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Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 4:20pm
FXhome PhotoKey 2 with masking tools
Developer FXhome says it has released PhotoKey 2, an updated version of its chromakey utility for photographers. Chromakey is the process of shooting against a green or blue background in order to isolate a subject, and post it into a different backdrop; PhotoKey handles both the extraction of a subject and its later insertion. Users can apply a variety of post-processing effects, such as light spill or color filters, and print in sizes up to 11x14" and resolutions as high as 400dpi. Alpha-channel information is saved for use in apps such as Photoshop.

The second edition of PhotoKey introduces a new masking tool, which lets users create more precise extractions in cases where either the background or the subject produces indistinct borders. FXhome has also added a greeting card designer, and expanded the range of possible effects. PhotoKey 2 costs $99 new or $49 as an upgrade, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 and a 1GHz processor.