New version allows users to add their own MP3 files to their digital photo slideshows

Natick, Mass., August 2, 2001 -- Callisto Corporation today announced they have added support for MP3 music files to PhotoParade(R), their innovative software that provides consumers with an effortless way to turn their digital photos into entertaining slideshows and screen savers to share with friends and family. PhotoParade combines high-quality animation, graphics, music, narration and photo titling with a user’s digital photos.

Customers are thrilled with the new MP3 feature. “I’ve been having a great time adding my favorite songs to the PhotoParades I’m making with the pictures from our summer vacation,” said Kelly Martin, a digital photo enthusiast who has been using PhotoParade for several years. “It is a great addition to one of my favorite programs.”

Customers can choose from more than three dozen professionally-designed PhotoParade themes to show off photos from vacations, weddings, the birth of a baby, and other special occasions. Each unique theme has its own music, animation, and art. The wide variety of themes and the ability to add their own music lets users keep their PhotoParades fun and fresh.

Pricing and Availability

Owners of PhotoParade Maker 3.0 can download the MP3 update for free by signing into their accounts on the PhotoParade website. PhotoParade Maker can be also be purchased and downloaded from the PhotoParade website in three theme bundles: Standard Edition, which includes 4 multi-purpose themes for $19.99, Premium Edition, which includes nine themes for $29.99, and Super Edition, which comes with 40 themes including Wedding Album, New Baby, and a variety of holiday themes for $39.99. PhotoParade Maker and Player are available for both Windows and Macintosh.

About Callisto Corporation

Callisto is the developer of PhotoParade, Photo Viewer by PhotoParade, and Photo E-Mailer by PhotoParade. As award-winning developers of over 40 software products, Callisto is dedicated to making it fun and effortless for consumers to share their digital photos with friends and family by offering an assortment of digital photo software products. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.PhotoParade.com.

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