Hallmark Scrapbook Studio Deluxe
Hallmark Scrapbook Studio Deluxe is another easy-to-use scrapbooking utility with 1,200+ templates, 7,000+ graphics, 500+ fonts, 1,000 embellishments, and a built-in digital photo editor. Like its competitors Scrapbook Factory Deluxe and Scrapbook Boutique, it provides a simple process for putting scrapbooks together: start from scratch or use a Hallmark template; add your own photos and personalize the pages with words and graphics; then preview and print on any printer. The difference is in the graphics. If you like the Hallmark style -- this could be the one you need.
Among the photo editing features are red-eye removal, correction for brightness, contrast and color, and resize, rotate and crop facilities. Templates are professionally designed, with a layout for every occasion. Graphics are invariably cute to give a cheerful accompaniment to your pictures. There are plenty of frames to choose from, plus journals, family trees, and photo cards. A special feature is hundreds of paper doll accessories, but there are many others, all designed to delight the avid scrapbooker.
Comment
Particularly strong on special effects, Hallmark Scrapbook Studio Deluxe offers hundreds of different designs with a wide choice of themes, and provides good photo editing facilities with its Digital Photo Editor.
Some reviewers have mentioned that it can be challenging to use, but in the scrapbooking market this is a standard comment for any program that offers even basic image adjustment features. Photo editing is essential: grandchildren should have red eyes only if they happen to be a particular species of lemur or tree frog! Hallmark's software developer has done a fine job of putting together a sensible and fun-to-use package.
Tech info
- OS: Windows 98 onward
- Price level: Approx. $30
Hallmark Software
Hallmark Software is based at Calabasas, California. It runs a Customer Service desk and a user form where questions can be answered.
Note: Amazon sells this product at a competitive price (see right).
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- Hallmark Card Studio
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