Microsoft AutoCollage 2008

Autocollage 2008 is a comprehensive photo compilation software that lets users create the most stunning photo collections and collages possible. Users can transform an entire photo album into a single breathtaking collage that embodies an entire event or time period on one page. Creating a photo collage can bring all of the best moments of weddings, graduations, and any other memorable event into one priceless piece. If a picture speaks a thousand words, then a collage speaks a million!

The process of creating a collage is turn-key with AutoCollage 2008, as the user can create a masterpiece with the simple selection of a folder and the click of a mouse. The default collage settings can be used to produce a professional quality compilation in just moments, or the settings can be modified to create custom designed photo collages.

Once the collage is created, it can be emailed to multiple recipients or printed in less than 30 seconds, with a single mouse-click. The user also has the option of creating a desktop background with the finished product. In fact, once the collage is exported as an image file, the file can be used in a variety of ways including screen savers, posters, business cards, greeting cards, clothing, and any other use one could imagine.

Collages can be created without the need to select certain pictures, as the software will automatically select related pictures that would be most relevant to the compilation. The software avoids using duplicate or similar photos, and arranges each collage in a unique yet satisfying fashion.

Photos are arranged in a way that prevents dominant overlapping, and all of the important areas are exposed in each photo. To avoid creating a scattered mess, the software hides the corners of the photos to create a seamless appearance that blends the compilation into a collective artwork.

The following are the minimum system requirements:

• Operating System: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista or Windows 7
• Processor: 233 MHz or faster; 1 GHz or faster recommended
• Disk Space: 100 MB
• Memory: 512 MB Ram
• Display Resolution: At least 800 x 600 resolution

Microsoft AutoCollage: What We Liked

• The process of creating a collage is extremely simple and can be accomplished in under a minute from start to finish.
• Unlike many collage creation softwares AutoCollage 2008 does a good job of creating coherent image collections that do not appear to be scattered.
• There are many configuration options to choose from, so users can create custom collages as well as random creations.
• Easily share and distribute collages with a single mouse click.

Microsoft AutoCollage: What We Didn't Like

• The software lacks in advanced editing tools but makes up for it with plenty of configuration presets.

Microsoft Support

Technical support for this software can be found at the Microsoft Auto Collage 2008 Support Center.
There is also a support forum that lets users ask questions and share information regarding the software.

About Microsoft

Microsoft is the largest computer software company in existence, originally founded in 1975. Microsoft has since become the most dominating name in computer technology, pioneering the operating system with MS-DOS and then Windows. Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA.

  

AutoCollage 2008 allows users to easily compile a set of individual photographs into one seamless collage. In just a few clicks, people can transform an unwieldy group of photos - for example, of an event such as a wedding or holiday - into a single collage image that can be printed; used in e-postcards, web pages or desktop backgrounds; or e-mailed to family and friends.

Create beautifully blended image collages with a click of your mouse. AutoCollage automatically selects, arranges, and blends your pictures into a collage suitable for printing or e-mailing. Photo collages celebrate important events and themes in our lives. Pick a folder, press a button, and in a few minutes AutoCollage presents you with a unique memento to print or email to your family and friends.

Reasons to buy

• Create beautiful collages from your pictures.
• E-mail your collage with the click of a button.
• Create full-page prints and desktop backgrounds.
• Create popular print sizes, such as 4" x 6" and 8" x 10"

AutoCollage considers three main criteria to ensure that it chooses the best images to feature in the collages it creates:

• Choosing images that are most representative of the overall theme (eg, avoiding duplications, choosing people or groups of people)
• Laying out the images in an interesting way (eg, ensuring one image overlay does not dominate the collage, ensuring important parts of the photo are visible)
• Blending the images together so the joins aren't visible