Luminar 2018 is available for pre-order!
Luminar 2018 pre-orders begin today! Buy now and get a special price plus bonus offers!
Preorders begin Nov 1 and the product is released on Nov 16
Current Luminar users may upgrade for $39
New users may purchase for $59
All preorders get additional bonuses, too!
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Jim’s perspective on Luminar 2018
Assuming you have been to my blog or YouTube channel before, then you will already know I am a big fan of Luminar. It’s an amazing and rock-solid product that became a core component of my workflow literally from the first time I used the 2017 version. It’s still something I depend on every day, and it has just gotten even better!
I have had a copy for a little while now, and also spent most of last week in NYC at Photo Plus Expo at the Skylum booth doing demos of this software for customers. I spent a lot of time using it and exploring it top to bottom, and have gotten to know it very well. I am very impressed and excited about this version. There's a lot here to love.
There are a lot of improvements in Luminar 2018, such as:
- Major speed improvements
- Dedicated RAW develop module
- Sun Rays filter (this is going to be SO popular)
- LUT support (LUT is short for Look-Up Table, which in short sort of functions like a color preset, allowing you to use LUT files from other programs to apply a color grade to your images in one click - and there are some LUTs as part of the bonus offer)
- Matte Looks filter for faded and vintage looks
- Dodge & Burn filter for selective lightening or darkening of an image
- Lens Correction and Transform
- Improved and updated Noise reduction filter
- Updated and streamlined User Interface
- Available for both Mac and PC!
I have edited a LOT of photos in Luminar 2018 over the past couple of weeks and it’s been an incredibly satisfying and fun experience. I know you are going to love this as much as I do! Get your preorder in now and capture those bonus offers. You will be able to download it on November 16 and start editing right away!
First Look and What’s New Video
Of course I made a video about this version! :-) Take a look and let me know what you think. I feel certain you will be excited about this version too. Check it out!
Show me some screenshots!
If video isn’t your thing, maybe you would prefer to see some screenshots of the new version? Sure you would…so here you go my friends. Take a look and see it for yourself. In each screenshot below I show the Before/After comparison so that you can clearly see the changes I have made to the original. It is all very quick and easy in Luminar. Each photo below took me 2-3 minutes to adjust, and that's it!
And here are some images that I edited in Luminar 2018
(Yes, I am having a lot of fun with the new Sun Rays filters)
Here’s the official company announcement about Luminar 2018
About Luminar:
Luminar 2018 offers everything a modern photographer needs for photo editing, including new filters powered by artificial intelligence, major speed improvements, a dedicated RAW develop module and forthcoming in 2018; digital asset management platform.
Users will also benefit from the new intelligent Sun Rays filter, LUT support, and real-time noise removal. With workspaces that match different styles of editing, Luminar adapts to deliver a complete experience that avoids clutter and complexity.
Luminar 2018 has been re-built from the ground up for dramatic performance boosts. Existing filters deliver richer colors and depth in less time. A brand new streamlined user interface speeds up working with presets, filters, and masks. With full support of pro options like layers, masks, and blending modes, complex repairs and photo composites can be easily accomplished.
Offer Availability:
Luminar 2018 will be available for pre-order on November 1, and released on November 16.
Pre-Order Pricing:
- Current users of Luminar may upgrade at a special pre-order price of $39 ($49 MSRP)
- New users can purchase Luminar 2018 at a special pre-order price of $59 ($69 MSRP)
- A collection of bonuses will also be included with every purchase.
Pre-Order Bonuses:
- A Pack of signature presets and textures fro pro photography Nicolesy
- An Exclusive pack of LUTs
- 1-year Power plan from SmugMug ($72 value). For new accounts only
Are you filter-curious? Me too!
Here’s a closer look at some of those new filters…check out all this cool stuff!
Parting thoughts on Luminar 2018
I hope that these screenshots, images and the video are helpful. Now that I have been using this for a week I am really getting into a groove with it. I think it's a great release and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Please keep in mind that because we are about 2 weeks out from actual release, some features may change slightly in the final version. It's also good to note that the Windows version is slightly behind the Mac version at launch, but will be at feature parity by the end of the year or in January. They are working hard to get it ready!
Yes, I am going to be making a TON of videos about Luminar 2018, and they are coming soon (including a full tutorial series like I did for Aurora HDR 2018). So please subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch for them. Plenty of free training is coming your way really soon!
Let me know what questions you have, and thanks for stopping by today!
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