DRAW  > It crashed during updating from version 3

> Now it often hangs up (I donīt use curious software),

> I don't see any "dramatic improvement in speed" and

> Updating ONLY works if you fully registrate at parallels.

This definitively all we know from other OS.

Welcome to Windows, its stormy there, who dreams of Windows become nice running on a Mac.

It was a try, but now I took the decision to close my window (it becomes winter time ;-)), going straight back to use just OS X.  
(Version 4.0.3540)

DRAW  The did a sabbath year. But its not a big restart: still there is not any of the most important localizations available....  
(Version 3.7.1)

DRAW  wasted my time trying lens correction. no way. just sometimes it works. bad crew: they were not able to port the app to OS X. The current version Pro 9.9.9b is non-intuitive.  
(Version 4.10)

DRAW  (Almost) all working perfect.

One single issue: Any time I change the dock, my desktop picture changes too. Anyone else with this issue? (10.5.3)  
(Version 2.4)

DRAW  >To avoid loss of productivity time keep Aroona Software's upgrade philosophy in mind before you try to upgrade to 1.5.10.

"VideoDrive will expire when upgrading to version 1.5.10 from earlier versions. Users will have to re-apply for a registration key. Please email us your current registration key with your paypal email address and we will send you a new registration key free of charge.

When starting version 1.5.10 for the first time, VideoDrive will propose to create a mail message for you. Once you receive your new registration code, you can enter it in the VideoDrive Preferences, together with your Paypal email address.

We are forced to make these changes to accomodate to the growing user base of VideoDrive and to guarantee the integrity of current and future personal licenses. For security reasons, we have to send out the new registration codes on a per-request basis. We apologize for this inconvenience. "

>I wrote them that I dislike such uncomfortable updating procedure to get their next beta version 1.5.10 (decrementing amount of bugs but still no major improvements in workflow).

Please judge their Email answer for yourself (read their last threaten sentence!):

"Your request for a new key has been received and will be handled as soon as

possible. Due to possible integrity violations, this process can take up to

12 hours.

We understand this process does not offer the most optimal customer

experience. However, we are forced to take these actions as the result of

users who use illegal methods to obtain user licenses, compromising the

integrity of the personal license system.

We like to remind you that you are not forced to upgrade to this new version

and that your current installation continues to work. Aroona Software is

committed to enhancing VideoDrive continuously and free of charge for

current customers. We believe this offers a better customer experience

rather than keeping all updates for a paying 2.0 release. If we receive more

complaints about our update path, we will definitely consider revising our

policy."

> Trying to continue with 1.5.9 shows the message: "Trial version expired".

One last sentence to the guys at Aroona:

Please handle your customers/beta testers with more respect and politeness! Mac users don't support M$-like behaviour.  
(Version 1.5.9)

DRAW  VideoDrive has still strickly to be located in the applications folder.

Otherwise you get that annoying anouncment.

More: You won't even be able to set your registration key.

Multilangual version coming soon?  
(Version 1.5.7.02)

DRAW  VD1.5.7.01 starts up with AppleScript Error "sh: /Applications/: Is a directory (1)".

German OSX 10.5.2  
(Version 1.5.7.01)

DRAW  crashed on 10.5.2.

but more: the total performance of my mac slowed down since that crash.

even after reboot... strange. anyone else?  
(Version 0.1)

DRAW  Something for freaky software developers. I found not one application to start in the all the files.

That is windows like....  
(Version 0.7b4)

DRAW  ...waiting for 10.5.1 version...

what the hell is there going on? none of the unsanity products are ready for Leopard...

check http://www.unsanity.com/products/compatibility   
(Version 1.4.1)

DRAW  i have the same expiriences. that software sucks!  
(Version 2.2.2)

DRAW  Not compatible with Leopard?!

Exception Type: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGBUS)

Exception Codes: KERN_PROTECTION_FAILURE at 0x0000000000000000

Crashed Thread: 0  
(Version 1.3)

DRAW  Very useful, if you have hudge image archives and need to remove mini-icons done by some software. then leopardīs cover flow can generate its best previews.

I was very happy to find this fast atble app. even corrupted JPGs didn't stop thumbnailer executing.   
(Version 1.0.2)

DRAW  ...waiting for 10.5 version...  
(Version 1.4.1)

DRAW  I don't need all the PRO functions. Is there a cheaper version (standard or so) available for less money (30 bucks or so) ?  
(Version 2.3.01b27)

DRAW  Good Job! Works well with iPhoto '08 too.  
(Version 0.3)

DRAW  10.4 MB. Good start ;-)  
(Version 0.5.6)

DRAW  ugly GUI. no need for that on my mac. stay pc ;-)  
(Version 1.5.3)

DRAW  Best product for DICOM

- mac-like

- international version available

- free  
(Version 3.0a1)

DRAW  Works fine but the GUI is strange...  
(Version 3.0)

DRAW  Absolute ridiculously: In times of multilingual proggys this one speaks just english. Good but not good enough!  
(Version 9.0b2)

DRAW  Safari does not run on my (german) 10.4.9 (mac mini), but runs on my womenīs XP (german)-laptop. shame!!!!  
(Version 3.0b)

DRAW  very impressive software!!!!

i cross-checked results with the upcoming photoshop cs3:

hdr tone mapping mode gives more options in photomatix.

and the combine mode (highlights and shadows intensive) is worth to wait for its results!

much better than adobes first approach...

very (i repeat) very well done software...   
(Version 2.4b4)

DRAW  !!

After installation my network settings unchain itself every reboot. What the hell... ? Not forgetting: You patched your system.

What potential! :-(

Anyone who have the same prob? (Repairing the rights won't solve it.)

Btw.: FR doesn't work for my 10.4.8, earler versions did.

!!  
(Version 1.3)

DRAW  version has improved, working is fun now!  
(Version 1.2.6)

DRAW  Brilliant!

1. Similar to iPhoto you can now load different Libraries (press alt at startup). I used Libra before to do that, but it caused trouble if you didnīt act carefully.

2. I used CoverFlow, and my girl friend was seeking for a good implementation, now (well) done by apple.

3. CoverManagement goes with iPhoto experiences, i.e. works incredible fast

But:

Up to now, I wasnīt able to upload one single cover from ITM. Sad (and waiting), cause its the most brilliant idea...

I had no problem managing my high loaded old libraries. Apple rules :-)  
(Version 7.0)

DRAW  best stitcher, worst GUI  
(Version 1.2.1)

DRAW  not able to get it running. failure of init screen buttons. poor work!  
(Version 3.1)

DRAW  This software is incredible! Habe a try.

It is art, isnīt it???

BUT:

The GUI is so bad. Just PC feeling, non-intuitive, you have to be kind of expert to select all the possibilities hidden under that GUI. Why? Good programmer, but no feeling for the user....  
(Version 3.5)

DRAW  Why do one have to set Distortion Control levels manually? My Nikon Camera (of course) stores Lens and Focus data in the EXIF.

Why, Nikon, are you not able to read them out for automatic distortion management in batch mode? Nikon, you are confusing me a bit...  
(Version 1.0)

DRAW  I love the distortion control and the revolutionary Color Control Point, both working quite well.

But:

The GUI is no fun at all and the applikation is sooo slow (compared with comparable softwares that are written by experts).

I hope, other developers will focus on the integration of the Color Control Point idea.  
(Version 1.0)

DRAW  no GUI ;-)  
(Version 1.10)

DRAW  POOR. simply hangs up. using 10.4.6, iphoto lib manager 3.1.2.   
(Version 1.2.5)

DRAW  5 stars compared with all other stitchers...  
(Version 0.7)

DRAW  Incredible crab. 100% Windows-GUI. Try Calico instead. Thats something we like: easy doing, 100% quality.  
(Version 3.0.1)

DRAW  Have a look at Calico. Its most easy to use...  
(Version 0.5)

DRAW  excellent software, very easy to handle, gives best result. waiting for the first post-beta...  
(Version 0.7)