Skylum (formerly Macphun) is continuing to update their software aggressively for Windows and OSX. They currently support most Fujifilm X cameras, but we are still waiting for Fujifilm X-E3 support. You can get a copy of Luminar 2018 here and save with the code FUJIADDICT. Similarly, you can get Aurora HDR 2018 here and save with the code FUJIADDICT.
Don’t forget that Luminar 2018 will receive a free digital asset manager update this year that allows you to better manage your files. You can see the preview of DAM below and the updates to the Luminar 2018 andAurora HDR 2018.
Luminar 2018 WIN
Brush Size: Use the left and right bracket keys ([ and ]) to adjust the size of your brush. Add the shift key (Shift+ [ or ]) to adjust the Softness. It’s now easier than ever to mask.
Curves: The Curves filter is improved for better results
Merge Layers: Permanently merge two or more layers with Merge layers feature.
Improved Sidebar: The sidebar controls are even easier to use and navigate.
Cropping improvements: The cropped state of an image is now correctly captured in the native Luminar file.
Adobe plug-in improvements: The plugins for Adobe products have been performance tuned.
Luminar 2018 MAC
Improved Raw Support: We’ve improved RAW Develop support and added Leica Monochrom .DNG , HEIC formats. We’ve also improved support for Hasselblad and several other cameras.
Photos for Mac: Luminar works even better as an extension for Photos for Mac.
Adobe plug-in improvements: The plugins for Adobe products have been performance tuned.
Improved cross-platform files: We’ve fixed an issue with the Dodge & Burn filter masks for documents created on Windows.
Aurora HDR 2018 MAC
Batch process faster: We’ve fine-tuned our bracket-detecting algorithm to speed up batch processing.
Align brackets better: We’ve updated our alignment algorithm to improve hand-held HDR photography.
Adobe plug-in improvements: The plugins for Adobe products have been performance tuned.
Improved cross-platform files: We’ve fixed issue with cropped photos created on Windows.
Improved user experience: We’ve refined the software to make it easier to use based on user feedback and testing.
Aurora HDR 2018 WIN
Improved Sliders: You can now directly enter values into a slider with the keyboard.
Improved presets: Applying multiple presets is now handled correctly.
Cropping improvements: The cropped state of an image is now correctly captured in the native Aurora HDR file.
