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Aurora HDR 2018
1.2.0

4.7

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Aurora HDR 2018

1.2.0
23 July 2018

Advanced HDR software.

Overview

Aurora HDR 2018 is one of the world's most advanced and amazing HDR applications, co-developed by Macphun and Trey Ratcliff -- the world's most famous HDR photographer. You get tools, power, flexibility and creative freedom to make amazing HDR photos in minutes, without Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or any other software.

Features
  • HDR Excellence. Aurora HDR combines Macphun's proprietary image tone-mapping, a fun user interface and Trey's excellent photographic vision. You get fast and powerful results for creating HDR photos with styles from completely realistic to extreme.
  • Complete Set of HDR Tools. Aurora HDR features an easy-to-use, versatile workflow that supports every style of HDR. It simplifies the creation of beautiful photos with with auto alignment and automatic deghosting technology, over 60 powerful editing tools and scores of 1-click presets developed by Trey Ratcliff and the Macphun team.
  • Presets for Instant Magic. You want amazing results, quickly? Aurora HDR presets for various photography styles will give it to you. Even create your own presets and share them with other artists.
  • Unique Editing Tools. Take advantage of custom textures, layers, brushes, image radiance, structure and detail controls, vignette and vivid colors and much more. Aurora HDR includes best-in-class toning, split-toning, color filter and even graduated neutral density tools to help you achieve fantastic results, easily!
  • Even More Power. There is no other software like Aurora HDR. Learn more about tools and features, plus watch free tutorials by pro photographers at: aurorahdr.com

What's new in Aurora HDR 2018

Version 1.2.0:

Note: Version 1.x of Aurora HDR 2018 is a paid upgrade from previous versions. View upgrade info.

  • IMPROVED Faster opening of RAW-files. You can now open raw files much faster thanks to improvements in our RAW engine. This means a faster initial merge and an overall speed boost.
  • IMPROVED Batch Processing. You can now export to several file formats including new options for PDF and JPEG-2000. Optimized the logic of sorting images inside the group.
  • IMPROVED Preset Management. You can now install new Aurora HDR presets by merely dragging and dropping them on the App icon in the Dock. Get some new presets here to try out (https://aurorahdr.com/marketplace?product=aurora_2018_main_mac_presetpopup).
  • IMPROVED Language Support. Better support of German and Japanese localizations.
  • NEW Loupedeck Support. If you own a Loupedeck control surface, you can use it to edit right inside Aurora HDR. Use physical controls for a hands-on approach to image editing. Learn more at http://www.loupedeck.com.
  • New Camera Support. This recent update supports the following new cameras:
    • Canon EOS 3000D / Canon Rebel T100 / Canon EOS 4000D
    •  FujiFilm X-H1
    • FujiFilm X-A20
    • FujiFilm X-A5
    • FujiFilm X-E3,
    • Olympus E-PL9
    • Panasonic DC-GF10 / Panasonic DC-GF90
    • Panasonic DC-GX9 / Panasonic DC-GX7MK3
    • Panasonic DC-TZ200 / Panasonic DC-ZS200 / Panasonic DC-TZ202 / Panasonic DC-TZ220 / Panasonic DC-ZS220 /Panasonic DC-TX2
    •  PhaseOne IQ3 100MP Trichromatic
    •  Sony A7 III

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23 Aurora HDR 2018 Reviews

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jambobharris
jambobharris
20 January 2016

Most helpful

I didn't like HDR photography. Before Aurora. I don't need any other app now. Strongly recommend!
Like (13)
Version 1.1.1
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
21 February 2019
I cannot comprehend why MacPhun had to create this entirely non-standard way of identifying their software. If they want to use the year it was first sold, then fine! Use the year in the version number! But to have a year in the name then number each year's version progression as 1.0, 1.0.1, 1.1 etc is ridiculous. I have Aurora HDR version 1.2.8. But darn, it's from 2016, before they even began putting year numbers into the app's name. Very silly and disrupting.
Like (1)
Version 1.2.0
john.shailes
john.shailes
05 October 2018
upgraded
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Version 1.2.0
CharlesC4275
CharlesC4275
04 October 2018
Updated
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Version 1.2.0
Philfrance
Philfrance
02 October 2017
Impressive BUT, when I read : "Requirements : Intel, 64-bit processor OS X 10.10 or later", I expect a Core2Duo is OK… In fact this app doesn't work on my mid-2007 iMac (oh God, 10 years…). The answer from MacPhun support is : "It seems that your Mac was released before 2009 and it is using old hardware architecture, that is why this issue occurred. Unfortunately, Aurora HDR 2018 can work only on Macs from late 2009 or newer. Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with." Thus it should work on a MacBook late 2010, with a slower processor than may iMac ? Think about it before buying this software.
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Version 1.0.0
1 answer(s)
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
21 February 2019
This is actually an Apple hardware thing. It's not as simple as '64-bit'. With each new processor technology Apple added their own APIs while Intel added their own added hardware capabilities.

Here is Wikipedia's listing and description of Mac CPUs over the years:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Macintosh_models_grouped_by_CPU_type

What you'll notice is that there isn't one kind of 'Core 2 Duo' CPU. In 2008, the Core 2 Extreme added new features beyond the Core 2 Merom. That locked out some older 64-bit software. In 2009 the Core 2 Duo ''Peryn' added new 64-bit features, which locked out further older 64-bit software. And so on. The two boundaries are the 'Legacy CPUs' and the 'Leading Edge' CPUs. If software requires functionality outside of that middle zone of utility, it's SOL. It's certainly obsolescence, but without the progress of new features and technology, there's a whole other realm of user upset.
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Teksestro
Teksestro
29 September 2017
This is an outstanding piece of software - stable, with a refined interface that is a joy to use, and extremely powerful. This is a tool that is an absolute must-have for any professional photographer. My only complaint would be the price: those of us who are only hobbyists, might find the price a little out-of-budget - so decreasing the cost, or at least offering cross-over pricing, might be a great way to increase the user-base.
Like (2)
Version 1.0.0
emailingtim
emailingtim
26 July 2017
MINDBLOWING!!!! These developers deserve every design award possible. As an avid user and subscriber to Adobe's Lightroom and Photoshop CC, I'm blown away by the power and usability of Aurora. I purchased the first version and the second version because these folks truly love what they do and the program updates and support are outstanding. The power and ease of Aurora make me smile every time I work on a photo.
Like (2)
Version 1.1.0
Just-Fred
Just-Fred
22 March 2017
The version I have (paid) is 1.2.7.
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Version 1.1.0
1 answer(s)
BryanatMU
BryanatMU
25 July 2017
Hi Just-Fred, the version 1.2.7 is for the previous iteration of Aurora HDR (Pro): https://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/55744/aurora-hdr-pro

There is a note at the top of the Pro app description: "Aurora HDR Pro is no longer for sale, as its functionality has been incorporated into Aurora HDR 2017."
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Sfurst
Sfurst
30 October 2016
As a newcomer to HDR photography and processing, I've dabbled with a few different programs. Not only is the interface for AuroraHDR modern and sleek (think Lightroom), but there are excellent tutorials and examples on the MacPhun website. This has made all the difference for me. Great app with good support from the authors.
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Version 1.0.1
Jorcealva
Jorcealva
08 July 2016
Really love this app.
Like (8)
Version 1.2.1
cheryl-1
cheryl-1
19 June 2016
Just bought this, then realized did not include plugins. Now can't update to Pro version through MacUpdate. Buy it from App Store instead-then can still update (unless there is way to do this through MacUpdate - please tell me!)
Like (1)
Version 1.2.1
1 answer(s)
Macphun-Ivan
Macphun-Ivan
22 June 2016
Contact support@macphun.com, they will give you the upgrade path, from the MacUpdate version.
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$99.00

4.7

App requirements: 
  • Intel 64
  • OS X 10.10.0 or later
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