Complex masking software with absolute precision
Corel® KnockOut 2 dramatically increases the quality of your photo composites by letting you preserve fine image details that were once impossible to mask precisely.
$99.99 USD
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Corel KnockOut 2?
- Why would I use Corel KnockOut 2 instead of other masking products?
- How is masking in Corel KnockOut 2 different from using the Extract tool in Adobe® Photoshop®?
- What's new in this version of KnockOut?
- Why is Corel KnockOut 2 a plug-in and not a standalone product?
- Which platforms does Corel KnockOut 2 run on?
- Do I need Mac® OS X to run Corel KnockOut 2?
What is Corel KnockOut 2?
Quite simply, you can do things in Corel KnockOut 2 that you can't with other software. It gives you the power to mask complex objects with extreme precision, faster than you could ever imagine. It's so accurate that your masked objects will be virtually indistinguishable from the original images.
Complex masking, especially on irregular or transparent edges, is typically a slow, laborious process that reduces productivity and limits creativity. While most image-editing applications contain some sort of masking functionality, Corel KnockOut 2 lets you mask detailed images more quickly and easily, while still retaining all of the properties of the original image.
Why would I use Corel KnockOut 2 instead of other masking products?
Quite simply, you can do things in Corel KnockOut 2 that you can't with other software. It gives you the power to mask complex objects with extreme precision, faster than you could ever imagine. It's so accurate that your masked objects will be virtually indistinguishable from the original images.
Complex masking, especially on irregular or transparent edges, is typically a slow, laborious process that reduces productivity and limits creativity. While most image-editing applications contain some sort of masking functionality, Corel KnockOut 2 lets you mask detailed images more quickly and easily, while still retaining all of the properties of the original image.
How is masking in Corel KnockOut 2 different from using the Extract tool in Adobe® Photoshop®?
Although the Extract tool does allow you to select the edge of an object you wish to mask with a transition area, Corel KnockOut 2 is capable of achieving more complex masking in a fraction of the time. With Corel KnockOut 2, you can select the inside and outside areas of the object you're masking, providing a more detailed selection. You can also use the Pushpin, Tweezer and Syringe tools to make highly detailed selections on complex objects, such as glass, smoke, shadows, hair and trees. The Touchup tools allow you to complete the masking process by adding/subtracting colors to and from the masked object. In addition, Corel KnockOut 2 allows you to retain the alpha channel information.
What's new in this version of KnockOut?
Among other improvements, Corel KnockOut 2 features:
- Designed for Mac® OS X - Corel KnockOut 2 is built to run natively on Mac OS X and features the intuitive Aqua® interface
- Revert File option - return to an earlier version of an image to discard unwanted changes
- Property Bar - enjoy faster access to commonly used controls
- CMYK color support - work directly with CMYK images instead of converting to RGB and losing color accuracy
- Touchup tools - perform detailed corrections to masked images with the new Brush and Eraser tools
- Multiple Undo/Redo - with up to 99 levels of Undo/Redo, you can go back to different stages of your work rather than starting from scratch
Why is Corel KnockOut 2 a plug-in and not a standalone product?
As a plug-in, Corel KnockOut 2 integrates seamlessly into any workflow. It's designed specifically to serve as a masking tool for users already familiar with Adobe Photoshop. To that end, it features an intuitive user interface, shortcut keys, menus and commands that are similar to those in Adobe Photoshop.
Which platforms does Corel KnockOut 2 run on?
Corel KnockOut 2 is designed for Mac OS X and runs on Mac OS 8.6 to 9.1. It also runs on Windows® 98, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Do I need Mac® OS X to run Corel KnockOut 2?
No. Corel KnockOut 2 is designed for Mac OS X and also runs on Mac OS 8.6 to 9.1, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
