v4.0 [Jul 12, 2013]
1. Changed the interface design. Reorganized the workspace and optimized image processing.
2. Added two interface modes (Express and Advanced). Added new floating panels (in Advanced mode) and the possibility to customize, save and load the program's workspace.
3. Added elements for creating light effects; improved those which were available in the previous versions. Now 12 elements are available in the program: Sphere (was Blob), Ring, Polygon (*New*), Light Stripe, Light Beams (*New*), Particles, Star Burst (was PolySpikeBall), Light Explosion (was PhotonSpikeBall), Rays, Halo (*New*), Light Spots (*New*), Oval Light Spots (*New*). Removed the SpikeBall element and light effects' modifiers.
4. Added the possibility to change the form and size of the light effect by dragging with the mouse.
5. Added tools: Transform, Star Brush, Exclusion Tool, Hand, Zoom.
6. Added the Effects panel with 138 ready-to-use effects (presets) divided in 11 groups.
7. Updated the Blend Modes: added the Pass Through mode, removed Difference and Exclusion.
8. Added support for CMYK and Lab color modes.
9. Added support of 32 bit images.
10. Added compatibility of the plugin with Adobe Photoshop CC.
11. Added options to the program preferences:
- the parameter which defines the number of recent files,
- the check-box which activates the OS Load/Save File Dialog,
- and the check-box which locks the top panel view.
12. Added the Go To LightShop Home Page button.
13. Improved the Print dialog.
14. Added Spanish languages to the program interface. Now the program is available in 8 languages. Updated the program documentation.
15. Changed the setup file for Windows. Now there are two files - for Windows 32 bit and for Windows 64 bit.
v2.0 [Mar 5, 2008]
Standalone edition of the program made available. LightShop is now a Universal Binary application. Added support of Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Added compatibility with Photoshop Elements 6.0. Fixed some minor bugs. Added new interface languages.
