MacPhun has released FX Photo Studio HD 4.0 for the iPad. The new version includes over 190 effects and filters, along with a new masking feature that allows application of effects and filters to only portions of an image. Version 4.0 also allows users to import photos from Facebook for additional editing.
FX Photo Studio HD 4.0 for the iPad retails for $2.99 in the App Store; however, it is available for a limited time for only $1.99.
You learn something new everyday… At least I did when I watched the above video on Photoshop CS5‘s sharpen tool that allows you to paint-in sharpening. I’ve used layer masks for similar results, but I’m definitely going to be trying this tip out.
ACD Systems launched ACDSee Pro 5 and ACDSee 14 today, priced at $239.99 and $79.99, respectively. Both products offer several new features and improvements.
ACDSee Pro 5 adds a new “user-controlled edge detection mask slider lets you focus the sharpening effect more to edges and textures than non-textured areas.” Additional new features include split-toning, enhanced dodge and burn controls, and metadata removal, among others.
ACDSee 14 adds map view and geotagging support, news special effects presets, and cloud storage and sharing options.
Amazon has posted a solid deal on its 16GB Class 10 SDHC card. For today only, it is $18.99. Here’s the link to the deal at Amazon.
The Class 10 rating is a rating intended for evaluating video capture performance. In this case, Class 10 is the fastest rating currently available for video performance, which means these will work with just about every HD video camera on the market today. For a more detailed explanation of SDHC card classes and speed ratings, check out my prior article on Demystifying SD Cards.
Canon has sent out “save the date” notices for an event in New York on October 26. There hints and logos within the invite suggests something relating to both Canon’s DSLR and printer lines. [click to continue…]
