FREE Software & Presets from on1 & RAW 2017.5 Update (Coupon Code Discount)

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ON1 Photo RAW 2017 is the lightning fast photo organizer, raw processor, layered photo editor and effects app all-in-one. Unlike the current class of raw processors requiring cataloging, bouncing between apps for editing, and a subscription ecosystem,

ON1 Photo RAW 2017 features a new, modern raw processing engine, tuned for today's sensors and graphics chips. Combined with our current set of tools, the next generation of ON1 Photo 10.5, will continue to work where you want, as a standalone app, a plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® & Lightroom®, or a host app for other editing apps.

Version 2017.5 (Build 11.5.1.3760) was just released tonight if you already own it, and if you don't then you can pick up a FREE 30-day trial to kick the tires here:

Not familiar with this version? A LOT has changed since the last time I reviewed it so I thought I'd share a video that gives you quick summary better than I could:

If you decide you want to buy it, then save when you use the coupon code MART17 as shown here from the shopping cart:

Here's what's new for 2017.5 over the 2017 version:

• Compare Mode —  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ydd4X8jAudU
• Lens Correction —  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrhGGtinB8A
• Stacking Presets —  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRq1F4EiimA
• Details Pane —  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRzC1qgxkeM
• Lightroom Migration — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA61Yi9DQSQ
• Improved Search —  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNLFw1qeJ-w
• Clone Stamp —  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBWUotlTo8s

Still using Lightroom? Get these FREE Presets!

on1 has done a good job of bringing digital asset management to a product that can free you of Adobe's subscription model, but I'm still a big fan of Lightroom. If you fall into that camp, these presets might be just the ticket to give you some of the on1 preset looks integrated into your Lightroom workflow. Click here to get your FREE presets from Matt Kloskowski, Trey Ratcliff and more:

You can't beat free, so check em out!

FREE on1 Effects 10

So this is a screaming deal that is great for those on a budget of $0! Click to download, or if you are curious if this is any good then check out this video playlist:

It's free, so check it out.

Conclusion

It's hard to beat free, so enjoy the trial of on1 Raw or the FREE offers in this article to process your Fourth of July fireworks vacation pics,

While my busy work schedule has kept me from blogging this year, I have still been shooting thousands of photos per month and editing my favorites. I can tell you this is definitely the fastest and most advanced version of the on1 that I've ever tested. For those looking for life after the Nik Collection (aka Nik Software)  or those looking to free themselves of Adobe's subscription model, this is worth a close look.

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Happy 4th of July - Share Your Fireworks Shots

Portland Fireworks 2012 - Click to see full gallery

Happy belated 4th of July everyone! I’ve been out sick so I wasn’t able to blog or enjoy the fireworks this year. However, I did dig up some unprocessed fireworks shots from Portland, Oregon taken last year.

These were taken from a hotel room with a limited view and sadly I was on the 2nd floor so I couldn’t get any water reflections in the shot. However, I was lucky to have a nice orange moon in the shots to add a little something extra.

For those who are wondering, these were shot with a Canon 5D Mark III in bulb mode on a Gitzo GT1541 tripod using a Canon TC-80n3 trigger for a variable number of seconds (2.1 – 3.5 sec) based on what I saw. All were at f/11 at ISO 100 and either 80mm or 110mm using my 70-200mm lens.

This was actually my first time ever shooting fireworks with a DSLR so I have lots of things I’d do differently if I had a do over. The only processing was in Lightroom.

Show Me Your Fireworks Shots

For those who got some great shots of fireworks this year, share them with me on my Facebook, Google+, or Flickr pages so I can enjoy your awesome shots!

Editing Recommendation

For those looking for an easy way to give your images some oomph, I suggest Topaz Adjust and it’s Color Blast, Dynamic Brightness, Spicify or "HDR - Sketch" presets as a good place to start. In the image above I used a customized version or Color Blast that might be a little too warm for some, but that’s easy to adjust (no pun intended) in Adjust. One tip though is to edit your images using the sRGB color space so you won’t be surprised when you save your images as JPEG for the web. Adjust also seems to prefer sRGB whereas the other Topaz products work fine in any color space or bit depth.

Color Efex users will appreciate the Tonal Contrast filter as a good starting point for one click enhancements, and onOne Perfect Effects users will want to start with the “Increase Color”, “Turbo Boost”, or “Rich Glow” effects.

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