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Introduction

Intro

Idea Spectrum is an innovative and refreshing software producer that places the development process above all other priorities. Because of this dedication to constant production, we are able to consistently release substantial improvements to our software line, as well as develop new products and services.

Our belief in self-publishing our work has yielded very positive results; with no middleman between us and our customers, we are able to swiftly change our direction based on market demand. Because of our self-publishing policy and our close connection with our customer base, nearly every feature in our software began as a customer request.

Contact Info

The point of contact for press-related matters is Justin, whom is available at Justin@IdeaSpectrum.com. For general questions about our products or company, please contact us by e-mail at Support@IdeaSpectrum.com, or by telephone at 1-866-894-4332 (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm PST).

For more information, or to schedule an interview, please e-mail Justin at Justin@IdeaSpectrum.com

Company Information

History

Idea Spectrum was founded by Jim Napier in 2004. Idea Spectrum's first product, Water Garden Studio, was released approximately one year later in 2005. Water Garden studio, a program that allowed for the creation and design of 3D ponds and waterfalls, was popular among pond enthusiasts, and its success prompted Idea Spectrum to broaden its focus to all aspects of landscaping. In 2006, the Realtime Landscaping product line emerged. Water Garden Studio was re-worked into a complete landscaping program and re-named Realtime Landscaping Pro 2 (version 1 being Water Garden Studio, and version 2 being RLS Pro). Two light versions of Pro were also released for a lesser price: Realtime Landscaping Plus 2 and Realtime Landscaping Photo 2.

Having established a solid and successful line of software, Idea Spectrum turned its focus right back to development and released much improved versions of its three programs in 2007. These improved versions contained new features, a refined interface, and better visualizations. The 2007 software titles were appended with a "3" as they were the third rendition of Idea Spectrum software. Following its trend of yearly releases, Idea Spectrum released version 4 of the Realtime Landscaping software line in 2008. Version 4 brought a host of new features to the product line, but the main improvement was the addition of a new product: Realtime Landscaping Architect. RLS Architect added features geared strongly toward the professional landscape designer, while RLS Pro, Plus, and Photo were used primarily by homeowners.

In 2009, Idea Spectrum released version 2 of Realtime Landscaping Architect, and version 5 of Realtime Landscaping Pro, Realtime Landscaping Plus, and Realtime Landscaping Photo. The new versions were a traditional step forward for Idea Spectrum, containing a balance of new features, enhanced visuals, and various improvements.

In 2011, Idea Spectrum released version 2011 of Realtime Landscaping Architect, Realtime Landscaping Pro, Realtime Landscaping Plus, and Realtime Landscaping Photo. These new versions represent the largest upgrades to date, offering a large variety of graphical improvements, new features, usability enhancements, and fresh content.

In February 2012, Idea Spectrum released version 2012 of Realtime Landscaping Architect, Realtime Landscaping Pro, Realtime Landscaping Plus, and Realtime Landscaping Photo. The new versions offer graphical improvements, exciting new tools, and additional options.

President Bio

Jim Napier is Idea Spectrum's founder, president, and chief programmer. Having decades of experience developing successful products and managing efficient teams, Jim had the perfect set of skills to create a flourishing software company. Before founding Idea Spectrum, Jim spent two years at Sierra Entertainment, and then four years with Microsoft. At both companies, Jim led programming teams in creating hit 3D games, writing two versatile 3D engines in the process.

For more information, or to schedule an interview, please e-mail Justin at Justin@IdeaSpectrum.com

Product Information

Our Product Line

The successful line of software that we have developed for over six years includes four separate products: Realtime Landscaping Architect, Realtime Landscaping Pro, Realtime Landscaping Plus, and Realtime Landscaping Photo. Our current customer base is primarily composed of landscape designers, landscaping contractors, and homeowners, all whom are addressed by a product in our lineup. Our software is developed with a strong emphasis on ease of use and powerful 3D visuals. It is our intention to continue improving the Realtime Landscaping product line as we strive to be the clear leader in the landscaping software market.

About Realtime Landscaping Architect

RLS Architect is our flagship product. Produced primarily for professional landscape designers and contractors, RLS Architect contains many features that would not likely be needed by homeowners, such as a Plan View that can be tailored to look like a traditional CAD drawing. RLS Architect includes every feature found in RLS Pro, RLS Plus, and RLS Photo, as well as its many unique features. Realtime Landscaping Architect retails for $349.95.

About Realtime Landscaping Pro

RLS Pro is primarily geared toward homeowners and smaller landscape design companies. RLS Pro allows for the advanced 3D design of landscaping and water features found in RLS Architect, but does not incorporate the versatility of RLS Architect's Plan View. Realtime Landscaping Pro retails for $99.95.

About Realtime Landscaping Plus

RLS Plus is targeted toward homeowners who need a landscape design, but do not need water features. The lack of water features is the primary difference between RLS Plus and RLS Pro, which helps to make the decision between the two products easy for an interested consumer. Realtime Landscaping Plus retails for $79.95.

About Realtime Landscaping Photo

As an alternative to 3D landscape designs, all three other products in our lineup support a "Photo" mode. This Photo mode allows the user to take a picture of their property and landscape directly on top of it, achieving a "before and after" photo-realistic effect. It is this Photo mode that has been isolated and labeled RLS Photo for consumers who do not need 3D design capabilities. Realtime Landscaping Photo is targeted mainly toward homeowners who need to design in a localized area (such as the front yard), and retails for $59.95.

Services and Procedures

When a product is purchased, the user receives the opportunity to download the software immediately, and is also shipped a physical copy of the software by mail. All products are issued with a 30 day guarantee, and include lifetime free technical support by telephone and e-mail.

For more information, or to schedule an interview, please e-mail Justin at Justin@IdeaSpectrum.com

Recent Press Releases

April 8, 2011

For Immediate Release

New 3D Software Revolutionizes Landscape Design Homeowners and professionals are now able to see what their landscape could look like without stepping foot outdoors.

Proper visualization of a landscape design is extremely important for winning a bid or impressing a spouse, because a typical landscape design can easily cost thousands. If the visualization step is skipped and the client or homeowner is not happy with the end result, then much time and money will have been wasted. 3D representations of a completed landscape design before work commences can ensure the finished result meets or exceeds their expectations.

Landscape designers have struggled for decades with ways of expressing their visions to clients, and homeowners have also experienced a hard time getting their spouses on board with their plans. With new 3D landscape design software, visualizing landscaping ideas becomes easy and clear. When finalizing a design, there is nothing more powerful than a detailed 3D representation of a residential or commercial landscape.

"People are very visual" says Jim Napier, president of Idea Spectrum, Inc. "It's much easier to sell someone on a design when they can see what they will be buying." Idea Spectrum has recently released new versions of their landscape design software tailored specially for homeowners, enthusiasts, and professionals. "3D landscaping is the way of the future. Hand drawn top-down plans have a hard time comparing with a realistic perspective view."

Of the four products released, Realtime Landscaping Photo ($59.95) and Realtime Landscaping Plus ($79.95) are developed for homeowners. Realtime Landscaping Pro ($99.95) is designed for both homeowners and beginner landscape designers, while Realtime Landscaping Architect ($349.95) targets professional landscape designers.

3D appears to be the way of the future in many different arenas, and landscaping is not excluded. By providing landscape designers with powerful tools, and by providing customers with clear representations of what they are getting, everyone involved will benefit.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Justin Napier, please call 1-866-894-4332 (outside the U.S. +1 253-862-2678), e-mail justin@ideaspectrum.com, or visit http://www.ideaspectrum.com.

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For more information, or to schedule an interview, please e-mail Justin at Justin@IdeaSpectrum.com