• 04-07-2005, 11:32 AM
    Photo-John
    iView MediaPro and Phase One Software Bundle - Press Release
    iView MediaPro and Phase One Capture One PRO Bundled to
    Streamline Digital Photographers' RAW Workflow

    London and Copenhagen - April 7, 2005 - Digital asset management pioneer iView
    Multimedia Ltd. (iView) and Phase One, world leaders in "Direct Digital Imaging,"
    today announced a bundling offer to help professional photographers streamline their
    RAW workflows. The pairing of these two professional-grade applications will empower
    photographers to work the way they want to.

    iView MediaPro is an digital asset management application that allows digital
    photographers and other creative professionals to quickly and easily import, sort,
    organize and manage very large volumes and types of digital files in the manner that
    best works for them. Phase One's Capture One PRO is a professional alternative to the
    proprietary software that comes with the digital camera. It efficiently handles image
    adjustments of RAW files - such as white point and color balancing, exposure and
    contrast compensation, as well as resizing and cropping.

    For a limited time only, MediaPro and Capture One PRO will be available for purchase
    together for $499 - this is $199 off the total price if each application were purchased
    separately. The offer will run from April 7 thru May 5, 2005, and will be available only as
    a download from each of the companies' respective sites: www.iview-multimedia.com
    and www.phaseone.com. An accompanying RAW workflow guide detailing how the two
    programs can be used together is also available for download.

    "We are delighted to be able to bring this bundling deal to our core market," said Yan
    Calotychos, founder and chief technical officer, iView Multimedia, Ltd. "Many pro
    photographers told us in our recent survey at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA)
    Conference that 'going digital' helps them by offering greater time savings and the ability
    to create images of superior quality. The iView/Phase One bundle directly addresses this
    point, by enabling pro photographers to create and integrate RAW workflow."

    "Professional photographers are increasingly realizing the advantages of shooting in RAW camera formats, which include greater flexibility, efficiency, and enhanced image
    quality. We're delighted to be working with iView, a leader in the digital asset
    management space, to provide yet another means of adding value to the professional
    photographer's workflow", said Trine Voss, Capture One VP Sales & Marketing.

    About iView Multimedia
    iView Multimedia Ltd. is a software development and publishing company based in
    London, UK. Its flagship product, iView MediaPro, is the leading digital asset
    management solution for digital photographers who need to streamline their processes,
    shorten time to market, and eliminate costs from the production cycle. iView MediaPro
    locates, captures, organizes, annotates, searches, retrieves and presents digital content,
    quickly and easily. The software integrates seamlessly into the digital photographer's
    established workflow.

    Since its first product release in 1996, iView has attracted a reputation for market-leading
    innovations in the digital media management market. It continues to enhance this
    reputation, and its products are widely recognized as best of breed. More information is
    available at http://www.iview-multimedia.com.

    About Phase One
    Phase One was founded in 1993 by a Danish inventor, who was, at that time,
    manufacturer of drum scanners for the pre-press industry. To him it was obvious that the
    ultimate method of digitizing an image would be to capture it directly by means of a
    camera and thereby completely eliminate the use of film.

    In 1994 Phase One was acquired by one of the leading venture capital companies in
    Denmark. Today ownership is divided between Phase One employees and 4 venture
    capital companies, one of which is Kirkbi, associated with the LEGO Group, the world
    renowned manufacturer of children's toys.

    Phase One's head office is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. They also have a
    subsidiary, located in Melville NY, USA to support their dealer network in USA and
    Canada as well as two regional offices which are situated in Cologne, Germany, and in
    Shanghai, China respectively. More information is available at http://www.phaseone.com.