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Updated, now unable to see iTunes-synced albums.
Used to be see all albums synced from my Mac using iTunes, not just built-in albums. After updating, none of the synced albums appear though strangely "Recent" lists 3 of the synced albums and photos in these are still accessible by this app.Chris Hong
Learning slowly...
I just recently purchased the few items not included in the free version, felt I was missing part of the ability to edit my photos. Should have been included in the original free version but I suppose somebody’s got to pay these guys for their work...
At any rate I’m slowly learning what each adjustment slider does, some are quite a bit more evident than others. No I’ve not read the instructions as of yet, I’ve got eight years of photo editing to my credit however this is a different system thus it’ll take a bit of trial and error to iron things out just like the Snapseed and NIK systems did. Pretty much pleased with my results thus far although sometimes the RAW module adjustments seem nearly impossible to manipulate back to the way I remember the scene.Show lesshughfwolfe
It would be more useful for me if a geometry option is available
I photograph mostly flat art work to post to my website. For example, my paintings. What has kept me from using Raw Power as my go to image editor is its lack of the option to adjust parallax error. I’m not sure I’m using the correct term. Anyway, I’m referring to the option that is available in Lightroom, Geometry. It would be wonderful to see this option added to RAW Power. Please. Thanks!Show lessdanchow
Developer Response
Thank you for your review. Version 2.0 has a perspective adjustment that can correct this. Please give it a try.I like where this is going
I like where this is going and see a lot of potential in it, which is why I purchased the pro tools to support the effort. I like the fact it works as a plug-in to Photos and saves back to that library instead of its own library. I purchased 2TB of iCloud storage and that is how I store and synchronize most of my pictures now. I edit a lot on my iPad Pro now, but would like to hand off and edit on my Mac with the same tools. And as someone who LOVED Aperture, I am glad to see a company that would like to give us that experience again. That said, there are some things I will need to make it my main editor. First, it needs a vignette tool. If it could add an inner glow like some other editors while making a darker edge vignette that would be great. I also need the ability to brush the adjustments in, preferably in layers but at least with multiple spot adjustments. Brush compatibility here with the Apple Pencil would be essential. An example of why this is need is when making shadow adjustments, sometimes a global shadow adjustment will simply not work as usually there are some shadows you want to keep, while others you need to get more detail out of. Anyway keep up the good work and if it gets better I will certainly use it more and promote it.Show lessPatriotUSA
Developer Response
Thank you for your detailed review. Version 2.0, now available, adds a vignette adjustment, with a controllable center point. Brushing is a high priority for future releases.Simple and Powerful
It’s such a pleasure that in the overwhelming world of imaging apps that Raw Power chooses to have mission. To choose to handle the critical task of quickly adjusting your images.
The interface is what a touch interface should be. Powerful and accessible. You can start using this software immediately. It leverages our learned behavior of how to use imaging software in conjunction with a touch interface we have become accustomed to.Show lessmechanicaljesse
Real editing tools for the iPhone
I’m a professional photographer and cinematographer and I have been test driving the iPhone X to see if I can create publication quality images with the dual camera. Out of the box, I was hugely disappointed with the file quality—too contrasty, nasty blotchy noise reduction.
So I started exploring manual camera apps and discovered Obscura. Just locking down exposure and focus controls made a huge difference, but the raw format option is what got me excited. Enter RAW Power and now I can shoot properly exposed files and optimize them in a raw, lossless workflow, all on the iPhone X.
Brief list of awesome features:
-True raw, lossless workflow (you can reopen after saving and make adjustments, all the original data is still there.)
-True WB temp and tint controls (not one-dimensional warmth)
-Separate raw and post tone and sharpness controls.
-Four channel RGB curves with blending control. Yes, real curves.
-Copy and paste adjustments from one file to another.
-Intelligent and intuitive layout/workflow.
Things that could be better:
-Thin, small caps typography is ugly and not very legible.
-Sliders use touch controls only, so hard to fine tune WB tint. Would be smart to have a plus and minus button on either end for incremental steps.
- Export vs save options not clearly defined or documented.
On balance this is an amazing tool.Show lesspaperscenery
Great potential but needs UI improvement
I love the idea behind the app, I wish it well. I even purchased the $4.99 upgrade… but… I have a few issues with it that I hope for their sake they can fix before something better comes along and steals their thunder.
The UI is clunky and needs work. You can tell it was designed by an engineer ;) I find myself constantly battling against it.
For example: it’s impossible to see the entire Curves graph and RGB channels at once. Crazy.
There’s also no feedback on the bottom icons to indicate which mode you’re in. They just all stay white all the time.
And that Gill Sans like font is pretty ugly. I thought this was designed by a former Apple guy. Why not just use the standard Apple UI toolkit? Or at least follow their guidelines closer. No need to reinvent the wheel just to be different. Especially if it gets in the way of the experience.
Also, from a functional perspective, an ‘Auto’ command, like Lightroom or Apple Photos would be a great thing to have. Even if the command is not perfect, it’s usually a good starting point.
I mean no disrespect. I want this app to succeed and be a nice place to hang out and edit pics, but at the minute it’s a little ugly and rough around the edges.
Despite all this, I have been happy enough with the editing results, so I think a few cosmetic changes to the UI could work wonders.Show lessMark Paterson
Developer Response
Hi, Thank you for your review and feedback. Version 1.1 was released today and it contains some improvements based in part on your feedback. One is to show the entire Curves UI in portrait. Another is to tint the current adjustment tool to better indicate which tool is active. I hope these changes help with your workflow.Excellent 1.0, looking for updates
The greatest thing about this app is its integration with the photos app, love that it doesn’t create its own library but is instead integrated with the built-in library. Hoping to see improvements in updates, including selective edits and saving edits as presets. Great job, keep it up, consider a subscription pricing model so you can afford to continue making updates.Show lessmebpenguin
Lot of potential. Good start.
This app has a lot of potential. I am a former Aperture user and really appreciate the control it provides. I recognize it is an early version.
1. When I save, the only choice it gives is to save over the original. I am a travel photographer and often like to create different versions of some shots. Very frustrating when there is no “save as” option. That is essential for me.
2. Will you consider the Addition of a perspective tool? Another tool I find essential as a travel, historic and landscape photographer.
An excellent start, but not yet complete enough for my needs. Oh and thanks for allowing the trial (but not save) use of the buyup options. That is a nice touch.
Good to support cloud services but don’t get carried away with that. Much of the world still does not have reliable internet and cloud services and sync are not options. I have internet where I live but it is heavily “data capped” preventing any regular use of cloud services. (If I turn on either Apple or Adobe cloud services, my entire monthly data allowance will be consumed in a week or less). Remember that your market is global and not restricted to a few “1rst world countries”.
I like what I see in RAW Power, but not there yet for my needs. I will be following your progress.
Thanks for creating this app. I’ll be following it in hopes it will evolve to my needs.
I still miss Aperture. Nice to see the core tools are back.Show lessDavid247
Developer Response
Thank you for your review. To answer your questions: 1) Please download the latest version of the app to get this feature. Then go to the Settings app, select RAW Power, and change the “Editing” preference. Once you do that, any time you edit an image, it will make a separate image in the library. 2) Perspective is now available in version 2.0 of the app.Adjust tools on the left on landscape iPad? Whose idea was this?
EDIT: I complain below about the Adjust tools being on the left, but I did not realize they can be moved to the right if you move the Info panel first (!). This is terrific, even though it's not completely intuitive (it doesn't seem you can move the Adjust panel). This app works great for me now. Thanks guys!
Original critique follows, for posterity.
I'm an iCloud Photo Library user, and I really like how this app seamlessly integrates with it. I also shoot Pentax and Olympus RAWs, edit on 2017 iPad Pro 12.9, and with this app I don't have to think about importing and exporting like I do with the competitors' apps. I want to use this app simply for how friction-free that experience is. But in landscape mode the Adjust tools are on the left. WHY??? Roughly 90% of the population is right handed. Putting the Adjust tools on the left means 90% of the population has to reach to the other side of the screen, blocking the content they're trying to manipulate. Plus, it's uncomfortable, even when using a Pencil. Bad design decision, guys. Did the devs try this use case? Is the CEO left-handed?
Devs, please move the Adjust tools to the right side, or at least make it a user preference setting. If the tools were on the right, I'd pay to unlock. As it is now, editing with this UI is cumbersome. Thank you.Show lessbobdobbs1999
Developer Response
Hi, Thank you for your email. The Inspector (which holds the adjustment tools in landscape) can be moved to the right side. Drag the inspector from one of titles (for example, "Adjust") and move it to the right of the screen. You make a good point about the default location, so we will make the default be on the right as well in the next release. I hope that helps.
