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The next major release of On1 Photo Raw has been announced and will be released this June.
Here are some of the new features you can expect in On1 Photo Raw 2022.5
ON1 Resize AI is now fully integrated into the program
Batch Upscaling
Enhanced NoNoise AI in Non-raw Files
New and Improved Lens Correction
Better Masks in Sky Swap AI
New Camera Support – Added support for the Canon EOS R5C, Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6, OM System OM-1, Leica M11, Fujifilm X-T30 II, and Nikon Z 9.
If you add these new features to the existing features released in On1 Photo Raw 2022 of
Liquify Tool
Advanced Search
Smart Albums
Snapshots
Crop Tool Presets
Visualize Dust When Retouching
Topographic Map
Many Performance Improvements
Improved Sky Swap Masks
Cameras and Lenses
Sky Swap AI
Time-Lapse Creation
Integration of ON1 NoNoise AI
Photoshop Plugin Host
Retooled Export
Line Mask Tool
Backup and Restore
Favorites in Browse
Customizable Thumbnails
Gesture Support
Apple Silicon Native
You have most if not all the tools you would need in a Raw Photo Editor.
More to come as it is announced, but be sure to check out the On1 Website for more info
Or you and Pre-Order it now for $79.99 for the Full License and get The Ultimate Sky Collection and the On1 Summer Preset Collection included with your pre-order. Or you can opt-in for the yearly subscription that includes Cloud Sync for 1 year.
Be sure to try my On1 Coupon code of MDODD20 to get an additional discount.
Disclaimer: I may affiliate with a product mentioned on this page. As a result, I may receive some compensation from the vendor. This affiliation does not influence any of my commentary on any product that I may write about, nor does clicking on the affiliate links cost you anything, in fact, you may save some money.
Skylum announces a free update to Luminar AI today and includes many updated features that folks have been asking for.
Main updates
Improved SkyAI with reflections and more
Transformable Texture Overlays
Improved Templates experience
Improved camera support
SkyAI
This is the update I have been waiting for. I’ve got a series of images that I’ve always wanted to replace the sky in, but they had water in the image. Up to now, Luminar AI would replace the sky, but you would not get a matching reflection in the water. With Update 2 of Luminar AI, that is no longer an issue. But that is not the only update. In addition to reflections in water, there is also Scene relighting, relighting of humans in your image to match the scene, new sky orientation options such as Rotation and Horizontal offset, and lastly, easier sky selections. It has a much-improved image processing especially around the edges of items in your image and the sky. No more halos 🙂
A great example of both the reflection and the relighting of the human in the image to match the lightning of the sky chosen in the adjustment.
On the above take note of the change in lighting on the women in the picture to match the color and tone of the sky selected. Not only on her skin, but her clothing is also changed. Like it determined that the back of her dress should be darker now since it is in the shadow.
Demo of the Sky AI interface with additional options. Shows how easy it is to select and adjust.
One thing to point out on the above beach image is that the reflection on the water on the beach is not just a mirror image of the sky choose, but it adapts to the surface of the water, making changes to the perspective, ripples in the water and color matching. This is what the AI feature of Sky AI does for you.
Texture Overlays
Now supporting PNG overlays from PNG files with transparency. Updates placement tools that let you easily moving, flip, rotate, resize so you can place the overlay exactly where you want it. For those of you that like to Watermark your image and put it in a certain location, you can now do that. Now that you can easily create your own overlay you can save that overlay as it’s own template or sync it across multiple images. Again for those that WaterMark you images, you can save your WaterMark overlay as a template and apply it to any new image. Or sync the setting across your current images
Improved Template Experience
Skylum is always taking feedback on how things can be improved and this would be one area they have done that. Templates are now easier to access by improving how you find and use all the templates and your favorite, purchased, and legacy templates are all found in the main Templates tab just beneath “For this Photo”. Template group previews now show in a uniform size. Any templates purchase from the Luminar Marketplace now are automatically added to the “For This Photo” section and maybe presented by Luminar AI when suggesting enhancements if the purchased Template matches well with your photo.
More Camera’s and File Formats now supported.
New Cameras: Canon EOS R5, Canon EOS R6, EOS 850D, EOS-1D X Mark III (lossy compressed files), Fujifilm X-S10, Leica M10-R, S3, SL2-S, Nikon Z 5, Z 6 II, Z 7 II, Olympus E-M10 Mark IV, Panasonic DC-G100 / G110, DC-S5, Sony ILCE-7C (A7C), ILCE-7SM3 (A7S III) and Zeiss ZX1. New File Formats: Lossy compressed CR3 files and Lossy compressed RAF files.
How to get the Luminar AI Update 2 details
As mentioned before, this is a free update to existing owners of Luminar AI. Use your App’s option to check for updates.
If you are running LuminarAI as a plugin with Photoshop, Lightroom Classic or Photoshop Elements, it’s also recommended you rerun the plugin installer.
Skylum released the latest update to Luminar 3, version 3.1.2 and has a 4th of July bonus bundle
What’s new
“On This Day” feature. Photographs are all about memories. With the latest update, Luminar 3 you see what pictures you took on this day in past years in your catalog. To walk down memory lane with Luminar, simply click “On This Day” in the Shortcuts panel. Please note that the “On This Day” feature will only show up if you have photos in your Library taken on the current month and day in previous years.
Improved Import from a flash card (Memory Card). Luminar 3 now brings you the fastest importing from your flash card ever. Less time waiting and more time for creativity!
Support for Nik Collection plugins. Now you can easily add plugins from the Nik Collection to your workflow and fully enjoy what they offer alongside all the tools in Luminar 3.
Overall performance and stability improvements. Improving Luminar’s performance is one of our team’s top priorities.
additional updates for Windows
Faster scrolling. With this version of Luminar 3, we’ve tried our best to make this simple yet important action as seamless as possible. Now you can go through all the photos in your Library as fast as you like even in Single Image view!
Improved switching between Single and Gallery views. It shouldn’t take long to switch between these two views while editing. And we know that. With this update, you’ll definitely notice a significant improvement.
Fixed crash with Japanese calendar. For our Japanese users, we fixed the issue with the system calendar. So no more crashes.
Skylum has released the latest version of Luminar, Luminar 3.1 for both Mac and Windows.
There is a Spring offer to go with the release announcement. The offer is available through May 14
Pricing
Luminar 3.1 is US$60 (US $50 using my coupon code of MARKDODD ) instead of US$70
Luminar 3.1 + Photography 101 video course by SLR lounge (worth US$99) bundle is US$69 (US$59 using my coupon code of MARKDODD ) instead of US$169
Luminar 3.1 + Aurora HDR (worth US$99) + Photography 101 video course by SLR lounge (worth US$99) bundle is US$129 (US$119 using my coupon code of MARKDODD ) instead of US$268
New features in Luminar 3.1
New Accent 2.0
A major update to one of Luminar’s most beloved and popular filters.
Improved Selective Sync (Adjustment Sync)
Synchronize only image edits across your photos. Image layers, Crop, Erase,, Clone & Stamp won’t be affected by sync now.
Raw + JPG (Libraries)
You’ll be able to work with Raw & JPG versions of the same image in a more convenient way. View as a single image, but switch between versions in real time. Move and rate pairs simultaneously, no matter of your view preferences. Edit Raw and JPGs separately.
Import Images (Windows)
You’ll be able to copy photos to a folder right from Luminar. Use this choice to pull images off of a memory card or other drive.
Gallery Selection (Windows)
Now it’s more convenient to select and deselect photos in your gallery. Select non-adjacent photos with Ctrl-click. Click outside a photo to deselect all photos.
The next release of On1 photo Raw 2019 is announced today, version 2019.5 and will be available in Mid-May. This will be a free update for those who already own Photo Raw 2019.
If you do not own Photo Raw 2019, give it a try with a 30 Day Free Trial
Until the release, you the trial will be the 2019.2 version. Also, if you plan to get On1 Photo Raw 2019.5 you can purchase the 2019.2 version now and get the free upgrade when it is released in May.
This release has many requested new features and enhancements. Some of those being:
Dual mode – Lets you undock the browse mode from the edit module on a second display so you can browse your catalog of images while you are editing.
Edit History.
Settings applied info – lets you view what modules, tools, and filters have been applied.
Selective Sync – you can now select what settings to sync across several photos.
Hierarchical Keywords.
Enhancements to the Apple Photo Extension.
Tool Enhancements.
The New Dual Mode in Photo Raw 2019.5
The Edit History & Settings Applied in Photo Raw 2019.5
Today On1 has released their latest version of On1 Photo, version 2018.5
The On1 Photo 2018.5 release includes the following improvements and additions to the program. Click on the linked item description for more information showing you about that feature
If you are already a user of On1 Photo 2018, when you open the program you will be notified of the new release that is free for existing users.
For new users, On1 is offering a launch special offer for you.
The ON1 Photo RAW 2018.5 Launch Special includes:
$79.99 for new customers
$69.99 for existing customers (ON1 Photo RAW 2017 and previous legacy products)
Includes 4 Premium ON1 LUT packs (50 total premium LUTs for ON1 Photo RAW 2018.5)
As always, you can download a free trial and try it out for yourself before you purchase. On1 Photo 2018.5 is available for both Mac and Windows.
Click the image below to start your free trial
What’s Ahead for ON1
During On1’s launch week, they will also roll out several new web features during the week following the launch. These will include public support community forums, new weekly tips & tricks series, Tip of the Week, and 8 new LUT packs (80 LUTs) that will be available to download for free.
Later this summer On1 will roll out an extensive new video library for customers where they can create and save video playlists, watch photography courses, track their progress, and more. We will also unveil a new community content exchange where ON1 customers can create, upload, and share ON1 presets, LUTs, and other creative content.
Of course, On1 will also be working very hard on continuing to make ON1 Photo RAW the fastest, most flexible, and easiest-to-use raw processor and photo editor on the market.
If you have been looking for an alternative to Lightroom, this is a great contender.
On1 Plus and On1 Plus Pro
Although the free resources On1 offers are great, this is an additional option for existing customers and new customers for training, support, and special resources.
What is ON1 Plus?
ON1 Plus is where members get the VIP experience. As a member, you’ll gain immediate access to exclusive On1 Photo video courses to help you become an ON1 master, meet industry experts and educators, and get lessons covering shooting, editing, and everything in between. The On1 Plus Pro also includes free upgrades to the latest version of On1 Photo
This update is FREE for existing users of Aurora HDR 2018
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 Launch Offers:
This update is FREE for existing users of Aurora HDR 2018
Current users of Aurora HDR may upgrade for $59 (or just $49 if you use my coupon code of MARKDODD).
New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 for $99 (or just $89 if you use my coupon code of MARKDODD).
Bonuses included in the offer ($148 value):
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.
Skylum released a major update to Luminar for Mac and PC today
This update, Codenamed Luminar Jupiter, is a long-awaited upgrade for Luminar for both Mac and Windows. It is a free upgrade for all users of Luminar 2018 owners.
There are over 300 improvements and updates included in the update release. Way to many to list here, but here are some of the highlights.
Speed (Performance & adjustments): We’ve dramatically increased the speed of editing across all areas of Luminar 2018.
Automatic Lens Correction: Our RAW Develop filter analyzes your image and the metadata to calculate a one-click Automatic Lens Distortion fix.
Enhanced image quality on image view: Most of the demosaic and green equilibration issues have been fixed.
DCP Profiles Support (for the Mac version only. Coming to Windows soon): Luminar 2018 recognizes the industry standard DCP files that you may already have on your computer (or have bought from third parties).
Import speed (for the Mac version only. Coming to Windows soon): re-engineered RAW import, optimized for speed.
Windows version catches up with Mac: Added Batch processing feature, Free Transform image feature, Flip/Rotate image feature to the Windows version.
In conjunction with the Luminar Jupiter update release, Skylum is offering the following for Luminar 2017 users to upgrade and for new user purchases.
Current users of Luminar may upgrade for $49 ($39 if you use my Luminar Coupon Code of MARKDODD);
New users can purchase Luminar 2018 for $69 ($59 if you use my Luminar Coupon Code of MARKDODD)
With your Upgrade or new purchase the following Bonuses included in the offer:
The Complete Landscape Photography Guide ebook from Photzy (worth $50) – An outstanding guide written by professional photographer and writer Kent DuFault. This ebook has something for everyone, with 237 pages packed full of information and assignments that will transform your landscape photography.
Aerial Photography & Video with Matt Granger (worth $79) – World-renowned photographer, Matt Granger will share planning, shooting and editing aerial stills and video. Matt will also demonstrate editing with Luminar 2018 on his still aerial images..
Photography Tutorial by Daniel Kordan (worth $29) – Extensive tutorial with a full workflow demonstration by expert landscape photographer Daniel Kordan. This tutorial includes shooting and post-processing images in Luminar 2018.
119 Dramatic & Romantic Sky overlays (worth $29) – This is an amazing addition to your photo editing workflow and will help give boring skies that ‘wow!’ factor.
Splitsville Presets By Brian Matiash (worth $15) – Add a professional polish to your images with these cool presets.
This upgrade/new purchase offer is available from April 12 – April 29
Don’t forget to use my Luminar Coupon Code of MARKDODD to get your $10 discount
Click to get a trial download of Luminar for Mac or Windows
