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Jasc Software Introduces Paint Shop Power Suite
New Suite Provides Everything to Get Professional Looking Photos
Eden Prairie, Minnesota (October 15, 2003) – Jasc Software, Inc. today unveiled Jasc® Paint Shop™ Power Suite – Photo
Edition, the ultimate software collection for digital photographers. The new Paint Shop Power Suite – Photo Edition is designed
to provide digital photographers an integrated solution with all the tools they need to produce professional results with power
and ease.
The suite includes Jasc® Paint Shop™ Pro® 8, the most complete photo and graphics editor, Jasc® Paint Shop™ Photo
Album™ 4, everything you need to enhance, organize, and share digital photos, Jasc® Paint Shop™ Xtras Creative Edition 1 &
2, ready-to-use artistic resources for use with Paint Shop Pro, and "Paint Shop Creations – Demystifying Digital Photography," a
new book that provides readers with how-to's, tips, and over 250 full-color photos and illustrations to help customers get the
most out of their digital photos.
With digital camera sales expected to surpass the sale of film cameras in 2003, according to a recent InfoTrends Research Group
study, consumers and businesses are eager for a powerful and easy-to-use digital photography and imaging solution that is
affordable.
"The shift to digital photography will be nearly complete by 2008 due to advancing consumer adoption of a wide range of
consumer digital imaging solutions, including home photo printing, retail digital photofinishing services, online photo services,
TV-based imaging products and services, and wireless imaging," said Michelle Slaughter, director of InfoTrends' Digital
Photography Trends service. "As consumers' use of digital imaging increases, they need easy-to-use solutions for managing,
editing, printing and creating projects with their digital photos. Jasc Paint Shop Power Suite is a comprehensive imaging
software suite that could make consumers' experience with digital photos simpler and more enjoyable."
"Paint Shop Power Suite – Photo Edition is a giant leap forward for the digital photography industry," said Kris Tufto, president
and CEO of Jasc Software. "For the first time anyone interested in digital photography can get everything they need to get
started and create professional looking photos in one box, plus they are provided with a growth path regardless of their skill
level."
The new suite is anchored by Jasc's flagship product, Paint Shop Pro 8, which combines automatic and precision
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