Macphun announced Aurora HDR 2017
Macphun announced Aurora HDR 2017 with over 20 major improvements. Pre-orders are now open. Here is the list of new features and improvements:
- New Luminosity Mask Controls: New Zone System controls for Luminosity Masks makes selective editing of photos fast and easy.
- New Tonemapping Engine: Improved algorithms are quicker, reduce noise, and handle tone, contrast and details better, resulting in more realistic and naturallooking images.
- New Batch Processing: The single most requested feature since the launch of Aurora HDR, Batch Processing allows you to apply a set of effects to many images at one time. This tool automatically recognizes brackets, resizes and renames images, and more.
- New Polarizing Filter: Perfect for landscape photographers, this new control gives colors more depth and cuts atmospheric haze, resulting in richer, bluer skies.
- New Powerful Oneclick Presets: New Signature Pro presets by Trey Ratcliff, Captain Kimo and Serge Ramelli yield fantastic results instantly.
- New ways to work with Layers: New Blend Mode options for Layers and Textures include Darken, Color Burn and Lighten.
- New Top & Bottom Adjustment Panel: This popular tool now includes new contrast, vibrance, and warmth sliders, adding an extra level of selective control.
- Faster RAW Processing & DNG Support: Significant speed improvements and support for handling the latest RAW and DNG files.
Aurora 2017 is now available for preorder and will officially launch on September 29th. Pre-order pricing:
- $89 for new users
- $69 for the current owners of Aurora HDR $49 for the current owners of Aurora HDR Pro.
The preorders will run from September 14th until September 29th. Preorder customers will also receive a bonus pack worth $300 that includes:
- BONUS: Trey Ratcliff Aurora HDR 2017 “Deep Dive” video
- BONUS: 1 Year basic subscription to SmugMug, a leading photosharing and website solution
- BONUS: 60day KelbyOne membership offering over 10,000 lessons for creatives
- BONUS: 25 Square Prints from Parabo Press (with free global shipping)
Before and after HDR comparison: