Overview
MediaChance is a software company that develops graphics, video, and multimedia tools for Windows. Their products include image editing, painting, HDR, animation, writing assistants, and more.
How Does It Work?
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Dynamic Auto Painter uses AI to automatically convert photos into paintings in different artistic styles. It analyzes the photo and matches it to a database of painting styles.
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Photo Reactor is a nodal editor that lets you create complex image processing effects and actions using nodes and connections. Effects can be reused and modified.
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Dynamic Photo HDR merges multiple exposures into an HDR image and can also create HDR effects from a single image. It has tools to reduce ghosting artifacts.
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Ultra Snap is an image editor with vector tools, animated GIF creation, and a smart clipboard to collect and paste images.
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Plugin Bridge runs older 32-bit plugins in the 64-bit version of Photoshop.
Features and Benefits
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Artistic photo effects: Make photos look hand-painted in different styles with Dynamic Auto Painter.
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Flexible image editing: Photo Reactor provides a node-based workflow to customize effects. Ultra Snap offers illustration tools.
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HDR processing: Merge bracketed shots or enhance details in one photo with Dynamic Photo HDR.
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Animation: Create animated GIFs up to 4K video resolution with Ultra Snap. Style Animator generates motion graphics animations.
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Writing assistant: CQuill Writer gives grammar help, plot and character suggestions, and other writing aids as you type your novel.
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Plugin compatibility: Use older plugins in Photoshop through Plugin Bridge.
Use Cases and Applications
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Artistic photos: Convert photos into paintings, sketches, or other media for printing, web use, gifts, etc.
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Image processing: Create and apply custom effects like vintage looks, grunge, retouching, and more using Photo Reactor and Ultra Snap.
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HDR photography: Get more dynamic range from DSLR bracketed exposures or enhance a single photo with Dynamic Photo HDR.
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Design and animation: Add motion graphics and animated GIFs to videos, websites, presentations with Style Animator.
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Writing help: Brainstorm story ideas, plot direction, descriptions, and more natural sounding text with CQuill Writer.
Who Is It For?
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Photographers can convert images to artwork, make HDRs, apply custom processing, and animate GIFs.
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Designers and artists can explore creative image effects and animations.
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Writers can use the AI-powered writing assistant for plots, grammar, descriptions, and more.
Pricing and Plans
MediaChance products are available as paid downloads, with prices ranging from $19 to $89 per license. Many have free trial versions.
Volume and academic discounts are available for multi-user purchases.
Support
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Email support is offered for troubleshooting questions and assistance.
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Instructional videos and manuals provide help for learning and using the software.
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Active user forums offer tips and discussions.
Integrations and API
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Plugin Bridge integrates older Photoshop plugins into the newest Photoshop versions.
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Reactor Player runs Photo Reactor filters as Photoshop plugins.
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No official API is currently available.
Reviews
MediaChance tools have generally positive reviews, with users praising the unique features, quality results, and value. Reviews mention the software is powerful but has a learning curve.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does it work on Mac? No, MediaChance products are Windows-only.
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Is there a free trial? Many of the apps offer free trial downloads.
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What are the system requirements? Most tools work on Windows 7 through Windows 11, with at least 4GB RAM and a multicore processor.
