Friday, January 24th, 2025Posted by Jim ThackerPhotoLine 25 now reads Cryptomatte datahtml PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"Computerinsel has updated PhotoLine, its sub-$100 image-editing tool.PhotoLine 25.0 adds support for Cryptomatte data when retouching rendered images, and introduces real-time on-document previews of all of the painting tools, including for layer masks.Support for Cryptomatte ID matte data in rendered imagesAlthough overshadowed by the Affinity tools, PhotoLine is a versatile alternative to Photoshop for image editing, and comes with both vector design and page layout features.It can also be used in 3D workflows, made easier in PhotoLine 25.0 by Cryptomatte support.PhotoLine now reads Cryptomatte data in OpenEXR files rendered in DCC apps that support the ID matte generation system, including Arnold, OctaneRender, Redshift, RenderMan and V-Ray.The change makes it possible to generate masks from the data, and use them to selectively color correct or apply post effects to objects within the rendered image.On-document previews for all of the painting tools, not just the Copy brushThe other major change in PhotoLine 25.0 is that all of its painting tools now have on-document previews, making it possible to preview their effect in real time when mousing over the image.Previews were previously only available for the Copy brush, but have now been extended to all of the painting brushes, plus more complex tools like Stamp, Filter and Color Replacement.This post on the Blender Artists forum suggests that the workflow is particularly useful when painting layer masks.Other feature and workflow improvementsThere are also a lot of smaller improvements to existing features, including the text tools, gradient tools, Curve Creation Tool, and curve editor.Workflow improvements include the option to create custom groups within the Brushes and Colors lists, helping to keep large sets of brushes and color swatches organized.You can find a full list of changes via the link at the foot of the story.Pricing and availabilityPhotoLine 25.0 is available now for Windows 10+ and macOS 10.13+. It costs 79 (around $83).Read a full list of new features in PhotoLine 25 on the product websiteHave your say on this story by following CG Channel on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). As well as being able to comment on stories, followers of our social media accounts can see videos we dont post on the site itself, including making-ofs for the latest VFX movies, animations, games cinematics and motion graphics projects.Latest NewsTutorial: Creating Runtime Cinematics in Unreal Engine 5Master key workflows for integrating character animation into interactive gameplay in UE5 with The Gnomon Workshop's new tutorial.Saturday, January 25th, 2025PhotoLine 25 now reads Cryptomatte dataCheck out the new features in the sub-$100 image editing app, including support for Cryptomatte data when retouching 3D renders.Friday, January 24th, 2025Polygonflow releases Dash 1.8.5Promising Unreal Engine 5 world building toolset gets new options for creating terrain and layering effects. Cost of subscriptions down, too.Thursday, January 23rd, 2025After Effects' latest beta lets you preview HDR compsCheck out the latest beta features in the compositing and motion graphics app, including the option to preview HLG and PQ video.Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025New version of iOS and Android scanning app Kiri EngineKiri Engine 3.13 improves the quality of 3D Gaussian Splatting in the app, sharpening scans and reducing 3DGS file sizes 'approximately 50%'.Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025RE:Vision Effects launches Twixtor StandaloneGPU-accelerated, AI-powered video retiming tool can now be used without a host app, for under half the price of a regular plugin license.Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025More NewsSee the new features due in Unreal Engine 5.6 and beyondLeft Angle releases Autograph 2025Check out this GPU-accelerated Houdini Skin Slide DeformerCheck out this free 2D Rim Light Tool for NukeCreate motion graphics in Nuke with the new Screen FX pluginMaster Cinematic Sand & Dust Simulations Using HoudiniGet the new free version of ZibraVDB for Unreal EngineChaos releases V-Ray 7 for Cinema 4DThese simple free tools convert Maya shaders to BlenderGet 75+ free modular shop assets for Unreal EngineAdobe releases Substance 3D Designer 14.1Adobe unveils Live Co-Editing in PhotoshopOlder Posts