Skylum's Software's Aurora HDR 2019 is now available for purchase and download.
Skylum’s Quantum HDR Engine harnesses the power of AI for a more streamlined editing experience than ever before. It reduces burned-out colors, loss of contrast, noise and unnatural lighting caused by halos and unstabledeghosting.
The Quantum HDR Engine has taken three years to create within Skylum’s AI lab, and contains the vast knowledge of the development team paired with artificial intelligence to bring you seamless HDR editing, be it with a single image or multiple bracketed shots.
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Current users of Aurora HDR may upgrade for $59 (Use Coupon Code CANONRUMORS to save $10)
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New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2019 for $99 (Use Coupon Code CANONRUMORS to save $10)
Skylum’s developers tested thousands of bracketed shots through a neural network, and used the results to develop the technology needed for creating incredible HDR photographs – whether it’s real estate, landscape, cityscape or any other type of HDR photography.
Here are the most essential changes:
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New Quantum HDR Engine
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LUTs support with 11 New Integrated LUTs
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Photoshop plugins support
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New HDR Smart Structure filter for realistic and artefact-free structure (can be found in the new HDR Enhance filter)
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Presets are now called ‘Aurora HDR Looks’
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Improved Adjustable Gradient filter with new sliders for Shadows and Highlights added
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Improved HDR Details Boost Effect (the photo is shown in high-resolution while fine-tuning the filter
Launch Pricing:
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Current users of Aurora HDR may upgrade for $59 (Use Coupon Code CANONRUMORS to save $10)
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New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2019 for $99 (Use Coupon Code CANONRUMORS to save $10)
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I’ll be honest, I lost interest in HDR photography a few years ago. When I started reading reviews about Aurora HDR I took a chance. Needless to say Aurora HDR is by far the best (in my opinion) HDR Software I have come across. I’ve gone back to some of my earlier attempts at HDR and have liked the results that Aurora HDR has given me.
The Skylum software is definitely a great tool for both beginners all the way up to professionals. One of the best benefits, especially for the more advanced to professional photographers, is that Skylum Software can be used as a Photoshop or Lightroom plugin.
Being able to download a free trial is always a plus. Skylum also has a 60-day money back guarantee if you aren’t happy with the product.
The support staff is always there ready to help if you need. They also have webinars, educational resources, and a youtube page to help you as you learn the program or provide you with new ways to edit your photography.
All-in-all its a great software package that is worth the price!