# Photographic Effects

> Digital image processor for iPad with four unique artistic effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Luigi Fonti.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photographic-effects/id652757607 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luigi Fonti](https://appshunter.io/developer/360904185)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photographic-effects/id652757607/reviews.md

## What is Photographic Effects?

Effects is a Digital Image Processor (DIP) for iPad.

It allows to select an image from the archive, or to shot a new photo with the internal camera, then process it using one of four different image processing algorythms.

The four processing effects are: 

1) Bass Relief: creates a new gray scale image with an Embossing effect. It is suitable for any kind of image, provided it has a good contrast.

2) Contour: creates a drawing obtained detecting the border lines between areas with different brightness.
Best results are obtained with images with a strong contrast.

3) Pseudo Colors: creates a new colored image, converting different brightness levels of the original picture into different color hues. It can produce many different color combinations on the same image, giving a kind of Kandinskij effect.

4) Deformer: introduces a barrel distortion, compressing some portions of the original image, and inflating other ones. This effect is specially suitable for close-up portraits, and creates very funny variations.

When the application starts, you are prompted to choose the image source: archive or camera shot. 

Once you ha picked an image, you are prompted to choose one of four processing methods. Touch one of the four sampling images to select the type of effect you prefer.

When selection is done, the desired effect will be applied to the picked image, and the result shown.

If the selected effect is Pseudo Colors, you can change the brightness-to-color translation, simply touching the resulting image one or more times.

At this point, if you like the image produced, you can save it in the local archive, pressing the Save Image button.

Then, you can get a new image to process.

## Key features

- Apply Bass Relief effect
- Create Contour drawings
- Generate Pseudo Color images
- Deform images with barrel distortion
- Select images from archive or camera
- Save processed images

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photographic-effects/id652757607/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Relief tool was exactly what I wanted, but...

*2024-04-11*

The filter distorts my image! I just wanted a relief tool for images but it turns them eggs shaped. I'm very sad. It's useless.

### 1/5 — ULTRA BASIC

*2021-07-19*

Except for the "Pseudo Color" mode for the three remaining modes, a single effect without any control.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-01-26*

Plain and simple, it doesn’t work. Let me reiterate - absolutely nothing happens!

### 1/5 — Don’t buy

*2019-03-18*

Junk App

### 1/5 — Don't buy

*2017-01-06*

Scam

## Frequently asked questions about Photographic Effects

### What is Photographic Effects?

Photographic Effects is a Digital Image Processor for iPad that applies four distinct artistic effects: Bass Relief, Contour, Pseudo Colors, and Deformer. It allows users to select images from their archive or take new photos to process.

### What devices does Photographic Effects support?

Photographic Effects is designed exclusively for iPad devices. It was released on May 30, 2013, and last updated on February 16, 2024.

### How much does Photographic Effects cost?

Photographic Effects is a paid application, available for $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions associated with this app.

### What are the four processing effects in Photographic Effects?

The four effects are Bass Relief (creates a grayscale embossed image), Contour (detects border lines for a drawing effect), Pseudo Colors (converts brightness to color hues), and Deformer (introduces barrel distortion).

### Can I adjust the Pseudo Colors effect in Photographic Effects?

Yes, if you select the Pseudo Colors effect, you can change the brightness-to-color translation by touching the resulting image one or more times.

### Does Photographic Effects have ads?

No, Photographic Effects does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app that offers its full functionality without interruptions from ads.

### What is the age rating for Photographic Effects?

Photographic Effects has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app focuses on creative image manipulation.

### How often is Photographic Effects updated?

The app's latest version is 4, and it was last updated on February 16, 2024. This indicates ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4 — 2024-02-16

Upgraded for most recent iOS versions.

### 3.0 — 2021-01-15

Updated to most recent iOS versions

### 2.1 — 2017-12-13

Added save image privacy permission as required by recent iOS versions.

### 2.0 — 2016-12-21

User interface improved.

### 1.0 — 2013-05-30

No release notes.

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