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The Digital Photographer's Software Guide
Version: FotoStation PRO 6.0 (2008)
OS: Windows 2000, XP, and Vista; Mac OS X 10.4.6 or higher
RAM: 512MB (more recommended)
Supported file formats: Most RAW formats; all major image, sound, and movie formats
Price level: Approx. $600
Address: FotoWare a.s, Holbergsgt.21, N-0166 Oslo, Norway
www.fotoware.com
FotoWare Cameleon
Vendor: FotoWare
Purpose: Scalable DAM system for small businesses to large enterprises
Description
FotoWare Cameleon is a digital asset management system that can meet the needs of
small businesses while also scaling to address those of large enterprises. It comes in three
editions:
■ Standard, for small offices, where people have a need to store and share images,
PDF files, video, sound, and PowerPoint presentations. It comes with imageenhancement
tools, full color management, import from digital cameras, scanners,
DVDs, CDs, and other sources, and has a storage capacity of 100,000 files. It supports
two FotoStation PRO client workstations.
■ Professional, for small to medium size companies with a greater number of digital
assets. Features include high-speed search and simultaneous indexing of new files,
plus a storage capacity of 200,000 files. It supports five FotoStation PRO client
workstations.
■ Web, described as a “complete solution for the corporate market,” in which a single
client using FotoStation Pro can configure and maintain the archive, whereas everyone
else accesses the system via Web browsers. Storage capacity again is 200,000 files.
Comments
Used by (among others) Philips, MyTravel Group, and the UK’s Defence Image Database
(www.defenceimagedatabase.mod.uk), FotoWare Cameleon handles large volumes of
images with ease. One of its key features is scalability, enabling businesses to move up to
a larger edition as they grow. Another is adaptability, the vendor noting the following:
“We adapt to your environment, like a cameleon” (hence the name and British spelling).
By removing the need to make major changes in existing workflows, FotoWare has gained
sales in what has become a very competitive market for powerful DAM systems. The
company has offices throughout Europe and representation worldwide.