BeLight Software releases Image Tricks 2.3, an update to its image-editing and image-generating tool. New version features 4 new image filters and interface changes. While working with an image you can hide filter effect. Image Tricks is also available in Pro version at $14.95. Read more:
http://www.belightsoft.com/imagetricks/

"New filter Shaded Materials allows you to make your photos look as if imprinted on a chocolate, stone, water and other surfaces. Several other cool image filters were added, have fun with your photos and impress your friends", - says Vladislav Vasiliev, Leading Programmer for Image Tricks application.

What's New in Image Tricks 2.3:

Image Filters

• 4 new image filters were added: Net Distortion (Pro version), Rectangular Splash (Pro version), Noise Reduction, Shaded Materials (Pro version).

• Option to see the image without filter effect is available (menu Filters->Hide/Show Filter Effect).
• Lumine filter got an additional parameter.
• Flip image Vertically/Horizontally options were added (Edit menu).

Interface

• Keyboard shortcuts were assigned to various menu options to simplify program operation.

• Filter list was added into program menu.
• Preferences dialog:
  • Now you can choose direction to rotate the image;

  • Safe Editing mode was added to protect from rewriting an image by accident;
  • OpenGL Rendering Acceleration switched on by default.

Miscellaneous

• Apply Filter option was added into Plug-in.

• Image generator Star Dust was improved.
• Application launch becomes faster.
• Problem with LinkBack integration is solved.
• Other bug fixes.

About Belight Software
BeLight Software is an innovative Mac development company based in Odessa, Ukraine. In less than 4 years on the market, the company gained numerous rewards for producing powerful and easy-to-use Mac applications. Specifically, BeLight Software targets DIY niche offering high-productive print programs - Business Card Composer, Swift Publisher, Mail Factory and Disc Cover. Image Tricks, is a freeware image editor released by BeLight.

http://www.belightsoft.com/company/