End crooked photos

We really have to ask ourselves if this is really necessary -- but the idea is so novel, I had to include it here. Hunter Research has come up with a concept called gyroCam. This camera app has a killer new feature: it automatically levels photos in real time, while shooting. With gyroCam, users don't need to worry about crooked aim or setting up and taking level shots - the app does it for them. gyroCam brings a true point-and-shoot capability to iOS devices, and makes photography easier and more fun.

 

New Lightroom Still Holds Surprises

While working on his book Photoshop Lightroom 3: Visual QuickStart Guide, Nolan Hester figured he'd seen all the secrets with the Lightroom 3 betas. But when the final version of the program arrived, his heart skipped a beat. 

Also see:   Real World Digital Photography, 3rd Edition, by Katrin Eismann, Sean Duggan, and Tim Grey

 Real World Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers by Conrad Chavez

This free chapter is from Photoshop Lightroom 3: Visual QuickStart Guide

http://www.graphic-design.com/bookshelf/photoshop-books/new-lightroom-still-holds-surprises

iPhone HDR Photography

True high dynamic range photography to the iPhone. TrueHDR 2.0 is an update to TrueHDR that picks up where Apple's HDR leaves off, offering better results with enhanced details in the shadows and sun, and support for iPhone 4 and 3GS, including back and front cameras. 

AutocaptureTrueHDR's new Rapid Autocapture mode makes it easier than ever to take HDR pictures, and its new SemiAuto mode offers greater control in choosing exposure points. Users can share the beautiful results from within the app using Facebook, Twitter, or email.

 

Photography Expert Inside iPad

Aspyre Apps has rolled out PhotoCaddy -- now available for the iPad. PhotoCaddyHD is a handbook for photographers of all skill levels, with content that is constantly evolving thanks to an active user community.

PhotoCaddyHD 

Users of PhotoCaddyHD have access to a broad range of photography topics, with each topic containing a number of built-in suggestions on how to take better photos. To supplement this content, customers are able to contribute their own tips and advice. "Users can vote for the tips they find useful, which means the content is continually expanding and improving." said Ben Williams, founder of Aspyre Apps.

Photoshop CS5 and Lightroom 3

Adobe Photoshop is central to almost all photography workflows today. Each new version is a milestone in the development of this imaging behemoth, and 2010's release is no exception.

Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Lightroom Photographers often feel overwhelmed when starting with Photoshop; the sheer number of tools and options make it difficult for the novice. There is no shortage of instructional books, yet very few direct the user to the most significant aspects of the program in a way that reflects a real workflow.