photo keepsakes. The technology behind this includes the HP Photosmart ML2000D for printing borderless single- and double-sided photo books and calendars on-site; the HP Designjet Z3200 photo printer series, which enables visitors to create customized posters memorializing their trip; and HP Photo Center software, a customizable solution that permits families to easily transform photos into professional-quality photo creations. hp.com
New Service Turns Photos into Canvas Oil Paintings
A number of software filters promise to transform regular digital photos into oil paintings, but those images remain virtual creations. Now a new service called CheapOilPainting.com offers this service and actual delivers a finished print. The consumer simply submits a photo and the service will hand paint that image using oil paints onto a canvas. There are several online services that can give photos the look of an oil painting but very few that we’ve seen that do this by hand (most use software).
Sizes on CheapOilPainting.com range from 16 to 42 inches with prices starting at $140. These paintings can be delivered unframed, in a rolled tube, stretched in a wooden frame (an extra $30) or delivered as an edgeless gallery wrap for an extra $50. There is also a selection of high-end frames consumers can choose from. CheapOilPainting.com
Surf’s Up with Epson
Sean Davey, a professional photographer specializing in surfing and water photography, relies on an Epson Stylus Pro 9900 44-inch printer and Signature Worthy Exhibition Canvas Gloss for his high-quality output and print sales. Widely published in several countries, Davey boasts photo credits on over 120 magazine covers and leverages the power of Epson technology to create his award-winning prints.
The Epson Stylus Pro 9900 combines the precision of a MicroPiezo TFP printhead with the performance of 10-color Epson UltraChrome HDR ink, to deliver high print quality, fast speeds and a wide color gamut. Combining Epson UltraChrome HDR ink with AccuPhoto HDR screening technology yields enhanced photographic print quality with fine photographic blends and transitions, and highly accurate highlight-to-shadow detail. epson.com
