Nik Software Announces New Sharpener Pro 3.0

Las Vegas, NV (Photoshop World, Booth #321) - Nik Software today announced the latest version of its popular Sharpener Pro photographic plug-in for use with Adobe Photoshop and Apple Aperture. Designed for professionals and photo enthusiasts, Sharpener Pro 3.0 is the most advanced and powerful sharpening solution for photographers, eliminating the guesswork typically required for achieving superior and consistent results.

Now featuring Nik Software’s patented U Point technology, Sharpener Pro 3.0 enables photographers to selectively sharpen objects within their images. U Point powered Control Points are easy to use and offer precise control over sharpening intensity without the need to create complicated selections and layer masks.

Sharpener Pro 3.0 will be available in September for electronic delivery directly from Nik Software (www.niksoftware.com) and will be available through specialty camera retailers in October of 2008. A complete list of resellers may be found at www.niksoftware.com/resellers. The suggested retail price of Sharpener Pro 3.0 is .95.

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