Allegorithmic have announced a free version of their Map|Zone procedural effects software for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator products.

The program is free of charges fully-useable in production, has no limitations, and includes:
-A brand new and very user-friendly graphical interface
–400+ preset effects: textures, patterns, maps, masks, VFX and "Non Photorealistic Rendering" effects!
-A new "History Panel" avoiding any accidental work wasting
– A preset-sharing process allowing the community of users to participate to and complete the library
–New functionalities and preset parameters

Find MaP Zone FREE for download here:
http://www.allegorithmic.com/v2/zone_desc.htm