DeBabelizer Pro 6 for OS X

Equilibrium today shipped for Mac OS X and the new Equilibrium DeBabelizer Server for cross-platform server applications. Equilibrium's desktop and server-side imaging software leverages Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" to increase business productivity, accelerate time-to-market and reduce costs associated with digital media processing and multi-channel delivery, according to Equilibrium. Version 6 features integration with the new DeBabelizer Server, support for Tiger's Automator (with 50 prebundled Actions), the ability to create droplets for resuable workflows, anti-aliased text overlays, support for Adobe Photoshop CS layers, improved automation of repetitive tasks, hot folder monitoring and conditional workflow support, delivery to FTP sites or via email, remote batch processing management, and status completion updates via SMS or email.

"We have pioneered real-time media processing with our patented MediaRich Server platform and are now pleased to announce the next generation of our Macintosh product line," said Sean Barger, Founder and CEO of Equilibrium. "For the first time, existing DeBabelizer users are able to send their workflows to our new Server product enabling instant off-loading of tasks for high speed delivery to anywhere."

As stand-alone automated media processing software, Equilibrium DeBabelizer Pro 6 for Mac OS X enables desktop designers to automatically edit, optimize and convert an unlimited number of images, animations and digital video files for optimal delivery on the Web, mobile devices, DVDs, video games, interactive applications and print.

For large workgroup environments and creative agencies, the DeBabelizer Pro 6 client connects to the new Equilibrium DeBabelizer Server for Apple's Xserve and Microsoft Windows Server 2003: when activated, the software enables multiple users of the DeBabelizer Pro 6 Client to automatically process numerous projects on the server and deliver the resulting media transformations to any off-line location or FTP site, as well as deliver back to the Client system when finished or Zip and send to anyone via e-mail. DeBabelizer Pro 6 Server includes Web client administration and progress reporting.

"We're delighted with how the power and core graphics capabilities of Mac OS X have been harnessed to address the needs of the creative community," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "Equilibrium's new products provide excellent image manipulation and management solutions that benefit creative professionals from the desktop to the enterprise."

Equilibrium DeBabelizer Pro 6 Client/Server for Mac OS X is now available. In North America, DeBabelizer Pro 6 will ship for $400 for the stand-alone version. Upgrades from any earlier versions of DeBabelizer are available for $200. The retail price for Equilibrium DeBabelizer Server is $4,000.

by MacNN Staff