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Skylum Luminar 3.1 Sale Ends May 14, 2019

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For those of you who want to get out of the Adobe software subscription plans and still use POWERFUL image editing software at a reasonable price for a license you own, please note that Skylum Luminar’s Spring Offer is ending in less than a week!

Don’t forget the pricing – and to add SGANS_DISC as your coupon code!

Despite the fact that Under pressure, Adobe has reconsidered it’s “test” of new pricing for it’s photography bundle and gone back to $9.99/mo for Photoshop/Lightroom, this is a serious consideration for photographers who want powerful image editing capabilities. One never knows what’ll happen in the future.

Adobe Hikes the Price of it’s Photography Plan – Some alternatives

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Edit (5/8/19): Adobe appears to have succumbed to the pressure. They’ve currently withdrawn their price hike, for the moment.

On May 2nd, Petapixel posted a story about Adobe increasing the price of it’s Photography Plan from $9.99/mo to $19.99/mo. Doubling it’s price!

As you all know, I’m an Adobe person. I love the Adobe ecosystem, it’s offerings, and it’s power. Photoshop was my first “Adobe baby”, when I started using it at Version 2.5 (before layers were invented, let alone, editable text!). I am an Adobe Certified Instructor for Photoshop and an Adobe Community Professional.

However, I don’t know if this price increase is a great idea for Adobe, unless they’re comfortable losing their Photography customers. YES, paying into the subscription plan will keep you up to date on ALL the new features of Photoshop and Lightroom as they come up. YES, Photoshop is still the most powerful image editor out there, especially for people who want to create composites and compositions, include the ability to create video (and work with video clips), and work in 3D in their image editor. It has many graphic features not employed by it’s competitors in the image editing space. However, for those who are strictly focused on their photography, who want power and don’t care about Photoshop’s powerful design capabilities, their 3D, and their video options (and more), there are some AMAZINGLY POWERFUL Alternatives:

ON1 Photo Raw is about to release their 2019.5 version of their incredibly powerful image editing software. This software has functions that replace much of Lightroom, and Photoshop allowing Presets, Filters, Color Look-Up Tables, POWERFUL AI lead masking, retouching, layers, HDR, Panorama,World Class image resizing and more. On1 Photo Raw allows for:

  • Image organization and Editing
  • Working with any file type you throw at it: RAW, jpg, psd, png, and more
  • Installation on up to 5 computers, Mac or Windows
  • No Importing!
  • Direct migration from Lightroom (so you don’t lose the work you’ve done)
  • Tons of tutorials

On1 Photo Raw costs $63.99 (for upgrade), $79.99 Full Version, or $129.99 (including On1 Plus Pro – amazing support, free presets, and more). And you OWN the license – NO SUBSCRIPTION. Buy 2019.2 today, and you’ll receive the upgrade to 2019.5 for free, when it comes out.

Skylum is offering a Discount to their Luminar 3.1 application until May 14th.

Luminar 3.1 offers:

  • AI Image Enhancement (one click enhancements)
  • A Full-Featured Organizer and Editor (with keywording, labeling, rating and more)
  • Powerful Presets to use as they are, or to edit
  • Layers, Blends, Filters (50+), Masks
  • AI Sky Enhancer
  • AI Foliage Enhancer
  • Erase Unwanted Objects
  • Powerful Noise Reduction
  • Non-Destructive Photo Editing
  • Workspaces
  • Activation on up to 5 Computers – Windows or Mac

And, if you order before May 14th, you get a great discount, Plus “Photography 101” Video Course at a SERIOUS discount!

$60 Full Price ($50, with discount code: SGANS_DISC) – regular price $70
$69 including Photography 101 Video Course ($59, with discount code: SGANS_DISC) – regular price $169!
$129 including Aurora HDR and Photography 101 Video Course ($119, with discount code: SGANS_DISC) – regular price $268!

Again, you OWN the license – no subscriptions!

Affinity Photo is also a powerful alternative for Photoshop. And serif.com has created a strong ecosystem of their own – offering an Illustrator and an InDesign alternative as well. Affinity Photo can be purchased at $69.99 (Canadian dollars)

And for those of you who like to work with Donation-ware (FREE, but requesting donations), please take a look at GIMP – a powerful, cross-platform image editor at https://www.gimp.org

If you feel I left your favorite out of this list, please say something in the comments!

Boost Your Drone Photography – Automatically!

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Skylum AirMagic – Introductory Sale

Powered by AI and advanced algorithms, AirMagic improves your aerial photos automatically. Simply drag & drop all your pictures to the app, and let technology do the work.

From April 24, 2019-April 29, 2019 (at 1AM PST), purchase AirMagic for only $29!

Included Bonuses:
“Shoot Professional Photos With Any Drone” Video Course (value – $79)
“Japan Spring” style (value – $12)

Click HERE to learn more and download a trial or purchase AirMagic at a Discount!

Skylum Introduces AirMagic – Process your Drone Photography – Preorder NOW

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Introducing AirMagic

Pre-order March 7. Available March 21.

Skylum Software is excited to introduce the first software dedicated to drone photography – AirMagic.
Powered by AI and advanced algorithms, AirMagic improves your aerial photos automatically. All you need to do is drag and drop your photos to the app. AirMagic will take care of the rest by carefully enhancing each picture.

Preorder is Only $19USD + bonuses!

Cinematic Looks for Skylum Luminar and Adobe Lightroom

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In honor of last Sunday’s Oscars, Skylum, in affilation with LA Based photographer Ilya Nodia has created a beautiful set of 12 great looking Cinematic Looks for use with Skylum Luminar and Adobe Lightroom. These amazing looks (editable and flexible) are a pack of 12, for only $24!

To read what Ilya Nodia himself says, please click the PDF attached to this post. And below, take a look at just a FEW of the Before and After Images of this package’s offerings:

 


Techsmith Camtasia and Snagit Upgrades – Promo until 2.8.19

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For those of you seeking excellent Screen Capture/Screenshot/Screen Video Editing software – you can’t miss this deal!

Upgrade to Camtasia 2018 and Get Camtasia Maintenance ($49.60 Value) Free.

Included in the Camtasia Maintenance package:

  • Free Upgrades – One year of new versions of the product
  • Priority Support – Dedicated phone queue & expedited handling
  • Camtasia Certification – Exclusive training to expand your skills

The promo will end February 8, 11:59 PM, PST so hurry up and ORDER NOW!

 

On1 Photo RAW 2019.2 Kickoff Sale!

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For a limited time purchase On1 Photo RAW 2019.2 for only $69.99

On1 Photo RAW 2019.2 is an all new Photo Editing experience!

It features a new AI-powered Quick Mask Tool that’s a game changer in photo editing. It allows you to create detailed masks in seconds, making it easier than ever to replace backgrounds or target specific areas for effects or local adjustments.

Here’s a quote from a happy ON1 customer about the AI Quick Mask Tool:

“Wow, the applications for this new masking ability are practically endless, especially when you think about how you can use the mask afterward for other effects and local adjustments. I can’t wait to go back into some of my pictures from that past few years and use this feature. It’s awesome!” – Jesse 

Download the new ON1 Photo RAW 2019.2 and we’ll show you exactly how to use the new AI Quick Mask tool. It’s easy and fun, and it gives you limitless creative possibilities. Buy during our Kick Off Sale to get a great deal with bonus extras!

For just $69.99, you get a full, non-subscription license to one of the most powerful photo editing tools ever, plus, they’re including EVERYTHING you need to get up and running:

ON1 Photo RAW 2019.2

Your all-in-one photo editor and better photo editing experience. – $99.99

RAW Processing 101 Video Course

Learn how to take photos straight out of your camera and edit them to look exactly like they did on the camera’s display screen. Includes 9 downloadable lessons, practice files, and follow-along raw files. – $24.99

ON1 Photo RAW 2019 Looks eBook & Video

25 step-by-step editing looks and videos that make it easy to get started with Photo RAW 2019. – $39.99

ON1 Loyalty Rewards 2019

It’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year – free presets, textures, eBooks, and more every month! – $100

ON1 From A-Z

The official ON1 Photo RAW 2019.2 user guidebook. Over 170 pages covering everything you need to know about ON1 Photo RAW 2019.2.

FREE! Total Value: $264.97
Your Price: $69.99

Who doesn’t like FREE Video Effects?

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Once again, PremiumBeat.com is offering stuff for FREE!

Today, they announced a free plugin that works with almost all NLE’s (non-linear editors, for those of you who don’t do video). And, that plugin includes lots of free effects to be used in your work, along with a quick tutorial on how to use them (the transitions aren’t applied as you may be used to – they use track mattes and such – easy though). There’re also some effects using my favorite “toy” – blending modes.

I don’t recommend using all of these as they’re created – but they’re cool enough that you can. But, you can also make them your own, amending their contents to your preferences.

Check out the FREE plugin and content – you’ll be happy to have this resource. I know I am!

Techsmith Camtasia – 10% off before 12/31/18

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Techsmith Camtasia 2018

Professional, easy to record and edit, Screen Recording and video editing software. Record your screen, your webcam, your microphone (or just one at a time). Edit it with Camtasia’s powerful but VERY USER FRIENDLY editing tools, and output a professional video in short order.

Camtasia is the solution most often used by training professionals, product demonstrators, and major companies and government agencies around the world (I know, I taught a bunch of them).

High end editing, Speech to Text for CC, Transitions, Text actions – all in an interface that’s clear and easy to use.

Get it at 10% off until 12/31/18 – use promo code “SAVE10” at checkout (leave out the quotes)

Regular single user price is $249, or $224.90 with SAVE10
Upgrade is $99.50, or $89.55 with SAVE10

 

Luminar 3 with Libraries – Pre-Order has begun!

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Skylum Luminar 3 with Libraries will be released in 1 week!

Preorder now (valid 12/6/18-12/19/18) and get your Skylum Luminar ready to go, with a bunch of great bonuses! (Don’t forget to use coupon code SGANS_DISC)

Luminar 2018 AI Sky Enhancer + FREE Luminar 3 with Libraries

It’s your double win! Get Luminar 2018 with the all-new AI Sky Enhancer now and update to Luminar 3 with Libraries for FREE. Plus, you get a bunch of exclusive extras worth US$222! Luminar 2018 will receive a free upgrade to Luminar 3, in 1 week!

  1. ViewBug: 3-Month Pro Membership (US$42 value) – Join the ultimate photo community for a shot to win prizes, create own challenges, get unlimited photo uploads, sell your images, enjoy a new website, and much more!
  2. KelbyOne: 2-Month Pro Membership (US$40 value) – Supercharging your knowledge with KelbyOne Pro is as easy as pressing the shutter button. Enjoy a free access to weekly courses, private webcasts, creative toolkits, and other freebies!
  3. Rocky Nook: Choice of ANY e-book (US$40 value) – Hurry to get your hands on a free eBook by Rocky Nook! Master your techniques, find inspiration, and hone your craft in order to create best-looking images!
  4. Daniel Kordan: Awesome Landscapes Tutorial (US$80 value) – Need to brush up your skills? We’ve got you covered. Watch extensive tutorials by Daniel Kordan and create truly jaw-dropping landscape images!
  5. Manfrotto, Gitzo, Joby or Lowepro: US$20 Gift card with US$120 purchase (US$20 value) Looking for extreme savings on your favorite gear? Save US$20 on any purchase over US$120 from our friends at the Vitec Group.
  6. US $300 OFF Iceland Photo Tours (US $300 Value) – Save US$300 on any multi-day (3+ day) Iceland Photo Tours workshop.

Pricing:

  •  New users can purchase Luminar 2018 for US$59 (US$49 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).
  • Current users of Luminar 2018 will be able to update for free.
  • Current users of Luminar 2017 can upgrade for US$49 (US$39 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).
  • Current users of a Luminar 2018 trial (those who have downloaded it before November can purchase Luminar 2018 for US$49 (US$39 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).
  • Owners of Skylum legacy products (Creative Kit, Noiseless, Intensify, Tonality, FX Photo Studio, Focus, Snapheal, Filters for Photos) can purchase Luminar for US$49  (US$39 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).
  • Current users of Aurora HDR (2016–2019) can purchase Luminar for US$49 (US$39 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).
  • Current users of Photolemur can purchase Luminar for US$49 (US$39 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).