Category: software
New Article: ShutterSnitch, the Wireless Photo Assistant for iOS
Over at CreativePro, I look at the excellent PhotoSnitch utility for importing photos into an iPad: ShutterSnitch, the Wireless Photo Assistant for iOS. Although I discussed the Eye-Fi software in the first edition of the book, I tossed that for the second edition and expanded on using ShutterSnitch because it just works.
Best apps for pro photographers at iMore.com
Leanna Lofte at iMore.com has a good article listing apps for pro photographers that isn’t just a collection of image editors. In fact, there isn’t any editing involved here. Instead, Lofte spotlights apps for handling the business side of being a photographer, tracking expenses, and getting model releases (such as Easy Release, which I feature ...
New Article: Four things Apple could do to improve iPhoto right now
Over at Macworld, I offer four suggestions to make iPhoto usable again.
Adobe Demonstrates Early Lightroom for iPad App
This should come as no surprise: Adobe is working on a “Lightroom for iPad” app. What is unexpected is that a very early version exists enough to demonstrate the concept, which is exactly what Tom Hogarty did on Scott Kelby’s The Grid program. Cnet reports: Adobe Systems plans to release high-end photo-editing software for tablets. ...
iTunes 11 Thinks Different about iOS Devices
Apple released iTunes 11 today, which sports a revamped interface—and a slightly new way of interacting with iPads, iPhones, and iPod touches. Over at TidBITS, I detail what’s new and different: iTunes 11 Thinks Different about iOS Devices.
Instagram Halloween Costume Shoots and Displays Photos
This is great: Eric Micotto made an “Instagram” Halloween costume that shoots photos. He’s capturing shots using a Nikon D800, which are saved to an Eye-Fi wireless SD card, then transmitted via Wi-Fi to an iPad running ShutterSnitch stashed on the back of his costume.
A Nice Dropbox Update for iPad
I hate seeing the little number on the App Store icon that indicates software updates are available, so I try to keep my iPad’s software updated regularly. Today, I saw a welcome addition to the mobile version of Dropbox: “Full-size photos used when printing and saving to the camera roll” Whenever possible, I want every ...
Watch my Photo Club Webcast
The replay of my Peachpit Photo Club webcast is now live. See how to wirelessly transfer photos from any camera to the iPad — live! Watch as I edit photos in iPhoto for iOS! Marvel at how I can start the presentation without realizing that I hadn’t yet shared my screen with the rest of ...
Google Acquires Snapseed Developer
Very interesting: According to The Verge, Google is buying Nik Software, creators of the excellent photo-editing app Snapseed. The folks who work directly with Snapseed are moving from San Diego to Google’s Mountain View, CA headquarters to work on Google+. I’m guessing an Android version of the app is almost completed internally, and Google will ...
Modern Photo Convenience
My daughter’s daycare starts the school year by asking parents to bring in a bunch of photos—of family members, friends, house, and other things that help express who each kid is. The photos are sometimes trimmed and turned into a collage, then mounted on a long wall for everyone to see. If you’re like me, ...
