Darktable v3.8 Update Brings Support for Canon CR3, Editing Devices

Darktable, the free and open-source raw photo app, has released its version 3.8 update that adds some big features and improvements, including compatibility with Canon’s CR3 raw format as well as support for editing devices. The update follows in the footsteps of version 3.6, which came out back in July 2021. Here is a rundown… Continue reading Darktable v3.8 Update Brings Support for Canon CR3, Editing Devices

Your Virtual Studio Just Got an Upgrade

If you are unfamiliar with 3D studio software, it’s maybe something worth checking out. Ellixxier software produces a 3D pre-vis studio that hits the mark in terms of time-saving when in the studio, and the software has just received another upgrade, allowing more freedom when planning your shoots. [ Read More ]

Skylum Gives Us a New Sneak Peak at Luminar Neo

We’ve been keeping an eye on Luminar NEO, an upcoming raw editor from Skylum. In my last installment, I was given some preview software that showed three of the new features coming, including a relighting control, removal of wires, dust spots, and power lines. [ Read More ]

Pixelmator Photo is a Powerful AI-Powered Photo Editor for iPhone

Pixelmator has announced Pixelmator Photo for iOS, what it calls the most powerful editor ever designed for a mobile device. The company even goes so far as to call it “basically Aperture for iPhone.” Pixelmator Photo has been launched for iPhone (in addition to iPad) and features desktop-class color adjustments, support for over 600 RAW… Continue reading Pixelmator Photo is a Powerful AI-Powered Photo Editor for iPhone

The Best Plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom in 2021

Photoshop and Lightroom are mainstays in most photographers’ workflows for a reason. While other options abound, no other set of programs matches the popularity and widespread adoption of Adobe’s signature photography software. But while Photoshop’s manipulation capabilities and Lightroom’s processing and editing power are certainly robust, both offer even more power beyond the software itself… Continue reading The Best Plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom in 2021

Apple to Release Nudity Detection, But Other Safety Features Still on Hold

Apple’s iOS 15.2 is close to launching and at least one photo-centric child protection feature is included: nudity detection for photos sent in texts. Other safety features are still on hold. In August, Apple announced that it was planning to implement a software feature that would scan iPhone photo libraries in order to protect children.… Continue reading Apple to Release Nudity Detection, But Other Safety Features Still on Hold

Adobe Launches Creative Cloud Express, a New Entry-Level Platform

Citing the growth of the creator economy and the rise of sales through social channels, Adobe has launched Creative Cloud Express, a new platform designed for fast turnaround and is aimed at those who have never used Adobe products before. Adobe has clearly decided that it has reached critical mass with its professional suite of… Continue reading Adobe Launches Creative Cloud Express, a New Entry-Level Platform

NeuralCam App Adds 48MP AI Super Resolution Upscaler to iPhone

NeuralCam has launched version 5 of its iPhone app that adds a super-resolution 48-megapixel artificial intelligence (AI) upscaling system that it claims reduces noise and enhances detail in photos. NeuralCam first launched in 2019 with a powerful AI-based low-light mode for iPhone photography. The company says that as time has passed, it discovered that many… Continue reading NeuralCam App Adds 48MP AI Super Resolution Upscaler to iPhone