Picture
framing visualization software comparison last updated: 6/5/2016
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PC
DB Cam |
$1157
+$959/yr subscr
*see notes |
1 9 9 8 |
Y |
self |
N |
Y |
Y |
M
I |
1 3 |
1 3 |
1 3 |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Full
featured POS system. Rental program/not for sale. Slide show
or split screen comparisons. Bevels can be displayed in 45 or
90 degrees. e-commerce and multi monitor options available.
*Items can be selected by color categories/groups. Initial setup
and training: $199. plus $79.90/month w/images. (optional version
without art images available @ $49.90/month)
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ClickVue
website down n/a
Art Framing Buddy
California, USA
949.878.6985
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Web
DB |
$239/yr subscr
*see notes |
2 0 0 9 |
Y |
self |
Y |
- |
Y |
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U |
U |
U |
- |
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- |
Y |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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PC
Cam Web DB |
$199
+$0/yr purch |
2 0 0 7 |
Y |
self |
- |
Y |
Y |
M
I |
3 |
5 |
2 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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PC
Cam DB |
$399
+$199/yr subscr |
2 0 0 6 |
Y |
LifeSaver FrameReady Valiani
D. Custom |
Y |
Y |
Y |
I |
5 |
7 |
7 |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Visualization
made easy. Built in retail slideshow capability, Maintains
a library of mat and moulding images, eliminating the need to re-capture
each time. Visit the website to view demonstration videos and
to get your very own demo
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PC
Cam DB |
$1595
see POS list |
2 0 0 7 |
Y |
self |
- |
Y |
Y |
M
I |
8 |
8 |
8 |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Visualization
feature added to existing POS product in 2007.
FullCalc POS is originally from 1990. See POS list for additional
information/full listing.
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Web |
$xxx
$xxx/yr |
2 0 0 6 |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
I |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
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Incomplete.
Vendor has not responded to inquiries
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FrameShop Visualize
www.wizardint.com
Wizard
International
Washington, USA
888.855.3335
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PC
Cam |
$795
+$295/yr purch *see rental notes |
1 9 9 9 |
Y |
Mat Designer
Vir Gallery FrameReady Specialty LifeSaver |
Y |
Y |
Y |
M
I |
6 |
6 |
3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Mac OSX |
$70
commercl license |
2 0 1 0 |
Y |
- |
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- |
Y |
I |
1 |
U |
1 |
- |
Y |
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- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
Hundreds of frames available. Frame Library Editor to add your custom frames.
OS X 10.8+
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PC
Cam |
$899
+$100/yr purch |
2 0 0 5 |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N
A |
U |
U |
U |
Y |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
Low
cost leasing programs available. Camera kits, wireless camera
options and free standing table top mounted camera stands available.
Support and all updates free for one year. $100 per year after
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PC
DB Cam |
$495
$0/yr purch |
2 0 0 6 |
Y |
EstLite BBEst |
Y |
Y |
Y |
M
I |
U |
U |
U |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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PC
Cam |
$1995
+$199/yr purch |
2 0 0 6 |
Y |
Specialty
Soft POS Valiani CMC |
Y |
Y |
Y |
I |
U |
U |
U |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
One
click automated frame entry system, documents art condition,
automatically measures. Easy to set up and easy to use. Lighting
system included
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PC
DB Cam |
see
notes purch |
2 0 0 6 |
- |
Framesmart
Flo |
Y |
Y |
Y |
M
I |
3 |
4 |
2 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Professional
Framing Design & Visualisation Software uses a Realtime
3D rendering engine and familiar enviroment user interface
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Picture Framing
Visualization Programs for Frame Shops compiled neutrally by Michael
Labbe & Andrew Langlois, CPF. Get The Picture, LLC
©2007-2015
Prices
have been converted to US dollars, and exchange rates will vary from
day to day. Vendor prices subject to change without notice. Some vendor
prices may actually be lower during trade show promotions. Information
was gathered directly from frameshop vendor websites. All vendors on
this list were emailed, asked for their input, and given the opportunity
to make corrections. Vendor feature claims have not been verified and
we claim no responsibility for accuracy or merchantability fitness.
May be re-produced and distributed at will, providing credits are retained.
Please
use these tools to visit each site, contact the vendors, try their demos,
discuss it with your staff, and make an informed buying decision.
K
E Y |
PRODUCT
& CONTACT INFO: |
The
name of the product, web link, vendor name, state and country, contact
phone |
SOFTWARE
PLATFORM/TYPE: |
Supported
software platform (pc/windows, mac/osx, linux/unix, web, etc), camera
driven, database driven |
COST: |
Year
1 initial cost, years 2+ additional recurring fees for updates and
technical support. License type (purchase, rental/subscription,
lease) |
SINCE: |
The
year this package was introduced |
DEMO: |
Is
a demo available, via the website or postal mail? $ indicates there
is a fee, otherwise it is free. |
INTEGRATION: |
What
other programs does this application directly interface with, to
share data? (CMCs, POS systems, Print Databases, etc) |
STANDALONE: |
The
application can be used in "standalone" mode, with any
POS system on the market. |
MULTI
MONITORS: |
Product
can drive more than one monitor from a single pc, with unique content
sent to each screen. (ie: customer screen vs employee screen) |
IMAGE
IMPORT : |
Art
images can be imported/loaded directly into the program. (ie: jpg,
gif, bmp, etc) |
METRIC/IMPERIAL: |
Measurment
systems supported by this application. ie: Metric, Imperial, or
NA (not applicable) |
#
OF xxxxxxxxxx: |
The
max number of MOULDINGS, MATS, or FILLETS that can be stacked in
a single piece. note: U = unlimited, up to max width limit |
V-GROOVES: |
Application
can simulate/display v-grooves |
REVERSE
BEVELS : |
Application
can simulate/display both forward and reverse bevels |
3D
SHADOWS: |
Application
can simulate/display a 3D shadow effect around the finished product,
giving depth |
GLAZING: |
Application
can simulate/display the glare or reflection associated with various
glazing choices |
MULTIPLE
OPENINGS: |
Multiple
openings can be laid out and displayed in the same piece, incorporating
multiple art items |
CMC
OPENINGS : |
Specialty
computerized matcutter openings/designs can be displayed in the
program, beyond rectangles and circles |
COLOR
GRAB : |
Application
supports a color grab/eye dropper function, to extract a specific
color from a photographed item; for use in the design (mats or wall
color) |
FINISHED
CORNERS : |
Closed
corner/finished corner pattern layouts can be defined and loaded
via camera |
WALL
COLOR : |
The
wall or background displayed behind the finished piece can be customized,
to approximate the customer's home environment |
SIDE
BY SIDE: |
Multiple
results/designs can be presented in a side by side format, and/or
with a slideshow |
COLOR
TWEAK : |
Components
of the design can be color adjusted AFTER the photo is imported.
(brightness, contracts, rgb, gamma, etc) |
EMAIL: |
Email
proposals can be transmitted from within the application |
PRINT: |
Completed
design can be printed from within the application |
ALIGN: |
Components
which are slightly askew can be adjusted/corrected by the application |
ADDITIONAL
INFO &COMMENTS: |
Any
features that make this product unique, beyond the above. Pricing,
leasing, maintenance clarification and comments. ~20 word space
for vendors to comment on their product. Up to 4 flags to indicate
primary distribution markets |
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Picture Framing Magazine Visualization
Article from Jim Miller 12/2007: http://www.pictureframingmagazine.com/pdfs/2007/Dec_07/Dec07_Visualization.pdf
Annual framer's tech survey results
from the grumble forum: www.custompictureframing.com/poll_results.htm
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