The Linux version has been postponedSami Maisniemi - Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Unfortunately the Linux version of Frame has been postponed, because we could not find enough beta testers. However, we still believe that the Linux version would an important addition to our product range and the Linux version will be released sooner or later. If you would like to participate the beta program, please send email to info@katelabs.com. Frame 1.3.1Sami Maisniemi - Tuesday, February 16, 2010 The latest update includes important improvements to the preferences and the reference files. The update is strongly recommended for all the users.
The new user guide is also available and the reference files of X-Rite or Gretag MacBeth ColorChecker are available in the download page in CSV format.
We have received quite a lot of feedback during the last couple weeks and we intend to release several updates during the next couple months. We would like to thank all the users who have sent feedback. Frame 1.3Sami Maisniemi - Monday, January 18, 2010 Frame 1.3 was released for a while ago. The release was once again a few weeks late, because we found some critical bugs just before the release. As a consequence, we have decided to change the development methodology. In the future we will release frequent updates. The version control will be modified accordingly. The new methodology allows us to release new features after they have been fully tested without relying on artificial time schedules. We believe that the new methodology helps us to deliver new features within reasonable time without compromising quality.
Frame 1.3 includes several additions and modifications. For example, the support for the reference files has been extended and the user can create custom color charts. However, the most remarkable change is related to the licensing of the application. Frame Essentials includes all the features and the price of the license is 99€. Frame Lite includes all the tests and the most common test charts, but the license is free. We believe that Frame Lite will be a great success among the hobbyists who need an affordable method to test any kind of imaging devices from scanners to cameras. We promote all the hobbyists to test the application and to send feedback and comments, which help us to develop the application. Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Windows 7 supportSami Maisniemi - Monday, December 14, 2009 We have updated the development tools and therefore Frame 1.3 will support Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Windows 7 operating systems. The final tests of Frame 1.3 are ongoing and the release will be made within the next few days. The Linux version is also ready, but we intend make some additional tests to guarantee compatibility with the most common Linux distributions. Frame 1.3 LiteSami Maisniemi - Saturday, November 28, 2009 We have defined the features of the Lite version of Frame. The Lite version includes the support for all ColorChecker compatible color charts, all generic white and gray balance cards, and all ISO 12233 compatible resolution charts. The user can create reference files or use reference files provided by a vendor in CSV and ANSI IT 8.7 compatible formats.
However, the Lite version does not include any other test charts and reporting and exporting tools. The Lite version will be available for all platforms. We promote all the users to send feedback and comments, which will help us to develop Frame. Frame 1.3 for LinuxSami Maisniemi - Saturday, November 21, 2009 
We have been developing the Linux version of Frame for a while. The features of the Linux version will be identical to the features of the Mac OS X and Windows versions. We intend to support KDE and Gnome desktop environments and all most common Linux distributions. The Beta testing program will start a couple weeks after Frame 1.3 has been released for Mac OS X and Windows. The Beta testing program continues as long as it is necessary.
Frame 1.3 – PreviewSami Maisniemi - Friday, November 13, 2009 The development of Frame 1.3 has been started. We have decided to focus on improving the existing features instead of adding any new features. We cannot provide any detailed time schedule, but the update will be available before the new year. The purpose of the update is to increase usability and quality.
We intend to improve the graphical user interface and especially the plots. The vignetting analysis will be redesigned and new 2D plots will be added. The flexibility of the parser of the reference files will be improved, because the interpretations of the ANSI IT 8.7 standard vary remarkably depending on the vendor. The new parser will deliver wider support for reference files.
We also intend to release a free Lite version and perhaps a Linux version. The features of the Lite version and the Linux version will be defined later. Frame 1.2Sami Maisniemi - Friday, October 30, 2009 Frame 1.2 is available! The update includes several remarkable additions and improvements. The update adds the support for reference files in CSV and ANSI IT 8.7 compatible format. The support for the reference files allows both the users and the vendors of the test charts to define the references of the test chart in RGB, XYZ, and LAB color spaces.
We have also released the first patch, which includes some bug fixes for the reports. The update is free of charge for the existing users. The new users can download the 14-day free trial prior to purchase. The price of a single user license is 99€.
Press release » Frame 1.1Sami Maisniemi - Tuesday, August 25, 2009 The first update is available! The update enables OECF (Opto-Electronic Conversion Function) and CA (Chromatic Aberration) analysis and adds support for multiple new color charts (Wolf Faust IT8.7, HutchColor HCT, and Qpcard 101/102/201) and step charts (ISO 14524 and Stouffer). The update is free of charge for the existing users. The new users can download the 14-day free trial prior to purchase. The price of a single user license is 99€.
Frame 1.1 – PreviewSami Maisniemi - Monday, August 3, 2009 The update is almost ready. The final tests required a little bit more time than we estimated, but Frame 1.1 will become available within the couple weeks. The update includes several major new features and additions and modifications to the existing features.
1. OECF Analysis
The update enables OECF (Opto-Electronic Conversion Function) analysis which can be applied to step charts. Frame 1.1 will support ISO 14524, Kodak Q-13 and Q-14, and Stouffer step charts. The implementation of the OECF analysis is based on ISO 14524 standard.
2. New Step and Color Charts
The update adds support for multiple color charts including Wolf Faust IT8.7, HutchColor HCT, and QPcard 101/102/201 color charts. The update adds also support for multiple step charts including ISO 14524, Kodak Q-13 and Q-14, and Stouffer step charts. The update includes also the references for Wolf Faust IT8.7, Kodak Q-60, and HutchColor HCT color charts.
3. Resolution Analysis
The new improved resolution analysis enables also chromatic aberration (CA) analysis.
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