Artistic Effects   
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Computer graphics made a quantum leap while evolving from four colors to color spaces hardly caught by human eye. And as this evolution progressed computer graphics was turning into a major trend. It is impossible to imagine a modern magazine or a web site created without computer graphics. However, the more advanced the graphical software was getting the more was its cost, resulting in situation when an average individual or a small business becomes virtually cut off the latest graphics production technologies due to the high prices. Looking at human creativity as an engine of modern graphical design, the situation seems unfair. There are actually many great amateur graphics artists out there who have all that it takes to create vivid computer graphics except for expensive software packages. Is there any chance for home-made computer artists to get the proper tools at a fair price? Well, from this day on, there is! Introducing Artistic Effects! A whole collection of image filters that make up professional computer artist toolbox. This unique collection of Photoshop plug-ins has all that you may need to start creating fantastic graphically rich artwork right away. Among the professional effects included in this plug-in package are: Aqua, Chrome, Drop, Ice, Snow, Metal, Plastic, Gel, Smoke, Cotton. Each effect is built on high precision mathematical model ensuring you get the greatest level of quality when applying effects. Artistic Effects is more than just a set of powerful fine art image effects. It is rather a highly customizable graphics processor with each and every effect being tunable to the maximum extent. Besides common approach of using effects such as Aqua to create buttons there is much more use for various settings the plug-in has to offer. You can create your own effects and if for some reason you prefer saving time over being creative there are also several presets for each effect. Now, throw in the truly affordable price and free trial version.

Texturation 3D plug-in   
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Texturation 3D Adobe Photoshop compatible plug-in filter is a multilayer texture mapper. The abstract stylization tool with a collection of high quality patterns. Each layer assigns a pattern to a specified color/brightness range of an image. An advanced texture mixing algorithm is used. Highlights and refractions produce impressive 3D effects. A smart random settings generator allow one to create combinations by simply clicking on the Dice. Additional patterns are available for download at www.texturation.com