Image Processing Software
There's a ton of digital darkroom software packages on the market. Our image processing software reviews offer insight with the professional in mind. Explore our imaging software before your next purchase.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009Color Space In Black-And-WhiteWhat is a color space, which options are best to use, and how can you make your own custom profiles to get the most out of your chosen color space? The subject of color space in digital photography seems to attract lots of controversy and very little consensus, which is unfortunate considering just how important your choice of color space is when it comes to producing the best photographic images. Read More... |
Tuesday, April 28, 2009Hi-Tech Studio: Plug-Ins For The ProfessionalTools to help you streamline your workflow and get your images into delivery shape quickly and efficiently Plug-ins first made their appearance as bolt-on additions for Photoshop. Because certain other image-editing software used the same plug-in architecture, compatibility spread. Later, Apple opened the Aperture architecture to third-party plug-ins, and their proliferation became even more widespread. Read More... |
Wednesday, April 22, 2009The High Pass FilterIn the ongoing search for new techniques that will give your images a unique look and set them apart from the competition, the High Pass Filter can be another valuable tool for your business Four decades as a photographer scroll easily through my mind as an ongoing loop of “new” techniques. In the late ’60s, posterizing was the hottest thing in the UCLA darkroom. Our student projects overflowed with starkly contrasting black-and-white images that took their lead from advertising and design photos worldwide. Cross-processing, infrared film, solarization and turbo filters—each technique had its time. Read More... |
Tuesday, February 17, 2009Photoshop Takes A BackseatAs Apple Aperture and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom have advanced and evolved, these packages offer capabilities that give professionals the ability to streamline workflow with local editing power Apple Aperture and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom share many of the same features and basic workflow functionality. After all, how many different ways are there to rate and rank images? When it comes to local image corrections, however, the applications differ dramatically in both the features they offer and how they’re implemented. This article explains the differences between how each application addresses local image corrections, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Read More... |
Tuesday, December 23, 2008DPP Solutions: Creating A Film LookGiving your digital images the feel of a classic emulsion easily with Alien Skin Exposure 2 Film has a distinct look. Some photographers have steadfastly stuck with it for the sole reason that they were fond of a particular emulsion and they had come to know that emulsion’s characteristics so well. Read More... |
Tuesday, December 23, 2008Getting Into CS4Among the useful features in the latest version of Photoshop are the new Adjustments panel and the Masks panel About every 18 months, there’s a common question on the minds of most photographers: Should I upgrade to the new version of Photoshop? Read More... |
Tuesday, November 25, 2008Hi-Tech Studio: Black-And-White In A Digital WorldGet simplicity and complete control with special black-and-white conversion software Among professional photographers, black-and-white is enjoying a tremendous renaissance. While some pros are comfortable with complex color-to-black-and-white conversions, many are now finding the power to create and fine-tune the look they want with simpler stand-alone and plug-in software packages. These packages offer automated presets as well as custom settings. For the first time since the film darkroom, black-and-white is straightforward, both in simplicity and at a professional level. Read More... |
Tuesday, September 30, 2008Photoshop CS4 Takes OffAdobe alpha tester and all-around digital master Jeff Schewe takes us on a tour of the improvements to the new version of the Adobe Creative Suite, CS4 Yes, it’s that time again, another update to Photoshop, called by its full name, Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 (and, yes, there are regular and Extended versions again, with the Extended version designed for specialized image types and 3-D and multimedia). This represents the 13th time Photoshop has been updated (there were two .5 versions, so this is considered version 11). Read More... |
Monday, September 1, 2008Think Different About RAWThe power of a RAW file isn’t confined to the opening steps of your workflow File formats are part of the bedrock of digital photography, with JPEG and TIFF, among others, having special attributes. Let’s take a look at what makes up the features, advantages and benefits of these two formats. |
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Contender: Nicholas Mele
It can happen in an instant -
Contender: Cindy McDaniel
Going underwater for an unpredictable look -
Contender: Martin Christopher
“Angel Face” was photographed for a local hair salon’s ad campaign -
Contender: Bruce Roscoe
Meticulous attention to the lighting creates strong chiaroscuro and a dramatic effect -
Contender: Kevin Ziechmann
Reality and photography collide in this self-portrait -
Contender: David Miller
Rendering a split look in a “Frankenstein” photo -
Contender: Jeff Nadler
Black and white film and natural light gave this image its distinctive look -
Contender: Jessica Christie
Capturing emotions and creating a retro look -
Contender: Laura Bello
A little bling and vibrant color demand a viewer’s attention -
Contender: Dhrumil S. Desai
Style and substance came into play in making this warm-toned black and white portrait
