» PhotoAcute Studio
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 PhotoAcute Studio promises to remove the noise from High Dynamic Range (HDR) images. PhotoAcute’s special method of dynamic range expansion automatically and almost completely removes the noise from the shadow areas of HDR images. PhotoAcute Studio also increases spatial resolution, extends the depth of field and corrects chromatic aberrations. It supports a variety of image formats, including RAW, DNG and TIFF, and can save the results in Adobe’s DNG format. PhotoAcute Studio Professional costs $119. You can read the whole article here.
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» PhotosNews.com now sells photos via photos.photosnews.com in affordable prices.
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At last PhotosNews.com has its own website to sell professional and semi professional photos.The website to do that is: photos.photosnews.com
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» Filter Forge Supports Photoshop Elements 6
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 The latest update to Filter Forge has added support for Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 and Corel Photo-Paint X4. Filter Forge is a Photoshop plugin that allows users to create their own filters. Version 1.012 also includes fixes for a number of bugs. This update is free for registered users. Filter Forge Update 1.012 - New Hosts Added, Several Bugs Fixed. Read the whole article here
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» Adobe RAWs again
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 Adobe has released Camera Raw 4.4.1 and Lightroom 1.4.1, having corrected the faults with the previously withdrawn updates. The revised updates, as well as fixing a selection of bugs, bring support for the latest DSLRs from Canon, Sony, Pentax and Nikon, along with the FujiFilm S100fs and Olympus SP-570 UZ. Read the whole article here
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» onOne Software Plug-in Suite 4
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onOne Software’s Plug-in Suite 4 for Adobe Photoshop combines full versions of six essential software tools. Available in early May Plug-in Suite 4 includes Genuine Fractals 5 Print Pro, PhotoTools 1.0 Professional Edition, PhotoFrame 3.1 Professional Edition, Mask Pro 4.1, PhotoTune 2.2 and FocalPoint 1.0. “We are pleased to be able to offer this affordable full suite of onOne Software products to the photographic and graphic arts communities,” said Craig Keudell, president of onOne Software. “Plug-in Suite 4 contains all the tools needed to quickly and easily improve workflow and overall image quality at a tremendous savings.” The new Plug-In Suite 4 will be available in early May to new users for $499.95 – a savings of $799.75 if purchased separately. Read the whole article here
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» Adobe Revises Photoshop Express Terms of Use
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Adobe has rewritten the terms and conditions for its Photoshop Express beta following customer criticism. The changes, which go into effect April 10, changes language users felt gave Adobe too much freedom to use images posted on Express. According to a release from Adobe, “the original terms of service implied things Adobe would never do with the content within Photoshop Express.” Read the whole article here
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» Polaroid film set for international rescue
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 Polaroid chiefs are in talks with the maker of Ilford film over the possibility of producing Polaroid black and white instant film at Ilford's base in Cheshire, UK.
In February, Polaroid announced plans to axe film production, blaming competition from digital cameras, 61 years after it hailed the birth of 'instant photography'.
A spokesman for Harman technology Ltd, which trades as Ilford Photo, told us that Ilford Photo and Polaroid are 'talking' but added that 'it's very early days'.
He said discussions are focusing on Ilford Photo 'taking on production of Polaroid monochrome instant film'. Read the whole article here. Many thanks to SteliosKa for the heads up.
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» Scott Kelby Releasing New Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 Book
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 In concert with the launch of the Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Lightroom(R) 2.0 Beta at the Photoshop World Conference & Expo in Orlando on April 2, Scott Kelby - the world's #1 bestselling computer and technology author - has announced the upcoming release of The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 Book for Digital Photographers, an update to his 2007 award-winning Lightroom book. The new book is currently available for pre-order on KelbyTraining.com and will be in bookstores this July. Read the whole article inside
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» Pandigital Simplifies, Enriches Digital Photo Viewing with PanTouch Frames
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Pandigital(R), the leader in the U.S. digital photo frame market, today debuts its new PanTouch(R) line of digital photo frames that greatly simplifies and enriches the way customers enjoy their digital images.
The cornerstone of the new PanTouch line of frames is its user-friendly, touch-operation interface. Clear, convenient icons on the screen direct customers where to touch and swipe on the surrounding matte for completely intuitive control and access to digital images, MP3 music and video clips. Plus, the touch-operation matting resists fingerprints in the viewable area, so the frame always looks great.
PanTouch frames feature touch and slide motion controls, allowing customers to quickly and simply tap or swipe icons to access digital content and functionality. For example, photos can be viewed as if they were pages in a photo album with a convenient page turn effect by simply using a forward or backward swipe motion on the touch matte. Read the whole article inside
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» AKVIS Enhancer v.9.0
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 AKVIS Enhancer v.9.0 includes a new Focus mode that brings blurred photos into focus. You can improve sharpness on the whole image or accentuate only a part of it. AKVIS Enhancer is image enhancement software that helps you improve your photos. The program is available either as a standalone application or as a plug-in to a photo editor. AKVIS Enhancer Plugin sells for $69 USD. Enhancer Standalone with HDRI support sells for $81. Read the whole article here
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» Transcend Japan Sponsors professional nature photographer Junji Takasago
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Transcend will sponsor Japanese nature photographer Junji Takasago. Junji Takasago is a free-lance photographer specialized in capturing the beauty of nature. He is famous for his picture entitled “Night Rainbow” taken in Maui, Hawaii. As the nighttime rainbow can only be seen in the reflection of moonlight, there are only a few people who actually witness it. It is so called the Spirit Rainbow, a blessing sign for the person who sees it. This picture made its way into many corners of the media at the time, and his pictures were usually acclaimed for their soothing power. Read the whole article inside
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» Professional Photographer Cover Photo Contest
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Professional Photographer magazine is hosting a Cover Photo Contest from March 1 to May 31, 2008. Open to all photographers, entries will be judged on technical and artistic merit. The winner will land the cover of a 2008 edition of the magazine plus a selection of prizes totaling more than $15,000. Visit http://www.ppmag.com for submission details and to enter. via photographyblog.com
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» Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 Beta
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Adobe has made Lightroom 2.0 available for public beta. The software, that offers a series of enhancements, is at a very early stage and the company recommends its use only for "kicking the tires," and providing feedback about the new features. These include multiple monitor support, the ability to make localized corrections and improved organizational tools.
The beta is available here but Adobe warns that it will not update V1.3.1 libraries (it is designed to run alongside, without interfering with V1.3.1 installations), and that corrections made in the beta are not guaranteed to transfer correctly to the final, production version of the software. Read the whole article here
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» Kyocera world's fastest drop-on-demand inkjet printhead
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Kyocera announces that it has developed the world's fastest high-resolution inkjet printhead for commercial applications. The new KJ4 Series offers outstanding reliability and productivity, with full-color print speeds of up to 200 meters (wow!?) per minute at 600 x 480 dpi, or 150 meters per minute at 600 x 600 dpi. The KJ4 Series also offers the widest print line of any printhead in its class, spanning 4.25 inches (108 millimeters). The company will commence global sales of the new KJ4 Series printhead in April 2008... Read the whole review
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» Free Images with PicApp Beta
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 PicApp gives bloggers and other online publishers access to copyrighted news and creative images, completely free. Now available in public beta, PicApp features images from Getty Images, Corbis and other prestigious image agencies. Each image is accompanied by a non-intrusive ad to drive royalties to the related content partners, instead of the traditional license fees. “Bloggers are the new journalists and they can now get great images - and use them legally, with no charge whatsoever,” said Eyal Gura, CEO, PicScout. “Through PicApp, we are providing today’s new media with access to the latest images and an easy way to enrich their readers’ experience.” Read the whole article here
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» Maui: How Bad Do You Want It? Photo Contest
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Cold weather, work, responsibility -- how bad do you want to escape? If you're dreaming of relaxing and exploring a true photographer's paradise, five nights in the luxurious Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on the Hawaiian island of Maui probably sounds like music to your ears.
The trip, including airfare for two from a North American gateway in the continental U.S., and a rental car to explore black- or white-sand beaches, take the drive to Hana, whale-watch on the Expedition Ferry, climb Haleakala Mountain and/or visit the nearby islands of Lana'i and Moloka'i, could be yours if you win Pop Photo's Maui: How Bad Do You Want It? Photo Contest. Read the whole article here
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» onOne Software FocalPoint
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FocalPoint from onOne Software is a selective focus and vignetting plug-in designed to help photographers easily blur and/or vignette areas of an image. This new plug-in eliminates the need for photographers to purchase, carry and use special selective focus or tilt-shift lenses, filters or vignetting hoods. “It’s just like having a lens inside of Photoshop. Users set the location of their ‘sweet spot’ of focus directly on their image and then control the amount, kind of blur used and even lighten or darken the edges quickly and easily.” said Craig Keudell, president of onOne Software. The FocalPoint plug-in will be available in April 2008 for $159.95. Read the whole article here
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» Adobe releases Photoshop Lightroom 1.4 and Camera Raw 4.4
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Adobe has released updates to Photoshop Lightroom and the Photoshop Camera Raw plug-in, both available immediately as free upgrades for existing users. The releases provide added raw file support for nine additional digital cameras, including the Canon EOS 450D and Nikon D60. Lightroom 1.4 also provides updated printer driver compatibility for Apple Leopard Mac OS X 10.5.
The camera raw functionality in the Adobe Photoshop software, including Photoshop Lightroom, Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop Elements, provides fast and easy access to the latest raw image formats produced by many leading professional and midrange digital cameras. Working with these digital negatives allows greater artistic control and flexibility while still maintaining the original raw files. Photoshop Lightroom and the Camera Raw plug-in also support the same functionality for TIFF and JPEG files. Read the whole article here
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» ILFOSOL 3 Developer
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 ILFOSOL 3 is a new developer for black and white film photography. The new developer is particularly suited for use with medium and slow speed films, ensuring a fine grain and optimal sharpness at full film speed. “At a time when many leading manufacturers of photo-imaging products are pulling out of the black and white market, we remain as staunchly committed to it as ever. The introduction of ILFOSOL 3 should serve as proof - and reassurance - of this.” said HARMAN technology Marketing Director, Howard Hopwood. ILFOSOL 3 costs around GBP7.00 (inc VAT) per 500ml bottle. Read the whole article here
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» Epson Stylus Pro 7880 Review
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 The Epson UltraChrome K3 series printers are a well known and popular choice for many digital photographers that are looking for quality prints with a good archival life. In fact, it's probably a safe bet to say that the Epson printers such as the R2400 and Stylus Pro large format printers have sold more units that the other companies combined. So, when Epson asked if I'd like to take a look at their new 24” Stylus Pro 7880, I was very interested in seeing what they had improved. Read the whole review here
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