Aurora HDR 2018 is now up to 2x and 4x faster on MacOS and Windows computers and is now compatible with the brand-new Loupedeck+ photo editing console.

Ashampoo Photo Optimizer 7 auto-optimizes photos at the click of a button. Ashampoo Photo Optimizer 7 retails for $19.99.

Adobe have released a preview of Project Rush, a new all-in-one, cross-device video editing app, and new features for the Lightroom CC ecosystem and Lightroom Classic.

DxO has announced the immediate availability of the Nik Collection 2018 by DxO, an updated suite of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop plugins for photographers and creative professionals. Also available today, DxO PhotoLab 1.2, an update of DxO’s acclaimed RAW and JPEG image processing software, adds new local correction features and adds support for seven additional cameras.   

Alien Skin Software today announced the beginning of its 25th anniversary sale. Customers can enjoy savings of up to 30% on all products in its online store from May 31st through June 5th.

AKVIS HDRFactory 6.0 lets you create an HDR image from a series of shots or from one single photo. The latest version offers the new Pin Tool that lets you refine the result on certain areas, an improved HDRI mode, the enhanced Vignette option, various interface improvements, and other changes.

During this weekend, use the coupon code PHOTOBLOG at Skylum to get Aurora HDR 2018 for only $69.00 for new users (reg. $99.00) or $29.00 for current owners of Aurora HDR 2017 (reg. $69.00). Sale prices include a $20.00 instant savings and a $10.00 coupon code discount. 
 
This is the lowest price we've ever seen for Aurora HDR 2018. We rated it “Highly Recommended” and described Aurora HDR 2018 as “an even more compelling option for HDR photography”.

ON1 Photo RAW 2018.5 includes a massive boost in overall performance, fixes for user reported issues, and new key features such as LUTs and camera profiles. ON1 Photo RAW 2018.5 will be available this June.

DxO Labs have issued a statement saying that they have chosen to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. Despite this, the company is planning to release version 1.2 of DxO PhotoLab and a new version of the Nik Software Collection in June, following the process of restructuring the business.

Insta360 has developed a new integration for Adobe Premiere Pro to complete every part of their 360° video post-production workflow. The free extension will be released during this quarter to users of Premiere Pro CC 2017 and later.

Capture One 11.1 is a new feature release to the industry’s premier RAW conversion and image editing software. Improved Styles and presets workflow, support for 11 new cameras, including Sony A7 Mk III and Fuji X-H1 and 10 new lenses, including Tamron lenses for both Nikon and Canon, and an all-new Resource Hub are among the latest updates.   

Skylum Software today released the latest free update to Luminar 2018 which brings significant performance enhancements, improved RAW conversion and key-feature parity of Mac and Windows versions with Batch processing, Free Transform, and Flip and Rotate features on Windows.

Visit the Luminar web site to try it out for free, and remember to use coupon code "PHOTOBLOG" to save $10/£9 on the asking price.

DaVinci Resolve 15 fully integrates visual effects and motion graphics, adds even more audio tools plus hundreds of new features and improvements that editors and colorists have asked for. A public beta of DaVinci Resolve 15 will be available today and for immediate download from the Blackmagic Design website.

Final Cut Pro 10.4.1 introduces a groundbreaking format from Apple, ProRes RAW, which combines the visual and workflow benefits of RAW video with the performance of ProRes.

Final Cut Pro 10.4.1 will be available on April 9 as a free update for existing users, and for $299.99 (US) for new users on the Mac App Store.

Photostory Premium VR from MAGIX Software is its first virtual reality software. The program includes an extensive set of VR functions, the full functionality of Photostory Deluxe and numerous additional effects. Photostory Premium VR costs £109.99.

MAGIX has also announced Photostory Premium VR 365 which is a subscription service that allows users to enjoy all of the professional features of Photostory Premium VR for a low monthly fee.

Zoner Photo Studio X's Spring Update includes new presets and a major speedup to RAW file loading. The full version of the program is available to download and try free for 30 days at www.zoner.com.

The NeoFinder DAM tool can now set keywords, ratings, descriptions and many more text fields for Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer files. A free NeoFinder demo version can be downloaded from the NeoFinder website, the price for new users starts at 29,00 (EUR).

ON1 Photo RAW 2018.1 is the first major free update to Photo RAW 2018, a photo editor designed by photographers for photographers. Version 2018.1 includes image quality enhancements, performance improvements, and key features to optimize the photographer’s workflow.

Ever been hesitant to print out your photos or even post your latest capture of your kid on Instagram, because you’re not exactly proud of them? (Even if you’re so proud of the people in front of your lens?)

Then I have really good news: Photography is simply a skill, so that means you can learn and get better at it!

If you want a shortcut to photos you’ll be proud to share, you need to check out something called the Ultimate Photography Bundle.

What will this investment in a meaningful skill cost you? To take better photos that preserve those special moments, to organize (and edit!) the photos you do have, and even to earn an income from your photography (if that’s your desire), you can pick up this bundle worth over $5,000 for just $97. It contains 26 ebooks, 21 ecourses, 1 membership site, and 10 tools worth $5,030.63.

But you have to act fast — at a price like this, they can only offer it for five days! Go get yours here

Don’t forget — the bundle goes off sale on Friday, March 2nd at 11:59 p.m. EST.

And if you’re still on the fence, there’s really no risk in getting it because they’ve got a full 30-day happiness guarantee.

VEGAS Movie Studio 15 is the most powerful two-in-one solution for video and audio editing in its segment. 4k video editing and hardware acceleration improvements (support for Nvidia and Intel's Quick Sync Video) bring top-level standards of video excellence and speed, whilst the new HEVC support allows users to significantly compress large video content while maintaining perfect quality. For beginners, a Quick Start dashboard has been added to guide with step-by-step instructions for video production, making it even easier to get started. Pricing for VEGAS Movie Studio 15 starts at £39.99.