WebRazor Pro 2.0 Includes SmartSaver Pro The release of WebRazor Pro 2.0, with its four powerful integrated programs for Web design, introduces two completely new versions of GIF Animator and SmartSaver Pro and cements Ulead's leading position in the online graphics market. The WebRazor Pro 2.0 suite includes GIF Animator 4 (for creating compact Web animations), SmartSaver Pro 2 (for optimizing Web images), COOL 3D 2.5 (for creating 3D titles and effects) and Photo Explorer 5 (for managing multimedia files). Ulead GIF Animator 4 is the latest version of the industry-leading tool for creating eye-catching, efficient GIF animations for the Web. GIF Animator set the standard with its drag-and-drop ease, precise control and a host of creative effects not found in other packages. Version 4 now gives designers a revamped tabbed interface for quick access to all tools and a wide array of new "power-features" such as onion-skin and film-strip modes, improved frame selection tools, merging and more video effects. Ulead SmartSaver Pro gives Web designers all the tools needed to get their graphics and animations ready for the Web. Version 2.0 accepts the most common image file formats -- including GIF animations -- and will optimize it for faster download time on the Web. Simple one-click commands, side-by-side before and after previews, batch processing, customizable presets, and industry-leading optimization routines make SmartSaver Pro 2.0 an indispensable Web production tool. Ulead COOL 3D 2.5 - Animated 3D Titles and Special Effects The best selling 3D titling tool on the market, COOL 3D 2.5 gives users the power to create animated 3D titles and stunning special effects in real-time, easily and quickly. Version 2.5 has 12 new special effects plug-ins, like "Hollow," "Glow" and "Bend," and new motion effects such as "Path Animation" and "Dance." COOL 3D 2.5 is designed to take full advantage of hardware acceleration technology now offered on many graphics boards, and utilizes Microsoft's Direct X6.1 drivers for improved performance on Pentium III systems. Ulead Photo Explorer 5 - Multimedia File Management Ulead Photo Explorer 5 is the latest version of this unique utility for managing and locating any multimedia file stored on a computer. Users can immediately identify all types of media by visual thumbnail representation, as well as quickly rename, copy and batch process files. Enhanced keyword features help users find image files fast, while the addition of direct editing tools lets users rotate and crop images, adjust brightness, contrast and color balance. Photo Explorer lets users export hyper-linked thumbnail images to a Web page or create slide shows, calendars and screensavers from their images. The estimated street price for WebRazor Pro 2.0 is US$129. Until January 1, 2000, a special promotional price of US$89 will be offered by Ulead and its resellers. Ulead GIF Animator 4 will be available separately both in the boxed version for US$49.95 and the online downloadable version for US$39.95 (www.webutilities.com). COOL 3D 2.5 is already available separately as a boxed version for $49.95 and the online downloadable version for $39.95. http://www.ulead.com/new_release Jill Ryan Web Design, Business, Internet, Web, ISP, graphics utilities, html, - (11/29/99) Back to the Topic Index