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True HDR for iPhone adds features and goes on sale

by Mel Martin (Aug 22nd, 2011)

I've looked at TrueHDR in the past and found it a competent app for getting good photos in challenging exposure situations. HDR techniques are excellent when you are faced with taking photos of people when there is a bright sky behind them. The app has been updated today with some worthwhile ...

TrueHDR adds Geo-tagging and drops to $0.99 for a limited time

by Mel Martin (Jan 31st, 2011)

As a frequent landscape photographer, I've enjoyed exploring HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging for quite some time. With HDR, your camera takes multiple images, usually at different shutter speeds, to capture both bright and dark areas at their best. Then the images are combined with software. ...

TrueHDR for iPhone updates and improves photo quality

by Mel Martin (Dec 1st, 2010)

HDR (high dynamic range) photos are getting a lot of buzz now, especially since Apple built HDR capabilities into the iPhone 4. While the official Apple implementation is pretty good, I still suggest photographers take a look at third party offerings which have more options, and in my opinion, some ...

The HDR race continues as TrueHDR gets updated

by Mel Martin (Sep 13th, 2010)

We've been keeping a close eye on the race for the best HDR (high dynamic range) photo app for the iPhone. In my latest survey, I advised that progress would be fast as paid apps move to compete with the free Apple HDR software, and that's what's happened. TrueHDR, a US$1.99 app, has been updated to ...

iOS 4.1 with HDR built-in comes as a shock to HDR app developers

by Mel Martin (Sep 2nd, 2010)

If I had to make a list of the top ten features I thought would be included in the iOS 4.1 update, HDR photography would not have been on it. HDR really came out of the blue, and one developer told me he was 'shocked' to hear that the feature was included in the next iPhone update. Let's back up ...

TrueHDR for iPhone updated for Retina Display and iPhone 4 camera

by Mel Martin (Aug 18th, 2010)

HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography isn't for everyone, but it can really help when taking pictures with extreme shadow or light. HDR images basically combine two or more pictures taken at different exposures. Using a process called tone mapping, you get a new image that displays more detail in the ...

Enhance your iPhone 3GS photography with Pictional's TrueHDR app

by Mel Martin (Dec 2nd, 2009)

I am a BIG fan of HDR (high dynamic range) photography. It's a method of shooting multiple exposures at different shutter speed settings to bring out the detail in shadows and enhance the color of objects you take pictures of. It is particularly useful for landscape photography, and not so good for ...