Image Effects, Filters, Masks and Other Image Processing Methods

Being snap happy seems to be a trend this week for articles. So we have gathered what you need to know.

The iPhonegraphy Wishlist of Apps:

http://wishwishwish.net/2014/02/iphone-photography-instagram-tips/

It may not be your personal wishlist but this list consists of some popular and maybe not so well known apps. How Fuzel has the collage app that will make gathering your images quicker and all on one page.

Cool Gritty Portrait Photoshop Filters:

http://weeder.org/rLHYRTT

Who doesn't want some cool grunge, gritty filters with a few tutorials that will show you the way. Maybe you want to go for a darker serious tone or you'll just want to go for a more rockstar grunge-worthy approach.

Top 5 Photography Apps:

http://www.htxt.co.za/2014/03/27/5-top-photography-apps/

This is for the more hipstimatic individual, who would rather take a scenery image and place text upon the photo. These apps could easily help you create a poster or even a logo of some kind.

Together this week you've been given a round up of the best and maybe unheard of apps that you should be messing with. An who doesn't like trying out new filters, even if they are gritty. Keep coming back each week for more.

Typography is an important aspect of your design, whether it’s in a logo design, banner design, web design, or another design.

Snap Happy As I celebrate my 1000th Instagram picture, I thought it was about time I answered all those questions about snapping pictures on your phone! Not a day goes by without an eager commenter asking what I use to edit my Instagram pictures – wonder no more!

GlobalDelight has updated its Camera Pluss app with a new feature called AirSnap that helps users capture photos and videos remotely by pairing two iOS 7 devices (using Bluetooth or wi-fi) like iPhones, iPads or iPod Touches.

Once a month and for 24 hours, all interested could download a PSD file by a graphic artist and see how the images were done and manipulated; For 24 hours, once a month, creatives from around the world could download a PSD file created by an internationally renowned graphic artist, and discover how Fotolia’s images were interpreted and manipulated to create the design, via videos.

For you we have gathered some truly unique ways to transform your images into something more grand. To start off with from Prisms to a 10 month long idea that could enhance your view.

Prism Photography:

http://www.photographyblogger.net/prism-photography-creating-interesting-effects-with-prism-filters/

What caught our attention was the thought 'how has this not caught on'? Prisming can cast a tranquil space like adventure in your portraits or even landscape photography if you prefer to take this venture into another direction.

ColorStroke Photo Editing:

http://dealnews.com/Color-Strokes-Photo-Editing-Software-download-for-Mac-for-free/1003308.html

Well first off we do have to tell you it's free for download. Honestly those whimsically half black and white, with a splash of color are truly a sight to see. Try it out on some of your own images to cast the magic that may be waiting.

Expedition Series:

http://weeder.org/rLHYIBj

Call this a personal selection. However Catherine Nelson combined her artistry of painting to the 360 degree world of photography. The images she has collected are astounding. Imagine a globe, that is if it were flattened out and printed on a large scale piece of paper. A mini universe to loose yourself within.

Hopefully this little journey has given you some pointers. If not, keep coming back to see if anything strikes your fancy.

A new artistic app just hit the market called Brushstroke by Code Organa, which "transforms your album photos and snaps into beautiful paintings in one touch."

Mike Wright, founding partner at Code Organa shared his insight on his exciting, new product with the Latin Post.

This week brings apps and softwares that will make your photography angle look even better. So let's jump right into what we have in store for you.

Quadrillions of New Design Possibilities with Canva:

 http://blog.canva.com/photo-filters/

At first glance this may look like your average, run of the mill app. With a selection of photo filters to choose from, however once you've come into contact with the 'slider'. Advantages aside between brightness and color hues, changing the filter to exactly how the image should be represented is in your full control.

Orient: 

http://weeder.org/rLHYAia

In an awkward position while aiming your camera? Orient will level up your gear to make sure you get the best lined up image your device is capable of.

The Spotlight is On Spotliter:

http://appadvice.com/appnn/2014/03/the-spotlight-is-on-spotliter-now-with-support-for-photos-as-well-as-videos

Not only is Spotliter meant for images but video as well. Stopping on specific areas of a video to enhance, pinch or highlight a facial feature or moment happening within the screen.

Together these helpful allies will garner results that will bring out a smile.  While the full control from Canva is literally in your hands, Orient self aligns the messed up adjustment and Spotliter is generally a whole lot of fun. Come back each week for more information.

There are many different effects, filters, actions and tutorials on how to add gritty and grungy effects to your photos. Below is a small selection of some great resources for use on your portraits and candid images.

Five great apps to make your smartphone pics look even better.

ColorTRUE creates a custom display profile for iOS and Android mobile devices using a supported X-Rite measurement device. The user simply places the connected device on the tablet or phone when prompted and the measurement process begins automatically. 

This photo editor sports a unique variety of typefaces and decorations, which makes personalizing photos effortless.

The capacity for the fearlessness of the creative facility is always something astonishing.

Online resources for learning about photography are anything but lacking. But every so often a new one comes around that changes things up a bit -- usually because it's created by a well-known, respected pro.

PopAGraph, the popular image-editing app that makes your photos pop, has just received a major update. With PopAGraph, you can easily mask a photo to make a particular portion pop out.

From now on you won’t need a photo editing program anymore to edit your images, because you can do this all in Prezi with the new function “Effects”. Give your image a nice effect or add a frame to it. Is your photo too light or too dark? No problem.

Landscape photography is one of the most popular subjects for photographers. Even if you live in a big city, you don't have to go too far to find nice countryside or coastal vistas, and scenic shoots are a great way to make the most of the capabilities of your DSLR.