Mac image editing takes quantum leap; Live Picture heralds speed boost. (FITS Imaging's image processing software to be marketed by HSC Software) (Apple Macintosh microcomputer) (Product Announcement)

BOSTON -- A new image editing technology that brings workstation speed and productivity to Macintosh users was the talk of Macworld Expo here last week.

Live Picture, developed by a French company but being marketed in the United States by HSC Software, impressed show-goers and Apple executives.

"[Live Picture] puts the performance of our Quadras on a par with high-end imaging workstations," said Ian Diery, executive vice president of Apple Computer Inc.'s personal computer division. "Right now you will only see this on the Macintosh platform -- not Windows, not DOS," Diery added.

"You have created a great jewel for the world," said Apple chiarman John …