Callisto Announces Availability of PhotoParade? Maker Version 2.0

Natick, Mass., June 10, 1999 -- Callisto Corporation today announced the availability of PhotoParade? 2.0, a new version of their innovative digital photo software that provides customers with an easy way to display and share their "rolls" of personal digital photos. PhotoParade 2.0 combines high-quality animation, graphics, music, sound effects, narration and photo titling with a customer?s digital photos. PhotoParade Maker 2.0 allows customers to effortlessly package their personal photos in entertaining presentations by combining them with one of the specially designed PhotoParade themes. A version of PhotoParade is currently an integrated part of Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.0 .

PhotoParade 2.0 has new features based on the feedback of thousands of PhotoParade customers. The new features include larger photo display, new photo editing tools, and options for users to personalize their PhotoParades using music, narration, and scrolling credits. Additional enhancements include support for more photo file formats, new easier-to-use program screens, and easier file finding and saving using the new "My PhotoParades" folder.

PhotoParade 2.0 provides a compelling use for digital photos. The number one reason people are using digital photography is to more easily share their photos with their friends and family over the Internet. PhotoParade 2.0 is simple and fun to use, and produces a single, already-compressed file which can be freely shared with others. It is an innovative and unique product, and Callisto Corporation intends to make it a widespread standard for displaying and sharing "rolls" of digital photos.