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Welcome to SegPlayPC!™! |
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If you like using the online SegPlay™, then you'll really love SegPlayPC™. In a nutshell, here are the key features:
Segmation™ technology processing is the beauty behind this popular online paint-by-numbers activity that allows users to fill-in detailed outlines of images by applying colors with the mouse, instead of a brush. Expanding upon the SegPlay™ online technology, we have introduced a powerful imaging program, SegPlayPC™, filled with sophisticated features that answer the wish-lists of longtime SegPlay™ users. This desktop program for Windows 2000, XP, and Vista uses the same heavy, cutting-edge processing power of Microsoft's DirectX™ graphics technology used to play today's video games.
Using SegPlayPC™, "painters" follow a number key to fill sections of the picture. As they do, the photorealistic image gradually emerges in color segments. When the painter has found and filled all of a given color's segments, that color disappears from the palette. Having completed the image, the user can replay the process to marvel and learn as the work of art composes itself, color by color. This relaxing diversion will be quite popular with people of all ages, especially artsy types like crafters, art teachers, students, and photographers. With a comprehensive feature set and layered capabilities, SegPlayPC™ enables users to explore intriguing dimensions of both classic and modern art, as they can employ optional tools for gaming challenges, play creatively with intricate painting patterns, and "edit" works of art. Working in a standard, sizeable window or at full-screen resolution to maximize the canvas, painters can magnify the image with infinite zoom-in and out tools to focus on and enlarge any section of the painting. The pro In addition to the mode versatility, users can customize the appearance of the lines and numbers on the canvas-and even opt to paint with the outlines invisible-and watch as colors take form into shapes and pictures. Patterns include large palettes of more than 32 colors and, depending on the patterns, some can be defined with more than 2000 colored segments! 
SegPlayPC™ offers a variety of artistic and educational features. A transparency control allows the original image to "bleed" gradually into the pattern to provide additional color clues, as well as the opportunity to explore color-averaging and matching techniques. A texturing feature includes twenty texture choices, allowing users to both paint on textured paper and use textured paint to achieve a stylized painting effect in their completed images. For further creativity, users can scale and align textures to their liking and improvise unlimited effects. Users can also adjust the color and transparency of the lines and change the format, font, color, and transparency of the numbers. Program content includes links to artist websites for more information about the artists, subjects, and works of art. The program includes a versatile printing option, allowing users to print blank patterns, partial paintings, completed artwork, and, for offline coloring, any corresponding palette. The program also provides an automatic saving function so that, as a user progresses on a pattern, the program individually and automatically saves the work so the user can return to it later. SegPlayPC™ is in the computer software category known as "casual gaming". While it provides a pleasurable and creative escape from mundane computer activities, the program is simple to use and new players can begin the painting function immediately, with just a few, intuitive tools. However, the program also offers rich features with challenging and engaging options, so it expands with each user, whether they seek an education in art appreciation or just want to enjoy a creative gaming challenge. With a dynamic and clear user interface and fun sound effects, the program's gaming features compliment the artistic benefits and engage users at all levels. For a gaming challenge, users can race against a timer to complete patterns in a given timeframe at levels from Easy to Experienced and Expert. Users can also employ speed-painting tools, monitor the mistake counter, and track the number of remaining pieces and colors to increase the program's challenging and addictive potential. 
You can easily choose among hundreds of patterns to color using a fun to use, sortable, pattern selection mode. With appeal to all audiences and all age groups, SegPlay™ provides relaxing entertainment in brief sessions. The simplest patterns take about four minutes to finish while the more complex patterns can take over an hour. The program employs an extremely easy interface, including descriptive hint tools as users mouse over each item, so it is simple to begin the program and complete a painting. However, with image-saving and extremely intricate patterns, users can undertake ambitious projects with significant educational benefits. Continuously replayable and addictive, SegPlay™ can be as repetitive-or infinitely varied-as users prefer. Take a look at our growing collection of add-on patterns for SegPlayPC™.
Examine some neat looking samples done with SegPlayPC™. Users can freely download the program as shareware with a limited number of patterns, textures, and features on a ten-day trial. The program can then be upgraded to the full version by puchasing SegPlayPC™ at our Kagi store. There's a CD version available (it's mailed out within a day or so). There's also a growing collection of add on patterns at the store as well! Read what our initial users have to say about SegPlayPC™. The program comes with well written documentation that provides a great overview of how the program works. For support issues, check our support page. Find out how you get SegPlayPC™ for FREE! |
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SegPlayPC™ includes twenty art images, from complex masterpieces to familiar landmarks and soothing nature imagery, at various levels of complexity. This content is expandable and a growing library of add-on pattern sets is 
gram also includes panning, translation, and auto-advance gadgets to "move" the canvas around, complete color application, and speed the fill-in process. The program operates in a range of modes: Normal (segments of the painting are number-keyed to a palette of colors), Hint Mode (shows only the current color), and Free Mode (users can select any color in the available palette to complete any segment of the painting). Removing the distraction of other colors, Hint Mode simplifies the painting process and is a great advantage for younger users. Another favorite feature, the program's Auto-Completion mode offers an amazing and hypnotizing experience as users can sit back and watch in amazement while the program automatically applies each color to the pattern. The hues spread throughout the pieces and the image takes form, one drop at a time.
