AmphiSoft plugins   
http://photoshop.msk.ru

10 Photoshop-compatible plugins for special effects and photo retouch. Effects include painterly look (watercolor and dry brush), line halftone (engraving, woodcut, guilloche, TV-screen), metallic effect, misc softening, sharpening, hi pass and edge-emphasizing methods. Filters provide unique "wrap around" processing for seamless tiles. Fully compatible with various image editors, from Adobe, Corel and Ulead image editors to freeware like IrfanView or XnView.

AmphiSoft Photo Sharpen   
http://photoshop.msk.ru

Photoshop plugin for advanced photo sharpening without forming halos. Provides both object edge sharpen and general sharpen algorithms. Fully compatible with various image editors, like Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks, JASC, Corel and Ulead image editors, and numerous freeware like IrfanView and XnView. Plugin work with 8 bit per channel and 16 bit per channel RGB, Greyscale and Lab images.

HyperTyle   
http://www.thepluginsite.com

HyperTyle is a sophisticated filter plugin for generating texture, surface, paint, erosion, transparency, edge, frame and shadow effects. These main effects are based on seamless textures, so there are unlimited variations possible. Additionally there are also zoom, rotation, metal, chrome, pop-art, warp, mirror, blur, noise, blending and other secondary effects which can be simultaneously applied to the seamless texture which is used for the main effect. So up to 20 different effects can be applied at the same time without leaving the plugin dialog. The download version of HyperTyle is delivered with 128 seamless photo, synthetic and painting textures. The CD version provides 1000+ seamless textures including 100 high resolution ones. You can also use other textures in BMP format in HyperTyle, e.g. self-created textures, textures downloaded from the web or textures from various image applications like Paint Shop Pro. The dialog of HyperTyle is skinned and consists of a large preview on the left side and a tab sheet control with all filter parameters on the right side. HyperTyle is fairly easy and intuitive to use. For beginners there's even a Tutorial Mode which displays explanations and tips when the mouse pointer moves over a control. A preset feature lets you save effect settings and reuse them later. 90 useful preset files are already delivered with HyperTyle.

Access Image   
http://www.agnatemoslem.net

Access Image is image editing tool that offers a big set of painting and drawing tools. Features include dockable toolbars, special effects filters, Special Font animation, RGB color separation, complete mask image support, multilevel undo, complete layer support, custom Brushes and AirBrushes, easy painting and retouching brushes, adjustable cropping and selection tools, animation effects, set of deformation tools, image viewer, batch conversion, defined and custom patterns, Buttonize image, screen capture, compare images, color channels, and many other functions.

3D Maker   
http://www.awicons.com

Computer graphics evolution resulted in change of our dimensions perception greatly. Back those days when computers had sixteen colors monitors, flat style graphical elements were most common. There hardly ever was an idea of putting the third dimension into play before true SVGA appeared as a new standard. From that point on, user interface designers were trying to make the 2D graphics more dimensional by adding perspective. Soon the enterprise polygraphists followed: common street art, posters and graphical ads started getting three dimensional. Multiple studies indicate that 3D elements of graphical image are perceived better thus making it easier for the designer to implement the idea of his artwork. Today, most visual media utilize pseudo-3D graphics to reach the desired impact on consumer’s perception. That is why many web and polygraph designers seek proper tools to add a dimensional aspect to their artwork. Sadly, most specialized software solutions come at prices hardly affordable for creative individuals. However, the situation has changed. Introducing Lokas 3D Maker, the unique Adobe Photoshop plug-in intended to add a completely new dimension to your artwork! 3D Maker allows creation of pseudo 3D graphical elements out of 2D drawings. Fully configurable X and Y angle controls as well as perspective depth control, shading and overlay modes constitute to exceptional freedom of transforming dull 2D to stunning three dimensional graphics. All you have to do is add a touch of imagination and voila: you get the amazing visuals for your web site or promotional leaflet within seconds. Due to extensive use of advanced math models Lokas 3D Maker makes it as easy to implement your ideas as 1-2-3. 3D Maker is perfect for both computer graphics specialists and newbie designers exploring the endless universe of creative graphical design. Throw in more than humble price and free trial version and you get the big picture! Download free trial version now!