Hi all,
A new beta is available for testing. You can download it here: https://fotosketcher.com/beta/FotoSketcher_4.20_beta2.zip
I've corrected some UI issues when the height of the main form was too small to accomodate all components and have added a comprehensive reference sheet for the new script engine.
Hello everyone,
I am happy to announce that a beta version of the upcoming FotoSketcher 4.20 is now ready for testing. I've been working on porting some missing features from the older versions and adding a few new tools, and I would love to get your feedback before the official release.
Here is a summary of what is new in version 4.20:
Three new effects: As mentioned in my previous post, I have ported two classic effects from the old Windows-only 3.98 version: Watercolor 2 and Brushstrokes 2. I have also added a brand new Comic print effect.
Magnifying glass preview: I've added a completely new, circular magnifying glass preview for the history gallery (you can see it in the screenshot below on the bottom left). This should make it much easier to inspect the fine details of your different image versions.
Expanded menu: The main menu is now more complete. I have added "Combine source/result" (F11) and a "Check for update" option directly in the menu.
Script engine & Batch mode: The new advanced Script Editor is up and running. To help you get started, it includes a default script straight out of the box that you can try right away, which combines three different watercolor renderings. The script engine is also fully compatible with batch mode, meaning you can write your own custom scripts and apply a specific sequence of effects to an entire folder of images automatically.
UI improvements and bug fixes: As always, this version includes various UI tweaks and fixes under the hood.
Since this is a beta version, there may still be a few bugs hiding! If you would like to help test it, you can download the beta release here:
https://fotosketcher.com/beta/FotoSketcher_4.20_beta1.zip
Please let me know if you encounter any issues by leaving a comment below or sending me an email (contact@fotosketcher.com), so I can fix them before the final release.
I want to sincerely thank everyone who takes the time to test these early versions and provide feedback. I also want to thank those of you who support the project with a donation via PayPal or on Patreon - it is greatly appreciated and helps me keep FotoSketcher completely free for everyone.
Happy testing!
Hi everyone,
I'm currently working on the next update, FotoSketcher 4.20, and I wanted to share a brief preview of what's coming. This version brings back a few familiar features and introduces some workflow improvements.
Bringing Back Classic Effects I am currently porting some of the last missing painting effects that were previously only available in FotoSketcher 3.98 (Windows-only) . While bringing them over, I've also made a few under-the-hood improvements to refine the results.
New Comicbook Print Effect Version 4.20 introduces a new comicbook print effect, which gives your photos a classic, halftone graphic novel look.
Advanced Script Mode For users who want more control over their processing, I am adding a new Advanced Script Mode. This will allow you to chain effects, combine images, add textures and frames, and more...
Batch Mode Integration To make the new script mode as useful as possible, I've made it fully compatible with Batch Mode. You will be able to build a custom script and run it automatically across an entire folder of images.
I'm currently putting the finishing touches on the code and fixing a few remaining bugs, but version 4.20 should be ready to download soon ;)
Thank you as always for your continued support and feedback.
Stay tuned!
All the best,
David
Hi everyone,
I'm happy to announce the official release of FotoSketcher Studio version 4.10 for Windows and macOS!
First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who tested Beta 1 and Beta 2 and took the time to report bugs and share feedback. Your help was invaluable in shaping this release.
Version 4.10 is focused on bringing back a much-requested feature, adding some creative tools, and improving the overall stability of the application - especially on macOS, where some of you experienced freezes after the 4.0 launch.
Both versions are digitally signed.
FotoSketcher Studio is and will remain free. If you enjoy using it and would like to support its development, you can always buy me a coffee ☕ - it is appreciated but never expected.
As always, please feel free to let me know what you think, and don't hesitate to report any bugs you might find.
Happy painting!
David
Hi everyone,
I am pleased to announce that FotoSketcher version 4.10 Beta 2 is ready for download.
Thank you all for your continued support and for testing the previous beta. I've been listening to your feedback and working on bringing back some familiar features, as well as adding a few new things to improve your workflow.
Here is what is new in version 4.10 Beta 2:
As always, since this is a beta release, your feedback is very welcome. Please let me know how these updates are working for you, and feel free to report any bugs you might come across.
You can download the new beta (for Windows) here: https://fotosketcher.com/beta/FotoSketcher_4.10_beta2.zip
Happy FotoSketching!
David
