Tangent3D Image Armada Version 1.5: Conclusion

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Image Armada 1.5

Conclusion
October 26, 2005

Introduction • Standard vs. Professional • Creating Galleries • Conclusion

Pros

Create a 3D gallery on CD/DVD
Upload gallery to websites for downloading
Variety of different galleries and templates
Depending on your familiarity with the program, you can create your own textures which can expand Image Armada's potential indefinitely
Wide variety of frames for images
Realistic textures
Simulation of galleries are very accurate, including an easel as an introduction
Affordable price

Observations

Program seems to not remember the "Show Tips At Startup" check box, and for a few other check boxes which prompt the user to choose whether or not to perform the action every time.
When creating CD/DVD package, the only folder where the final exported package can go, is the My Documents folder. There is no browse button, only a Make New Folder button, which can only make a new folder in My Documents.
No side-to-side movement within galleries. Only turning, forward, and back. Because of the environments of the galleries, having an option to move sideways would be very beneficial. UPDATE (1-10-2006): Side-to-side movement is available, but it's currently not documented. Press the SHIFT + (Left and Right) ARROW keys.

Cons

User interface could be a little more friendly

Image Armada 1.5 is one of those programs which I think has not been given enough exposure for alternatives to creating images on CD/DVD. There are the popular programs of course, but for $25, some really unique galleries for your clients can be created.

I give Image Armada 1.5, a

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As noted above, Image Armada 1.5 could have a more simplified and friendly user interface, but I was able to get a gallery up and running within 20 minutes and taking a peak at the manual. This particular rating was given to Image Armada because I believe it can be improved upon, and I look forward to reviewing it again in the future.

Tangent3D is a very interesting and creative company. Three-dimensional galleries bring life to what would otherwise be a stale and rather boring collection of images on a CD/DVD. For artists who want to explore alternatives of conveying their message to photographers wanting something more substantial than a two-dimensional viewer, Image Armada can be a very affordable option.

If you're looking for a very simple way to make viewing images exciting, and yet having the option to edit and configure your galleries in a variety of ways, I recommend Image Armada 1.5.

Purchase Image Armada 1.5 now directly from Tangent3D.