Phase One released Capture One 5 PRO, the latest version of their RAW workflow software. New features include the Focus tool and Focus Mask for quick selection of images with correct focus, Skin Tone Enhancer to perfect the appearance of smooth, soft skin tones, and the ability to add vignettes to the edges of images for an artistic effect. This latest version also adds support for additional DSLR models and RAW file support for selected Leaf digital backs. Capture One 5 PRO is available now for $399. Read the rest of this entry »
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Adobe Lightroom 3 Beta Overview
Browsing through the new Lightroom reveals a variety of new features. New organization implementations and an improved RAW rendering and de-mosaic algorithm are major announced features. Adobe Labs has posted intro videos that are worth browsing for details. Allowances need to made as this is a beta but by any other name, it has a
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Datacolor Spyder3Express
Datacolor has announced its new Spyder3Express monitor calibration system. Spyder3Express is the easiest way for consumers and photo enthusiasts to properly calibrate their computer monitors to view photographs with precise color renditions and maximize their overall digital workflow. It has an intuitive user interface for easy use in a few simple steps and is compatible with both Mac and PC. Read the rest of this entry »
Datacolor Spyder3Studio SR
Datacolor has announced the new Spyder3Studio SR. It has everything you’ll ever need for a perfectly color managed photography workflow, with precise and easy-to-use calibration solutions for your screen, your printer, your projector and even your camera.
Corel Painter 11
Corel has just released Corel Painter 11, the latest edition to their leading Painter software. It includes more than 40 new and enhanced features, making it the ultimate art studio.
Developers focused on four key areas for the new Corel Painter 11. Read the rest of this entry »
Canon Studio Solutions Software
Canon announced Studio Solution, a new software for professional photographic studio owners.
The software features Canon’s core image processing, which provides automatic color management, image resizing and minor image re-touching for stunning prints with minimal labor. Studio Solutions offers a fully automatic workflow to simplify studio operations while maintaining the highest degree of image quality. Read the rest of this entry »
DNG - Format for the Future
The Digital Negative file format, or DNG, from Adobe Systems is a universal RAW format file created to address issues facing digital photographers.
The Standard Solution Need
Camera Manufacturers using proprietary formats present challenges for photographers. Each RAW file type works with contemporary software, until the Manufacturer introduces new technology. Legacy issues of how to work with older files is then relevant.
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Adobe Creative Suite 4 Software
Now Shipping - Adobe Creative Suite 4
The highly-anticipated release of the industry-leading design and development software for creative workflow, Adobe Creative Suite 4, is now available.
There are six new versions available, Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium, Design Standard, WebPremium, Web Standard, Production Premium and Master Collection. CS4 Delivers radical breakthroughs in workflow efficiency and is packed with hundreds of innovative, time saving features
Phase One Delivers Advances for Medium Format Digital Photography
More Freedom and Creative Opportunities for Medium Format Digital Photography
Today, Phase One introduced new advances in medium format digital photography with their Capture One 4 PRO workflow software, extended lens range for Phase One 645 camera system, and an advancement in digital image capture, Sensor + technology.
Adobe Lightroom 2.0 Review
The much-anticipated Adobe Lightroom 2.0 has arrived and delivers more powerful and usable tools for the digital photographer. Following the April 2008 launch of the Public Beta, the apparent wide and varied commentary has resulted in what was delivered this week. All images in article may be ‘clicked on’ for full size screen shots.
New and Improved
The new and improved label when applied to Lightroom 2.0 is meaningful and should neither be feared nor ignored. Current users of the previous versions should be instantly comfortable with this release. The basic organization of the workspace continues with five sections: Library, Develop, Slideshow, Print, and Web. There is better integration with Adobe Photoshop, larger size file support, and improved performance including 64-bit functionality. The RAW editing features are as good as any available. Multi-monitor support is included.
The integration with Adobe Photoshop products is distinctly faster and cleaner in options for transferring files and their appearance in the Lightroom catalog following editing is welcome. Smart Objects are supported.
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Announced
Major Software Upgrade Further Simplifies Photography Workflows
SAN JOSE, Calif. — July 29, 2008 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the immediate availability of Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 2 software, the photographer’s essential toolbox for managing, adjusting and presenting large volumes of digital photographs. With new enhancements such as dual-monitor support, radical advances in non-destructive localized image correction, and streamlined search capabilities, Lightroom 2 is a compelling upgrade that simplifies photography from shoot to finish. As Adobe’s first application to support 64-bit for Mac OS X 10.5 Macintosh computers with Intel® processors and Microsoft® Windows® Vista® 64-bit operating systems, Lightroom 2 also provides improved memory performance for dealing with large scale images.
Why Shoot RAW?
Why Shooting RAW files RAWks (or Realize Your Camera’s Potential with RAW Capture)
by Jim Talkington / prophotolife.com
Camera manufacturers continue to boost the megapixel output of their digital SLRs, enabling them to capture more information and more detail with every new model release. It only makes sense then that you would want to preserve all of that information and detail, right? If you always shoot JPEG files instead of RAW then you may not be realizing your camera’s true potential.
JPEG images emerge from a camera considerably smaller in file size than RAW captures. For many uses JPEGs are convenient and offer fine quality. RAW files are larger and must be processed in software before they can be utilized and shared. So why shoot RAW and have to deal with an extra step when the JPEGs may look just fine? There are a few good reasons that professionals and serious amateurs choose RAW.
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