ACDSee Pro enters beta for v4 for PC and Mac v1. 4

ACD Systems has announced beta versions of the ACDSee Pro image workflow software for both Mac and PC. The forthcoming beta version 4 for PC features view metadata and management of tools to speed up the workflow, as well as improved support for geotagging and improved raw conversion. In the meantime, a beta version 1. 4 for Mac now available.
PC users click here to signup to beta test ACDSee Pro 4
Mac users click here to download the beta test ACDSee Pro 1.4

Press release:
Fall 2010 public beta testing begins on the next generation of ACDSee Pro software and also provides improved processing and display capabilities
VICTORIA, British Columbia – after successful redesign of the ACDSee professional photography workflow software last year, ACD Systems International Inc. is aimed at extending the application of the fast and flexible capabilities even further with the launch of the beta test version of ACDSee ™ Pro 4 this fall. the company expects that thousands of professional photographers to participate in the period of ACDSee Pro 4 beta and feedback in the development process, similar to the 10,000 testers who helped shape the current version.
"The highest themes that we constantly from our users hear during the beta testing running to save time and customize workflow so that which, in turn, top priorities for Pro 4 will be," said Cam Carmichael, product manager for ACD Systems. "Beta testing is the best way to gather feedback in order to ensure that our promise of a fast and flexible workflow tool at a tremendous value to remain. "
ACDSee Pro 4 beta testing, will open this fall, photographers are invited for the evaluation of these new features:
Workflow-acceleratedAdditional metadata
Metadata Working Group compliance.New, workflow acceleration tools for viewing and managing metadata. greater interoperability of metadata.

Map view with Geotagging
New map view is available in the management and view mode. Map view gives users the ability to easily geotag items, view items on the map, use the map to groups of files for further steps of the workflow, select it and use the map to the images displayed in the view mode.
Better raw processing
Improved performance and quality of the raw processing
Improved processing of all image files
Larger color space for the best possible colour retention. improved performance and usability improvements.Vignette correction. chromatic aberration correction and defringing.
Availability
ACDSee Pro 4 beta testing will launch in Fall 2010.
Press release:
The latest beta of ACDSee Pro for Mac, which has been tested by 10,000 photographers, introduces the non-destructive editing, and an improved graphical user interface (GUI)
VICTORIA, British Columbia – beta testing of ACD Systems International ACDSee Pro Photo Manager ™ for the Mac is heading into its final stages and introduces professional photographers to one of the most powerful features of the software: non-destructive editing.
1.4 Beta downloads of ACDSee Pro for Mac, which is a workflow system faster all-in-one photography photographers, are now available., so far, more than 10,000 Mac users have participated in the beta program and feedback in 153 forum topics have offered to developers of the ACD Systems. the final version is scheduled for release in early 2011.
"This latest beta phase is an opportunity for photographers to test the features which will ACDSee Pro for Mac is a powerful workflow tools, in particular the non-destructive editing capabilities," said Tarjin Rahman, product manager for ACD Systems. "Testers will edit images without the need for new files, which is a huge time saver. "
Other notable additions to the 1.4 beta include:
An improved graphical user interface for the process of links can easily copy and paste of the institutions of the processing of one image to another. Metadata is compatible with the MWG (Metadata Working Group) and supports IPTC Core, extended and IIM. support for XMP sidecar car filesA custom metadata window for the presentation of a specific set of data that are most important to the user.
Between the beta 1.trial period and the final release date early 2011, Simon Tipler, project manager for the ACD Systems, said the developers of the company will be implementation of feedback on user roles and accomplishments in the workflow process streamlining with a view to adapting it, and quality control.
"We know that photographers who use the Mac systems are eagerly anticipating Pro for Mac because they are an integral part of its development," said Rahman. "They will be happy when they see the final product. "
Pricing and availability of
ACDSee Pro for Mac is in beta-testing. the full version of the product is expected to be in early 2011. at that time, ACDSee Pro for Mac will be available for purchase at $ 169.99 (USD) and a 30-day free trial by visiting www.acdsee.com.

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