ProShot is a fantastic app for those who want more control of their Windows Phone camera and has had a strong presence in the Windows Store for years. The developers, RiseUpGames decided to start fresh and rebuild the app for Windows 10 instead of simply porting the old code from their Windows Phone 8.1 app.
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A few features ended up on the cutting room floor, the layout of the viewfinder has become more user-friendly, there is a host of new features in the mix and ProShot is now available for Windows 10 PC (granted you need a camera on your tablet, laptop or computer).
ProShot for Windows Phone 8.1 is an impressive photography app for those wanting more out of their mobile cameras. ProShot for Windows 10 continues to raise the bar for camera apps and solidly delivers that DSLR feel to your Windows 10 camera.
First, let's get into the pricing of ProShot for Windows 10: $3.99 (with half-off launch day pricing of $1.99). Keep in mind, this is not an update to the Windows Phone 8.1 version of ProShot; due to Store rules and unforeseen circumstances an upgrade path was impossible. The old version will be hanging around as ProShot Classic for those with phones not on Windows 10 Mobile.
There were a few features from the old version of ProShot that could not be incorporated into the new. Real-time filters and highlight clipping were left on the cutting room floor due to compatibility issues with Windows 10. There were a few workarounds, but those consumed a lot of power and only ran well on the Microsoft Lumia 950, so they were axed. But by and large most of ProShot's features made it to the new version of the app.
So what is new? Key new features include:
The ability to shoot video with full manual controls that include frame rates, bit rates, resolution and mic levels can be seen in real-time.
Support for RAW files (saved as TIFF files)
Faster start-up and image processing
While a lot is different under the hood with ProShot, the most noticeable change comes with the viewfinder, which received a major make-over shifting the controls more to the corners of the screen. This places your shooting modes and camera settings in a more natural location as you hold your phone (or tablet, for that matter).
In the upper right corner is a button that exposes a camera mode dial that includes Auto, HDR, Auto-HDR, Program, Manual and two Custom Modes that can be set by the user.
In the bottom right corner is button access to a drive mode dial that includes Normal, Light Painting, Time-Lapse and Video capture options. It should be noted that Light Painting is a beta setting and currently not available. Each mode has a subset of settings such as the interval and duration for time-lapse images or frames per second, quality and resolution for video capture.
Exposing either settings dial also exposes the camera's self-timer options that includes one, three and ten-second timers. The Light Painting feature is a neat effect that captures several exposures and blends them together into a single image full of light trails. It's not the easiest process to describe and the developer does a great job of it at the very end of the demo video below. Hopefully, the feature becomes available across the spectrum of Windows 10 devices soon.
Along the right side of the viewfinder are even more controls for focus, flash, and settings, a button to quickly starting a video recording, and the shutter button. This cluster changes with the various camera modes. For example, when you are shooting manual the ISO, White Balance and Shutter Speed adjustments appear on this side panel. As far as settings are concerned, in general, this panel includes options for a viewfinder grid, camera level, file type (RAW, TIFF or JPEG), GPS data, Noise Reduction options and image resolution size.
You may see a slight variation in the settings depending on which Windows 10 device you are using based on the device's hardware capabilities (for example, RAW RAW file format support is not available on all Windows 10 devices).
Additional viewfinder controls include image ratio settings at the top center of the screen, an exposure compensation control (with live preview) at the bottom center and access to your image gallery in the upper left corner of the display (you can also swipe right to review your shots). Real-time ISO and Shutter Speed settings are displayed just below the image ratio settings (a neat touch to keep you informed of your camera settings).
ProShot's focus point can be moved around the viewfinder by touch or left alone to rest in the center of the viewfinder. This is a nice feature that allows you to focus on a subject in the foreground or background regardless of the framing of the shot. The app does support both front and rear facing cameras on Windows Mobile phones with a toggle button amongst the cluster of buttons at the right side of the viewfinder. You can also swipe up on the screen to zoom into your subject (4x zoom from the Lumia 950) to bring it a little closer in the viewfinder.
As with the Windows Phone 8.1 version of ProShot, the Windows 10 version can be somewhat overwhelming. Shooting with ProShot on fully-automatic works nicely and the volume of controls allows you to fine-tune things as your mood or type of shot dictates. There is an extensive help section for ProShot available through the settings panel (tap the question mark symbol) that offers a video tutorial and user manual.
Image quality with ProShot is good and the level of adjustments available are easily manipulated as your shooting environment changes. While it may take some time to get used to ProShot when using it with your Windows 10 PC's camera (tablet, laptop, webcam, etc.), the app feels right at home with your Windows Mobile phone camera.
While ProShot for Windows 10 is a solid performer, there is some room for improvement. For starters, I did experience lag times in capturing images or pulling up the dial settings. These delays did not happen every time I used ProShot and by no means is a deal breaker. I did find that after updating the Lumia 950 to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, ProShot had noticeably more zip and the lag became a thing of the past.
There was one bit of oddness I thought was a bug that actually turns out to be an intentional feature: when you rotate the device between portrait and landscape, ProShot resets the focus mode to autofocus. It is an easy way to reset your focus, but if you use manual focus for any reason (e.g. macro), this feature can drive you nuts. I have to admit it was frustrating to have to change the focus back to manual whenever I rotated the camera from landscape to portrait orientation based on the subject I was shooting. This is a feature you can get used to, but I would have preferred seeing it as an option in ProShot's settings than a set feature.
At $3.99, ProShot falls into a zone of reasonable pricing (especially when you factor in the 1/2-off launch sale pricing) — it's not free, but it's well worth the four bucks. Again, the old version is hanging around for a while, and you'll need at least the Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update to run the new version of ProShot.
So who should take the plunge with ProShot? The app is well suited for those looking to have DSLR-like control over their Windows 10 camera or for those looking to learn beyond the basics of digital photography. Even those not looking to go beyond a 'point and shoot' style camera will fine ProShot an appealing app for its powerful automatic settings. All in all, ProShot is a superb Windows 10 photography app, and one well worth your consideration.
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Editing your photos on your iPhone is one thing, but editing your photos on your Mac can take your photography skills to a whole 'nother level.
Many of us still keep our main libraries on our Macs because of its faster processors, larger storage, and all-around bigger computing power. The Mac is still the best device for serious photo editing, so you need some serious photo editing apps to make an impact.
The built-in Photos app on Mac offers several useful photo editing tools. You can crop, adjust lighting and color, set the white balance, add filters, remove unwanted blemishes, and a few more things. However, in all honesty? It's not really meant to be a robust editing app, so If you are looking for something to really finish your photos right, we've got a list of the best photo editors for Mac right here. Let's go!
Affinity Photo
If you're looking for a photo editing app that goes above and beyond for the pricetag, while still allowing you complete creative control over your images, then it might be worth it to take a peek at Affinity Photo.
Affinity Photo supports unlimited layers, groups, layer adjustments, filters, masking, and more: you also have access to tools like dodge, red-eye fix, burn, blemish, clone, and patch (so pretty much Photoshop without all the convoluted bells and whistles). Nondestructive auto-saving makes undoing everything you've done easy, so if you need to start from the beginning, the option is there.
Play, manipulate, edit, and get hella creative with Affinity Photo whether you're a serious graphic designer or someone who's just looking to do some basic editing. Your photography will seriously thank you.
$49.99 - Download now
Fotor Photo Editor
Searching for a super simple, straight-forward photo editing app that's there to help you edit and not confuse you to the point of ripping out your hair? Then check out Fotor Photo Editor!
With this photo editor, you can easily adjust contrast and color of more washed-out photos, add borders, tilt and shift your images, add different text, slap on a few filters, and so much more, all from the easy-to-find toolbox on the right side of the app. You can even create collages of your photography masterpieces!
The BBC once called Fotor Photo Editor 'light Photoshop', and they're kind of right! You can go above and beyond editing your images with Fotor Photo Editor without getting bogged down by more complicated editing buttons and tools.
Free - Download now
Lightroom
When you look into photo editing software, one of the first things that'll pop up is Adobe's Lightroom, and for good reason! It's essentially a staple in the photo editing community.
Lightroom is great for photographers who need to manage a large image library, and who are prepared to commit to (and pay for) Adobe's cloud storage space. But it is purely a photography tool that's a little outside the regular Adobe design ecosystem. (Creative Bloq)
Pretty much anything you want to do with your photo, you can accomplish with Lightroom. You can blend and merge shadows and highlights, sharpen dull, blurry images so they look crisp and clear, add details and tint colors to make a photo stand out, and so, so much more.
While it is a bit more on the complicated side, people who use the program and know how to navigate it are hooked. Keep in mind, there are two versions of the app — there's the Classic version, which is more preferred, and the 2018 CC version.
If you're hesitant about the program and paying for it, you can download Lightroom free for 30 days as part of a trial period. After that, you can add it to your Photoshop CC subscription for $9.99 per month.
Free trial - Download now
Pixelmator
Amp up your photo editing skills with a little bit of help from Pixelmator!
This particular photo editing app allows you to combine two different photos into one (while still allowing you to edit over each layer), add shapes, gradients, filters, tints, and more, and completely change and edit your photography to make it fit perfectly to your aesthetic. You can even mask and cut off certain areas of the photo, giving you more creative control over your final image.
Similar to other photo editing apps, you can also adjust contrast, color, saturation level, definition, and so much more.
It's another great alternative to Photoshop, at least according to our managing editor Lory Gil.
$29.99 - Download now
GIMP
Love Photoshop (or the idea of Photoshop...) but don't want all the complicated components and nonsense that comes along with it? Then it might be worth it to take a peek at GIMP.
Similar to Photoshop, GIMP allows you full control over editing your photos: it's an advanced image manipulation program with detailed customization for color reproduction.
You can add layers to your photos, edit and tweak colors, adjust contrast, crop, adjust saturation, and so much more. If you're someone who admires Photoshop but is terrified of the price (or just thinks it's not worth it) then GIMP might be the perfect pal for you.
Free - Download now
Snapheal
Say 'bye-bye' to nasty photobombs, zits, perky distractions, and so much more in your photos thanks to Snapheal!
Snapheal is a little bit unique in the sense that it's more of a 'delete now, ask questions later' app. It's more about cleaning up a photo than it is editing it and adding a whole bunch of layers. The tools can either remove large objects or smaller imperfections depending on the mode. You can even adjust the masking tool, use a magic rope, or clone stamp your way to a new photo.
If you're someone who's a perfectionist when it comes to your photography and you just can't stand that one stupid, distracting blur in the background, then Snapheal is the guy for you.
$7.99 - Download now
Preview
I know what you're thinking: 'Preview? Really, Cella?'
To which I respond: 'Uh, yeah. Duh, my dude. You use it every day!'
Sure, you can't do a bunch of fancy things with Preview like add filters, adjust contrast, and fix saturation, but you can quickly crop a photo, adjust the color, rotate it, add shapes, texts, and a signature, export as a different format, and more.
Yes, Preview isn't perfect, but it is easy to use and fantastic for making small, fast changes to your photography.
It's already on your Mac.
How do you edit your photography?
What is your favorite photo editing app for the Mac? Why does it work the best for you? Let us know what your top picks are in the comments down below!
Updated August 2018: All the choices on this list are still the best of the best!
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