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'''Genuine Fractals'''<ref>[http://www.pcpro.co.uk/macuser/reviews/15870/genuine-fractals.html?searchString=fractal MacUser product review]</ref><ref>[http://www.imaging-resource.com/SOFT/GF/GF.HTM Imaging Resources product review]</ref><ref>[http://www.graphics.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3590 graphics.com product review]</ref><ref>[http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/01/25/genuine.fractals.5.beta/ Mac News article]</ref><ref>[http://www.designpreference.com/reviews/software/genuinefractals5.html DesignPreference product review]</ref> is a [[Adobe Photoshop|Photoshop]] plug-in developed and distributed by [[onOne Software]] of [[Portland, Oregon]]. Genuine Fractals was originally designed and developed by [[Steven bender|Steven Bender]] (co-founder of Altamira Group) and his team in 1996. Later it was acquired by [[MrSID|LizardTech]] in June 2001, before ultimately being acquired by onOne Software in July 2005. |
'''Genuine Fractals'''<ref>[http://www.pcpro.co.uk/macuser/reviews/15870/genuine-fractals.html?searchString=fractal MacUser product review]</ref><ref>[http://www.imaging-resource.com/SOFT/GF/GF.HTM Imaging Resources product review]</ref><ref>[http://www.graphics.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3590 graphics.com product review]</ref><ref>[http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/01/25/genuine.fractals.5.beta/ Mac News article]</ref><ref>[http://www.designpreference.com/reviews/software/genuinefractals5.html DesignPreference product review]</ref> is a [[Adobe Photoshop|Photoshop]] plug-in developed and distributed by [[onOne Software]] of [[Portland, Oregon]]. Genuine Fractals was originally designed and developed by [[Steven bender|Steven Bender]] (co-founder of Altamira Group) and his team in 1996. Later it was acquired by [[MrSID|LizardTech]] in June 2001, before ultimately being acquired by onOne Software in July 2005. |
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The current version is 6.0. There are two main features in the Genuine Fractals plug-in. First is a feature to save image files in either FIF (Fractal Image Format) or its proprietary STN multi-resolution [[wavelet]] format. This format offers file compression ratios around 2:1 for [[lossless]] and 5:1 for visually lossless. The second main feature of Genuine Fractals is a scaling algorithm based on the use of [[Iterated function system|PIFS (partitioned iterated function systems)]]. When scaling, Genuine Fractals exploits the [[self-similarity]] of an image to increase its size while preserving detail. |
The current version is 6.0. There are two main features in the Genuine Fractals plug-in. First is a feature to save image files in either FIF (Fractal Image Format) or its proprietary STN multi-resolution [[wavelet]] format. This format offers file compression ratios around 2:1 for [[lossless]] and 5:1 for visually lossless. The second main feature of Genuine Fractals is a scaling algorithm based on the use of [[Iterated function system|PIFS (partitioned iterated function systems)]]. When scaling up, Genuine Fractals exploits the [[self-similarity]] of an image to increase its size while preserving detail. |
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In 1997, Genuine Fractals won a [[MacWorld]] Eddy.<ref>[http://prwire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/1-7-98/389101&EDATE= MacWorld 1997 EDDY winners, Genuine Fractals wins Best Graphics Plug-in]</ref> Notable also because Genuine Fractals was the first product developed on PC and ported to Mac to win an EDDY. |
In 1997, Genuine Fractals won a [[MacWorld]] Eddy.<ref>[http://prwire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/1-7-98/389101&EDATE= MacWorld 1997 EDDY winners, Genuine Fractals wins Best Graphics Plug-in]</ref> Notable also because Genuine Fractals was the first product developed on PC and ported to Mac to win an EDDY. |
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Revision as of 02:09, 1 June 2010
Genuine Fractals[1][2][3][4][5] is a Photoshop plug-in developed and distributed by onOne Software of Portland, Oregon. Genuine Fractals was originally designed and developed by Steven Bender (co-founder of Altamira Group) and his team in 1996. Later it was acquired by LizardTech in June 2001, before ultimately being acquired by onOne Software in July 2005.
The current version is 6.0. There are two main features in the Genuine Fractals plug-in. First is a feature to save image files in either FIF (Fractal Image Format) or its proprietary STN multi-resolution wavelet format. This format offers file compression ratios around 2:1 for lossless and 5:1 for visually lossless. The second main feature of Genuine Fractals is a scaling algorithm based on the use of PIFS (partitioned iterated function systems). When scaling up, Genuine Fractals exploits the self-similarity of an image to increase its size while preserving detail.
In 1997, Genuine Fractals won a MacWorld Eddy.[6] Notable also because Genuine Fractals was the first product developed on PC and ported to Mac to win an EDDY.
References
- [1], "Genuine Fractals 4.1; Resampling With GF Might Make The Megapixel Race Moot", George Schaub, March, 2006, Shutterbug.