Instagram introduces Lux, a new way to enhance your photos

Posted By Ray Nicolini

Instagram, the wildly popular photo filtering and social sharing app for iPhone, has been updated with a new enhancement feature called Lux. With a tap of a button, Lux will apply an HDR (High Dynamic Range)-like effect to your photo that lightens shadows, darkens highlights and increases contrast. It does a phenomenal job.

Apple included an enhancement feature in the iOS 5 Photos app, but it’s mediocre at best. The problem with Apple’s version is that it’s supposed to fix all types of photos, but Lux focuses specifically on one issue and does it well. Lux is best used on landscapes that have areas that are too dark and too light — photos that you should’ve probably taken with HDR turned on, but didn’t, and now need to fix. Here’s an example of Lux on a photo of train tracks that I took.

In addition to Lux, Instagram has also added a new filter called “Sierra”, which frames and lightens a picture, and they’ve refreshed the look of the app in general, and the icons on the tab bar as well.

If you’ve taken any great shots with the new Lux enhancement or Sierra filter, share them in our Photography Forum — we’d love to see them!

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via iMore.com

Free BibbyCam Filters Your BlackBerry Photos With 14 Filters & Social Integration

Posted By Ray Nicolini

 

One of our anonymous tipsters let us know about BibbyCam becoming available on App World. The app tries to compete with Instagram by offering up 14 photo filters on your BlackBerry smartphone. It also lets you connect your account to Facebook or Twitter to share the filtered pics and like/comment on others pics.  It also has BBM connectivity if you have OS 6.1+.

I have not managed to get the app to work on my BlackBerry 9350 but a friend who tried it out said it is pretty solid for a free app. You can pick up BibbyCam for free in App World and let me know what you think!

Move Over InstaGram - InstaPhoto Now Available for all BlackBerry Devices

Posted By Ray Nicolini

InstaPhoto for the BlackBerry PlayBook is an awesome app which lets you add 25 different types of effects and customization to your pictures and now it's been made available for all BlackBerry devices! InstaPhoto lets you use your directly to take a picture and start editing and modifying any picture right away. Also when you're done messing with your pictures, InstaPhoto makes it super easy to send to Facebook, Twitter.

Features include:

• Easy to get started, simply choose a preexisting photo or snap one right away. integration runs directly within app, allowing you to take a photo and start instantly!
• Images save to a custom gallery folder, and are featured when you load the app, or you can opt to view the latest uploads on Twitter from your friends!
• Large preview images allow you to see an effect clearly before making a selection.
• Simple controls with stunning pre-set effects, it's easy for anyone to use with just a tap of the finger!
• Quick rending, no long loading times for an effect.
• Unique effects creating interesting themes for your photos; periscope, mugshots, HUDs and many more!

More information and download of InstaPhoto in App World

via BlackBerryOS.com