Post-Production Tools and Software

Adobe has released an update to its Photoshop Camera Raw plug-in, available immediately as a free download on Adobe.com. Adobe Camera Raw 5.2 extends raw file support to an additional seven camera models, including the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Panasonic DMC LX3. This update provides several new enhancements including the Targeted Adjustment Tool for on-image refinements and output sharpening for print or screen output. Also, users now have the ability to create a snapshot of all adjustments made to an image as a bookmark for future reference.

In addition, Adobe has updated Camera Profiles, which are now available natively within Camera Raw 5.2 and DNG Converter 5.2. Camera profiles provide the visual starting-point for photographers using a raw processing workflow. Adobe supplies different styles of profiles while also providing the ability for customization. [MORE]

The de facto standard in HDR image creation, Photomatix Pro, has been upgraded to version 3.1 and as a bonus, HDRSoft has included a Lightroom plugin that allows seamless integration between the two apps.

Trial versions and upgrades are available at the More Info link below.

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Adobe Software has sweetened the deal for those looking to upgrade to the new CS4 suites/products with free shipping on all orders before December 1, 2008. Follow the link below for more info.

Additionally, you can download trial versions of all the CS4 individual products from Adobe's download site. Lightroom 2.0 trial is included here as well.

Digital Anarchy announced this back in September but as CS4 has been rolling out the past few weeks, they just re-released this press release.

Essentially, if you're a user of Knoll Light Factory, you can now download an update that allows it to work under Vista 64-bit and Photoshop CS4. [MORE]