© Richard Ansett, OpenWalls Arles 2019 Shortlist

Together, the images have captured a sense of belonging, escapism and identity. From these images, three finalists have also been chosen. The finalists, Gregory Michenaud, Louise Hagger and Urszula Tarasiewicz, have been invited to join us at Galerie Huit Arles for the opening, where an overall winner will be chosen.

ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 – The Lightroom Alternative is Bigger & Better Than Ever

 ON1, announces that ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5, a free update to ON1 Photo RAW 2019, is coming in mid-May. ON1 continues rolling out valuable features in ON1 Photo RAW at breakneck speed making it one of the bestalternative to the Adobe® Photography Plan subscription. ON1 Photo RAW is currently the only solution to utilize AI-powered algorithms to transfer and display Lightroom edited photos in Photo RAW. The transferred photos and settings remain non-destructive and re-editable inside ON1 Photo RAW, so photographers do not lose years of work from Lightroom. For photographers not interested in making a switch, ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 is also a world-class plug-in for Lightroom and Photoshop making it a compelling tool for any photography workflow. The latest version, ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5, will include powerful new features to increase productivity, additional organizing benefits, a ton of feature and performance enhancements, and new camera support.  

New Features in Version 2019.5

• Dual Mode — Easily undock the Browse Module from the Edit Module, use a second display, or make sales or client presentations on a projector or TV. The dual mode will allow photographers to customize how they want to work when browsing and editing photos.  
• Edit History — A full edit history will be added when working on photos. Each editing step will be viewable, along with the ability to roll-back and compare adjustments. Photographers can also revert to the beginning of the editing session.
• Settings Applied Info — Photographers will be able to quickly view which modules, tools, and filters are applied to a photo. This non-linear approach will also allow photographers to double-click on a setting and jump straight to it for further adjustments.
• Selective Sync — Enhanced granularity in which settings to apply when syncing your settings (or pasting and saving a preset) will be added. For example, photographers will be able to drill down and only apply a white balance adjustment. The ability to sync cropping, retouching and brush strokes between photos will also be included.
• Hierarchical Keywords — The master keyword list will now support nesting keywords inside of other keywords. Nested keywords will allow photographers to organize keywords as they see fit. Importing a list of nested keywords from other apps like Adobe Lightroom® will also be supported.
• Apple® Photos® Extension Enhancements — Integration with Apple Photos now supports the full raw data, improving adjustments to tone and color. It also supports re-editable non-destructive editing and more native ON1 Photo RAW features like layers, crop, and text.
• First Launch Experience — If it is your first time using ON1 Photo RAW, there will be new walkthroughs to help you learn the basics. This will give photographers a running start and directs them where to learn more.
• Tool Tips — Tool tip animations will be added to improve the usability and shorten the learning curve for each tool.

ON1 has been working diligently on improving performance in many specific areas that include zooming, panning, brushing, and exporting to make the entire editing process more fluid and fun. VP Product, Dan Harlacher states “The latest update gives us a significant boost in quality, performance, and an abundance of new features and enhancements. The ON1 community drove a lot of this via their contributions to the Photo RAW Project.”

Additional Enhancements in Version 2019.5

• Layers Enhancements — Create a new canvas of any size or change the size of the existing canvas.
• Text Tool Enhancements — Add a background color to a text box and control its opacity. Easily control the character and line spacing. New options also will allow photographers to duplicate and change the order of text boxes and automatically insert text from a photo’s metadata.
• Performance Improvements — Zooming, panning, and brushing are now much faster. A new preview quality option can help increase performance on lower-end and integrated video cards as well. Export is now up to 10x faster when resizing or exporting a photo or photos already edited.
• Local Adjustments — The Local Adjustments tools will be faster to brush and adjust.
• Windows High-DPI — Support for high-dpi displays on Windows will be dramatically improved. The scaling of the fonts and controls will work much better, especially on 4k displays and laptops.
• Keywording — Keywords will be easier to search, add, delete, and modify. Also, keywords are now case sensitive.
• Soft Proofing in Resize — The soft-proofing feature will also be available in ON1 Resize (Genuine Fractals®).
• Drag and Drop from Film Strip — Drag and drop photos from the film strip to add them as new layers.
• Increased Thumbnail Size Range — The range of thumbnail size will be increased, so photographers can go all the way up to two giant thumbnails or down to tiny thumbnails to survey an entire folder.
• Default Photo Location — Now control the default photo location in Browse. This is where ON1 Photo RAW will look to find photos instead of the Pictures folder.
• Preview the Resize Algorithm — When using the Genuine Fractals algorithm, photographers will be able to preview the resulting quality at 100% zoom to more accurately adjust the options and sharpening.
• Persistent Crop Preset State — The crop tool settings will be persistent and remembered across photos.
• Search by Adjustments Added — Search for photos based on specific adjustments applied such as cropped, retouched, etc.
• Update to Lightroom Migration — The Lightroom Migration tool will now migrate the pick and reject flags.
• Added for Support New Cameras and Lenses
• Many other under-the-hood bug fixes and performance improvements.

Price and Availability

ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 will be available in mid-May and is a free update for owners of ON1 Photo RAW 2019. Previous owners will also receive discounted upgrade pricing from ON1 versions prior to 2019. For more information and pricing, visit www.on1.com. A 30-day free trial of ON1 Photo RAW 2019 is also available for download from the ON1 website.

A single purchase of ON1 Photo RAW 2019 includes both macOS and Windows installers, the standalone version, the plug-ins for Lightroom and Photoshop, and can be used on up to five computers. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, world-class customer support based in Portland, Oregon USA, hundreds of free video tutorials, and free ON1 Loyalty Rewards every month.

What’s Ahead for ON1

ON1 continues to work on expanding their existing application into a complete photography workflow ecosystem. Several internal projects will be introduced to the market within the year. These include solutions for photographers using mobile devices in their workflow, localization of the application and website into multiple languages, incorporating more AI-powered features to streamline browsing and editing as well as improved printing and publishing. Additional features and functionality for customers who are shooting video as part of their photography process are also coming.  

“The next year will be the biggest in our company history. A lot of these internal projects we’ve been working on will finally get introduced to the market. There is a lot to be excited about for our customers and our industry, and it all starts with Photo RAW 2019.5,” says Craig Keudell, ON1 President & CEO.

Sony lance le RX0 II, l’appareil photo ultra-compact premium le plus petit et le plus léger au monde

“La puissance du RX 100 dans un boîtier ultra compact et robuste ! Parfait pour les prises de vues dans des conditions extrêmes »

 Guillaume Ruchon (@guiruch), Créateur de contenus vidéo et photo & Ambassadeur Sony

 Les spécifications.

• Capteur d’image de type 1.0 empilé de 15,3 mégapixels offrant une superbe qualité d’image dans un[i] boîtier ultra-compact résistant et étanche[ii]
• Objectif grand angle fixe ZEISS^® Tessar T* 24 mm[iii] F4 intégré
• Réalisation de vidéos avec enregistrement interne en 4K[iv] et nouvelles solutions de stabilisation d’image
• Fonctionnalités avancées pour la photographie, dont obturateur anti-distorsion allant jusqu’à 1/32 000 s et rafale jusqu’à 16 images/s[v]
• Scènes de prise de vue diversifiées grâce à l’écran à cristaux liquides étanche inclinable à 180 degrés et au zoom numérique Clear Image
• Idéal pour les selfies : reproduction des couleurs améliorée, nouveau mode « Effet peau lisse”et mise au point automatique sur l’œil avancée
• Entrée microphone et grip de prise de vue (VCT-SGR1) offrant une solution fonctionnelle idéale pour les vlogs
• Solution multi-appareils pour des créations vidéo originales depuis différents points de vue

Sony présente aujourd’hui un nouveau modèle exceptionnel qui vient s’ajouter à sa célèbre gamme d’appareils photo compacts[vi]: le RX0 II (modèle DSC-RX0M2), l’appareil photo compact premium le plus petit et le plus léger au monde. S’appuyant sur la résistance à l’eau/la poussièreⁱⁱ, aux chocs[vii] et à l’écrasement,[viii] ainsi qu’au format ultra-compact du RX0 original, ce nouveau modèle intègre des fonctionnalités supplémentaires telles que l’enregistrement 4K interne, un écran LCD inclinable à 180 degrés vers le haut et à 90 degrés vers le bas qui fonctionne même sous l’eau[ix]^{, ii} et de nouvelles solutions de stabilisation d’image pour l’enregistrement vidéo. 

Le RX0 II intègre en son cœur un capteur d’image empilé CMOS Exmor RS™ de type 1.0 de 15,3 mégapixelsⁱ et un moteur de traitement de l’image BIONZ X™ avancé qui permet une reproduction des couleurs améliorée[x] avec notamment de superbes tonalités de peau. Ce concentré de puissance a été optimisé pour offrir des performances ultra-rapides et une qualité d’image saisissante pour la photographie comme pour la réalisation de films, avec une plage étendue de sensibilité allant de 80[xi] à 12 800 ISO. L’objectif grand angle fixe F4.0 ZEISS^® Tessar T* 24 mmⁱⁱⁱ possède une distance de mise au point minimale réduite à 20 cm, ce qui en fait l’objectif idéal pour les selfies ou les photos de petits objets. 

Un appareil photo pour toutes les circonstances

Le RX0 II permet une utilisation en toute tranquillité et peut être emmené partout. Avec ses petites dimensions de 59 mm x 40,5 mm x 35 mm[xii] et son poids plume de 132 g,[xiii] le RX0 II se glisse facilement dans une poche et est prêt à affronter tous les éléments. L’appareil est étancheⁱⁱ jusqu’à 10 mètres de profondeur, et résiste à la poussièreⁱⁱ, aux chocs^vii jusqu’à 2 mètres et à l’écrasement^viii jusqu’à 200 kgf.

« Lors de la conception du RX0 d’origine, l’objectif était de réaliser un appareil photo dont le format et les capacités techniques favorisent de nouvelles formes d’expression créative », indique Yann Salmon Legagneur, Directeur marketing de la division Imagerie Numérique chez Sony Europe. « Nous nous sommes appuyés sur ce modèle pour créer le nouveau RX0 II, auquel nous avons ajouté des fonctionnalités qui, selon nous, en font le partenaire idéal pour voyager dans toute sorte d’environnement, offrant d’excellentes performances photo et vidéo en toutes circonstances pour les vlogs ou les photos. »

Bien plus que des vidéos

Le RX0 II permet des enregistrements vidéo internes 4K 30p^iv avec lecture totale et sans perte de pixels, capturant environ 1,7 fois plus de données que ne l’exige la vidéo 4K. Ce suréchantillonnage permet de réduire le moiré et les tremblements, pour des vidéos 4K fluides haute qualité avec une profondeur et un niveau de détail remarquables. À l’aide des applications mobiles récemment introduites Sony « Imaging Edge™ », il est possible de transférer cette vidéo vers un smartphone[xiv], puis de la modifier et de la partager en toute simplicité sur les réseaux sociaux.

 Le RX0 II est équipé d’une stabilisation électronique intégrée[xv] qui garantit des vidéos stables, même sans trépied. Pour aller encore plus loin, il est possible d’exporter la vidéo vers un smartphone ou une tablette à l’aide du module « Movie Edit »,[xvi] qui traite les informations supplémentaires enregistrées pendant le tournage pour produire une vidéo aussi fluide qu’avec un support pivotant.[xvii] « Intelligent Framing », nouvelle fonctionnalité accessible via le module « Mobile Edit » de Sony, permet de conserver le sujet au centre de l’image et de corriger la distorsion de l’image lors du montage final. Le format d’image peut alors être défini en fonction du support sur lequel la vidéo sera partagée.

D’autres fonctionnalités vidéo sont présentes dans le RX0 II, comme le super ralenti, avec un enregistrement jusqu’à 1 000 images/s[xviii], une sortie HDMI 4K non compressée et un enregistrement vidéo proxy simultané. Les utilisateurs peuvent exploiter les fonctions Profils d’image, S-Log2 et Time Code / Bits utilisateur pour garantir un résultat final qui retranscrit fidèlement leur vision créative.

Photographie de précision

Outre ses capacités vidéo, le RX0 II fait preuve d’une grande polyvalence, puisqu’il intègre aussi de nombreuses fonctionnalités photo. Il intègre notamment un obturateur anti-distorsion allant jusqu’à 1/32 000 s et offre une rafale jusqu’à 16 images/s^v pour saisir ces moments d’émotion fugaces que l’on peut lire furtivement sur le visage du sujet. Mise à jour depuis le RX0 d’origine, la reproduction des couleurs a été améliorée afin de reproduire les tons vifs et naturels de la peau, tandis que le mode « Effet peau lisse » peut, si besoin, être appliqué pour masquer les petites rides et imperfections. L’appareil photo est par ailleurs doté de fonctions de notation et de protection et permet d’afficher en groupe photos en rafale.

 La mise au point automatique sur l’œil Eye AF de Sony, très appréciée des portraitistes du monde entier, a également été mise à jour sur le RX0 II. La vitesse, la précision et le fonctionnement de la mise au point automatique sur l’oeil ont été améliorés afin de réaliser de superbes portraits encore plus facilement : il suffit d’enfoncer le déclencheur à mi-course pour verrouiller la mise au point sur l’œil du sujet. L’utilisateur peut sélectionner l’œil ciblé (gauche / droit / auto) dans le menu ou l’attribuer à un bouton personnalisé afin de se concentrer sur la composition.

L’appareil photo permet en outre de réaliser des prises de vue par intervalle, qui peuvent ensuite être modifiées à l’aide du « Viewer » de l’application de bureau « Imaging Edge » de Sony pour les transformer en de magnifiques vidéos Time-lapse[xix].

Options multi-appareils

L’application « Imaging Edge Mobile » de Sony permet de contrôler jusqu’à cinq appareils photo RX0 II sans fil,[xx][xxi] et les utilisateurs pourront contrôler entre 6 et 50 appareils via un routeur (prévu pour l’été 2019). Le RX0 II est également compatible avec le boîtier de commande pour appareil photo CCB-WD1,[xxii] qui permet de connecter et contrôler jusqu’à 100 appareils dans une configuration multi-appareils filaire. Ces solutions multi-appareils offrent de toutes nouvelles possibilités de photographie et expressions vidéo créatives depuis n’importe quel point de vue.

Prix et disponibilité

Le kit RX0 II avec la fixation et la poignée de prise de vue VCT-SGR1 sera disponible en Europe en mai 2019, au prix de 800 € environ.

DxO PhotoLab 2: comprehensive and uncompromising

After incorporating and enhancing U Point local adjustment technology, DxO PhotoLab 2, which follows on from DxO OpticsPro, has improved its exclusive DxO ClearView tool, added a new image management system (DxO PhotoLibrary), and now supports DCP color profiles.

DxO, one of the world’s most innovative consumer imaging companies, has announced the release of DxO PhotoLab 2, a major update of its RAW processing software for Mac and PC, recently awarded the 2018 TIPA Award for Best Imaging Software. DxO PhotoLab 2 introduces ClearView Plus, the latest version of the software’s incredibly effective haze removal and local contrast improvement tool, as well as DxO PhotoLibrary, a brand-new image and data management feature that lets users search, select, sort, and display images. DxO PhotoLab 2 also supports DCP color profiles, which maintains consistent color renderings across the industry’s main programs. 

U Point technology: The most powerful local adjustment tools on the market

DxO PhotoLab offers a complete RAW and JPEG processing solution based on optical corrections from mathematically established laboratory models, as well as such exclusive features as PRIME noise reduction technology and DxO Smart Lighting intelligent exposure optimization.To provide photographers with all the tools they need to make local corrections, DxO purchased and integrated Nik Software’s U Point technology into DxO PhotoLab. This exclusive technology, which millions of photographers enjoy, allows users to make complex selections in just a few clicks and apply local adjustments with Control Points, a unique system of equalizers and multiple correction tools. DxO PhotoLab is the only software to fully integrate U Point technology within a non-destructive RAW workflow. With this latest version, DxO PhotoLab 2 has become an even more comprehensive image editing solution. 

DxO ClearView Plus: Create show-stopping images

DxO PhotoLab’s exclusive DxO ClearView feature is a revolutionary tool that removes haze and enhances local contrast. The improved DxO ClearView Plus feature in DxO PhotoLab 2 lets users make even more dramatic adjustments without creating a halo around transitions between light and dark. The results are spectacular. In just one click, users can remove haze without creating an unnatural effect around objects, edges, details, or transitions. When combined with PRIME, an exclusive denoising tool, users can optimize the image’s dynamic range while still controlling noise. For an even greater degree of flexibility, DxO ClearView Plus can be applied to the entire image or just to specific areas using local adjustment tools. 

DxO PhotoLibrary: A comprehensive image production workflow

DxO PhotoLibrary offers new image search, selection, sorting, and display features. A dynamic text field tool makes searching simple. As the search term is being entered, DxO PhotoLab 2 suggests all relevant interpretations and any results that match the user’s personal database. Users can search for images using a number of criteria, including shooting parameters (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), file name and extension, the date the photo was taken, and the number of stars assigned to the photo. The search results are displayed in a brand-new movable and adjustable vignette grid. “With its automatic features and correction tools, DxO PhotoLab strives to help photographers express their artistic vision without compromising on image quality,” says Jean-Marc Alexia, VP Marketing and Product Strategy at DxO Labs. “With the addition of DxO PhotoLibrary, DxO PhotoLab 2 has now advanced to the next level, giving users complete control over the image product process—from organizing photos to exporting them. By the end of the year, this new tool will incorporate additional search features, including keywords and many other criteria.” 

Support for DCP color profiles: New options for managing color in RAW images

DxO PhotoLab 2 now supports DCP color profiles; this means it can deliver color renderings that are compatible with and close to those of third-party photo editing programs like Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Camera RAW as well as camera color calibration solutions like X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Photo and DNG Profile Editor. 

Users do not need a subscription to use DxO PhotoLab 2. They can install the program on two computers with the DxO PhotoLab 2 ESSENTIAL Edition or on three computers with the DxO PhotoLab 2 ELITE Edition. Photographers who purchased a license for DxO OpticsPro or DxO PhotoLab 1 can get a discounted upgrade license for DxO PhotoLab by signing into their customer accounts at www.dxo.com. A fully-functional, one-month trial version of DxO PhotoLab 2 is available on the DxO website: http://www.dxo.com/us/photography/download.

Alien Skin Software Announces Exposure X4, Advanced RAW Photo Editor 

Exposure X4 includes improved highlight/shadow recovery – fully adjustable light effects – perspective and keystone correction – monitored folders for tethered shooting – smart collections – speed boosts 

Alien Skin Software announced the release of Exposure X4, the latest version of their award-winning RAW photo editor and organizer. Exposure is a non-destructive photo editor that enables photographers to create beautiful images and complete their full workflow. It is a subscription-free solution that is the choice of today’s most accomplished creative photographers.  Exposure continues to grow, with Exposure X4 giving photographers more creative control over their edits, and enabling them to achieve the very best quality possible from their RAW files,” said Alien Skin CEO Finley Lee. “It’s the fastest, most intuitive way for photographers to create beautiful images.”

This release of Exposure X4 introduces significant new enhancements. Improved shadow and highlight recovery enable photographers to extract the maximum amount of detail from their RAW images, and faster photo processing times speed up their editing. Photographers now have complete control of the placement and rotation of Exposure’s high-quality light effects. This makes it possible to precisely place natural-looking effects like sun rays and light leaks in an image, enabling gorgeous new creative looks. The new transform tools enable photographers to easily correct tilted or skewed perspective, such as key stoning of buildings in architectural photography. The addition of monitored folders for tethered shooting is great news for studio photographers, who can now edit, cull, and share images from Exposure during a shoot. Smart collections make use of Exposure’s robust metadata handling to automatically populate collections based on camera metadata and criteria that photographers specify. Keywords, ratings, folder location, and shutter speed are among the metadata that Exposure can query to build a smart collection. This helps to automate the process of image organization, enabling photographers to focus on creative choices. Exposure’s already considerable speed gets a boost with several ways: file exports are now up to 60% faster, image rendering is up to 30% faster, and launch times have been reduced by a third.  

Exposure began in 2005 as a film simulation plug-in for Photoshop and was immediately embraced by digital photographers of all genres seeking to recapture the organic look of film. Over the years, Exposure became a legend among plug-ins and evolved into a standalone full-featured editing and organizing solution. Today, Exposure provides photographers with a complete selection of creative editing and retouching tools, including hundreds of customizable presets that encompass analog film and other styles. Outstanding RAW processing quality helps photographers achieve exceptional image quality in their edits. Exposure also includes advanced special effects that deliver striking looks like bokeh, vignette, and film grain. 

Exposure’s full-featured organizing tools – collections, keywords, virtual copies, and more – make it the ideal photo management solution. Its catalog-free approach provides photographers with a faster, more intuitive approach to their organizing work. Exposure also streamlines the photography workflow. Photographers browse directly to their photos, skipping the unnecessary step of importing into a catalog. This enables them to start culling, organizing, and editing their shoots without delay. An intuitive, highly customizable interface puts everything on screen, without the need to switch between browsing and editing modules. Refinements like multi-monitor support and a complete set of keyboard shortcuts enable efficient workflows. Photographers can also use Exposure as a creative editing plug-in with other editors such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. No subscription is required. Today’s best photographers use Exposure to create beautiful images. Among them is the master photographer and educator Sue Bryce. “Exposure is every look I’ve ever wanted, all in one software product. It truly replicates every type of film you could possibly imagine, and helps me bring a painterly, Old Masters-feel to my images,” she said.

Additional enhancements include the following:

• New print presets for standard paper sizes, making it easy to print photos directly from Exposure
• A Lightroom migration tool that brings Lightroom organizational metadata such as keywords and ratings into Exposure, helping those who want to use existing photo libraries with Exposure
• Ability to inspect RGB values at any position in a photo, for accurate color correction and color grading
• Expanded workflow options for image copying and exporting
• Support for additional cameras and lenses, including popular models from Fujifilm, Canon, Sigma, Sony, Nikon, and Olympus

 Pricing and Availability

Exposure X4 is available now from www.alienskin.com for $149. Upgrade pricing is available to owners of previous versions of Exposure for $99.  

Exposure X4 is also available in the Exposure X4 Bundle. This integrated collection bundles Exposure with Alien Skin’s award-winning Blow-Up and Snap Art tools to add high-quality upsizing and natural media special effects. It is available for $199. Owners of one or more of the current apps in the Exposure X3 Bundle can purchase for $119. A 30-day fully-featured free trial of Exposure is available. Visit www.alienskin.com/exposure to learn more and download the trial. 

Exposure X4 may be used as a standalone program or as a set of plug-ins. When used as a set of plug-ins, it requires one of the following host applications:         

• Adobe Photoshop CS6 or Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 or newer
• Adobe Lightroom 6 or Adobe Lightroom CC 2015 or newer