Boinx Software, a multi-award winning software developer for the Macintosh platform, is pleased to announce the release of FotoMagico 3.5, the gold standard for animating still images. FotoMagico , winner of two Apple Design Awards, amplifies its functionality in version 3.5 with new plug-in support for Apple Final Cut Pro®, Final Cut Express®, Motion® and Adobe After Effects®. The native plug-in integration allows videographers and motion graphic artists to animate still images and render with flawless results directly within the host applications, eliminating workflow disruption and time-consuming key frame adjustments.

Leveraging development partner Noise Industries’ innovative FxFactory Plug-in Platform technology, Boinx Software expanded the FotoMagico workflow to include plug-in support for After Effects and Final Cut applications. “Animating and manipulating still images within an editing application can be quite tedious. It is a task that just about every editor will have to do…more than once,” says Oliver Breidenbach, CEO, Boinx Software. “By partnering with our friends at Noise Industries, we can offer seamless integration with host applications and let videographers animate still images within the Final Cut, Motion and After Effects environment. Not only is this a tremendous timesaver, it is a huge creative workflow enhancement. FotoMagico’s extensive features give artists much more control over the image animation and ultimately a better finished product.”

Winner of multiple Apple Design Awards, FotoMagico 3.5 boasts an impressive array of high-quality features for fine-tuning the visual aspects of still images and slideshows in Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion and Adobe After Effects. FotoMagico feature highlights include :

* Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, and Motion Plug-in Support
With FotoMagico, videographers can easily turn their still images into captivating intros, animated backgrounds and B-roll. Users do not need to keyframe or step out of the host application.
* Extensive Effects and Animation Controls
Clever purpose-built FotoMagico controls let users easily adjust slide position and color, animation start and end point, and more.
* Quick Start Animations
An alternative to creating animations from scratch, the FotoMagico Slideshow Assistant provides users an instant pan and zoom animation that can be further customized.
* Extensive Audio Capabilities
FotoMagico’s multiple audio tracks and automatic ducking for music, sound effects and narration allow for the effortless collaboration of sound and imagery.
* Adding a Magical Touch to the iPad with FotoMagico
Photographers, videographers and other creatives can easily export and experience their FotoMagico animations on Apple’s new multi-touch screen platform.

Availability and Pricing
FotoMagico 3.5 Pro (including PhotoPresenter 4) is available today for $149 USD. A multi-license package is also available for $269 USD. For all purchase options, see boinx.com/fotomagico/buy.

The update to FotoMagico 3.5 is free of charge for existing FotoMagico 3.x owners at their current license levels. A built-in assistant will guide users through the process of acquiring the proper license. Existing FotoMagico 2.x owners at their current license levels can upgrade to FotoMagico 3.5 Pro for $89 USD. For all update and upgrade options, see boinx.com/fotomagico/homevspro.