Reallusion has released Colour Fashion, a new photography app for the Apple iPhone. Colour Fashion is a touch-optimised colouring tool that helps you easily re-colour your photos by using a smart colour masking technology. The app can deal with subtle regions such as fluffy hair or complicated shapes, while giving users the flexibility to quickly switch colour over the masked area. Colour Fashion is available now onthe App Store for $0.99.

Pic Transfer is an app that allows users to transfer multiple pictures and videos between their iOS / MacOS devices. The application works over Wi-fi and Bluetooth and does not require an internet connection. Version 3.2 now supports photo albums and very large photo libraries. Pic Transfer sells for $0.99 in the App Store.

Nik Software has released a free technical update for Viveza 2. Version 2.004 improves interaction with other Nik Software products and addresses activation conflicts that some customers have recently reported, the company says. The update is recommended for all Viveza 2 users, and is available as to registered users at the website below.

Website: Nik Software Updates

Bibble Labs have just released Bibble 5.2.1, with support for Canon’s 600D and 1100D. The update also fixes a number of bugs found in previous versions of Bibble 5, and is a free upgrade for all Bibble 5 customers. New users can get Bibble 5.2.1 Pro for $199.95 and Bibble Lite for $99.95. The program runs under Linux, MacOS and Windows.

Leaf today released Leaf Capture 11.4.5, which includes support for tethered and portable Leaf SensorFlex technology for the Leaf Aptus-II 12R, the Leaf Aptus-II 12 and the Leaf Aptus-II 12 for AFi/HY6. Leaf SensorFlex technology enables photographers to crop on the fly and cut down on a given file size by using only part of the CCD sensor. Using pre-defined dimensions, SensorFlex automatically crops the margins around the captures “to preserve full image quality and pixel integrity”. The latest version of Leaf Capture now empowers photographers of all Aptus-II 12 digital backs to match image dimensions to the requirements of each specific shot. Capture speeds, burst lengths and file sizes are all improved according to the image dimension chosen. Leaf Capture 11.4.5 is free and available now for download from the Leaf website.

Ohanaware has released HDRtist Pro, a more advanced version of its freeware HDR imaging tool HDRtist, for MacOS X. HDRtist Pro is able to wield and manipulate 128-Bit floating-point images and can work with multiple exposures, single raw image files. The program is available to purchase from the Ohanaware online store today for $29.99.

Apple has issued a Camera RAW compatibility update to add support for six new digital cameras. These include the following models:

Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D / Kiss X50
Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D / Kiss X5
Olympus E-5 (pictured)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Pentax K-r
Pentax K-5

Phase One has launched version 1.1 of the free Capture One app for iOS devices. The app enables users to use their iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch to wirelessly view, zoom and pan high resolution raw, JPEG and TIFF images while they shoot. New featyres in version 1.1 include user rating and colour tagging of images to help assist the selection and editing process, access to Capture Pilot servers outside the local network, and a number of minor enhancements and bug fixes. Do note that Capture Pilot 1.1 requires Phase One Capture One Pro version 6.1 or Capture One DB version 6.1.

DxO Optics Pro v6.5.4 adds support for the Olympus E-PL2, Panasonic LX5 and Sony A580, and 69 new DxO Optics modules. DxO Optics Pro Standard edition costs $169 / 149 € / £ 99, and the Elite edition $299 / 299 € / £ 199. All customers who purchased DxO Optics Pro since June 1st, 2009 are entitled to a free upgrade to version 6.5.4.

PhotoEQ is a new program that provides tools for automatic color correction, image editing and color management. With PhotoEQ it is possible to edit single image files or batch process multiple image files and folders automatically. The editor uses non-destructive laye- based processing for colour and image adjustments. PhotoEQ 1.0 is available immediately for $33.

Stuart Little has introduced a new set of LPS Creative Essentials Actions for Adobe Photoshop. They are the author’s eleventh set of commercially available actions for both professional and amateur photographers and the second collection in the current range of “Essentials” Actions. The collection comprises 28 retro film & vintage colour actions plus 12 border effects. All the actions can be applied as a “click ‘n’ done” effect, or users can further refine each effect by mixing and matching the actions for a more customised look. The LPS Creative Essentials Actions are priced at $19.99.

Website: A Little Photoshop

TiltShift Video 2.0 is an update to Fidel Lainez’s innovative iPhone app, which now boasts a streamlined user interface for the iPad. The program allows the users to process their videos in a way that gives them a miniature look, simulating an effect achievable with an interchangeable-lens video camera and a selective-focus lens. The app also lets the user adjust several settings, including playback speed, image saturation, contrast, brightness, vignetting, start and end titles, fades and soundtrack. Version 2.0 adds iPad support, a redesigned interface for the iPhone and iPod Touch, a number of new image adjustment options, important improvements to to the rendering engine and better organisation in the “Select Video” interface. The app retails at $1.99.

Website: TiltShift Video

Photo Info Viewer is a new app for the Apple iPad that allows users to display all the metadata stored in their photos. The software lets the user switch between three display modes: Photo View, Photo Info (showing EXIF info like date, time and camera settings) and Photo Map (when location data is available). Photo Info Viewer is available now through the App Store for $0.99.

Zoner Photo Studio is now available in German, French, Italian and Russian, in addition to the existing English and Czech versions. “This wide availability enables our customers to work natively in their language,” says Managing Director Pavel Minar. Zoner Photo Studio 13 brings a significant increase in speed versus the previous version of the software, and includes an improved catalogue.

MoviePlus X5, an easy-to-use video editor from Serif, will be launched on Monday. Compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP, the program offers 200+ video and audio effects, and users can burn their finished films onto DVDs and Blu-ray disks. The latest version provides adanced support for HD videos, an improved user interface and a range of usability enhancements, new tools and effects. Compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP, MoviePlus X5 retails at £59.99.

proDAD has released Adorage Effects Package 12 – Worldwide Effects. First Introduced in 1999, Adorage has been a favourite among ambitious hobby editors for digital video editing. The new Adorage Effects Package 12 delivers 2,000 new effects and transitions in HD-quality specifically to enhance travel videos. Combining sights from all over the globe with skylines of many large cities and many universally applicable effects, this new 64-bit version complements its predecessor “HD Global Travel & Flags FX”. Priced at $99, Adorage Effects Package 12 is available for immediate purchase.

Website: proDAD

Harrys Filters is a free Photoshop-compatible plugin offering 69 image effects. Harrys Filters 4 includes a 64-bit version, which can be used in Photoshop CS4/CS5 and Photoline. The window of Harrys Filters uses visual styles and is finally resizable, which means you can make the effect preview as large as you want. Six effects received speed improvements which range from 1.25 to 2.5 times faster.

VintageScene is an award winning retro photography app for iOS devices. Featuring over 60 built in presets, users can easily take total control over the age, fade, distress, weathering, and tint of their photos, creating an infinite number of combinations. VintageScene 2.21 is now available on the iTunes store for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

Camera Bits has announced a special promotion to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The company is now offering single-user licences for Photo Mechanic 4.6 at a deeply discounted price of $60. The anniversary pricing is for a limited time only, and does not include the standard one-year free upgrade period that is offered for new or upgrade licences.

Review: Photo Mechanic

3D Photo is an app that transforms ordinary photos taken with camera-enabled iOS devices into “fascinating and fragmented works of art”. The developers encourage users to “experiment with digital photography from a cubist approach”, and discover new ways of seeing their world, “as everyday objects are transformed into beautiful colours, textures and patterns”. Featuring 15 different 3D templates, live visualisation of a range of 3D effects and simple touch-screen controls, 3D Photo also allows users to immediately share their creations over e-mail, Facebook, Flickr and Twitter. The application is available now on the App Store for $0.99.