DxO labs has released version 2.0 of its popular film simulation software DxO FilmPack. This tool allows digital photographers to simulate the look and grain of many different film formats through the years.
"Among the 27 new film profiles added to DxO FilmPack v2, 7 simulate Instant film profiles (Polaroid and Fuji) and 3 Infrared film profiles (Kodak and Rollei). Other new film profiles include Fuji Provia 400, Kodak Elitechrome, Kodak Ektachrome 100 G, Agfa APX, Fuji Neopan 1600, Ilford Delta, Kodak T-Max, Agfa Ultra Color, Fuji Superia and Kodak Elite Color."
Extended Post-processing Possibilities with 8 Color Filters Effects
This latest version of DxO FilmPack also adds a range of 8 color filters (Green, Yellow, Orange, Dark Orange, Blue, Red, Cool tone and Warm tone) providing photographers with even more post-processing possibilities and expanded creativity. Filters are usually used in black-and-white photography as follows:
- Yellow, Red and Orange filters increase contrast and create dramatic skies.
- Green filters lighten dark leaf areas.
- Blue filters lighten skies.
Interface Improvements
DxO FilmPack v2’s easy-to-use interface has been updated and additional flexibility is provided via an “Intensity” slider that can be used to either reduce or amplify the effect of a given film simulation on a photo, and via contrast and saturation sliders replacing dropdown menus for more precise adjustments.
Exceptional Holiday Season Discount and Availability
DxO FilmPack v2 and upgrades to DxO FilmPack v2 are available immediately from the DxO Labs e-store (www.dxo.com) at a special 40% introductory discount until December 31, 2008.
- DxO FilmPack v2 introductory price: $47 € (~$60), instead of 79 € (~$100), representing a savings of 32 €!
All customers who purchased DxO FilmPack since August 1, 2008 are entitled to a free upgrade to version 2. All other users benefit from the following discounts:
- DxO FilmPack v2 Upgrade introductory price: 23 € (~$29) instead of 39 € (~$50) representing a savings of 16 €!
€ prices are excluding sales taxes.
Each DxO FilmPack license includes a standalone application, an Adobe Photoshop plug-in and a DxO Optics Pro v5 plug-in, which can be installed on two computers
Conversions from Euro to USD as of December 2, 2008 exchange rate of 1 Euro = 1.2731 USD.