Three month promotion bundles Datacolor Spyder4ELITE™ with onOne Perfect Effects 4

Lawrenceville, NJ – June 18, 2013 –– Datacolor® (www.datacolor.com), a global leader in color management solutions, today announces a three month promotional offer with partner onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of innovative and timesaving software solutions that make digital photography easier, faster and better. Beginning June 18 and running through September, purchasers of a Datacolor Spyder4ELITE™ monitor calibration device will receive a free download of onOne Perfect Effects 4 Premium Edition software.

Photographers can take advantage of this promotional offer, valued at $99.95, and enjoy the benefits of a properly color-calibrated screen using the Spyder4ELITE, an essential starting-point when photo editing. From landscape and nature to wedding and portraits, Perfect Effects 4 offers a robust library of photographic effects to add professional looks to photos instantly – including HDR and vintage effects. Combining the color calibration technology of the Spyder4ELITE and the creative effects of Perfect Effects 4 software will enable professional photographers to achieve true-to-life, accurate color displays while also creating images with impact.

“Proper color management is a key step throughout the digital workflow process in creating great looking images with Perfect Effects 4,” said Dan Harlacher, senior product manager, onOne Software. “The Spyder4ELITE offers a straightforward and affordable way for professionals to calibrate displays.”

“We are pleased to offer Spyder4ELITE, the leading display calibration solution for imaging professionals, in a combination package with Perfect Effects 4 Premium from the leading manufacturer of photo enhancement tools,” said Thomas Kunz, imaging market manager for Datacolor. “For every serious photographer, a perfectly color calibrated monitor is a must-have foundation for any creative work. With this promotion, photographers will receive a premier bundle package that will give them the highest color consistency and an easy, fast, and powerful way to creatively edit their images with impact.”

In addition to the promotional offer, Datacolor and onOne Software will be offering a free webinar today at 2:00 p.m. EDT/20:00 MEST titled “Focus Control: Before, During and After the Shot.” The webinar will explore tools and techniques for controlled focus and enhancing or limiting depth of field. Color management issues as they relate to photo editing will also be discussed during this one hour webinar. To register in advance, visit spyder.datacolor.com/freewebinars.

For more information and for additional details about the promotion, visit http://spyder.datacolor.com/portfolio-view/spyder4elite

About Datacolor

Datacolor is a global leader in color management solutions and color communication technology. The world's leading brands, manufacturers, creative professionals and consumers have been choosing Datacolor's innovative technology and solutions to consistently achieve the right color for over 40 years.

A Swiss held company, Datacolor's global presence encompasses a sales, service and support network serving customers in more than 65 countries throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia, along with 14 worldwide operation and production facilities. Industries served include apparel and textile, paint and coatings, automotive, plastics, photography, home theatre and others. For more information about Datacolor and its products or services, visit www.datacolor.com.

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Award Winning Backup/Synchronization Technology Enables Creative Cloud Users

To Access Latest Files from Any Mobile or Desktop Device

Fairfax, VA – (June 18, 2013) – Siber Systems, Inc., a leading developer of software productivity tools for consumers and businesses, today announced that its GoodSync backup and synchronization technology has been selected by Adobe to power the file synchronization capability in Adobe® Creative Cloud™. The GoodSync-powered tool capabilities enable the syncing, sharing and storing of files used in the Creative Cloud service across mobile devices and desktops.

This major update to Creative Cloud was released on June 17, 2013.

Adobe Creative Cloud is a membership-based service that provides users with access to download and install Adobe creative desktop applications, game developer tools and integration with the Adobe Touch Apps. With Creative Cloud membership, users also have access to: a vibrant global creative community; publishing services to deliver apps and websites; cloud storage and the ability to sync to virtually any device; and new products and exclusive updates as they’re developed.

Siber Systems’ GoodSync software has been optimized to ensure top performance with all files used in the Creative Cloud service. As one of the industry’s best known and most popular file backup and synchronization solutions, GoodSync has received top accolades from ComputerWorld, PCWorld, CNET, Computer Technology Review and other leading publications.

“Creative Cloud brings together everything you need to create your best work. We’re delivering incredible new versions of our desktop tools, services that take publishing content to the next level and we’re making it easier than ever for creatives to collaborate and share their work worldwide,” said Bryan Mason, senior director, Digital Media at Adobe. “Our work with Siber Systems ensures that creatives, the world over, can access the latest versions of their files, no matter where they are.”

“For professionals and anyone who works in the creative arts, Adobe is simply the gold standard,” said Bill Carey, Vice President of Marketing for Siber Systems. “Adobe Creative Cloud is an incredible service that puts the most powerful creative tools in the hands of anyone. In today’s highly mobile world, the ability to sync and share versions of creative work is absolutely essential. Siber Systems is pleased to be able to contribute to the success of this exciting new platform.”

To learn more about GoodSync, visit www.goodsync.com.

About Siber Systems:

Founded in 1995, Siber Systems creates and markets software products for consumers and businesses around the world. Our software is highly acclaimed and has received numerous awards, including PC Magazine Editor’s Choice, CNET’s Best Software of the Year, and PC World’s 25 Products We Can’t Live Without. The company’s flagship products, RoboForm and GoodSync, are used by millions of people worldwide, with registered customers in over 100 countries. GoodSync, an easy and reliable automatic file synchronization program, was released in 2006 and already enjoys favorable reviews from users and the press. RoboForm Enterprise has been solving password management problems quickly, easily and cost-effectively since 1999. RoboForm Enterprise reduces employee passwords to one secure, master password and provides an easy and cost-effective way to improve password security while making employees more productive and helping organizations to recognize immediate IT cost savings. As part of the company’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, its software comes with a risk-free trial. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Siber Systems is privately held.

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Creative Cloud, Creative Suite, Muse, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere, After Effects and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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NYCEDC, NYC Digital, New York Angels, and NY Tech Meetup To Participate in CE Week 2013

New York, NY – June 18, 2013 – CE Week, the consumer electronics and technology industry’s annual mid-year event, today announced several new partnerships to support New York City’s innovative tech subsectors and bring local up-and-coming startups to CE Week Line Shows and Exhibits. The 2013 CE Week Line Shows and Exhibits are scheduled for June 26-27 at the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building in New York City. This event is the official show headquarters of a weeklong series of CE technology events taking place in the city during the course of CE Week, June 24-28.

“The technology sector in New York City is an increasingly important aspect of the economic well-being and future outlook of our City,” said New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) Executive Director Kyle Kimball. “The partnership between CE Week and NYCEDC will provide programming that will help foster this sector in order to further cultivate a booming environment for technology.”

As part of NYCEDC’s efforts to support New York City’s booming technology sector, NYCEDC has planned a two-day exhibit, panel, pitch night, and keynote to take place during CE Week. Highlights from the programming include:

NYC Startup Pavilion: Wednesday, June 26 – Thursday June 27 | Altman Building, Gallery

Find out what’s next in the CE world by meeting 20 exciting up-and-coming startups representing a wide-range of NYC’s industry verticals.

The Digital Health Summit: Wednesday, June 26, 11:30 a.m. | Metropolitan Pavilion, 4th Floor

Kyle Kimball, Executive Director of NYCEDC, will kick-off the Digital Health Summit. With Mayor Bloomberg committed to improving the health and wellness of all New Yorkers, Kimball will discuss the core digital health technologies that are addressing the challenges facing New York.

The Consumer Revisited: Wednesday, June 26, 4:45-5:30 p.m. | Metropolitan Pavilion, 2nd Floor

Hear representatives from NYC-based businesses Grand St., Skillshare and Artsicle discuss the changing relationship between producers and consumers in media, the arts and consumer electronics. These marketplaces are giving consumers – and the businesses that aim to reach them – new options for tuning in, learning and buying. Lauren Goode of All Things D will moderate.

New York’s Next Top Makers Pitch Night: Wednesday, June 26, 7-8 p.m. | Metropolitan Pavilion, 2nd Floor

Six finalists from NYCEDC’s New York’s Next Top Makers competition will pitch their products on stage before a live audience. A panel of New York Angels investors comprised of Chairman Brian Cohen and Directors Larry Richenstein and Mark Schneider will select one winner to be awarded a free booth at the 2014 International CES. Jessica Lawrence, Executive Director of NY Tech Meetup, will serve as the evening’s emcee.

Keynote: Thursday, June 27, 9 – 9:45 a.m. | Metropolitan Pavilion, 2nd Floor

Ayah Bdeir, CEO and Founder of littleBits, which offers an open source library of modular electronics, will discuss “Making in NYC.”

NYC Digital will sponsor the “Made in NY” Lounge to promote the city’s recently launched campaign, “We Are Made in NY”, an initiative which aims to support the local tech scene by providing resources and programs that help startups grow, highlighting job openings at tech startups, and helping to introduce “novices” to the growing industry. The “Made in NY” Lounge will be located in the NYC Startup Pavilion at the Altman Building Gallery, June 26-27.

The New York Angels will be holding its (private) monthly investment breakfast at CE Week on Wednesday, June 26 from 8– 11 a.m.

To register for CE Week visit https://secure.events-registration.com/ceweek2013/ Join in on the CE Week conversation by tweeting using the hashtag #CEWeek.

About CE Week

CE Week, a trade-only event, is the consumer electronics (CE) industry’s weeklong, citywide event in New York City. The official mid-year conference and new technology showcase includes the event headquarters, CE Week Line Shows and Exhibits, which is the site of CE Week’s largest exhibition hall and conference program. CE Week is organized in association with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, along with Martin Porter Associates and Consumer Technology Publishing Group/NAPCO, publisher of Dealerscope, Technology Integrator and Tell Magazines.

About NYCEDC

New York City Economic Development Corporation is the City's primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. NYCEDC's mission is to stimulate growth through expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment, generate prosperity and strengthen the City's competitive position. NYCEDC serves as an advocate to the business community by building relationships with companies that allow them to take advantage of New York City's many opportunities. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, or visit our blog to learn more about NYCEDC projects and initiatives.

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FESPA 2013 –TOKYO–Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) (TOKYO:4902) (ISIN:JP3300600008) today announced the introduction of the KM1024i inkjet printhead for industrial use with the drive speed at approximately three times as fast as the existing models.

The new KM1024i is piezo on-demand printhead for industrial use with independent drive system of each nozzle channel, while the existing KM1024 series use 3-cycle drive system. The independent drive system enables the KM1024i to realize approximately triple the speed of the existing models.

The higher drive speed has significantly upgraded the new printhead's performance for industrial-use inkjet printers designed primarily for ceramic printing or label printing that demands higher productivity. The printhead structure with high ink durability and the high-performance built-in heater supports stable print quality when used with high-viscosity ink for ceramic printing. The KM1024's slim and compact body contributes to development of smaller industrial printers. The environmentally-considerate KM1024i has reduced petroleum-based resource usage and toxic chemical substance usage approximately to one-third of existing models and been certified as “Green Products.”

Spain, Italy, China and South America have seen increasing demand in inkjet printing for building exterior materials and tiles, as the technology is suited for high-mix, small-lot printing. Expectations have risen for further growth of ceramic printing in those regions. Konica Minolta exhibited the KM1024i at drupa 2012, drawing widespread attention. With the addition of the KM1024i, Konica Minolta enhances its product lineup and continues to meet various needs of customers for higher productivity and efficiency.

Major Features

1. Multi-row structure inkjet printhead with independent drive system for all nozzles

2. Maximum drive frequency (45kHz), approximately tripled from the KM1024 series

3. Stable ejection performance and printhead structure with superb ink durability

4. High-performance built-in heater to control ink temperature

5. 360npi high-resolution nozzles, capable of maximum eight grayscale levels

6. Environmentally-considerate “Certified Green Products”

Specifications

About Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta, Inc. is a technology company of creative minds that provides innovative solutions to business and society. Giving shape to ideas with breakthrough innovations, Konica Minolta rises to the challenges of creating new value. Learn more at www.konicaminolta.

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Los Angeles, CA – June 18, 2013 – Digital Film Tools, developer of visual effects software, today announced that its Film Stocks plug-in is now GPU-accelerated, making it the fastest-rendering version yet. Existing Film Stocks customers will receive this upgrade at no charge.

Film Stocks offers a wide range of preset looks as well as the necessary controls to create analog film stock presets from scratch, including color correction, curves, colored filters, sharpness, diffusion, vignettes and film grain. Apply one of the many presets and customize the settings, or create interesting looks and simulations and save them as presets to use in the future or share with colleagues.

“We have been working hard over the last several months to produce a GPU-accelerated version of Film Stocks and are finally ready to release it,” comments Marco Paolini, founder and president, Digital Film Tools. “We have implemented OpenCL as our method of acceleration and most modern graphics cards can take advantage of this technology. In most cases, users will see dramatic speed increases while rendering.”

Film Stocks Feature Highlights

288 analog photographic film presets

Select from Agfa®, Fuji®, Ilford®, Kodak®, Polaroid® and Rollei® color and black and white film stocks

Choose from a wide range of historical photographic processes

Achieve the skewed color look of cross processing

Apply Lo-Fi photographic looks from Lomo and Holga toy cameras

Age your images for a vintage effect with the look of faded films

Create your own film stock presets

Layering system for multiple film stock application *

Sophisticated yet easy-to-use masking tools *

Add a vignette to any preset

Modify images with presets or sliders

Quickly search for presets

32-bit image processing

Multi-processor acceleration

GPU Acceleration

* Photo plug-in versions

Availability and Pricing

The Film Stocks photo plug-in is available now for 95.00 USD. If installed on the same machine, one license will run in the following applications: Adobe® Photoshop®, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® and Apple® Aperture®.

The Film Stocks video/film plug-in is available now for $195.00 USD. If installed on the same machine, one license will run in the following applications: Adobe® After Effects® CS5 and up, Adobe® Premiere® Pro CS5 and up, Apple® Final Cut Pro® 6/7/X, Avid® Symphony®, Media Composer®, Newscutter® and Xpress Pro®.

For more information, examples and downloads please visit: http://www.digitalfilmtools.com/filmstocks/.

About Digital Film Tools

Digital Film Tools brings together the unbeatable combination of superior software designers, motion picture visual effects veterans, video editors and photographers. Add three Emmy Awards and experience in creating visual effects for hundreds of feature films, commercials and television shows and you have a recipe for success.

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ARCA-SWISS has improved all aspects of the well-known Monoball Z1g – packing even more features into the lighter and tighter Monoball Z1g+.

The new ARCA SWISS tripod head Z1g+ excells with well balanced holding and moving properties. Safe holding support and subtle positioning are the crucial functions of a tripod head, according to ARCA SWISS.

Its newly engeneered Motion Related Gravity Control (MRGC) a variable and bi-directional drag, is independently operative on both axes and stabilized in all directions – and with horizontal movement, the resulting friction remains constant, whereas with vertical movements the friction increases progressively. Intelligent engeneering and precise manufacturing guarantee for a well distributed radial chucking.

With this in mind, the new monobll Z1g+ is, of course, not another primitive loosen/tighten clamp but a higly sophisticated device designed to simultanously give a strong hold while allowing smooth and accurate positioning of the camera.

The new monoball Z1g+ comes with an additional panorama above the ball, which allows a perfectly horizontal paning, regardsless of how the tripod has been placed. The Z1g+ is 30% smaller and lighter than it's Z1g predecessor and weighs in at 2.1 lbs. (960 grams). price : 749 $

For more information visit www.arca-Swiss.com.

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Los Angeles, CA (June 17, 2013) – Leica Camera, the legendary German camera and sport optics brand, announces the opening of the Leica Store and Gallery Los Angeles. Located at 8783 Beverly Boulevard in West Hollywood, the 8,000 square-foot space boasts a gorgeous art gallery and store.

Offering the entire range of Leica products and accessories, photography books, printing and renting services, and carefully selected (third party) accessories, the Leica store provides a full service to photography enthusiasts. Billed as a unique lifestyle destination, the gallery invites customers into a tranquil environment of artwork and books, and even has an outdoor lounge where people can relax and enjoy a conversation or photo book.

The Gallery space was designed to celebrate photography and display exhibitions by an interesting mix of established and up-and-coming photographers. It includes a library filled with collectable photography books curated by Martin Parr and will feature cultural highlights such as Yibai’s “Fake Leica,” a sculpture of enormous dimensions that is valued at $1 million. Opening exhibits will showcase the work of world-renowned photographer Mary Ellen Mark, Seal, the Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter and self-proclaimed “photography geek,” and Yariv Milchan, a self-taught photographer educated in Paris and Los Angeles who was exposed early on to Hollywood photography.

“Our goal was to create a space that inspires our customers” says Roland Wolff, Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Retail. “Between events, gallery openings, and Leica product launches, the Leica Store and Gallery LA will become a major hub in the world of Leica and photography.” In addition to the interactive setting the gallery offers through cultural and educational events, customers can experience Leica's legendary products first-hand, such as the Leica M and S Systems and the newly introduced Leica X Vario.

The Leica Store and Gallery Los Angeles will be open seven days a week. For more information, feel free to visit leicastorela.com and leicagalleryla.com.

About Leica Camera:

Leica represents a union of craftsmanship, technology and experience. It is at once an extension of art, knowledge and philosophy, providing a state-of-the-art optical experience in a precision, hand-made photographic instrument. Leica Camera has a simple mission: to provide users with an incomparable experience, an instrument that defines an unsurpassed heritage and sets a standard of excellence for the industry to meet. www.leica-camera.com.

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COPENHAGEN and STOCKHOLM, June 17, 2013 — Phase One and Profoto today announced that their technical collaboration has produced an unprecedented integration of simultaneous image capture and light control.

Now photographers can link their Profoto studio light to the aperture or ISO settings of their DSLR or medium format camera system. While shooting tethered in Capture One Pro, any changes to the aperture on the camera will cause the light intensity of the studio light to automatically compensate an equivalent f-stop. For example, if the photographer switches from f/8 to f/5.6, the light will drop one f-stop, so that the image is not overexposed. The solution lets photographers easily define which groups of lights should be included in the linking, making it a powerful and flexible work tool.

“Capture One Pro was designed to satisfy the needs of professional photographers,” said Henrik O. Håkonsson, CEO & President, Phase One. “Our collaboration with Profoto and the success of our capture and lighting integrations offer unprecedented lighting control during capture. This solution is especially great for portrait photographers who want to vary their depth of field; they can just turn the aperture dial and the light intensity will follow to ensure the right exposure.”

Anders Hedebark, CEO, Profoto added: “Since our initial capture and lighting integration projects with Phase One, photographers have encouraged us to do more in this area. Capture One Pro is a great platform from which to empower our customers with better tools to manage their professional light gear.”

Two years ago, the companies announced their first image capture and light control integration solution available in Capture One Pro 6. It provided remote access for wireless control of Profoto lighting equipment from within the Capture One application.

Availability and Pricing

The new image capture and lighting integration solution is available now for Mac OS. It requires Capture One Pro 7.1.2 or Capture One DB (digital back) 7.1.2 or later and a Profoto Studio plugin for Capture One. The Capture One software is available from Phase One at http://www.phaseone.com/software or from one of its authorized dealers. The Profoto Studio plugin download is available at http://www.profoto.com/capture-one.

The solution works with all Profoto lights with built-in Air Remote Control.

For a list of compatible cameras please refer to: http://www.phaseone.com/camerasupport

About Profoto

Profoto is a Swedish company manufacturing flash equipment for the professional photo market. Established in 1968, Profoto is one of the leading flash manufacturers in the world, and counts among its customers a great many of the leading photographers and rental houses. Profoto is headquartered in Sundbyberg, north of Stockholm. For more information visit: http://www.profoto.com; or contact the team at:

Twitter at https://twitter.com/Profoto

Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/profoto

Blog at: http://www.profoto.com/blog

About Phase One

Phase One is the world’s leader in open-platform, high-end camera systems and solutions. Phase One cameras, digital backs and lenses are designed to deliver superior quality image capture and investment value. Phase One’s Capture One and Media Pro software help streamline capture and post-production processes for both medium format and DSLR cameras. Phase One products are known for their quality, flexibility and speed enabling pro photographers shooting in a wide range of formats to achieve their creative visions without compromise.

Phase One is an employee-owned company based in Copenhagen with offices in New York, London, Tokyo, Cologne, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tel Aviv.

Phase One and Capture One are registered trademarks of Phase One A/S. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Austin based Mother Tucker, LLC has announced BlueCam PRO 6.0, an update to its popular camera app for iOS. BlueCam PRO offers remote control ability, auto and manual uploading, timers, live filters and many other features. Designed originally for iPhones with built-in Bluetooth support, version 6.0 adds a new photo browser, new sharing service, new live filters and many other improvements.

Austin, Texas – Mother Tucker, LLC today is proud to announce the release of BlueCam PRO 6.0, an update to its popular camera app for iOS. Designed originally for iPhones with built-in Bluetooth support, BlueCam PRO gives users an alternative to the built-in Camera app which has remote control ability, photo & video timers, photo & video filters, auto and manual photo & video uploading, and many other features. The most significant features are allowing a remote control user to: view a live camera preview; voice chat; and view a Google map with a video map pin.

Camera Features:

* Gesture-based interface for (Taking Stills, Recording Video, Starting Timers, Setting Focus, Setting Exposure)

* Resolution/Flash/Torch/Focus/Exposure/WhiteBalance Controls

* Pinch zoom while recording videos and taking pictures

* 9X to 153X zoom depending on your selected Preset

* 31 Live Video Filters for recording video and capturing still images

* EXIF in unfiltered photos

* Burst Mode – Take 2-4 burst shots with a tap

* Photo & Video Timers

* Burst Photo Timers – Take unlimited burst shots by creating a Timer with a “Delay” of 0 seconds

* Anti-Shake – Use your Accelerometer to take photos only when there is no shaking detected

* Auto Upload Videos&Photos to Flickr, Facebook or Twitter in the background

* Auto Save photos in the background

* Geotag Flickr Videos&Photos

* Reticles (Scope, Rectangle, Rule Of Thirds) with color choice of (Black, White, Red and Green)

* Button Colors (Black, White, Red and Green)

* JPEG Quality Control for faster photo transfer over Bluetooth

* Sharing via, In-App Mail

App Camera Roll Features (Remote and Camera):

* Browse and edit all of the photos & videos in your device's Camera roll

* Aviary 3.0 photo editing library

* Share with Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, YouTube, Tumblr, Vkontakte, Dropbox, Evernote, Sina Weibo

* Disable the sharing services you don't use with the built-in Settings app

* Create Phone cases, shirts, mugs, etc… with your photos

* Browser full screen photos with gestures (pinch zoom, swipe, double & single tap, etc…)

Remote-to-Camera Features:

* View a Camera's Live Camera Preview shooting stills and recording videos

* Control the camera with gestures (Take Photo, Start/Stop Recording, Start Timer, Set Focus, Set Exposure, Set Focus & Exposure)

* Control the camera's Resolution/Flash/Torch

* View a Map with a Video Pin of the Camera user

* Adjust a Cameras's zoom level

* Create&Cancel Timers on a Camera

* Voice Chat

Remote-to-Remote Features:

* Tap the “Remote” preview to transfer videos&photos

* View a Map of other users location

* Voice Chat

Credits:

* Includes “MGTwitterEngine” code by Matt Gemmell

** Ratings, Reviews and Feedback emails are appreciated! **

Device Requirements:

* iOS 6.0 or higher

* iPhone (3GS or later model), iPad, iPod touch (2nd Generation or later model)

* 25.3 MB Hard Drive space

Pricing and Availability:

BlueCam PRO 6.0 is free for a limited time and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category. For questions or help with any problems, please email us.

Mother Tucker: http://www.mothertuckerllc.com

BlueCam PRO 6.0: http://www.mothertuckerllc.com/bluecamipad/bluecamipad.html

Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/bluecam-pro/id335423589

YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adGPCnex4jQ

Screenshot: http://www.mothertuckerllc.com/bluecam/0.PNG

Located in Austin, TX, Mother Tucker, LLC was founded in 2009 by Raymond Perez and Nicole Tucker Perez. Mother Tucker, LLC develops software for iOS devices including many that were featured by Apple. Copyright (C) 2013 Mother Tucker, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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The Skulpturhalle Basel museum holds a collection of approximately 2,000 high-quality plaster casts of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, the Medusa Rondanini, and Athena Parthenos. Wenman has obtained the Skulpturhalle’s permission to take hundreds of photographs of each work, then process the images into 3D-printable files that will be uploaded to Makerbot’s Thingiverse, the premier online repository for 3D files. From there, artists and 3D printing enthusiasts can use the files to 3D print copies of their own, or create new derivative works. Teachers will be able to print copies for the classroom, giving students direct, hands-on access to the world's sculptural masterworks.

The original ancient Greek and Roman works are scattered across museums around the world, but by 3D scanning the Skulpturhalle’s extensive collection of high-fidelity 18th and 19th century plaster reproductions, Wenman will be able to 3D capture the same ancient designs while side-stepping the need for extensive travel and negotiations with multiple museums, and in many cases will have superior access to what would be possible with the originals.

The project, seeking popular funding through a Kickstarter campaign which launched on June 6, is unusual as it will create a pure public good—rather than a commercial product—and the final products will be freely available online. The project also allows sponsors who contribute $1,850 or more to have a life-size 3D-printed bust of one of the scans donated to a school of their choice.

By making the scans available to anyone, Wenman hopes to further the goal of digitizing the world’s cultural heritage. “There are millennia of beautiful physical forms that can be digitized, propagated, and remixed over and over again in perpetuity, starting now,” he says. “They can become the foundation of an unlimited combinatorial explosion of adaptation and creation, and for untold new artwork and art forms in the coming years. Will the world’s back catalog of 3D art show up lit in pixels on our screens, 3D printed in our homes and classrooms, or embedded in our architecture or clothing? Or in something new? Mass 3D scanning and publishing projects like this are the first steps towards finding out.”

Supporters of the project will be enabling a revolution in the way we interact with art, says Wenman. “The children growing up today and tomorrow with 3D printers in their homes and classrooms are on the verge of becoming the very first generation to have an aesthetic sensibility informed by direct, hands-on access to the world's sculptural masterworks,” he says. “Their cultural landscape and visual vocabulary will be richer, more complex, and more varied than ours. Sculpture and artifacts will be able to speak to them in ways that have never before been possible.”

Calling the project “a tremendous opportunity to bring great art into people's lives,” Wenman invites supporters to take part in “a new, experimental form of art patronage, integrating yourself with art and art history and helping to close the distance between great art and the people who love it.” He continues, “Eventually, 3D printable designs of the entire world's cultural heritage of sculptural masterworks will be available to everyone, and this project is my attempt to make that happen sooner rather than later.”

Paleontologist Louise Leakey, who has worked with Wenman on reproducing ancient hominid fossils using 3D printing, endorsed the project, saying, “Cosmo has a compelling vision of how these technologies can liberate the world’s three-dimensional heritage. The potential educational applications are limitless. Ambitious projects like this are a start of something new and exciting; please lend your support.”

Wenman’s life-size 3D-printed reproductions of sculpture have gained him a reputation as a pioneer in the 3D printing world. Bre Pettis, co-founder and CEO of MakerBot Industries, said, “Cosmo’s work truly brings 3D printing into another realm. [He] shows that the technology is much more malleable than previously envisioned and has created some of the most impressive examples of 3D replication we have ever seen.” BoingBoing.net editor Cory Doctorow called Wenman’s work, “…extraordinary achievements, which have really pushed the limits on 3D printing using low-cost, home-model printers.”

Wenman’s 3D scanned and 3D printed adaptations of works from the British Museum, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Tate Britain, the Getty Villa, the Louvre, and the Norton Simon museum have been displayed at the 2012 London 3D Print Show and the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. His life-size, solid bronze adaptation of the Getty Villa's bust of Caligula was recently displayed as an example of digitization and 3D printed reproduction at a conference of museum curators at the Smithsonian.

Wenman considers himself a lifelong (informal) art student. He has a background in economics and architecture-related project management and design review. He lives in Southern California.

Project website: www.ThroughAScanner.com

To learn more about the use of 3D scanning and 3D printing to reproduce sculptures, visit:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-14/3-d-copying-makes-michelangelos-of-the-masses.html

For more information on the technical aspects of Wenman’s work, see this article from Tested.com:

http://www.tested.com/art/makers/454188-maker-profile-cosmo-wenmans-3d-printed-art/

For background on the use of plaster casts in the art world, see:

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