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FX Photo Studio for Mac turns 1 year...

...and is celebrating its birthday with a whopping giveaway and a chance to win an iPad!

FX Photo Studio for Mac by MacPhun LLC celebrates its first anniversary on May 16th, launching a month long giveaway of tech gear and iPhone goodies.

One of the most popular photo filtering apps in Mac App Store - FX Photo Studio - celebrates its birthday. A year after the launch the app witnesses dozens of thousands of downloads and millions of images, shared via social networks. The iOS version of FX Photo Studio has been around for over 4 years as one of the most popular photo apps since the beginning of iPhone era.

To celebrate its first year FX Photo Studio for Mac launches a month long giveaway of iPhone/Mac accessories and tech gear.

Giveaway starts on May 16 and will continue till June 16, 2012. For a chance to win, one should follow FX Photo Studio on Facebook. Prizes include: iPik.cases, Olloclip lenses, Casetagrams, DiffCases, styluses, camera extenders, gift vouchers, magnets, iHelicopters, photo books, photo apps, and iPhone cases – to name just a few.

Users are also encouraged to share photos, made with FX Photo Studio on Facebook. The author of the best picture, chosen by MacPhun, will get the new iPad on June 16th.

FX Photo studio for Mac features 173 photo effects and filters plus 40 frames & borders to make photographers creativity blossom. The PRO version includes 20 additional editing tools. And ifyou like massing with photos on the go, check FX Photo Studio for iPhone with over 200 effects and tools, Instagram sharing, postcard printing and more features.

FX Photo Studio

for Mac is available exclusively on App Store for $9.99.

Trial is available.

FX Photo Studio PRO

is $39.99

Special price - May 16th only - $18.99

Trial is available.

FX Photo Studio

for iPhone/iPod touch - $1.99.

FX Photo Studio HD

for iPad - $2.99

Apps Uncovered Friday 11 May 2012 with Lindsey Thompson

16 artists reveal the apps they used to create this week's images chosen by iPhoneographer Lindsey Thompson...Read more

Find out how Marie Matthews created Mask Dream (below)

Here is part 2 of Hassan Kiyany's introduction to film making using an iPhone. Last week in part 1 Hassan covered the capture of video, this week he shares his advice on colour grading and general editing; which apps to use and giving the final polish using a bigger screen. There are also some great links to other iPhone films including one "behind the scenes" how to make a movie with an iPhone made by the BBC...Read more

Apps Uncovered Friday 4 May 2012 with guest selector Kimberly Post Rowe

Welcome to another week of Apps Uncovered, a round up of the best iPhoneographers around who kindly reveal the apps they've used to create their images. Please click on the images to find out more about an artist you are interested in. All images contain a link back to their Flickr sites. Read More

Title: streetphotography in Italy
Artist: Gusbano
Device/Apps/Info: iPhone + taken with ProCamera, 2 different shots, combined in Juxtaposer and b+w finishing with Snapseed, Noir and Photofx.

Satromizer – “glitching” your way to great art

This unique app is a tribute to Chicago new media artist Jon Satrom, and allows you to randomly add glitches to your artwork using vertical and horizontal finger swipes.

Satromizer

version 1.7
Developer – Ben Syverson
Price - $2.99 (USD)   £1.23 (GBP)

Bottom line:
Setting aside the high cost, default output resolution and lack of output adjustments/undo, this still represents a useful product to accomplish a very specific and unique effect. Read More

If you have been considering making the leap from still photography to video then iPC has a treat for you. iPhoneographyCentral has a new section dedicated to film-making on an iDevice and is delighted to introduce you to Film-maker, Cinematographer and Photographer Hassan Kiyany whose film, Telefoni – shot entirely on an iPhone – won him third prize at the Abu Dhabi film 2011. Now iPC is lucky enough to have Hassan sharing his tips, experience, references and the tools you need to get started in videography on the iPhone. Follow the link to get started....Read more

iPhoneographers Talk – Have Instagram made the right choice?

Guy Yang and Jack Hollingsworth discuss the Facebook acquistion of Instagram, Jack reveals a little about his new app plus some great advice on shooting in low light with your iPhone in this third episode of iPhoneographers Talk.

Apps Uncovered Friday 27 April 2012

21 artists reveal the apps they use to process this week’s images

Welcome to another week of Apps Uncovered, a round up of the best iPhoneographers around who reveal the apps they've used to create their images. Please click on the images to find out more about an artist you are interested in. All images contain a link back to their Flickr sites. Once again this week, a tricky job to select from the hundreds of images submitted but finally here is my selection for this week's Apps Uncovered

Title: Slow Walk Through Time
Artist: Reynaldo Obrero
See how the artist created the image abov e

iStriper – no Swiss Army knife, but a great one-hit wonder

iPhoneography Central's Bob Weil explores the creative potential of this debut app: iStriper, "a great and possibly unique app that allows you to create striking monochromatic lined versions of your high contrast / low complexity images.

Sometimes an app comes along that does only one thing and does it well. iStriper is part of that club and seems to be unique in offering this feature at the moment...

Read more

..Read the full review on iStriper

Apps Uncovered Friday 20 April 2012

Welcome to another week of Apps Uncovered, the feature where I (and sometimes guest iPhoneography artists) pick a selection of outstanding images submitted to the iPC Flickr group and the artists are asked to reveal their workflows, apps and stories behind the image. Artists must state their apps used but any more information leading up to the creation of the image is even more interesting and also very welcome. I have to chase some artists to get their workflows/apps used but these are usually added within 24 hours so if you see "Apps to be confirmed" rest assured I will add them eventually so please check back later. Please click on the images to find out more about an artist you are interested in. All images contain a link back to their Flickr sites. Once again this week, a tricky job to select from the hundreds of images submitted but finally here is my selection for this week's Apps Uncovered

See the apps used to create this image by Clint Cline

Title: Light Into Dark

Artist: Clint Cline

iPhoneography Central is delighted to announce new iPC author Bob Weil

Create a painterly image with classic lighting effects, tiling, texturing and layers...See tutorial by Bob Weil

iPhoneography Central is close to celebrating it's first birthday and what better time to introduce California based iphoneographer Bob Weil who will be working with iPC contributing news, reviews, features and more of his fabulous tutorials. Bob first caught my attention with his wonderful images and well executed tutorials (see above) focussing on classic photography techniques such as depth of field and portraiture. These tutorials are a great complement to the more illustrative work iPC has tended to focus on... read more

Apps Uncovered Friday 6 April 2012

Outstanding iPhone artist Cindy Patrick heads up this week's Apps Uncovered with her wonderful image "I'll be waiting on the shore" below. You can see how she created this image by viewing the whole workflow here . Also discover the apps and workflows that top iPhone artists and photographers have used to create these 35 magnificent images.

Title: I'll Be Waiting on the Shore
Artist: Cindy Patrick

New ebook reveals everything you need to know for Instagram success

Unstoppable iPhoneography enthusiast, Guy Yang and his co-writer Audrey Taylor from The Beginners Lens have recently unveiled their latest tool to help you make the most of sharing your photographs on Instagram:Instagram Uncovered

With a foreword from Jack Hollingsworth, a professional photographer and ardent touter of all things iPhoneography, this 46 page ebook is the perfect companion to help you shoot, edit and share the Instagram way.

To learn more about the bookclick here but if you can't wait any longer click here to find out more information and buy the book

Launch price is only $3 (regular price $5 -40% discount - time limited offer)

Get a FREE copy of FX Photo Studio PRO for Mac when you get FX Photo Studio for iPhone

Over the Easter weekend, MacPhun will be gifting FX Photo Studio PRO for Mac ($40 value) to those who own FX Photo Studio for iPhone ($1.99 on App Store). Here's what MacPhun say about their product:

"Either you are a professional photographer or just a hobbyist, FX Photo Studio PRO will take you to the brand new level of photo creativity on the Mac. Combine and layer any of the 213 effects to create the perfect looking image."

You have just the rest of Monday April 9 to claim your free copy of FX Photo Studio PRO for Mac

"So here's the deal: to get FX Photo Studio PRO for free, one should own FX Photo Studio for iPhone, like our page on Facebook and email the photo edited with FX Photo Studio for iPhone at gift@macphun.com"

Apps Uncovered Friday 6 April 2012

Discover the apps and workflows that top iPhone artists and photographers have used to create these 17 images.

Title: Long Beach in the rain...

Artist: Cecily Caceu

Workflow & Apps used: I took the image with the ProHDR app and then I processed it in Snapseed to alter some of the light and add a little blur to bring the focus on the bike.

Apps Uncovered Sunday 1 April 2012

Discover the apps and workflows that top iPhone artists and photographers have used to create these 38 images.

Title: Please don't tell the bees

Artist: Mel Harrison

Device/Apps/Info: This image was taken with an iPhone 4s and macro lens. I ran it through snapseed for image tune and details adjustment.

WANTED: Passionate and dedicated contributors with a special interest in video making on the iPhone, iPad and iTouch

Thank you to everybody who responded to the contributors requests. I had an fantastic response and will be introducing some of the new iPC team shortly. If anyone is still interested in joining the writing team at iPC, please send me a 200ish word review of your favourite or worst app and send it to me here.

In the meantime, if you have a special interest in iPhone movie making and editing and would like to review the latest film making apps and updates please drop us a line at

nicki@iPhoneographyCentral.com

Unfortunately, I cannot offer payment at present as the site does not make money but of course that could change.

Grab FX Photo Studio for iPhone and send free postcards. Today only. (Tues 27 Mar)

Today is the Free Card Day and all users of FX Photo Studio can send postcards from inside the app absolutely free. All you need to do is open the app, pick a photo, make edits if necessary and click "S" in sharing menu. It will take around 2 days for USA delivery and up to one week for european orders, Asia will be around 10 days. I tried this out and it is an absolute breeze to use, so simple to upload, add message and address then off it goes. Looking forward to seeing the results in about 1 week....

There is a limit of first 50,000 cards. The regular price for the cards varies from $1 to $2.

WANTED: Passionate and dedicated iPhoneography contributors for IPC

iPhoneography Central (iPC) is nearly a year old and has attracted over 500 members with artists contributing more than 80 brilliant tutorials. The site is a growing community and I now need passionate and dedicated contributors to write on all things iPhoneography on a regular basis.

Unfortunately, I cannot offer payment at present as the site does not make money but of course that could change.

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity to try out new iPhone gadgets and apps for free, gratitude of the community and myself, your name in lights!

I am looking to cover all issues iPhone, iPad and iTouch related with particular emphasis on the following:

Tips, techniques and tools

Artist features

Making and editing videos on an iDevice

App Reviews

Competitions

Books

Exhibitions

If you have a special interest in any one or more of these subjects or have other ideas, for example collaboration, please let me know. Also, some knowledge of CMS and how to upload to a website will be useful but not essential.

Of course iPC always welcomes "how-to" video tutorials and “still” tutorials on how to create great iphoneography so please keep your submissions coming.

If you would like to become part of the editorial team at iPhonegraphyCentral, please contact nicki@iPhoneographyCentral or use the Contact Us button at the top of this page and let me know what you can do.

Apps Uncovered Friday 23 March 2012 with guest selector Aaron Davis

Every Friday, a weekly selection of images is chosen to reflect the wide variety of extraordinary creativity being produced on iPhones, iTouches and iPads. This week iPhoneographyCentral is delighted to have our long time iPhoneograpyCentral contributor and intrepid creative iPhoneographer Aaron Davis as our guest selector. Aaron has pushed the iPhone to the limits, literally both with his underwater and sky-high kite iphoneography and more recently his incredibly colourful macro iphoneography. Here are Aaron's choices for Apps Uncovered this week

Title morning sun Artist kkmi5093

EyeEm Orange Winner and Top 50 shortlist

The Orange Call for Submissions attracted over 900 submissions by more than 200 people. The winning entry by Ginza shown below will be printed, framed and exhibited at The Mobile Photo Awards show at Orange County Center for Contemporary Art. I am delighted to say that amongst some fantastic talent, 2 of my images were selected for the Top 50 shortlist. You can see all the whole article with the shortlist here

Apps Uncovered Friday 16 March 2012

From classic photo editing techniques to complex masking, iPhone artists reveal the apps and workflows behind their amazing iPhone images in this week's Apps Uncovered

Nicki Fitz-Gerald (FlickrFitzy)

I started out as an illustrator in London, mainly magazines and book covers, now full-time Graphic Designer in Weymouth Dorset. I never really got to grips with photography until my partner bought me an iphone 3, in 2010 and my world turned upside down (just how I like it). Now a hopelessly addicted iphoneographer who is "this close” to getting run over (while I get that shot!) or dropping the phone into the harbour or down a drain (while I get that shot!). Thanks to my patient partner and 10 year old son who is a regular model in my pix.

My work can be found here:

http://www.iphoneart.com/FlickrFitzy
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52982031@N00/with/5576048001/