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Camera+ has been one of the leading camera apps on the iPhone for a long while – and now it has come to the iPad. Camera+ for iPad was released in the iPad App Store yesterday and my friend and writing colleague Thomas Wong described it as a supremely big deal. He sent me a rapid-fire series of texts yesterday afternoon outlining one of its best features, which is its iCloud sync between its iPhone and iPad apps

Shoot on iPhone, edit on iPad. Workflow very easy and simple. Changes show up on both devices. iPad version has more editing power too. It’s like iPhoto for iOS, but much easier to use.

Here are some of the key, iPad-only, features of Camera+ for iPad:

★ NEW iCloud sync…
The new iCloud sync in Camera+ automatically syncs your Lightbox photos between all of your devices. Shoot all day on your iPhone, and then edit all night on your iPad.
★ Brush on effects… iPad ONLY
Now you can brush on (or off) each effect with your finger so you apply it only where you want. You can set the brush size, softness and intensity for ultimate control.
★ Layer effects… iPad ONLY
Layer two or more effects to create your own unique results. Adjust the intensity of each layer and drag and drop to change the order. Why not mix “So Emo” with “Tailfins”? You have great taste, now prove it!

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Photo Toaster 3.0 Released and on Sale for 99 Cents

March 28, 2012 Patrick Jordan 1 Comment

Photo Toaster, the superb photo effects app for iPad and iPhone, has been updated to Version 3.0 today – and it’s on sale at half price to mark the new version’s release. It’s down from $1.99 to just 99 cents.

The 3.0 update is a huge one, as I mentioned in my post about it last Sunday. Here’s the list of what’s new:

New adjustments, noise reduction, improved photo management, various improvements and fixes…
Photo Adjustments
– Professional level control over different lighting ranges
– Lighten Shadows, Recover Highlights, Lighten Midtones
– Intensity adjustment to create dramatic effects
– Blacks adjustment
– New and modified presets that use the new settings including Clarify, Bleach Bypass, Sketch, Dynamic HDR, Dramatic
Noise reduction using sophisticated filtering algorithms
– Remove noise or smooth skin imperfections
Photo Management Improvements
– Recent List that stores recent edit sessions for easy retrieval
– Support for saving and viewing location, exif and other image metadata
– Select specific photo albums during save
– Automatically save originals of camera photos to library
Misc
– Several adjustments were made twice as fast
– Rule of thirds crop grid
– More Crop aspect ratios
– Finer control over sharpen
– Higher resolution borders
– Soft focus vignette honors main adjustment settings
– Load full size camera kit imported images on iPad
– Direct printing to AirPrint capable printers

This is my most-used photo effects app on the iPad; I love its combination of ease of use and a great range of powerful adjustments and effects.

Here’s an App Store link for Photo Toaster; it’s currently at 99 cents and it’s a universal app designed for iPad and iPhone.

Oh – and lookout for a prom codes contest for Photo Toaster coming very (very!) soon.

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FX Photo Studio HD Updated – Adds Masking, Color Splash Tool & More

September 28, 2011 Patrick Jordan 1 Comment

FX Photo Studio HD for iPad – one of my favorite photo effects apps – has had another major update today, to Version 4.0.

Among the most notable additions in this update are 7 new effects (bringing the total to a massive 194), a new masking studio to apply effects to specific areas of an image, and a new color splash tool.

Here’s more of the change list for version 4.0:

★ Performance improvements – with some filters 2X faster processing
★ Improved editing tools: gamma, saturation, hues, etc
★ Improved in-app camera
★ Possibility to import images from Facebook
★ Instagram sharing
★ Centering for Tilt Shift, Radial Blur effects
★ Printing via Air Print
★ Square crop option
★ Enhanced user interface
★ Restore in-app purchases from inside the app

This is one of the apps I listed in my post on the best photo editing apps for the iPad – and it continues to get regular and substantial updates.

Here’s an App Store link for FX Photo Studio HD; it is currently on sale for $1.99 for four days.

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Price Drops: 100 Cameras in 1 for iPad

August 22, 2011 Patrick Jordan

100 Cameras in 1 for iPad – one of the very best photo effects apps for iPad – has had its price dropped to just 99 cents this week. The standard price for it is $3.99.

This app is published by Trey Ratcliff, an acclaimed and accomplished photographer, and it offers a superb range of effects selected by Ratcliff. It’s got a great UI that makes it very easy and fun to use. Here are some of its main features:

➤ Fast, simple, and light. Designed for speed and ease-of-use
➤ Use your existing library to give existing photos 100 new magical looks
➤ or… take new photos (iPad 2+ only)
➤ NEW – share your creations right to Instagram!
➤ 100 different effects that use mixes of hardlight, overlay, and more with beautiful textures from around the world.
➤ iPad version has many many additional features, including hi-res effects at 2000×2000 pixels.
➤ A “new” kind of app that takes the editing process in a whole new, beautiful durections
➤ Share your photos on email, Twitter, Facebook, SmugMug and Flickr!

I use this app often on my iPad 2 for adding effects to images. It’s one of my favorite apps and I listed it in my post on the Best Photo Editing Apps for iPad.

Here’s an App Store link for 100 Cameras in 1 for iPad; it’s priced at $0.99 today.

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PhotoForge2 Updated – Now Supports iPad

July 2, 2011 Patrick Jordan 1 Comment

PhotoForge2 – the powerful and versatile photo editing / effects app – has just been updated and has added full support for the iPad. The update, to Version 2.1, makes it a universal app, designed for both the iPad and the iPhone.

I mentioned PhotoForge2 in my recent rundown of the best photo editing apps for iPad, even before this update was released – as I knew it was due soon, and knew the app was a powerhouse that was worthy of making the list.

One of the headline features in PhotoForge2 is support for layers:

Create new layers from any photo or create an empty layer that can be filled with color. Change the layer’s blend mode and opacity, or rotate and transform it. Reorder and change layer visibility with ease. Add a mask to your layer to simply paint away portions you don’t want to see.

The app has a slick UI and a strong range of effects, editing tools, and features. It allows you to save in JPEG, PNG and TIFF. PNG and TIFF formats will maintain any transparency in images. Its export/share options include Flickr, Twitter, Facebook, Dropbox, Picasa, Tumblr, and FTP.

I’ve only spent a short while with PhotoForge2, but I can already see that it’s a hugely capable app that will get frequent use on my iPad.

Here’s an App Store link for PhotoForge2; it’s priced at $1.99.

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Price Drop: 100 Cameras in 1 for iPad Just 99 Cents

June 20, 2011 Patrick Jordan

100 Cameras in 1 for iPad – and excellent an innovative photo editing / effects app – has had a major price drop today – from $3.99 down to just $0.99. Here are some of the app’s key features:

➤ Fast, simple, and light. Designed for speed and ease-of-use
➤ Use your existing library to give existing photos 100 new magical looks
➤ or… take new photos (iPad 2+ only)
➤ NEW – share your creations right to Instagram!
➤ iPad version has many many additional features, including hi-res effects at 2000×2000 pixels.
➤ A “new” kind of app that takes the editing process in a whole new, beautiful direction
➤ Share your photos on email, Twitter, Facebook, SmugMug and Flickr!
➤ 100 unique effects, many mixed together with exotic textures from all over the world
➤ Poetic names so that you get a general feel of the effect to put you in a creative mood
➤ A new “Explore” area with helpful hints, good links, and even more
➤ Uses a predictive algorithm to guess which way you will “swipe” the image next so that the upcoming effects load instantly

This is a really unique and fun app to use. You can adjust effects and edit your images on the fly, and it’s incredibly fun to just swipe in order to move through different preset effects. The app is from highly acclaimed photographer Trey Ratcliff and was already great value at $3.99. At this new 99 cent price it’s a real steal.

Here’s an App Store link for 100 Cameras in 1 for iPad; right now it’s priced at just $0.99

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Photogene for iPad Updated – Adds Collage Maker, Localized Effects and More

June 4, 2011 Patrick Jordan 3 Comments

Photogene for iPad – one of the best photo editing / photo effects apps for the iPad – has been updated this week, to Version 3.00.

Two of the big new features added in this update are Localized Effects and Collage Maker. Localized Effects is the ability to apply filters or color adjustments by just ‘painting’ them onto specific areas of an image. Collage Maker lets you select 4-6 photos or images and make a collage out of them. You get three standard collage templates to work with, and another six are available to buy via In-App purchase.

The localized effects feature is easy to use and works nicely. The collage maker is also easy to use and lots of fun. I was able to throw together the one used at the top of this post, with photos from the iPad 2 launch day here in Austin, in just a couple minutes.

Quick Hint: You need to allow Photogene for iPad to use your location, via Settings > Location Services, in order for the collage maker to work.

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FX Photo Studio HD Updated and Price Dropped to $1.99

March 30, 2011 Patrick Jordan

FX Photo Studio HD – the excellent photo effects app for the iPad – got updated yesterday, to Version 3.2.0. Here are the changes in this new version:

• New category “Sketches” – 6 new filters
• Full compatibility with iPad 2
• Enhanced tuning for effects

I did a review of FX Photo Studio HD last month; it has rapidly become a favorite and very frequently used app for me. It is my go-to app for nearly all work with photos and images on the iPad.

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Contest – 3 Free Promo Codes for FX Photo Studio HD for iPad To Be Won

February 21, 2011 Patrick Jordan

Three Free Promo Codes for FX Photo Studio HD for iPad To Be Won

Contest Deadline: Wednesday February 23rd, 2:00 PM US Central

Happy Monday! And Presidents Day too. Here’s a promo codes giveaway contest to get the week off to a good start. Up for grabs today are three codes for the excellent FX Photo Studio HD app. It’s a photo effects app for the iPad that is feature-rich (around 170 effects), powerful, and easy to use. Here are just a few of the effects on offer in the app:

Vintage, Black and White, Night Vision, Pencil Paint, False Mirror, Ghost, Neon Light, Hue Green, Ripped Glass, Rainbow Palette, Scary Face, Ancient Canvas, Steamy Window, Stardust Frame, Mosaic, Burnt Paper, Explosion, Old Film Frame, Bump Mapping, Solarize, Tritone, Old Photo, Frost, Old TV and there are many many more!

Check out my recent review of it here for lots more detail and screencaps, but the short story is this is a favorite app of mine.

Hit the break for details on how easy it is to enter for a chance to win one of these promo codes …

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Sneak Peek – FX Photo Studio HD Getting a Major Update Next Month

January 26, 2011 Patrick Jordan

FX Photo Studio HD has rapidly become one of my favorite apps on the iPad. It’s a powerful photo effects app that is both feature-rich and very simple to use. It currently features 128 effects that can be applied to your photos (and more that can be bought via in-app purchase).

The app is going to get a major update next month, and I’ve been lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the final new version. I’ve been running it for a few days and it looks great. Here’s the list of what’s coming in the February update:

·         More effects – about 40 (new effects appear first in the list)
·         More sharing options
·         Documents folder for image sharing, which is visible in iTunes
·         Adjustments for every single effect
·         Printing
·         Possibility to share presets via preset codes
·         From the technical point of view, we improved time, required for generating preview and image processing
·         From now on you can apply as many effects to one image as you like – you can make it 181 and more, if you like

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Photogene for iPad Updated Again, Adds Upload to Dropbox

January 9, 2011 Patrick Jordan 1 Comment

Photogene for iPad – the excellent photo effects / image manipulation app – has had another small update, to Version 2.10.

The update is mostly bug fixes and some minor enhancements, but there is one notable and impressive new feature: the ability to upload edited photos directly to Dropbox. Dropbox is by far and away the best online file sync and backup service I’ve ever come across, so this is a really great new feature to see added to Photogene for iPad.

The app also had big recent update to version 2.0 – with lots of impressive new features added.

You can find this latest version of Photogene for iPad in the App Store now, priced at $3.99.