Hi all,
Whilst I'm putting the finishing touches to FotoSketcher 3.99 for Windows, I have also made progress on the future multi-platform version (Windows and MacOS, and possibly mobile as well).
Here is a teaser: my coding environment ;)
David
Hi all,
An early test version of FotoSketcher 3.98 is available for download here: https://fotosketcher.com/FotoSketcher_3.98_alpha3.exe
It is not yet fully optimized, but should be faster than alpha 1 and alpha 2.
This should solve a persistent and stubborn bug that has been reported by many Windows 11 users, where Painting 5, Painting 6 and Cartoon 1 effects would produce random horizontal lines.
Windows 10 users were unaffected.
As usual I would be grateful if you could give me some feedback on this alpha release :)
All the best,
David
Hi all,
FotoSketcher 3.97 for Windows is now officially released!
For MacOS users (with M1, M2, M3 or M4 Apple processors), FotoSketcher for Windows can run on your Mac.
You first need to install the free program Whisky available here: https://getwhisky.app/
Once installed, download the current portable Windows version of FotoSketcher and execute it on your Mac. It works well and fast.
Here is a list of changes in this release:
Have fun with FotoSketcher!
Best regards,
David
Hi all,
FotoSketcher 3.97 beta 1 is now available for testing. You can download it here: https://fotosketcher.com/FotoSketcher_3.97_beta1.exe
This version corrects a rare but nasty bug that could crash the program when applying texture to the image.
Some minor UI changes have been made, and the "No effect" filter (which used to simply copy the left image to the right pane) can be used for more than just adding a frame or texture.
It can also modify the luminosity, contrast, color saturation and sharpness of the source image.
This can be put to good use with the manual brush or scripts (F5 key).
Also powerful when using the F12 function key, which swaps the left and right images.
Have fun,
David
Hi all!
FotoSketcher 3.96 for Windows is now officially released!
Head over to https://fotosketcher.com/download-fotosketcher/ to download either the standalone version (no need to install, just run the .exe file) or the version with setup.
For MacOS users (with M1, M2, M3 or M4 Apple processors), FotoSketcher for Windows can run on your Mac ;)
You first need to install the free program Whisky avalaible here: https://getwhisky.app/
Once installed, download the Windows version of FotoSketcher and execute it on your Mac. It works well and fast.
Here is a list of changes and improvements in this release:
A here is a screenshot of the new UI:
New Pencil 6 Sketch example
Painting 9 and Pencil Sketch 6 combined using "Merge source and result images" (in miscellaneous effects).
As always, FotoSketcher is 100% free to use, even commercially (if you wish to sell your artwork for instance).
Enjoy :)
All the best,
David
Hi all,
FotoSketcher 3.96 is now 99% ready.
Before the official release, you can already test it by downloading the release candidate (portable version, no setup) here: https://fotosketcher.com/FotoSketcher_3.96_RC.exe
I have tested in Windows 10, Windows 11 and MacOS with Whisky (https://getwhisky.app/) on an M2 MacBook Air and it worked flawlessly.
Unless a showstopper bug is found this RC version will be released officially very soon.
As usual, I am very grateful if you could let me know if you find any issues with this version.
A huge thank you to all the people who have helped me over the years, with testing, translating and supporting me on Patreon or via PayPal (I am very grateful for all the coffee!).
Hi all,
I'm currently working on ironing out the last few bugs and should be able to release version 3.96 soon.
Here are some images produced during my latest tests.
David
Hi all,
Version 3.96 is nearly ready and is now entering stable beta phase.
From alpha 2, there have been some minor UI changes, a speed improvement for previewing when adding texture and the possibility to change the underpainting (or paper) color in the new Pencil 6 sketch effect.
As with other effects which support colored underpainting, you simply right-click on the preview image and a color picker will appear to choose the paper color.
Here is the direct download link: https://fotosketcher.com/FotoSketcher_3.96_beta1.exe
As always, I would be extremely grateful if you could test this version and let me know if you find any bugs I may have missed! You can contact me at contact@fotosketcher.com or by leaving a comment on this blog.
I hope you have fun with FotoSketcher :)
All the best,
David
Hi all,
FotoSketcher 3.96 alpha 2 is now available for testing, with a new pencil sketch effect (Pencil sketch 6).
You can download it here: https://www.fotosketcher.com/FotoSketcher_3.96_alpha2.exe
Apart from the new user interface, you will be able to test the new Pencil effect.
As usual, please let me know if you find any bugs ;)
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Have fun,
David
Hi all,
In order to modernize FotoSketcher's user interface and make it more legible, a brand new style will be introduced in version 3.96.
An early alpha version is available for testing and can be downloaded here: https://fotosketcher.com/FotoSketcher_3.96_alpha1.exe
For MacOS users, if you have a Mac with an Apple CPU (M1, M2 or M3), you can run this version using https://getwhisky.app/ (100% free, as is FotoSketcher).
I have tested and it works incredibly well, faster than on my PC. Only caveat is that the Windows font is not included on MacOS, so the text will revert to a basic font. I'll be working on that.
Have fun!
Best regards,
David
