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?

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ultra Snap is an image editor with vector tools, animated GIF creation, and a smart clipboard to collect and paste images.

• Plugin Bridge runs older 32-bit plugins in the 64-bit version of Photoshop.

Features and Benefits

• Artistic photo effects : Make photos look hand-painted in different styles with Dynamic Auto Painter.

• Flexible image editing : Photo Reactor provides a node-based workflow to customize effects. Ultra Snap offers illustration tools.

• HDR processing : Merge bracketed shots or enhance details in one photo with Dynamic Photo HDR.

• Animation : Create animated GIFs up to 4K video resolution with Ultra Snap. Style Animator generates motion graphics animations.

• Writing assistant : CQuill Writer gives grammar help, plot and character suggestions, and other writing aids as you type your novel.

• Plugin compatibility : Use older plugins in Photoshop through Plugin Bridge.

Use Cases and Applications

• Artistic photos : Convert photos into paintings, sketches, or other media for printing, web use, gifts, etc.

• Image processing : Create and apply custom effects like vintage looks, grunge, retouching, and more using Photo Reactor and Ultra Snap.

• HDR photography : Get more dynamic range from DSLR bracketed exposures or enhance a single photo with Dynamic Photo HDR.

• Design and animation : Add motion graphics and animated GIFs to videos, websites, presentations with Style Animator.

• Writing help : Brainstorm story ideas, plot direction, descriptions, and more natural sounding text with CQuill Writer.

Who Is It For?

• Photographers can convert images to artwork, make HDRs, apply custom processing, and animate GIFs.

• Designers and artists can explore creative image effects and animations.

• 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

• Email support is offered for troubleshooting questions and assistance.

• Instructional videos and manuals provide help for learning and using the software.

• Active user forums offer tips and discussions.

Integrations and API

• Plugin Bridge integrates older Photoshop plugins into the newest Photoshop versions.

• Reactor Player runs Photo Reactor filters as Photoshop plugins.

• 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

• Does it work on Mac? No, MediaChance products are Windows-only.

• Is there a free trial? Many of the apps offer free trial downloads.

• What are the system requirements? Most tools work on Windows 7 through Windows 11, with at least 4GB RAM and a multicore processor.

Useful Links

• MediaChance Product Page
• Special Offers
• Free Trials
• Tutorials