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Instagram Update Adds “Stories” as a Snapchat Ripoff

August 2, 2016 By Eric Reagan

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After Facebook’s failed attempt to acquire Snapchat for $3 billion, the company has advanced another acquired property to become more like the rapidly growing ghost. In its latest update, Instagram introduces “Stories” to the app, which is a new feature that is essentially pulled right out of Snapchat. You can also edit your photos and videos with effects, scribbles and drawings – just like Snapchat. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Mobile Tagged With: app, Instagram, Mobile, social media

 

Leica T Firmware ver. 1.5 Adds WiFi DIRECT

February 4, 2016 By Eric Reagan

Leica T

Leica released an update today for the Leica T. Firmware version 1.5 adds WiFi DIRECT to the Leica T, which enables users to set up their own mobile hotspot and transfer pictures via a wireless link between the camera and the Leica T mobile app. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: app, firmware, Leica, Leica T, WiFi

Sony Releases New “Sky HDR” App for its Cameras, Costs $10

December 17, 2015 By Eric Reagan

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Sony has released a new Sky HDR app that you can purchase and download for Sony cameras. It is available in the Sony PlayMemories store for $9.99. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: app, hdr, PlayMemories, Sky HDR, Sony

Layout is a New App from Instagram for Combining Photos

March 24, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Layout from Instagram

Instagram has launched a new app, called Layout, which lets you combine multiple photos into a single, square image.

That’s something we have all done since nearly the beginning of Instagram. However, we have done that without the help of Instagram and, instead, used apps like Diptic and other collage-making apps to export images to our phones’ camera rolls and then upload to Instagram.

While Layout is still a separate app that you must install, it does include a share to Instagram feature within to make it a quicker process.

Layout also has a facial recognition features that will allow you to choose photos with only faces of people from your camera roll. Additionally, a Photo Booth feature lets you capture photos that instantly fill your layout.

For now, Layout is only available for iOS devices with support for Android promised in the coming months. You can get Layout for free here on the iTunes App Store.

Filed Under: Mobile Tagged With: app, Instagram, iphone, Layout

CTRL+Console Turns Your iPad into a Video Editing Control Surface

December 18, 2014 By Eric Reagan

CTRL+Console with MacBook

A couple days ago, I randomly got a download code for the CTRL+Console app and a couple modules because I went to the Supermeet at NAB this year. I don’t even remember seeing it there but I thought I would check it out because the demo video looked pretty slick.

I have been using it as a control surface for editing in Adobe Premiere Pro for a day or two now.

It is a very well designed app that allows your iPad to connect via Bluetooth to your Mac or Windows machine and serve as a control surface, complete with a jog wheel. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, Reviews, Video Production Tagged With: app, CTRL Console, FCP X, Final Cut Pro X, ipad, premiere pro

Polar Pro Proview GoPro/Smartphone Mount Hands-On

November 17, 2014 By Eric Reagan

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The Polar Pro Proview mount is so slick and convenient that I can’t believe no one has cooked up this product until now.

As you are probably aware, GoPro has a handy app that lets you control your GoPro HERO camera and preview the live image on your smartphone. It’s available for iOS, Android and Windows devices for free from the respective app stores. [Read more…]

Filed Under: GoPro, Mobile Tagged With: app, GoPro, iphone, Mobile, Samsung Galaxy S5, smartphone

Aviary’s Photo Editor Gets First Major Update Since Acquired by Adobe

November 13, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Aviary Photo Editor

Adobe and Aviary have announced the first significant release to Photo Editor by Aviary since joining Adobe a few months ago.

The update, available for both iOS and Android, allows users to: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Adobe, Mobile, Software Tagged With: adobe, android, app, editing, iOS, Mobile

Lensbaby LM-10 Sweet Spot Launched for iOS and Android

August 19, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Lensbaby LM-10

Originally announced through a Kickstarter campaign back in April, the Lensbaby LM-10 Sweet Spot lens is now officially launching for iOS and Android devices. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Mobile Tagged With: app, lensbaby, sweet spot

New Rode iXY Mic Features Lightning Connector for iPhone 5, 5s and 5c

July 14, 2014 By Eric Reagan

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Rode has announced a new iXY mic that features a lightning connector. The previous version was announced in 2013 and features the old 30-pin iPhone connector. [Read more…]

Filed Under: iphone, Video Production Tagged With: app, iXY, mic, microphone, rode

Lightroom mobile Expands Support for Apple iPhone

June 19, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Lightroom Mobile for iPhone

Adobe has announced that Lightroom mobile will now be available on the iPhone with the same features and functionality we see in Lightroom mobile for the iPad. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Adobe, iphone Tagged With: adobe, app, iphone, lightroom, Lightroom mobile

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