Aquafadas has released PulpMotion 3.5, with support for Mountain Lion. Pulp Motion is a template-based multimedia slideshow creator offering hundreds of themes, which now include a brand new collection specially designed for the holidays. The application’s user-friendly tools can be used to customize slideshows with transitions and animations such as the Ken Burns effect. Finished slideshows can be published directly to YouTube, iDVD and more. PulpMotion 3.5 is available now as a download on the Aquafadas website for $49.

In the wake of a far-reaching outcry against proposed changes to its Terms of Use - including a notice issued by National Geographic saying that it’s “suspending new posts” and “may close” its account -, Instagram has announced an upcoming revision to the most controversial section of the text. “Legal documents are easy to misinterpret,” said Instagram’s co-founder Kevin Systrom in a post published on the company’s official blog. “We need to be clear about changes we make — this is our responsibility to you. One of the main reasons these documents don’t take effect immediately, but instead 30 days from now, is that we wanted to make sure you had an opportunity to raise any concerns. You’ve done that and are doing that, and that will help us provide the clarity you deserve. “

DxO Labs have released DxO Optics Pro 8.1.1. Providing support for four new cameras including the Canon EOS M, the Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs as well as the Sony Alpha SLT-A99 (pictured), DxO Optics Pro 8.1.1 also adds 298 new DxO Optics Modules to its ever-growing library. This upgrade is free for all owners of DxO Optics Pro 8, as well as for photographers who purchased a license for DxO Optics Pro 7 after 1 September 2012.

Adobe has released final versions of Lightroom 4.3 and ACR 7.3. Previously available as release candidates, these updates add full support for the Nikon D600, Canon EOS 6D, Canon PowerShot S110, Canon PowerShot G15, Canon PowerShot SX50 HS, Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000, Casio Exilim EX-FC300S, Leica M-E (pictured), Nikon 1 V2, Nikon D5200, Olympus PEN E-PL5, Olympus PEN E-PM2, Olympus Sylus XZ-2 iHS, Panasonic DMC-GH3, Pentax K-5 II, Pentax K-5 IIs, Pentax Q10, Sony RX1, VG30 and VG900. The updates also incorporate various bug fixes and new profiles for a variety of Canon, Leica, Pentax, Sigma, Sony and Tamron. lenses.

Source: Adobe Lightroom Journal

Artensoft has released Photo Collage Maker 1.2, a software application that automatically creates mosaic collages and photo mosaics in which the constituent elements can be of different sizes depending on the selected level of detail. Photo Collage Maker 1.2 is available immediately from Artensoft’s online shop, and through its network of authorised resellers. The program sells for $79.95.

proDAD has unveiled Defishr, an automatic video fisheye correcting application for Windows. According to the company, Defishr is highly effective at removing distortions caused by very wide angle camera lenses on GoPro-type action cameras, DSLR cameras fitted with wide angle lenses, and even mobile phones with wide angle lenses. To remove fisheye from a video clip, a user simply drags a video clip into the Defishr app, selects the camera model that recorded the video from a drop-down list and the software corrects for the distortion automatically. “Finally action camera users, professional wide-angle lens users and simply ‘all videographers and photographers’ have a simple solution for removing unwanted distortion from otherwise good video” said Andreas Huber, proDAD’s Managing Director. “Defishr is by far the easiest and most effective video and photo de-warp solution currently available and it’s quite affordable too.” proDAD Defishr is currently available as an electronic download from the proDAD online shop at an introductory price of £58.

Kolor has launched version 3 of its image stitching and panorama creation software products, Autopano Pro & Autopano Giga. The latest update mainly enhances the user experience, with revamped ergonomics and the ability to choose among different projection modes. New features include real-time image manipulation at full-resolution, a great choice of customisable projection modes, a preview of the final image before even launching the rendering, and a selective anti-ghost mode (Giga edition only). Autopano version 3 is available on the new Kolor Store. Current users can upgrade for free or at a
reduced upgrade price depending on the date of their purchase.

DxO Labs have released DxO ViewPoint v1.1, the new version of its software solution dedicated to correcting keystoning and volume anamorphosis. Version 1.1 provides improved keystoning correction tools and more precise automatic recropping. It is now possible to move grid lines directly in the image without having to reposition each anchor point; with this, the anchor points, as well as the slider settings, can now be directly and very precisely moved by using the keyboard. Additionally, the cropping tool now automatically detects the image’s orientation and is also more easily adjustable. This upgrade is free for all owners of DxO ViewPoint v1.0.

Adobe today revealed a major update to its Creative Cloud offering. Members will now have access to over a dozen exclusive new features for Adobe Photoshop, including support for HiDPI displays, the ability to quickly export CSS code for text and objects, Smart Object support for Blur Gallery and Liquify, Crop tool refinements, 3D enhancements and Conditional Actions. Additionally, the company is introducing a new version, Creative Cloud for teams, making it easy for creative professionals to collaborate with colleagues. Also added is Creative Cloud Connection, a desktop sync app, which allows users to automatically sync files to a Creative Cloud account by saving files to the desktop folder, or simply dragging and dropping.

Pixengo is a new iPhone app which allows users to add thoughts and emotions to still images by fusing them with thirty-second sound bites. Photographers can record their own voice, tell the story behind the photograph or describe their feelings of the moment, then share with friends and peers. You do not need the App to view ‘pixengos’: anyone can view the pixengos you send to them in a web browser, on their mobile or a computer. If you’re roaming abroad, you can create a number of pixengos on the go but opt to send them only when you’re within a Wi-Fi zone to save cash. The app is available as a free download from iTunes.

Phase One has announced a number of free seminars on Capture One Pro 7. These skill-building 3-hour seminars will be held twice on Tuesday in London and twice on Thursday in Manchester this week. Phase One’s popular Image Quality Professor, Niels V. Knudsen, will be there
to offer insights and answer questions about the new processing engine in Capture One Pro 7. David Grover will present information on organizing images with Capture One Pro’s new digital asset management features. Seminars are appropriate for all photographers seeking better after-capture image processing results. To register, participants need only to send an email to [email protected] requesting the city and time they would like to attend. Click through / scroll down for the seminar schedule.

WedPics is a new free service providing a rich media platform for capturing, sharing and interacting with all the photos taken throughout your wedding. Comprising a website and a smartphone app, WedPics allows everyone to upload, view, share, and download pictures.  “No more need for disposable cameras at the table, guests can use the app at the wedding itself or afterwards via Smartphone or the website,” the company says. “In one click, the bride (or anyone with admin rights) can download all the pictures or send them to Facebook creating an instant photo book.” In addition, WedPics also provides an opportunity for professional wedding photographers to market their services to future brides.

ICVT has updated its desktop application JPEGmini for Mac. With JPEGmini for Mac users can quickly optimise full photo albums simply by dragging them onto the app. The optimised photos are claimed to retain the full quality and resolution of the original photos, while being much smaller in file size. The latest upgrade adds support for resolutions of up to 28 megapixels. “With the new 28-megapixel upgrade, JPEGmini for Mac can now optimize photos shot with 99 percent of the camera models available on the market today,” the company says. In a special introductory holiday offer, from now until 24th December, the full version of JPEGmini for Mac, which regularly retails for $19.99, is available for $9.99. In addition, ICVT is introducing JPEGmini Lite for Mac, a free version of JPEGmini for Mac that offers optimisation of up to 20 photos per day.

Akvis has released Coloriage 9.0, a program that enables users to colorise blakc-and-white photos and replace colours in full-colour images. The new update incorporates improvements to the Eyedropper tool, new features and tools, fixes bugs, and adds compatibility with Windows 8 and Mac OS X 10.8. The software is available as a Photoshop plugin or as a standalone application. Akvis Coloriage sells for $75, with a fully-featured 10-day free trial available on the developer’s website.

CyberLink today launched PowerProducer 6, a comprehensive Blu-ray and DVD authoring solution for home users. New video format support in version 6 includes high-definition MKV, FLV and popular 3D video formats. For slideshows, new raw support lets users include high-quality DSLR photos in movie disc productions. Output disc formats include VCD, DVD, AVCHD, and Blu-ray, with side-by-side 3D video options for DVD, AVCHD and Blu-ray discs. Available in: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean; CyberLink PowerProducer 6 comes in two flavours, Ultra and Deluxe, priced at £64.99 and £39.99 respectively.

BenVista has released its new photo resizing software PhotoZoom 5. The program specialises in enlarging and downsizing digital images while preserving their original quality. This update comes with a redesigned user interface, and offers the option to combine cropping and resizing into one process. Another workflow improvement is the new option to create “resize profiles”. Demo versions of PhotoZoom Pro 5 and PhotoZoom Classic 5 can be downloaded
directly from the BenVista website.

DxO Labs have released DxO Optics Pro v8.1. This update offers color management and sharpness enhancement when printing, an output option for reducing EXIF data, as well as numerous improvements to its interface. It also adds support for five new cameras including the Sony NEX-6 (pictured), the Canon PowerShot S110 and G15, and the Olympus Pen E-PM2 and E-PL5. Plus, the software now provides support for additional Canon, Olympus, and Sigma lenses for Canon, Olympus, and Sony cameras in the form of nearly 150 new DxO Optics Modules. This upgrade is free for all owners of DxO Optics Pro 8, as well as for all photographers who purchased a license for DxO Optics Pro 7 after 1 September 2012.

onOne Software has released Perfect Effects 4 Premium Edition and Perfect Effects 4 Free Edition. Both programs offer a library of photographic effects and tools for image enhancement and creative stylisation. Each may be used as a standalone application, as an external editor for Apple Aperture, Adobe Lightroom, or as a Photoshop plug-in. The main difference between the two editions is that Perfect Effects 4 Premium Edition provides photographers with more than 400 photographic effects sorted into more than 40 categories, whereas the free version includes 70 photographic effects while maintaining core functionality and usage without the restrictions of a traditional 30-day timed trial or the addition of watermarks to images. Both Perfect Effects 4 Premium and Free Editions are now available from onOne Software. New users may purchase Perfect Effects 4 Premium Edition for $99.95. Owners of Perfect Effects 3 or PhotoTools 2.6 and earlier may upgrade for $69.95.

Apple has posted a new Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update to Apple Aperture 3 and iPhoto ‘11. Version 4.02 adds support for raw image files generated by the new Nikon Coolpix P7700, Olympus E-PL5, E-PM2 and XZ-2, Panasonic GH3, Sony NEX-5R, NEX-6 and A99. You can download the upgrade from the website below.

Website: Apple

Serif has launched PhotoPlus X6, the latest version of its award-winning photo editor for Windows. This update incorporates a range of new features, including the Smart Edge Refinement Tool, which quickly selects and adjusts intricate parts of photos such as hair and leaves; a new 64-bit engine; a completely overhauled Raw Studio; and full compatibility with Windows 8. PhotoPlus X6 retails at £71.48 and is available from Serif at the website below.