{"id":20384,"date":"2017-11-02T07:18:26","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T16:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/danbaileyphoto.com\/blog\/?p=20384"},"modified":"2017-11-05T10:09:37","modified_gmt":"2017-11-05T19:09:37","slug":"luminar-2018-announced-for-both-mac-and-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danbaileyphoto.com\/blog\/luminar-2018-announced-for-both-mac-and-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"Luminar 2018 Announced for Both Mac and Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Macphun, who just changed their company name to SKYLUM, has just announced the latest update to their flagship photo editing program, LUMINAR 2018.<\/a><\/p>\n

I’ve been using Luminar<\/a> for just about one year now, and I’ve found it to be an extremely easy, powerful and fun program. With a\u00a0great\u00a0collection\u00a0of presets and a host of effective editing tools it contains, Luminar\u00a0offers\u00a0everything you\u00a0need for your\u00a0photo editing needs in a simple,\u00a0concise package, and it’s added a\u00a0welcome and efficient component to my workflow.<\/p>\n

Luminar\u00a0has a RAW processor that supports just about every camera format, even Fuji X-Trans files, a huge selection of professional\u00a0quality filters and\u00a0image editing tools and some really fun presets. It also offers pro features like layers, masks and blending modes,\u00a0which allow you to take\u00a0your\u00a0photography creativity in whatever direction you want.<\/p>\n

\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bAlthough Luminar is new, the developers are working hard to improve it, and today, they just announced LUMINAR 2018 for both Mac and Windows<\/a>. The new version contains a\u00a0streamlined user interface,\u00a0number of\u00a0noticeable\u00a0performance improvements,\u00a0some great new filters and expanded workspaces that let you customize and create an image\u00a0editing\u00a0workflow that matches your style.<\/p>\n

Also, coming next year, Luminar will include a full digital asset management system<\/a>.\u00a0\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bAfter Adobe’s\u00a0recent announcement, this is\u00a0welcome news indeed, and I’m\u00a0extremely exited about this feature. If it’s as\u00a0good as they promise, then\u00a0Luminar\u00a0could give you\u00a0all the tools you need as a photographer to finally switch from Adobe.\u00a0Even\u00a0without the DAM, it still functions as a powerful and efficient image\u00a0editing solution.<\/p>\n

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Full Support for Fujifilm Cameras and X-Trans RAW Files<\/h4>\n

I\u00a0actually met with a number of the\u00a0people behind Luminar at PhotoPlus last week, including the CEO and the Head of\u00a0Product Development. Both of them were very receptive to my suggestions and\u00a0answered a\u00a0number of questions I had about\u00a0the program.<\/p>\n

Regarding Fuji and X-Trans RAW processing, the lead product developer\u00a0assured me that they’re committed to supporting the Fujifilm cameras.<\/strong> In fact, he’s a Fuji X-T2 user himself and\u00a0loves the system!<\/strong> And, they\u00a0support every\u00a0other major\u00a0camera system out there.<\/p>\n

Regarding their\u00a0forthcoming assent management system, I gave him my input about what I feel a good catalog\u00a0program should contain and how it should compare to existing programs. He told me that they’re using\u00a0Photo Mechanic as a\u00a0benchmark for speed, and considering\u00a0that Photo Mechanic\u00a0is the\u00a0fastest\u00a0browser\u00a0around, that’s a pretty good benchmark to try and attain.<\/p>\n

Their goal is to make it fast and comprehensive, without trying to make it do too much. That’s how programs get bloated- too many features and it starts to slow down and become inefficient. There confident that they can create a fast, usable catalog module that allows a Lightroom-style workflow, but with a high degree of simplicity and efficiency.<\/p>\n

Judging by\u00a0the\u00a0preview and teaser clip on their website<\/a>,\u00a0appears that they’re on the right track.<\/p>\n

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Having used the pre-release\u00a0version for about a week, I can verify that LUMINAR 2018<\/a> is indeed faster and\u00a0snappier, and it contains some great new UI tweaks<\/strong>, as well as some fun new filters. It has an updated RAW processing engine, speed is improved with a number of features and new\u00a0algorithms that let you get better\u00a0colors more quickly.<\/p>\n

New filters include SUN RAYS, which offer some\u00a0incredible fun creative options, from\u00a0realistic enhancement to over-the-top, image-popping visual candy. A MATTE FILTER allows\u00a0you dial back and get a subdued, vintage look and LUT MAPPING allows for professional\u00a0quality color grading.<\/p>\n

\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bOverall, I love the\u00a0presets and I love how fast I’m able to bring up a photo, make my adjustments and bring and\u00a0image to\u00a0life with a minimal amount of processing time. It’s just so easy to use! Check out these blog\u00a0posts to see how I use\u00a0Luminar with my\u00a0images.<\/a><\/p>\n

This example below shows you how you can use the SUN FILTER to\u00a0achieve\u00a0some cool\u00a0effects\u00a0without going overboard.\u00a0You can see even more dramatic examples here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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As is probably the case with all of us, I’ve gotten remarkably busier every year and I don’t necessary have the time to spend lots of hours at my computer processing photos. Also, my style of creativity is pretty spontaneous. Whether I’m using the Fuji film simulations or the Luminar tools, I tend to look at a scene or an image, get an idea, then try out a couple of creative ideas before quickly finding the one I like.<\/p>\n

I’m not usually one to labor over minute slider movements or go back and forth between A or B, I like to trust the inherent sparks of creativity that generate quickly inside my brain. Spending too much time deciding takes away from that. Plus it takes away from the time you could spend playing outside and taking more pictures.<\/p>\n

I’ve found that Luminar fits well with my style of creativity and that’s why I’ve been loving it so much during the past year. Whether I want quick, snap creative results, or powerful processing tools to make those necessary fine tune adjustments, Luminar has both.<\/p>\n

Pre Order From November 1-15<\/h3>\n

LUMINAR 2018 is\u00a0available for preorder here<\/a>, and it will be ready for download on November 16.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re an existing Luminar user, you’ll definitely\u00a0want this upgrade, and you’ll\u00a0get a special pre-order price of only $39. If you’re new to the program, the one-time, no\u00a0subscription price will only be $59. Both of those prices offer $10\u00a0savings over the full price, which will be in effect after Nov. 16.<\/p>\n

Also, if you\u00a0were a Windows beta tester, you’ll save an\u00a0additional $10.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finally, if you pre-order LUMINAR 2018, you’ll get a bundle of free conten<\/strong>t, including a pack of presets from Nicole S. Young, an exclusive pack of LUT color grading files and more.<\/p>\n

The Pre-order goes through\u00a0Nov. 15<\/strong>, so\u00a0you’ll have plenty of\u00a0time to try it out, and still get the special price if you think it will work for you.
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