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How to do Single Image HDR Effects with Aurora HDR 2018

When creating an HDR or High Dynamic Range photo, you typically need three or more images taken at different exposures (bracketed) to create one stunning image. But given the high dynamic range of today’s digital cameras, do you still need … Continue reading

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Aurora HDR 2018 v.1.1.3 Released

From Skylum:   Aurora HDR 2018 1.1.3 version for Windows:   Improved sliders: You can now directly enter values into a slider with the keyboard. Improved presets: Applying multiple presets is now handled correctly. Cropping improvements: The cropped state of … Continue reading

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How to Make 5 Different Looks using Aurora HDR 2018

Aurora HDR 2018 has plenty of tricks up its sleeve, and one of those is versatility. It’s not a one-trick pony when it comes to creating your HDR look. The range of different tools really allows you to create a … Continue reading

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4 Tips for Creative HDR Styling with Aurora HDR 2018

Arguably the best software for making high dynamic range photos is Macphun’s (soon to be Skylum) Aurora HDR 2018. This image editor can be used as by itself or in conjunction with their popular Luminar photo editor (as well as a … Continue reading

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Apple Names Aurora HDR 2018 Best Mac App of 2017

From Macphun/Skylum: Today, Apple named Aurora HDR 2018 as their Best Mac App of 2017. This is a big honor for all of the team and we’re very grateful to cap off a year of hard work this way. At … Continue reading

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Save on Luminar & Aurora HDR with Our Black Friday Promo Code

Through November 29, use promo code THEDIGITALPICTURE at Macphun/Skylum to save $ 10.00 on the already discounted Black Friday pricing for new or upgrade purchases of Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR 2018.   Luminar 2018 Black Friday Special   Current … Continue reading

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How to Process Real Estate or Architectural Photos with Aurora HDR 2018

If you’ve ever tried your hand at real estate or architecture photography, you know that these are two of the most complicated forms of photography out there. The challenge is due mostly to having to balance out shadows created by … Continue reading

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Review of Macphun’s Aurora HDR 2018

HDR, or High Dynamic Range, photography is a technique that has been around for decades but really started making waves in the modern digital imaging scene around 2005. It involves combining multiple exposures of a picture, usually taken with a … Continue reading

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Video Tutorial: How to Make Realistic Images Faster with Aurora HDR 2018

As a landscape photographer who relies heavily on HDR to pull off much of my work, I’m always keen to learn about better ways of doing what I do. Most of the time my art tends to run towards natural … Continue reading

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How to Make Natural-Looking HDR Images with Aurora HDR 2018

Aurora HDR 2018 is tremendously easy, fun software by Macphun, designed for processing HDR (High Dynamic Range) images. If you’ve been following popular contemporary photography for a while, you’ll know that dramatic HDR is no longer in style. It fell … Continue reading

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5 Non-HDR Things You Can Do With MacPhun’s Aurora HDR 2017

Yes Aurora HDR was developed for creating HDR photographs. But did you ever think of using it for non-HDR tasks? You’re in luck because in the next few minutes I’m going to open your eyes to some new ideas. Specifically ideas … Continue reading

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How to Photograph the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis

Tips for seeing and photographing the Northern Lights: Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, might be one of the most fascinating phenomena to photograph during the night. Watching the sky turn green, blue, pink and even red, is something … Continue reading

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