Ichikawa soft laboratory Co., Ltd. (Mihama-ku, Chiba-city, Chiba, Japan : Representative Director Yoshikuni Ichikawa) has released digital RAW development software series “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” latest version “SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro8 download version (Windows/macOS) English” on February 16, 2017 (JST) at ISL Online Store.
| Product name | SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro8 download version (Windows/macOS) |
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| Release date | February 16, 2017 (JST) |
| Price | 28080 JPY (tax included) *Regarding to detail information, please refer below message. |
| Purchasing site | ISL Online Store https://shop.isl.co.jp/?lang=en |
The product concept of SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro8
“SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro8” is the latest development in the SILKYPIX series, aiming at “enhancement of functions for finishing photographs that meet the photographer’s expectations” and “a comfortable and enjoyable RAW development software.” In this version, we have added “Clarity” and a “Brush” to the “Partial correction tool,” which have been requested by many customers. In addition, it has been equipped with a “Monochrome controller” specialized for monochrome adjustments and a “Underwater photo controller” specific for underwater photography. This RAW development software will be a strong support so you can create your own works.
SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro8 major features
Clarity adjustment
A “Clarity” parameter has been added to the “Tone” adjustment item to adjust the luminance level of each pixel based on information from surrounding pixels. Increasing the effects of “Clarity” will make it possible to finish the details of the subject in a bold picture, so it is effective when you want to finish bold scenes with a hazy surrounding. In contrast, by lowering the “Clarity” you can finish with a soft ambience like with a soft focus, so you can use it to effect with women and children’s photography.
A Brush added to the Partial correction tools
A “Brush” that makes it possible to select correction areas more freely to “Partial corrections” was added in “SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro7.” Using the “Brush” makes corrections easier even in difficult areas of “circular correction filter” and “gradual correction filter.” More creative adjustments have become possible by making partial corrections that do not take the form of the subject.
Strengthening the Monochrome Controller Function
A Monochrome Controller function has been installed specialized for adjusting monochrome pictures. Eight kinds of “Color filters” can be selected, and it is possible to reproduce filters when shooting monochrome photographs on your screen. In addition, since the “Lightness” can be adjusted for each hue, you can make a thorough finish to your black and white photographs. Even beginners of black and white photography can easily switch between color and monochrome images after applying parameters in the preview display, so you will be able to intensify the understanding of effects on monochrome photographs due to changes in color.
Underwater Photo Controller Installed as a Function for Correcting Dedicated to Underwater Photography
A function from “SILKYPIX Marine Photography” for RAW development software dedicated to underwater photography has been installed into “SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro8” called Underwater photo controller. With this Underwater photo controller, you can correct the bluishness that is difficult to adjust with the normal white balance by using “White balance for underwater.” It also features “Color restoration,” which actually reproduces colors lost in water, as well as “Muddy reduction” to eliminate murkiness in water.
Focus Peaking Function Installed
A Focus peaking function has been installed to detect the parts focused on from adjacent pixels in the image, and to display them with colors added to those parts. With this function, you can clearly check the area of focus.
Improved User Interface
We have improved the design to be clean and simple to make it possible to concentrate on adjusting images. In addition, the layout has been changed to make it easier to understand for those using adjustment functions for the first time. Also, you can now change the background color of the preview display according to your preference.
One License Can Be Used on Three Computers
In recent years, more and more people own multiple computers, such as desktops, laptops, tablets, etc., sometimes using both Windows and macOS. With such changes in the industry, “SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro8” is now available for use on three computers with one license.
New function / Improvement list
- Tone – Clarity slider addition
- Partial correction tool – brush addition
- Monochrome controller
- Underwater photo controller
- Warning indication – Focus peaking addition
- Preview display Select background color
- Choose Rating Display / Non-display under the thumbnail display
- Improved User Interface
- One License Can Be Used on Three Computers
SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro8 download version (Win/Mac) license price
Regular list price
| New license | 28080 JPY (tax included) |
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Upgrade license
Customer who already has following license can purchase one license for your one product license.
| Upgrade target products: SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro, Pro5, Pro5 for Panasonic, Pro6, Pro7, Pro7 for Panasonic |
11232 JPY (tax included) |
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| Upgrade target products: SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0, 4.0, 6, 7 |
16848 JPY (tax included) |
Special price for bundle products
| Customers for (bundle version) SILKYPIX series which were shipped with the cameras and lenses | 22464 JPY (tax included) |
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System requirements
| Windows | Mac OS |
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| Microsoft® Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 7 (64bit version recommended) ※Microsoft® Windows® 10 is restricted to the operating. Restrictions: It does not correspond to the tablet mode. |
macOS™ v10.6.8 – v10.12 (64bit compatible) |
| Intel® Pentium® 4 or higher, or AMD Athlon 64 or higher processor | Intel® Core 2 Duo or higher processor |
| 4GB or more RAM (8GB or higher recommended) | 4GB or more RAM (8GB or higher recommended) |
| 10GB of available hard-disk space or more | 10GB of available hard-disk space or more |
| Display that supports screen resolution of 1024×768 or higher | Display that supports screen resolution of 1024×768 or higher |
- SILKYPIX® is a registered trademark by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory Co., Ltd.
- Windows® is a registered trademark by Microsoft Corporation.
- macOS™ is a trademark by Apple Inc.
- Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks by Intel Corporation.
- Other listed Company name and product names are registered trade mark by each companies.
* You can install SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro8 to three different PCs/Macs.
Supported digital cameras
“SILKYPIX Developer Studio” supports 613*1 different models digital cameras as a general RAW development software and has a good reputation for the quickness of support to new models. Please refer to the latest information from our web site because it may increase the number of supported digital camera models by the time.
List of supported digital cameras here
http://silkypix.isl.co.jp/en/product/dsp8/supported-cameras/
*1 Number of supported digital camera models are as of Feb. 16, 2017.
Special Campaign Underway for Sales of SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro8
With the release of “SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro8” on the ISL online store, we have launched a special campaign where you can make a purchase at a 20% discount from the regular selling price for new purchasers only.
For more information on purchase and campaign, click here
http://silkypix.isl.co.jp/en/ext/campaign/dsp8-launch-sales/
Feature of SILKYPIX
“SILKYPIX Developer Studio” is a RAW development software which develops a photograph satisfactorily with high quality image. Far using powerful computing power of PCs and let’s consider how we can get high quality image. Conventional, digital camera-specific disadvantages that had been thought to be helped are, for example, unnatural edge in the high-saturation color boundary, false color ride to the fine structure part, or noise in high-sensitivity shooting. These disadvantages were thoroughly suppressed and SILKYPIX satisfies both of the demand for high resolution and high color separation performance. We are aiming a smooth and natural photo image like a silk. This is the origin of the name of SILKYPIX.
Contact
| Company name | Ichikawa soft laboratory Co., Ltd. |
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| Location | Makuhari Techno garden Bldg. CD5F, 1-3, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-city, Chiba 261-8501 Japan |
| info_english@isl.co.jp |