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Updated   29.05.2007 08:15

What is New ?
Embird 2006
Studio 4.0
CDs with videos
SHV format support in Embird
Freehand Digitizing Tool
Nearest Point in Font Engine
6 new alphabets

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Scalable Designs




Studio allows user to save designs in compact vector EOF format that was developed for sending scalable designs via Internet. Receiver can open EOF file in basic Embird 2004 program, (even in the free, unregistered version) and resize it without loss of quality.


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Vector Images 

Studio 3.0 allows user to import EMF or WMF vector graphic from Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, Zoner Draw, Paint Shop Pro, Pre-Design and other graphics programs and turn in into embroidery design without redrawing it. This function is available only for owners of Font Engine plug-in.


 

Built-in Videos


Studio contains built-in tutorial videos that show basic principles of work in Studio. Videos are accessible in the Studio start-up window. User can record her/his own videos and share them with friends.

Studio 3.0
Sfumato Stitch US $ 90
Digitizing Tools US $ 150

Studio is an optional plug-in program for Embird. It must be downloaded as a separate file and installed (not just copied) into Embird32 folder. Embird 2004 is required for Embird Studio 3.0 trial and/or purchase. Studio 3.0 does not work with previous versions of Embird.

Upgrade from Studio 1.0 or 2.0 to Studio 3.0  is free of charge. 

Sfumato Stitch  
allows easy and fast creation of multicolored portraits and other designs from photos. 

User imports photo into the background of the working area and then draws Sfumato objects on top of the photo. Just like other objects in the Studio, Sfumato objects have vector boundaries that are automatically filled with stitches. Each Sfumato object can have 1-5 shades of its 'basic color'. Sfumato objects can have openings and carvings, just like the fill objects in the Studio. Objects are filled with stitches so that thread forms looser or heavier meanders to create shading effects while fabric shows through stitches.

New Sfumato is integrated into Studio (no separate download needed). Because of its vector-based approach, it is supposed to enable user to create Sfumato portraits and designs several times faster than with the previous version.

Sfumato Stitch 3.0 registration fee is US $ 90.

This price does NOT include Digitizing Tools registration fee.
Upgrade from Sfumato 2.0 to 3.0 is free of charge.
Both versions of Sfumato can be used on the same computer.
It is not necessary to purchase Digitizing Tools.

 Sfumato Stitch


  • Converts photos into embroidery

  • Combine Sfumato and Studio objects

  • Tutorial videos included 

Lettering

Lettering from Font Engine and Embird Alphabets can be inserted directly into Studio in an outline form and saved as a part of design. 

 

Digitizing Tools
allow user to digitize embroidery designs up to 60 x 60 centimeters (23.6 x 23.6") large with  up to 250 000 stitches. Design is digitized so that user creates outline (vector) objects either on a blank background or on an image (template). When finished, design is compiled into stitches and put into Embird Editor for final adjustment and save in desired embroidery format. 

Digitizing Tools registration fee is US $ 150
This fee does NOT include Sfumato 3.0.
Designs are created in a vector form using lines and curves. Picture can be imported as a template into background of working area. To store designs, Studio uses its own file format with all objects, parameters, stitches and background image stored in a single file (*.eof). There is a 'compact' version of .eof format available for saving designs for transfer via internet.
Objects such as Fill, Sfumato*, Carving, Column, Column with pattern, Outline, Connection, Appliqué and Manual Stitches are available. Fill and Sfumato objects can have openings. Objects can be moved, rotated, skewed  and scaled without loss of quality.

* Sfumato 3.0 is an optional part of Studio 3.0. It must be purchased separately.
To make digitized objects and stitches more visible on the background, user can adjust brightness, contrast, gamma correction, colors balance and saturation of the background image. There are also tools for rotation, cropping and resizing of the background image.
Object Inspector window is available for fast and easy management of objects. User can change the color of object or its order by simple drag-and-drop operation. Objects can be grouped to make manipulations easier.
Each object has adjustable creative and technical parameters such as stitch density, random broadening, fill pattern, color, type of underlay, etc., to allow user create special effects and adjust design for sewing on a particular fabric.
Studio includes many predefined fill patterns, envelopes, borders, fill motifs and outline samples.  User can create her/his own fill patterns, outline samples, border samples and fill motifs.
Digitizing Tools create not only cover stitches for each object, but also various types of underlay: center walk, edge walk, and zig-zag underlay to stabilize embroidered objects.
Digitizing Tools perform many editing operations automatically. Connection paths are rearranged when user moves objects, sharp corners of columns are automatically split or folded when converted to stitches, fill overlays are adjusted according to size of object.

 

What is new in version 3.0 ?

  • New Sfumato Stitch 3.0 module for creation of photo-like embroideries is now an optional part of the Studio.
  • Import of vector images in EMF and WMF format. Studio converts vector graphics into embroidery design without need to redraw them. This option is enabled only if user has registered Font Engine plug-in.
  • New system of built-in tutorial videos. Several videos included with the installation file. User can record her/his own instruction video with text and sound hints included. User videos are intended for sharing of digitizing knowledge and ideas between users.