Product Summary - Auto FX DreamSuite Series One

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Auto FX DreamSuite Series One

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DreamSuite Series One

Guide Rating -

Pros	• resolution independent effects • unlimited presets • most effects are visually impressive

Cons	• slow to render effects • hefty system requirements • counter-intuitive interface • no printed documentation • expensive

The Bottom Line - DreamSuite Series One is a solid assortment of very nice visual effects, but it's hampered by a slow, poorly implemented, cumbersome interface that makes it frustrating to use. At $299 US for the suite, it's also quite expensive compared to other effects plug-in collections.

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Product Features

•	Memory Dots allow you to click and capture a look so you can explore and then come back to that same look at a later date.
•	Users can add an unlimited number of multiple light sources and shadows, each with independent controls.
•	User defined presets can be saved for capturing the exact look of an effect for later use.
•	DreamSuite works as both a stand-alone application and a Photoshop compatible plug-in.
•	Resolution independent effects. You can apply an effect to a small image and get the same result on a different sized image.
•	File loading and saving support for: .psd, .tif, .bmp, .jpg, .gif, .png file formats.
•	Saving in Photoshop .psd format will export the effect onto a layered document with full transparency.
•	Supports Adobe Photoshop Actions, Layers and Last Filter Commands.
•	Customizable interface colors and desktop textures allow the user to pick their favorite look.
•	Optimized for single or dual processor machines on both Mac and Windows. Optimized for G4s and is Apple Certified compliant with OS X.

Guide Review

A Far Cry from 'Sweet Dreams' DreamSuite is a brand-new visual effects application from Auto FX Software. The 18 effects in the Series One collection are: 35mm Frame, Chisel, Crackle, Crease, Cubism, Deckle, Dimension X, Focus, Hot Stamp, Instamatic, Liquid Metal, Metal Mixer, PhotoBorder, PhotoDepth, PhotoTone, Putty, Ripple, and Tape. It is available for Windows and Macintosh and functions either as a stand-alone application or as a plug-in inside any Photoshop-compatible host application. I was expecting sweet dreams, but my expectations quickly gave way to bitter reality. It's not that the effects were bad or that the software was buggy... it just wasn't enjoyable to use. DreamSuite is slow, memory intensive, and the interface is cumbersome to work with. Time is money, and if you value either, this suite is a poor investment.
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