HDRtist NX 2.2 release for macOS

GaryPageau

HDR Artist

Ohanaware Co., Ltd. is very proud to announce the immediate release of HDRtist NX 2.2, a major update to their flagship High Dynamic Range Imaging software product for the macOS operating system. The download of Version 2.2 includes 26 improvements and 20 fixes/workarounds. Improving the user experience & capabilities of the product, while cracking down on issues. HDRtist NX2 is the fourth major revision of their HDR software, covering 10 years, allowing for a significantly improved engine, modern interface, and extendable functionality.

Major changes in HDRtist NX 2.2

  • 6 New Gradient masking filters, with linear or radial gradients, enabling spot alterations
  • 6 existing filters updated with gradient masking
  • New Noise suppression options in Polaris and extra filter
  • New White Balance extra, for localized corrections and proving a new algorithm
  • Added 16 new blend modes for various filters
  • Improved the hardware options, with a new automated function
  • Cut, Copy & Paste filters between documents
  • More metadata options, including Keywords, the ability to ignore original camera meta data
  • Various interface changes, improving the user experience throughout the application
  • Added an extra 7 1-Click Styles
  • 20 bug fixes and workarounds for various issues

Why choose HDRtist?

  • 8th Gen detail enhancing tone mapper, with Tone Mapping To The Edge
  • 128-BPP processing uses ^4 more resolution for detail enhancing than some competitors
  • Dehaze & “Highlights & Shadows Pro” to reveal hidden details in the highlights
  • 40 1-Click styles to save time & provide inspiration
  • More than 25 built-in Extras; some expand on existing functions while others are used to add stylistic effects to HDRs
  • Gradient masking provides spot fixes and localized adjustments
  • Works with multiple exposures, single images and improved support for single RAW images
  • Advanced cropping tool, with multiple aspect ratios, fixed sizes & free-form option
  • Editable HDR format, with save history
  • Optimized interface provides a gorgeous high-resolution preview area
  • Multiple views for comparing the processed HDR with original exposures

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.