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Art Rage 3 - Gone Pro!

ArtRage Natural Media Application - NOW Available in More Powerful Versions.

The new Studio and Studio Pro versions of this cross-platform app add dozens of natural media features. When it comes to natural media applications, there really isn't any competition for Corel Painter, a mature application that can be used to create imagery of the highest quality. However, such functionality comes with a matching price tag.

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Ambient Design's ArtRage comes close to the functionality of Painter, it packs some significant natural media punch for a modest price. Factor in its support for Photoshop and it just might be all you need. Version 2.5 was released this summer, adding such functionality as Stencils and Rulers; a Precise Pencil for creating precise, clean lines; Smooth Blender for soft-edged subtle blending; the ability to move, scale and rotate the content of layers; import of an image as a separate layer, along with precise positioning using the transformation tools; and control over dpi settings, which are also retained during PSD import and export. This version, called the Full Edition, remains available and is priced at $20.

Ambient Design has now released enhanced Studio and Studio Pro versions, priced at $40 and $80 accordingly. The new versions include a scalable and customizable interface; a "Canvas Puck" that is said to allow for easy navigation on the canvas; customizable keyboard shortcuts; watercolors; flood fill; selections; a text tool that provides live text editing on layers; and support for Windows 7 touch screen capabilities.

Pro goes further by adding real color blending; sophisticated color adjustment options; Photoshop filter support; a customizable Sticker Spray brush; and an inking pen with opacity, blending and anti-alias control. 3D programs can also make use of ArtRage Studio Pro's exported channel maps to recreate the color, volume, gloss and reflectivity of paintings in their native renderers.

ArtRage for Mac and Windows can be purchased on the Ambient Design site. A trial version is also available for download.

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