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Darkroom Software Darkroom Professional Edition 9.2

User Manual for Darkroom Software Darkroom Professional Edition 9.2 Software

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• Brand: Darkroom Software
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Additions and Improvements in Edition 9.2

• Updated and enhanced greenscreen with improved algorithm and Chroma Masking Tool, allowing you to change your background and use brushes of various sizes to select areas of the image to drop out or leave untouched. Large brushes help you cover large areas more quickly, while smaller ones aid in making fine adjustments. It's now simpler to select and refine greenscreen and masking options, as well

• Built-in print driver for faster printing, easier setup, and less of a need for tech support. More compatible printers have been added, including Fuji DX100 and small format printers

• Benefit from the convenience of software activation via code, as well as an instant download and the ability to start using the program right away. You do not need and will not receive a dongle (software protection key)

• Dynamic QR code generation

• Additional possibilities for photo marketing and online sales

• Live view now available with compatible Nikon cameras

• Windows 8.1 support

Previously-Existing Features

• "E-mail this Photo": In setup tab, go to photo email package and make sure Quick Print is selected. Then, go to Photo Workshop, select "Photo Email," enter an email address, hit OK, and you're done. You can also use HTML with this feature, thanks to an update

• Post directly to Facebook via "E-mail this Photo": Create a page in Facebook. Click on "Mobile," and you will find an email address to send images to, from which they'll be uploaded directly to your Facebook page. You can set Darkroom to simultaneously print an image and upload it to Facebook, too

• With Instant-Print, you can automatically print new photos

• Hide photos in the Library and Presentation modes by rating

• Presentation mode options were added in version 9.1, and features were added to Sports Presentation Mode

• Tethered capture works on all pages

• Canon RAW files work with the software

• Use original filenames when importing from Hot folder, FTP and WiFi

• Can Export Order Data, i.e, emails, from the orders tab. Right click on orders to see export option

• Version 9.1 introduced improved Windows 7 compatibility, hot folder camera support, FTP camera (for WiFi camera modules) functions, "hide-photos" function in the Photo Library, import of photos to maintain sequence by timestamp, and "Save to Digital Media" capability. Digital Media can use custom watermark and edit settings when used with Autoprint. Create Digital Media menu option can be disabled. Bar code use and functionality were improved, too. You can print your order ID as a barcode on the receipt (requires registry setting)

• Camera drivers added in 9.1:
  
  Canon: EOS 5D Mark III; EOS 1DX; EOS 650D/Rebel T4i; EOS-5D Mark II; EOS-1Ds Mark III; EOS-1D Mark III; EOD-1D Mark IV; EOS 7D; EOS 40D; EOS 50D; EOS 60D; EOS Kiss X4 / EOS Rebel T2i / EOS 550D; EOS Digital Rebel Xsi / 450D / Kiss X2; Digital Rebel XS / 1000D / KISS F; EOS Kiss X3 / EOS Rebel Tli / EOS 500D; EOS Kiss X5 / EOS Rebel T3i / EOS 600D; EOS Kiss X50 / EOS Rebel T3 / EOS 1100D
  
  Nikon: D3S; D3X; D4; D90; D300S; D700; D800; D5000; D7000; D5100

• Printer drivers added in 9.1:
  
  Canon: iPF5100; iPF6000; iFP6200; iPF8000; iPF8100; iPF9000; iPF9100
  DNP: DS40; DS80; DSRX1
  Fujifilm: DL-430; LP-7000; LP-5700; DL600; LP5700
  Noritsu: NPS Printers

• Wireless and tethered camera capture

• Comprehensive photo-editing, including clone, burn, dodge, colorize, blemish, paint, sharpen, blur, color saturation, color balance, color accents, redeye and all other standard editing tools. Adjust brightness and contrast, exposure, shadows and tone. Retouch methods include brush, lasso, poly lasso, rectangle, oval, fill all, and clear all

• Automated proof creation

• Two elaborate presentation modes: Event (for multiple monitors and stations) and Presentation (for in-person consultations)

• 200 pre-installed product templates: memory mates, calendars, cards, magazine covers, and more

• Personal template creation

• Download templates from an extensive online library

• Create your own digital media to sell disks, flash drives and more with slideshows, music, and your marketing materials

• Print to an unlimited number of Windows-compatible printers

• Raster print with defined drivers

• Create media rules for multiple printers, programming the software to send particular print sizes, colors and products to particular printers

• Up to 30% faster than Core Edition with direct drivers

• Push-button connectivity to send orders to numerous built-in labs via the Labtricity network

• One-click integration with Photoshop, which can be used for retouching

• Create a greenscreen background with the built-in Greenscreen engine

• Easily add borders, text and graphics. You can create your own borders, as well. In addition to the templates already built into the software, you can purchase Darkroom Software-ready borders from several third party companies, such as Aperion, Express Border Lady, PhotoTidings, Digital Photo Templates, Limitless Borders, Studio Styles, Event Borders and PR Photo Services

• Easily construct multiple image composites

• On-the-fly duotone, grayscale and sepia / retro conversion

• Utilize manufacturer-devised ICC profiles for best color output

• Upload and sell online with free PhotoReflect account: Enjoy unlimited photo uploads, create your own packages, set your own pricing, password-protect photos, and benefit from copyright and watermark protection

• Use catalogs to organize images, customers, and events

• Turn key tools to sell digital photography alongside print products

• Turn any CPU/laptop into a sales kiosk; use online options and accept credit cards

• Turn any CPU/laptop into a into a "cash register" with push button receipts, package generators and print commands

• Photography archiving with quick find search functions

• Plug directly into Quickbooks and Studio-Plus for management, reporting and invoicing

• Track your success via built-in accounting reports

• Fast setup wizards

• Supported cameras:
  Canon: 30D, 40D, EOS-1D, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark II*, EOS-1Ds Mark II *, EOS-1D Mark II N*, EOS-10D*, EOS-2000, EOS-350D / Kiss Digital Rebel N / Rebel XT *, EOS-40-D, EOS-400, 400D / Kiss Digital Rebel X / XTi *, EOS-4000, EOS-5D *, EOS-5D Mark II *, EOS Rebel XS, D30, D60, Digital Rebel
  *Not supported on all OS
  Nikon: D1X, D1H, D100, D2X, D2Hs, D200, D3, D300, D40, D40X, D50, D60, D70, D70S, D80
  Fuji: S1, S2, S3, S20, S5, S5 Pro
  Kodak: DCS 14n, DCS, DCS Pro3, DCS Pro4, DCS 760, DCS 720x, DCS 660, DCS 560, DCS 620, DCS 620x, DCS 520, DCS 330, DCS 315, DCS 460, DCS 420, DCS 410, DCS Pro SLR/n, DCS pro Black

• Supported printers:
  Any Windows-compatible printer
  Agfa: d-Lab 2, d-Lab 3, d-Lab Printer
  Copal: DPB-1000, DPB-1500
  Durst: Lambda, Theta 50151, Theta 76, Zeta Plus, Theta 76 Autospool
  Epson: Stylus Pro, 3800, 4000, 4800, 4880, 7600, 7600-DYE, 7800, 7880, 9600, 9600-DYE, 9800, 9880
  Evolis: DUALYS3, PEBBLE4
  Fujifilm: Pictography 4000, Pictography 4000-II, Pictography 4500, Pictography 3000, NC-300D, NC-300, NC-1000, ASK-2000, ASK-4000, DL400, DL410, Frontier, Frontier PicPro
  Fujimoto: SHP 5080
  Gretag: NetPrinter, Mileca 1, Mileca 2
  HP: HP B9180
  Kodak: XLS 8500, XLS 8657, XLS 8660, XLS 8670, XLS 6800, XLS 8600, XLS 8650, XLS 8660, XLS 8670, XLS 9810, DLS
  Konica-Minolta: QD1-21, QD1 Plus, R1, R1 Super, R2, R3, QD-21
  Mitsubishi: CP-700, CP-770, CP-800, CP-7500, CP-9800DW, CP-3020DW, CP-8000, CP-7000, CP-800D, CP-770D, CP-700D, CP-3020DU, CP-9550DW, CP-9000, CP-9500
  Noritsu: QSS 3100 series, QSS 2900 series, QSS 2901, QSS 3001, QSS 3011, QSS 3101, QSS 3000 series, 31 Pro, 32, NP 1600, DP 411, M300
  Olmec: OP-506, OP-600, OP-800, OP-900, OP-1000
  Shinko: CHC-S1245, CHC-S2145, CHC-S545-5, CHC-S9045
  Sienna: FotoPrint
  Sony (5x7 or smaller): UP-DR100, UP-D50, UP-D5500, UP-D5600, UP-D2600, UP-D6500, UP-DR150, UP-DR200
  Sony (8x10 or smaller): UP-CX1, UP-D70, UP-D75, UP-D8800, UP-DR100, UP-DR150, UP-D2600, UP-GR700
  ZBE: Chromira Pro Lab
  Zebra: F680, P100i, P120i, P330i, P430i, P630i, P640i

• Supports both serial port and USB bar code scanners. Provided it reads Code 3 of 9 and has a built-in decoder, you can use almost any serial port scanner. If your computer or laptop lacks a serial port but is equipped with a USB interface, then you can purchase a serial-to-USB port adapter. You can use any USB bar code scanner that's capable of emulating a keyboard and enabling programming to specify prefix and suffix characters. You'll have to program your USB scanner to add a prefix character ASCII 02H (STX), and to add a suffix character ASCII 0DH (CR). Some supported bar code scanners: Metrologic MS9540 VoyagerCG, RS-232 kit, Unitech MS120 Barcode, and the RS 232, with DB-9 connector. Serial to USB Adapters: IOGear USB PDA/Serial Adapter, Model: GUC232A, StarTech.com RS232 to USB converter, Mfg Part #: ICUSB232, Mfg Part #: USA19QW, Keyspan Highspeed USB Serial Adapter

Scales to Any Size Event or Studio

• Basic Event Setup: Capture your photo from the tethered camera and then auto print it at the size you choose. You also have the ability to add a border or background to a greenscreen image and then select a pre-determined package to send to the printer. Images are uploadable to online ordering sites like Photoreflect.com

• Advanced Event Setup: Adds a wireless router and wireless transmitter to the basic setup. Gives you the freedom to roam about the event and have more than one camera sending images to Darkroom. If you like, you can expand this setup to handle larger volume via the addition of extra printers

• Large Event Setup: Using Darkroom Pro as a server, scale up to very large events and enable customers to browse images at Presentation stations running Darkroom Core. You can add from 1 to an unlimited number of presentation stations, depending upon your OS. Add 2 or more capture stations and tether multiple cameras. You'll need a network switch to link all of the computers

• Small Studio Setup: Using Darkroom Pro as a server also gives you the ability to efficiently manage a small portrait studio. By setting up a capture station in the camera room and a sales station in a presentation room, you can continue shooting while another employee is showing and selling. Using onsite printers, you can deliver portraits in just minutes, or utilize Photoreflect for online ordering and a Labtricity lab to order prints and specialty items. Darkroom will also track sales and orders. You can expand this setup with additional capture stations and sales stations, in order to increase capacity as required. Requires network switch to link all of the computers

• Large Studio Setup: By adding extra capture and sales stations, Darkroom can grow with your studio and increase capacity to keep up with demand. Increase the volume and speed of onsite printing with the addition of a minilab system managed by Darkroom, while ordering specialty items from a Labtricity lab. Requires a network switch to link all of the computers

• Large Chain Studio Setup: Via duplication of the small studio setup, Darkroom is capable of linking with a private Labtricity server and any number of mini labs--creating a nationwide chain of studios with your own high-volume photo lab. Requires multiple small studio setups

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