Snap introduces “App Stories” for third-party apps News Press releases 

Snap introduces “App Stories” for third-party apps

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Launch Partners Include Tinder, Houseparty, and AdventureAide Additional Snap Kit Integrations Announced with Anchor, Anghami, Breaker, Fitbit, GoFundMe, JioSaavn, Netflix, Venmo, and VSCO SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) today announced new Snap Kit capabilities and partnerships, including App Stories, which lets Snapchatters create custom Stories for partner apps, directly from Snapchat. Additionally, the company announced new partners across the Snap Kit ecosystem.... Read More
DNP releases software update for Snap Lab SL620A™ Photo Printing Kiosk Solution Press releases Updates 

DNP releases software update for Snap Lab SL620A™ Photo Printing Kiosk Solution

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Concord, North Carolina – DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation (DNP IAM) today announced the immediate availability of its Snap Lab SL620A™ software update – version 3.4.25.0. The new software version provides a range of functional updates and improvements. As part of the new software version, users can now execute a digital wireless transfer of images from cell phones to the Snap... Read More
HumanEyes partners with NTT DOCOMO for VR trials over 5G News Press releases 

HumanEyes partners with NTT DOCOMO for VR trials over 5G

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5G test environment in Guam will feature real-world practical application of remotely training technicians in real time using Virtual Reality cameras over 5G NEW YORK, April 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HumanEyes Technologies, shaping the future of immersive imaging with the world’s most forward-thinking VR cameras and solutions, today announced it has partnered with NTT DOCOMO, INC., Japan’s largest mobile operator,... Read More
Nikon showing cinematic solutions to NAB, including Z-series cameras, MRMC automation Events New Products Press releases 

Nikon showing cinematic solutions to NAB, including Z-series cameras, MRMC automation

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Visit Nikon’s Booth to See the Incredibly Capable Full-Frame Mirrorless Nikon Z System, Experience the Latest Robotic Camera and Broadcast Solutions from MRMC and Hear from Renowned Creators LAS VEGAS – NAB BOOTH #C6019 (April 4, 2019) – At NAB 2019, imaging leader Nikon is making a statement that they are more committed than ever to professional video production and content creators. Nikon will... Read More
Oregon photographer Shaun McGrath offering AR previews of wall art Press releases 

Oregon photographer Shaun McGrath offering AR previews of wall art

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Shaun McGrath announces the Augmented Reality feature on his website is now available. The AR feature helps the website visitors preview the images on their wall using their mobile phone. Eugene, Oregon – Award winning photographer, Shaun McGrath is very pleased to announce the exciting Augmented Reality feature on his website. Visitors can now preview different images of Oregon and... Read More
Venus Optics unveil the new Micro Four Thirds variant for Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D Events Press releases 

Venus Optics unveil the new Micro Four Thirds variant for Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D

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Featuring a 100° field of view and close-to-zero distortion & affordable pricing, Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D is a perfect lens for videography. Anhui China, 3 Apr 2019 – Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer who had previously launched a number of unique Laowa camera lenses, is proud to introduce the new Micro Four Thirds (M43) variant of the Laowa 9mm f/2.8... Read More
Pond5 to build ProRes RAW video marketplace Events Press releases 

Pond5 to build ProRes RAW video marketplace

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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 04, 2019 – Global video marketplace Pond5 today announced a plan to create a new collection of royalty-free licensable video shot with Apple’s recently released ProRes RAW codec. Filmmakers working with cameras or gear that can capture ProRes RAW footage — such as Atomos monitor/recorders for selected large-sensor cameras and DJI’s X7 — are encouraged to apply... Read More
Skylum announces Luminar Flex, a new plugin New Products Press releases Updates 

Skylum announces Luminar Flex, a new plugin

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Luminar Flex plugin allows more photographers to edit with Luminar’s AI-powered technologies to boost creative options and save time using their existing host software. BELLEVUE, WA – April 4, 2019 — Today, Skylum Software announced Luminar Flex, a plugin that offers unique and powerful editing features to help photographers elevate the creativity of their images. Luminar Flex features incredible adjustments... Read More
Industry notes, app updates and more News 

Industry notes, app updates and more

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Notable apps and updates Photo Finale 13.6 is released, featuring thumbnail sizing. The Prints page now allows customers to switch between 5 sizes of thumbnails, including two smaller and two larger sizes than the default. Customers can get beautiful thumbnails with up to 13x more pixel data than before on mobile devices and 8x on desktop browsers! The user’s thumbnail size preference... Read More
EyeQ acquires Athentech, maker of Perfectly Clear image-correction technology News Press releases 

EyeQ acquires Athentech, maker of Perfectly Clear image-correction technology

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EyeQ Inc., a new company made up of photo industry veterans, has acquired Athentech Imaging, the Canada-based maker of image-correction technology. The Athentech management continues with the new company and has added some management expertise to change direction. Details of the acquisition were not disclosed. The Dead Pixels Society talked with Ziv Gillat, the company’s chief revenue officer, about the... Read More
The problem with privacy in photography Events Feature News Opinion 

The problem with privacy in photography

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Why school photography has to look at cyber-security as a risk to the business When most photo-industry executives think about privacy, they think in terms of security breaches like Equifax, Wannacry, Google or Facebook (or, in our own industry, 500px, Animoto and more). The Dead Pixels Society recently spoke with Ken Taylor, a longtime security expert about the challenges facing... Read More
Tech startup Signs.com to acquire Ferrari Color News Press releases 

Tech startup Signs.com to acquire Ferrari Color

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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) APRIL 02, 2019 – Signs.com announced today that it will acquire Ferrari Color, a prominent large-format graphics provider in the United States. The acquisition of Ferrari Color will bring the majority of Signs.com’s manufacturing demands in-house, streamlining processes and integrating Signs.com’s technology into the production process. Ferrari Color operations include a respected brand, a highly-trained and... Read More
Laowa two debut two lenses at NAB: 25-100 t/2.9 and 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D Events New Products Press releases 

Laowa two debut two lenses at NAB: 25-100 t/2.9 and 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D

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Anhui China, 3 Apr 2019 – Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer who had previously launched a number of unique Laowa camera lenses, is proud to display the new prototypes of Laowa OOOM 25-100mm t/2.9 and 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D in NAB Las Vegas show (Booth#C11738) and its the first time in America. Laowa OOOM 25-100 t/2.9 Cine Laowa OOOM 25-100... Read More
Pixelmator Team announces AI-powered Pixelmator Photo coming April 9th New Products Press releases 

Pixelmator Team announces AI-powered Pixelmator Photo coming April 9th

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April 2, 2019 in Photo and Video (E) – Vilnius, Lithuania – The Pixelmator Team today announced its latest app, the AI-powered Pixelmator Photo, will be released on April 9th and is now available for pre-order from the App Store with a 20% discount off its launch price. Pixelmator Photo gives photographers all the tools they need to edit photos on... Read More