Skylum released Aurora HDR 1.2.0 today and it comes with a lot of improvements, which you can read about below. Don’t forget you can use our discount code FUJIDDICT from our sister site at checkout if you don’t own Aurora HDR already.
OFFER AVAILABILITY: June 20–July 4
Bonuses included in the offer ($148 value):
119 Dramatic & Romantic Sky overlays ($29 value) – The ultimate collection of 119 dramatic high-res sky overlays to turn photos with boring skies into eye-catching works of art.
Complete HDR Tutorial by Trey Ratcliff ($99 value) – This entirely new HDR tutorial is perfect for beginners to mega-advanced professionals who want to see all of the latest post-processing techniques. Lisa and Trey discuss their artistic inspirations and challenges, how they compose a shot, their camera settings, and much more. You’re then transported back to Trey’s studio where he slowly takes you step-by-step through his latest techniques.
Deep Dive into Aurora HDR 2018 video by Trey Ratcliff ($20 value) – Trey Ratcliff, the most famous HDR photographer, shares his editing process in the new Aurora HDR 2018.
WHAT’S NEW AND IMPROVED in Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0:
Here are the most essential changes:
Speed boost for editing and adjusting. We’ve dramatically increased performance across all areas of Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 on Windows and Mac.
Fast single-file opening. With an improved image processing engine, Aurora HDR is now much faster when opening single files.
Loupedeck integration (for Mac&Windows). Now, users can quickly process photos in Aurora HDR using physical dials, knobs, and keys.
Batch processing (for Windows). Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 will allow Windows users to edit a large number of photos simultaneously.
Better memory management. Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 is also optimized to make better use of memory, with more intelligent memory management and improved stability.
Windows version catches up to Mac version. Windows users will receive a flip/rotate tool, bringing Aurora HDR for Windows more in line with its macOS counterpart.
Aurora HDR now supports more cameras than before. The full list across both Windows and MacOS includes: Canon EOS 3000D / Rebel T100 / 4000D, FujiFilm X-H1, FujiFilm X-A20, FujiFilm X-A5, FujiFilm X-E3, Olympus E-PL9, Panasonic DC-GF10 / Panasonic DC-GF90, Panasonic DC-GX9 / DC-GX7MK3, Panasonic DC-TZ200 / DC-ZS200 / DC-TZ202 / DC-TZ220 / DC-ZS220 / DC-TX2, PhaseOne IQ3 100MP Trichromatic, Sony A7 III.
Here’s a full list of the new features and improvements:
MAC:
Performance boost when editing and opening single files
Faster export
Loupedeck integration
Better brackets sorting during Batch processing
Better memory management
Plugin stability improved
New camera support
Better export performance
Fixed brush drawing
Improved opening of .DNG image
WINDOWS:
Performance boost when editing and adjusting
Faster export
Better stability and memory management
Batch processing added
Added layers menu and layer options menu
Ability to rename layers
UX improvements
Quick loading of single RAW files
Hover on blends
Added white balance color picker
Localisation fixes
Changed order of preset categories
UI fixes and improvements
Added histogram to tone curve filter
Improved stability of Dodge & Burn filter
Added context menu in the filters menu
New camera support
Better Windows document support
Added flip/rotate
Exif saving to document fixed
Loupedeck integration
Improved opening of .DNG image
AURORA HDR 2018 1.2.0 OFFER INFORMATION:
Current users of Aurora HDR may upgrade for $59 ($49 with FUJIDDICT code).
New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 for $99 ($89 with FUJIDDICT code).
A collection of bonuses will also be included with every purchase.