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MacOSaiX - 2.0a6

create mosaic from smaller images

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Version 2.0a6:	(4.0)
Selected Version:	2.0a6
Release Date:	2006-04-06
License:	Freeware
Downloads (version 2.0a6):	9,703
Downloads (all versions):	60,368

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Product Description:

MacOSaiX lets you create a mosaic representation of an image from hundreds or thousands of individual images. The individual images can be found on local disks, created randomly from fonts, found by keyword through Google's or flickr's image database, pulled from iPhoto or pulled from QuickTime movies. You can also choose rectangles, hexagons or puzzle pieces as the shapes of the tiles in the mosaic. MacOSaiX will automatically determine the best location in the mosaic for each image.

What's new in this version:

Improved user interface.

MacOSaiX is now universal and will run on Intel-based Macs.

Yahoo's flickr photo-sharing service can now be searched for images.

Mosaics can now be viewed full screen.

A new kiosk mode is available.

Added display options for the background of mosaics.

Brought back and improved the puzzle piece tile shapes.

The image crop limit can now be disabled.

Autosaving can now be disabled.

Mosaics can now be saved as PNG files.

The resolution can now be set when saving as an JPEG, PNG or TIFF file.

Mosaics can now be saved as web pages:

A pop-up window follows the mouse and shows image detail.
Live links to flickr images.

The size of the Google and flickr disk caches can now be customized.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.2.8 or higher
Universal Binary

Feedback Summary:

Version 2.0a6:
Overall Rating:	(4.0)	Features:	(4.5)	Support:	(4.0)
Ease of Use:	(4.5)	Quality / Stability:	(3.0)	Price:	(4.8)

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Strange bug - Version: 2.0, 7/20/2008 01:35AM PST

rubecube

I've used Macosaix in the past, with very nice results.

This new release has a serious bug for me: the nearly white areas are filled with dark tiles.
The borders of the white area are ok, but in the centre the tiles are dark.
In the same way, nearly black areas are filled with light tiles, giving a weird effect on shadows.

I tried many different images, formats, tiles combinations, number and cropping settings with no success.

I wrote the developer, who kindly replied me and sent me a new beta release, which unfortunately has the same problem.
From that moment, I had no more news... he didn't reply to my mails anymore.

Anyone has the same problem with Macosaix?
MacPro, 10.5.4

It's great - Version: 2.0, 7/19/2008 12:00PM PST

mattysiam

I liked it enough to leave feedback. It's excellent. You can make fantastic mosaics from your iPhoto library with a couple of clicks, and it's free!

One thing... i use a MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz and it slowed it down significantly.

Nice update - Version: 2.0, 11/20/2007 04:44AM PST

Mark Bremmer

I've used this tool for two years now. It just keeps getting better. Easy to use, fast and mesmerizing to watch in action. I can't imagine trying to do this by hand. Thank you.