Aurora HDR 2018
From Skylum:
Aurora HDR 2018 now up to 2x and 4x faster on MacOS and Windows computers, respectively, and compatible with the brand-new Loupedeck+ photo editing console
Skylum Software has released the latest update to its award-winning photo editing software, Aurora HDR, bringing improved performance, new features, and updated tools to both MacOS and Windows versions.
What's New and Improved in Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0:
Here are the most essential changes:
- Speed boost for editing and adjusting. We’ve dramatically increased performance across all areas of Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 on Windows and Mac.
- Fast single-file opening. With an improved image processing engine, Aurora HDR is now much faster when opening single files.
- Loupedeck integration (for Mac & Windows). Now, users can quickly process photos in Aurora HDR using physical dials, knobs, and keys.
- Batch processing (for Windows). Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 will allow Windows users to edit a large number of photos simultaneously.
- Better memory management. Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 is also optimized to make better use of memory, with more intelligent memory management and improved stability.
- Windows version catches up to Mac version. Windows users will receive a flip/rotate tool, bringing Aurora HDR for Windows more in line with its macOS counterpart.
- Aurora HDR now supports more cameras than before. The full list across both Windows and MacOS includes: Canon EOS 3000D / Rebel T100 / 4000D, FujiFilm X-H1, FujiFilm X-A20, FujiFilm X-A5, FujiFilm X-E3, Olympus E-PL9, Panasonic DC-GF10 / Panasonic DC-GF90, Panasonic DC-GX9 / DC-GX7MK3, Panasonic DC-TZ200 / DC-ZS200 / DC-TZ202 / DC-TZ220 / DC-ZS220 / DC-TX2, PhaseOne IQ3 100MP Trichromatic, Sony A7 III.
Here’s a full list of the new features and improvements:
MAC:
- Performance boost when editing and opening single files
- Faster export
- Loupedeck integration
- Better brackets sorting during Batch processing
- Better memory management
- Plugin stability improved
- New camera support
- Better export performance
- Fixed brush drawing
- Improved opening of .DNG image
WINDOWS:
- Performance boost when editing and adjusting
- Faster export
- Better stability and memory management
- Batch processing added
- Added layers menu and layer options menu
- Ability to rename layers
- UX improvements
- Quick loading of single RAW files
- Hover on blends
- Added white balance color picker
- Localisation fixes
- Changed order of preset categories
- UI fixes and improvements
- Added histogram to tone curve filter
- Improved stability of Dodge & Burn filter
- Added context menu in the filters menu
- New camera support
- Better Windows document support
- Added flip/rotate
- Exif saving to document fixed
- Loupedeck integration
- Improved opening of .DNG image
Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 Offer Information:
Current users of Aurora HDR may upgrade for $59 ($49 with coupon code THEDIGITALPICTURE).
New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 for $99 ($89 with coupon code THEDIGITALPICTURE).
Bonuses included in the offer:
- 119 Dramatic & Romantic Sky overlays ($29 value) – The ultimate collection of 119 dramatic high-res sky overlays to turn photos with boring skies into eye-catching works of art.
- Complete HDR Tutorial by Trey Ratcliff ($99 value) – This entirely new HDR tutorial is perfect for beginners to mega-advanced professionals who want to see all of the latest post-processing techniques. Lisa and Trey discuss their artistic inspirations and challenges, how they compose a shot, their camera settings, and much more. You’re then transported back to Trey’s studio where he slowly takes you step-by-step through his latest techniques.
- Deep Dive into Aurora HDR 2018 video by Trey Ratcliff ($20 value) – Trey Ratcliff, the most famous HDR photographer, shares his editing process in the new Aurora HDR 2018.
Download: Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0
Macphun/Skylum has released an update to Aurora HDR 2018. See below for details.
Changes include:
Aurora HDR 2018 version 1.1.1 for MAC:
- Added Luminar 2018 in plugin menu
- Added “Expand All” feature for filters
- Added support for Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018
- Added amount slider for image presets in Batch Processing
- Improved RAW, DNG support for several cameras including Nikon D850
- Improved Touch Bar support
- Improved Batch Processing UI
- Improved UI and performance
- Fixed localization issues
- Fixed several issues related to macOS 10.10
- Fixed colorspace mismatch issue with Adobe Photoshop plugin
- Fixed saving issues with Adobe Lightroom plugin
- Fixed DPI resolution issues on exporting files
Aurora HDR 2018 version 1.1.1 for Windows:
- Added Luminosity Mask feature
- Added Resize option to export dialog
- Added hotkeys for main application modes, brush, zoom
- Improved stability, particularly app crashes on exporting files
- Improved UI and performance
- Fixed issue with Adobe Photoshop plugin
- Fixed image orientation issue
Aurora HDR 2018 is designed to receive all free software updates automatically. However, if for some reason this doesn't occur, or you want to make sure you're using the latest version:
- For Mac choose "Check for updates" in the Aurora HDR 2018 menu in the upper left-hand corner (near the Apple logo).
- For Windows choose "Check for Updates" in the Help menu of the top bar menu.
While the UI for Aurora HDR 2018 is not necessarily my favorite, the results you can get with the program are great and well worth acclimatizing to its (somewhat quirky) interface. [Sean]
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