CyberLink today launched PhotoDirector 3, a new version of its photography software.

PhotoDirector 3 is designed to provide all the features photographers need to manage large batches of photos, adjust the quality of images and showcase work in their own style.

PhotoDirector 3 introduces several new features, including precise editing tools that remove objects, people or backgrounds from images and a set of tools to create professional portraits by smoothing out skin whitening teeth, removing wrinkles and much more. Additionally, PhotoDirector 3 provides new adjustment features, including curve-based levels, and is the only workflow application that allows the user to apply a complete range of adjustments to a targeted area of an image with a fine-tuned Adjustment Brush, Adjustment Selection tool and Gradient Mask, including intensifying the color or sharpening details, without touching the rest of the photo.

Key Features in PhotoDirector 3

- A complete workflow solution which includes photo library management, non-destructive image enhancements, picture retouching and customized publishing;
- Efficient importing and management features making it easier to render huge batches of RAW photos and effectively manage images via a library;
- Precise editing tools that remove objects, people or backgrounds from images as if they never existed;
- A complete set of tools to create professional portraits by smoothing out skin tones, whitening teeth, removing wrinkles and more;
- New adjustment features, including curve-based levels;
- Fine-tuned Adjustment Brush, Adjustment Selection and Gradient Mask to apply a wide range of adjustments to a targeted area of an image; users can now intensify the color or sharpening details, without touching the rest of the photo;
- Personalized publishing features which enable users to showcase their photos with customized watermark and print layouts.

PhotoDirector 3 is available today and can be downloaded from the CyberLink online store (US $149.95).