Software Review: Plug-In Suite 5 from onOne Software - Page 4

Part of: The Enlightened Image

• Real-Time masking previews let you see the result of your work in real time. You can see your image on a new solid color background, a checkerboard or even against the underlying layer in Photoshop to visualize your final composite as you mask.

• Masking hair and transparent objects can be tricky work, but Mask Pro allows you to easily create a mask that preserves the details you want and even removes unwanted ambient color contamination caused by reflections and transparency. Mask Pro 4.1 actually paints away the colors that you do not want in your image, leaving a natural transition between the subject and background.

What is the bottom line on Mask Pro 4.1? It is as simple or complex as you need it to be. For very simple images it takes almost nothing to use. As your selections become more complex, there are tools that help you get you the masking that you need.

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What I especially like are the different views so that you can make sure that you are really getting the cuts you expect. I like some of the simple things like the ability to change your brush stroke by using the scroll wheel of your mouse. I also like the ability to make transparent selections of things like bubbles and glass.

If you need a one-stop shop for all of your photographic needs, Plug-In Suite 5 will certainly provide you with all of the tools. Obviously, the purchase of the bundle provides the most value for your dollar. If you are looking for a complete suite then I can highly recommend Plug-In Suite 5 from onOne.

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