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2 II Table of Contents Minimum Requirements and Installation Filters...I Windows Operating System...I Macintosh Operating System...I Selective Tool...2 Windows Operating System...2 Macintosh Operating System...2 Compatible Image Editing Applications...2 Installing nik Sharpener Installing into...3 Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements...3 Introduction Complete Edition...4 Inkjet Edition...5 Optimal Image Sharpening...5 When to Sharpen... 7 Sample Workflow...8 Which filter to use...9 Features New in this version Interface Additional Features Selective The Selective Tool... 18

3 III Selective features Additional Information & Resources About nik multimedia, Inc Contact Information For more information on nik multimedia products, visit us at:

4 I nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 Minimum Requirements Filters Windows Operating System Windows 98 Second Edition through Windows XP, or later 300 MHz Pentium or Better (800 MHz or faster recommended) 128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 800x600 screen resolution at 16-bit color depth (1024x768 at 24-bit depth recommended) 60 MB of hard disk space for the Complete Edition, 40 MB of hard disk space for the Inkjet Edition Image editing application that accepts Adobe Photoshop Plug-Ins Macintosh Operating System Mac OS or later G3 Processor or better (G4 or better recommended) 128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 800x600 screen resolution at 16-bit color depth (1024x768 at 24-bit depth recommended). 60 MB of hard disk space for the Complete Edition, 40 MB of hard disk space for the Inkjet Edition Image editing application that accepts Adobe Photoshop Plug-Ins

5 2 Selective Tool Windows Operating System Windows 98 Second Edition through XP, or later Adobe Photoshop 5.5 through CS2 or Adobe Photoshop Elements 1 through 3.0 Macintosh Operating System Mac OS or later Adobe Photoshop 7.0 through CS2 or Adobe Photoshop Elements 1 through 3.0 Compatible Image Editing Applications Adobe Photoshop 5.5 through CS2 Adobe Photoshop Elements 1 through 3.0 Adobe PhotoDeluxe Adobe Photoshop LE Corel Painter Corel PHOTOPAINT Corel Paint Shop Pro Jasc Paint Shop Pro Microsoft Digital Image Pro Ulead PhotoImpact If your image-editing application is not listed above, please refer to the image-editing application s user manual to see if it is compatible with Adobe Photoshop Plug-Ins.

6 3 Installing nik Sharpener 2.0 includes an integrated installer utility that assists you when you install the software into your image editing application. This utility will guide you through the installation process in order to install the filters into the appropriate location within your image editing application. To install into your image editing application, locate the setup file on your software CD and launch the file. Follow the instructions for installing the filters into your image editing application. Installing into Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements 1. Insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2. Open the CD and double-click on the installer. 3. Ensure that the installer was able to locate the proper installation location. Typical installation locations are PC - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop (Elements)\Plug-Ins Mac - Macintosh HD : Applications : Adobe Photoshop (Elements) : Plug-Ins 4. Click Next or Install until the installer has completed its process. 5. If Photoshop or Photoshop Elements was open during the installation

7 4 process, close the Photoshop program and open it again so that the filters can be accessed under the Filters menu. Note: For information regarding installing third party filters, such as nik Sharpener Pro 2.0, into image editing applications other than Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Elements, please refer to your image editing application s. Introduction While sharpening is an essential step in creating a good digital image, its importance is often misunderstood. offers the features and controls necessary to achieve the highest level of quality and optimal sharpness in any image. simplifies the sharpening process by providing you with controls that are both easy to use and understand. is available in two different versions, the nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 Complete Edition and the Inkjet Edition. These two different editions provide you with the ability to choose the sharpening tools that meet your specific printing needs. Complete Edition Complete Edition contains all of the nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 tools for complete optimal image sharpening. Complete Edition provides you with the ability to sharpen images: For Continuous tone printers For Halftone printers For Inkjet printers For Electronic display devices such as projectors and monitors Complete Edition also includes the RAW Presharpening filter for RAW files.

8 5 Inkjet Edition Inkjet Edition is designed for professionals who use inkjet printers as their primary output device. In addition to sharpening for inkjet printers, the Inkjet Edition sharpens images for display on the Internet or on an electronic device, such as a projector or monitor. Inkjet Edition provides you with the ability to sharpen images for the following output devices: Inkjet printers Electronic display devices such as projectors and monitors The Inkjet Edition also includes the RAW presharpening filter for RAW files. Optimal Image Sharpening nik multimedia has designed as a powerful, easy to use tool that fits easily into your digital work flow, taking over the complicated process of optimal image sharpening and providing you with an application that is easy to understand and use. replaces the need for complicated and impractical sharpening methods currently available within most image editing applications, and takes into consideration all of the key elements of a printed image in order to provide you with optimal sharpening. Traditional sharpening methods, such as Unsharp Mask or High-Pass based sharpening, are not easy to use and typically ask the user to base the sharpening process on results as displayed on the monitor. While this method works well for images intended to be viewed on a monitor, it is less than adequate for other media. Effective image sharpening must take into consideration a number of variables before sharpening, from Effective image sharpening must take into consideration a number of variables before sharpening...

9 6 the characteristics of detail in the image, to the intended media, to the circumstances surrounding the viewer and viewing distance. nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 identifies the key elements that comprise the image in its final form in order to produce an optimal level of sharpening. These key elements include the following: 1. Image detail and detail relationships 2. Print process a. The method of recreating image detail in the print (continuous tone, inkjet, or halftone) b. The resolution of the output device c. The substrate type and characteristics 3. Viewing characteristics a. The viewing distance at which the image will be displayed b. The personal preferences of the artist creating the print begins by considering the variables that control the final output. These variables include the detail characteristics of the image, the image size, the printer type, the printer resolution, the substrate characteristics, and the viewing distance. Then using advanced algorithms, called the Autoscan process, analyzes and adapts the sharpening process to the image in order to achieve optimal image sharpness. The algorithms identify detail structures as well as differentiate detail from one area to another (the sky and trees, for example). They identify the types of technical changes and manipulations that have already been made, and then protect areas which may be subject to over sharpening as well as protect areas where sharpening may otherwise introduce unwanted details. One of the additional benefits of the Autoscan process is that it enables nik

10 7 Sharpener Pro 2.0 to adapt to every image automatically. This is especially helpful when applying batch processes to your images, as nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 will alter the sharpening characteristics throughout each image, based on the unique characteristics of that image. provides users with the ability to: Sharpen different areas according the detail type and that detail s need for sharpening Adapt to images that have already been sharpened to prevent over sharpening from occurring Protect trouble areas from sharpening-induced artifacts And more In order to achieve optimal sharpness with, all you need to indicate is: The type of printer that will be used The resolution of that printer The type of substrate (if applicable) The viewing distance for the displayed image The location and amount of sharpening that will be applied will take care of the rest. When to Sharpen Sharpening is an important step in preparing an image for viewing. nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 enables you to provide image sharpening at two different stages of your image editing workflow. The first stage, the Presharpening stage, is applied early on in the image editing workflow. The second stage, the output sharpening stage, is applied as the very last step in the image editing workflow.

11 8 The RAW Presharpening filter is a new sharpening tool within nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 that was designed to sharpen your images during the Presharpening stage. Apply the RAW Presharpening filter to RAW images as soon as possible after opening the image within your image editing application. The RAW Presharpening tool adds a small amount of sharpening primarily for RAW files and was designed to work with the other output sharpening filters of nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 to ensure your images are optimally sharpened, without introducing sharpening artifacts or unwanted details. The second and most important sharpening pass should occur as the very last step prior to output. This is the step in which sharpens your image based on the needs of your printer. It is here where selective sharpening can be applied. Select one of the filters that matches your output process. If you have any questions about which filter to use for your output device, please see the section below, Which filter to use. Once you have applied sharpening using, your image will contain the optimal level of detail and you will be ready to print. Sample Workflow Here is an example of an optimal sharpening workflow (if you are shooting JPG or TIFF files, simply skip to step 4): 1. Either Convert your RAW file or open an unsharpened TIFF or JPEG file and open it within your image editing application. 2. Apply noise reduction, if necessary. 3. Apply the RAW Presharpening filter. 4. Perform your normal image enhancements, including tonal and color adjustments, and then resize your image. 5. Apply the filter based on your output process. Optional: apply this sharpening step selectively to your image with the Selective Tool. 6. Print the image.

12 9 Please note: if you plan to save your image with sharpening, it is recommended that you identify that file as sharpened in the file name, as well as for which process it has been sharpened. It is often more effective to save the image file immediately prior to sharpening, and then sharpen the image directly each time before you print the image, based on the specific variables of the print process you are using. Which filter to use There are currently four main methods of output available for the digital image workflow: Inkjet based Halftone based Continuous tone based Electronic display based (monitor or projector) contains filters that were designed specifically for each of these different output processes. Since many manufacturers and even print service labs refer to these processes differently, please refer to the list below to determine which filter to use. If you plan to print on an Inkjet printer, you may utilize any of the Inkjet filters. If you know which manufacturer s printer will be used, you may choose the specific Inkjet filter for that manufacturer. The following filters are available for Inkjet printers: Inkjet Inkjet: Canon Inkjet: Epson This filter provides optimal sharpening functionality for nearly any Inkjet printer. Use this filter if you are unsure of which manufacturer s inkjet printer will be used to output your image. This filter was designed to optimally sharpen for Canon Inkjet Printers. This filter was designed to optimally sharpen for Epson Inkjet Printers. Inkjet: HP Inkjet: Lexmark This filter was designed to optimally sharpen for HP Inkjet Printers. This filter was designed to optimally sharpen for Lexmark Inkjet Printers.

13 10 If you plan to print on a continuous tone printer, such as a dye sublimation printer or a digital photographic printer, choose one of the filters available in the Continuous tone set of filters from. The following filters are available for continuous tone printers: Photographic & Dye Sub Fuji Pictrography Lab Photographic Use this filter if you are unsure of what type of Continuous tone printer will be used to print your images. This filter will provide optimal sharpening results for printers that utilize photographic paper, dye sublimation printers, and other types of continuous tone devices. Use this filter to optimally sharpen images that will be printed on a Fuji Pictrography. Use this filter to optimally sharpen images that will be printed at your local professional lab. This filter will provide optimal sharpening results for printers such as the Chromira, Lambda, Frontier, Lightjet, and other commercial photographic printers. If you plan to print using a halftone printer, such as a lithographic, gravure, flexographic, or any other printing process that uses an ordered dither halftone pattern to create image detail, the Halftone filter will provide optimal image sharpening. If your image s final output will be prepared for presentation on the Internet, to be projected onto a screen, or to be displayed on an electronic display device, use the Display filter. New in this version contains significant improvements that provide better functionality and increased efficiency. Here are some of the new features: 16-bit compatibility Advanced sharpening controls Selective sharpening capabilities Manufacturer specific sharpening RAW Presharpening Sharpening analysis functionality

14 11 Interface For the user, a program is only as good as its user interface. nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 s controls are easy to understand and easy to use. Basic - The basic tab contains the core controls for nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 and is used to choose your output device settings. Image Width - The Image Width slider sets the sharpening function to reflect the final width of the printed image. This slider is set automatically by when the filter is first opened, based on the size of the image as set within your image editing application. This slider does not affect the size of your image. Any change to this setting simply modifies the sharpening setting to take into consideration the intended size of the final image. This setting is provided in case you intend to resize your image after sharpening, such as when using the printer dialog to set the final size of the image. Image Height - The Image Height slider sets the sharpening function to reflect the final height of the printed image. This slider is set automatically by when the filter is first opened, based on the size of the image as set within your image editing application. This slider does not actually change the size of your image. Any change to this setting simply modifies the sharpening setting to take into consideration the intended size of the final image. This setting is provided in case you intend to resize your image after sharpening, such as when using the printer dialog to set the final size of the image. Viewing Distance - The Viewing Distance updates the sharpening algorithm to produce optimal levels of sharpening for the image based on the distance from which the image will be viewed. The Auto Distance setting will automatically choose the viewing distance based

15 12 on an accepted assumption that the viewing distance for the image should be approximately the length of the diagonal of the image. The actual distance used will be displayed in the Image Information Area, which can be accessed by clicking on the Show More button. The other settings within this slider are determined by the distance the viewer will be from the image. Up to Objects held at arm s distance Small to medium sized mounted image Large mounted image Poster Billboard Paper Type - The Paper Type slider (available in selected filters) provides you with the ability to control the amount of sharpening based on the way the paper alters the amount of visible detail. Set this slider to the closest paper type listed. Printer Resolution - The Printer Resolution slider enables you to sharpen based on the resolution of detail that your printer uses. Set this slider according to the setting your printer reports (typically in dpi x dpi). If you do not see the resolution that your printer uses, you may adjust the slider for new resolutions within the Settings dialog. Advanced - The Advanced tab provides you with additional controls to set the amount of sharpening to the entire image, as well as to specific areas within the image. The Advanced tab includes five sliders that enable you to control the amount of sharpening applied to various elements within the image. Each slider can control the amount of sharpening across a different color range. Through a unique mixing functionality, the Advanced panel will always affect the entire range of colors, regardless of the colors selected. When all sliders are set to the same value, nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 will sharpen the entire image, globally.

16 13 Advanced Slider - Each advanced slider contains both an Eye Dropper as well as a Color Patch. Clicking on the Eye Dropper enables you to select a color from anywhere in the image and to base the amount of sharpening on the area which contains the color you chose. Clicking on the Color Patch enables you to select a specific color using your image editing application s Color Picker. Once you have selected a color, use the slider to control the amount of sharpening on that color. Tip - all five sliders can be moved simultaneously in order to control the relative amount of sharpening across the image. If you hold down the right mouse button (Windows) or control-click (Mac OS) on any of the sliders within the Advanced Tab, all five sliders will move simultaneously, retaining the relative distinctions from one to the next. This is a very powerful way of maintaining the relationship of sharpness from one area to the next while increasing or decreasing the sharpening throughout the image. Reset Controls - The Reset Controls button resets the colors and the sliders within the Advanced Tab only. Click on this button to start the Advanced process over again. Use Autoscan - This option ensures that the Autoscan process is utilized throughout the sharpening process. Turning this option off may speed up the sharpening process, but it also may result in reduced effectiveness and less than optimal results. Show More - The Show More button expands the interface to display the Quick Save Slots and the Image Information Area. Help & FAQs - This accesses the built-in FAQs and the help features for. Use this button to quickly access help items while working with the application as well as to find answers to Frequently Asked Questions and to get tips for a more efficient work flow.

17 14 Settings - The Settings button calls up the Settings dialog. Number of inks used (Inkjet filters only) - This setting offers you greater control over the print quality when using nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 Inkjet filters. This enables you to set the number of colors that your printer uses to create your images. By setting this value, will take into consideration the difference in sharpening necessary for different printers that use a different number of inks to create an image. This setting only influences the filter that is currently open. Default Viewing Distance - When this slider is set, nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 will always open with the viewing distance set to the value you indicate. This setting is maintained for all filters. Preview Default - This setting enables you to indicate if you prefer the interface to open with a single large preview by default, or if you prefer two preview windows to appear. If side-by-side preview is selected, will automatically determine the placement of the images (side-by-side or top-and-bottom) based on the orientation of the images. This setting is maintained for all filters. User Defined Resolution #1 - This setting enables you to set the first of two possible customizable resolution settings. Click on the Set button to create a resolution option that is not provided within the current nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 filter interface. With Inkjet printers, you will be requested to first set the printer s horizontal resolution (typically the larger of the two numbers), followed by the printer s vertical resolution (typically the smaller of the two numbers) Other printer types require you to enter only one resolution number. This setting only influences the filter that is currently open.

18 15 User Defined Resolution #2 - This setting enables you to set the second of two possible customizable resolution settings. Click on the Set button to create a resolution option that is not provided within the current filter interface. With Inkjet printers, you will be requested to first set the printer s horizontal resolution (typically the larger of the two numbers), followed by the printer s vertical resolution (typically the smaller of the two numbers). Other printer types require you to enter only one resolution number. This setting only influences the filter that is currently open. Measurement Type - This option enables you to switch nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 between Imperial (inches) and Metric (mm) measurements. Multiple Previews - The Multiple Previews button enables you to view the image using a single large preview, two top-andbottom landscape oriented previews, or two side-by-side portrait oriented previews. All preview windows contain multiple zoom levels for reviewing image detail. Analysis Modes - The Analysis Mode button enables you to choose between no overlay mode (the default mode) and one of two unique overlay modes. The two different overlay modes enable you to see a visual representation of the sharpening that will be applied to the image. The first mode displays the interaction between the sharpening and the original image colors and detail. The sharpening effect is represented by varying levels of opacity represented by red stripes. Areas that have more opaque red stripes will be sharpened more than areas with more transparent red stripes. The second mode displays only the sharpening level. Sharpening is represented in a possible range of white to red. The darker the red, the more sharpening that will be applied to the image. Hint: Try experimenting with the Advanced tab while one of the Overlay modes is on. Start by clicking on the Reset Controls and then turning on one of the Overlay modes. Use an eyedropper from one of the Advanced sliders to select a large color range, and then reduce the slider. You will see a visual representation of the amount of sharpening being reduced within the image.

19 16 Preview Toggle (ON/OFF) - The Preview Toggle alternates between displaying the sharpening effect and showing the original image within the current preview window. When the Preview Toggle is set to ON for a window, that window will show the sharpening effect. When the Preview Toggle is set to OFF for a window, that window will show the original image. Zoom Ratio - The Zoom Ratio displays the current zoom factor of the image within the current window. A Zoom Ratio of 1:1 indicates the image is being displayed at its actual size. A zoom ratio of 1:6 indicates the image is being displayed 6 times smaller than the actual image, while a zoom ratio of 6:1 indicates the image is being displayed 6 times larger than the actual image. Hint: Clicking on the Zoom Ratio will automatically zoom the image in to 1:1. Clicking on the Zoom Ratio while the image is already at 1:1 will zoom out so that the entire image fits within the current window. Zoom In - The Zoom In button enables you to zoom in one step into the image. Zoom Out - The Zoom Out button enables you to zoom out one step from the image. Save and Load - The Save and Load feature allows you to save filter parameter settings to disk and load them at a later time. Click on the Save button to save the current filter settings. Click on the Load button on a later image to bring up these settings for that image. With this system, many different filter settings can be stored and recalled quickly and easily. Cancel - The Cancel button cancels the current filter without affecting the image. OK - The OK button applies the filter to the current image using the existing settings. Single-Click Presets - Each filter offers four Single-Click Presets that enable you

20 17 to save and access frequently used settings. Once you have found settings that you wish to apply to multiple images, click on one of the Set buttons and give those settings a name. The next time you want to apply those settings, click on the Use button of that Single-Click Preset. Image Information Area - The Image Information Area in provides useful information about the current filter settings. Located at the bottom portion of the dialog box, this section provides information related to the filter, such as the current Viewing distance, as well as the current registration information. Additional Features Color Mode Operation - filters function in RGB, CMYK, Grayscale, and LAB, and in both 8-bits and 16-bits per channel. The RGB color mode is typically the optimal mode for editing photos and printing using almost any printer, including most Inkjet and Continuous Tone printers. Grab & Inspect - Inspect your changes to the image by clicking on any portion of the preview window to see a before and after view. Click on the preview image holding the mouse button down to view the before image. Release the mouse button to see the after image with the sharpening effect applied. You may also reposition the view of the image during the Grab & Inspect process by moving the mouse up, down, right, or left in order to bring a portion of the image into view. Selective A powerful new feature of is the nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 Selective tool. Use the Selective tool to apply any of the sharpening filters selectively to your images. Use a mouse, Pen Tablet, or any other input device to paint sharpening into the image, controlling the amount and location of the effect quickly and easily.

21 18 The Selective tool is located within either the Automate or Automation Tools menu in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Elements. After launching this tool via the Automate or Automation Tools menu, the selective palette becomes available. Access to all of the sharpening filters is provided by default, and filters can be excluded from the Selective Palette by modifying the nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 Selective settings. To apply sharpening selectively, click on the sharpening filter that matches the output device that will be used for the particular image. Then adjust the settings within the filter, click OK, and select one of the editing options to apply the effect to the image. Note: the Selective tool is compatible with Adobe Photoshop 5.5 through CS2 and Adobe Photoshop Elements 1 through 3.0 in the Windows operating system. It is compatible with Adobe Photoshop 7 through CS2 and Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 through 3.0 on Mac OS and later. The Selective Tool Photographers and print professionals will often use sharpening as a creative tool. By sharpening specific areas differently within an image, you can guide the eye to specific areas of the image. At first glance our eyes are drawn to areas with the highest level of detail. By sharpening one or more areas selectively, the photographer can direct the viewer to focus on selected elements within an image, for example emphasizing the eyes in a portrait, the center of a flower, or key elements of a still-life or a product shot. The Selective tool within was designed specifically to provide you with the easiest way of sharpening your images selectively. To apply a filter selectively, follow these steps: 1. Open an image within Adobe

22 19 Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements. 2. Navigate to the Automate or Automation Tools menu under the File menu and select nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 Selective. 3. Select one of the filters from within the Selective palette. 4. Set the filter interface according to the parameters that will be used with the output device and select OK. 5. Select one of the editing tools to begin applying sharpening to the image. Click on the Paint button to selectively paint sharpening into the image. You may also click on the Fill button to apply the effect to the entire image. By clicking on the Fill button and then clicking on the Erase button, the effect can be selectively removed from the image. 6. Once you are satisfied with the result, click on the Apply button to save the changes. This accepts the results and enables you to save and print the image. Now the image has been selectively sharpened using the advanced sharpening capabilities of. Any areas that have been sharpened have been sharpened optimally, while the details are protected from unnatural sharpening results. Selective features Show More - The Show More button either hides or shows the editing tools within the Selective palette. Click on this button so that the Selective palette takes up the least amount of desktop space possible. Help - The Help button brings up help files specific to the Selective tool. Settings - The Settings button brings up the Selective Settings dialog, providing additional options for the nik

23 20 Sharpener Pro 2.0 Selective tool. The available options are: Keep as Layer - This option ensures that whenever sharpening is applied through the nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 Selective tool, a separate layer is kept with the sharpening effect. Turn this option off to merge the layers together whenever the apply button is selected, providing smaller file sizes. It is recommended to leave this setting checked, as it provides the option to edit and control the sharpening at any point in the future after the apply button has been selected. Launch with Photoshop - This option causes the Selective palette to open whenever Adobe Photoshop opens, allowing for quick access to the selective application of filters. Filter display options - These options enable you to indicate which filters you wish to see within the nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 Selective palette. The checked filters will appear within the Selective palette in the order they are displayed within the Settings dialog. Paint - The Paint button enables you to begin selectively applying the currently selected sharpening filter to the image. After selecting this button, paint the effect onto the image, using varying opacities or levels of pressure (when using a pressure sensitive input device) to control the amount of the effect as it is being painted into the image. This tool is only available after selecting a sharpening filter to be applied to the image. Erase - The Erase button enables you to selectively remove the currently selected sharpening filter from the image. After selecting this button, paint the effect out of the image, using varying opacities or levels of pressure (when using a pressure sensitive input device) to control the amount of the effect as it is being removed from the image. This tool is only available after selecting a sharpening filter to be applied to the image.

24 21 Fill - The Fill button adds the current sharpening effect into the entire image. This tool is only available after selecting a sharpening filter to be applied to the image. Clear - The Clear button removes the sharpening filter effect from the entire image. This tool is only available after selecting a sharpening filter to be applied to the image. Discard - The Discard button clears the current sharpening filter enhancement and the current sharpening filter settings to allow you to start over or to choose another filter. Apply - The Apply button applies the current sharpening effect to the image, allowing you to proceed to save and print your image.

25 22 Additional Information & Resources A large part of nik multimedia is not only creating quality digital photographic and imaging products, but is also offering additional resources that help our customers in their pursuit of more and better information in the growing field of digital imaging. Additional updated information and resources are provided at the nik multimedia web site. There you can find information including frequently asked questions (faq s), technical support information, as well as additional on-line resources and publications. Visit our web site at About nik multimedia, Inc. nik multimedia, Inc. is a software development company founded in 1995 to provide innovative software solutions for the growing digital imaging and photography markets. nik multimedia focuses on creating products that are both powerful and easy to use. Working with a dedicated group of photographic, digital imaging and graphic design professionals, the entire nik multimedia team is devoted to developing and supporting great digital imaging products. In developing our products, we stay current with industry developments and work closely with the photography and digital imaging manufacturers that create the hardware that you may very well use. And while we work to stay current with the latest in digital imaging developments, equally important is what our customers think. Input and ideas from customers like you is a big part of how we create our products. Please feel free to contact us anytime by visiting:

26 23 Contact Information Contact nik multimedia, Inc. by phone at (619) Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (PST) or via at service@nikmultimedia.com. nik multimedia, Inc Metropolitan Drive Suite 208 San Diego, CA U.S.A Phone (619) Fax (619) infous@nikmultimedia.com In Europe, contact nik multimedia, Europe at Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (CET) or via at serviceeu@nikmultimedia.com. nik multimedia, Europe Hammerbrookstraße 93 D Hamburg Germany Phone Fax infoeu@nikmultimedia.com For more information on nik multimedia products go to: nik multimedia, Inc.