Nik Software has announced a new software tool, named Viveza, which enables photographers of all skill levels to precisely select and control the light and colour in photographic images while working within Photoshop.

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January 31, 2008: Nik Software has announced a new software tool, named Viveza, which enables photographers of all skill levels to precisely select and control the light and colour in photographic images while working within Photoshop.
Viveza uses the company’s proprietary U Point technology (www.upoint.com) to provide straightforward methods for correcting and enhancing images without having to create complicated selections or layer masks or have expert-level knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. To make adjustments to an image, users simply place U Point powered Colour Control Points directly on colours or objects in an image (such as sky, skin, grass, etc.) then adjust sliders for parameters such as brightness, contrast and colour. Viveza automatically selects objects and creates masks based on where the user places a Colour Control Point. By working directly on the image, powerful selective enhancements can be accomplished in a fraction of the time needed by using other methods.
The suggested retail price of Viveza is US$249.95. Viveza installs as a Photoshop or Photoshop Elements plug-in and will be available for Windows and Macintosh operating systems, including Vista and Leopard. For more information about Viveza, including an introductory video, please visit www.niksoftware.com/viveza.