A significant announcement from Skylum has sparked interest among portrait photographers- the introduction of a specialized application known as “Project Barcelona”. Tailored for professionals, this app aims to elevate portrait retouching.
Balancing Efficiency and Creativity in Portrait Photography
Skylum acknowledged a rising demand for efficient tools in portrait photography, understanding the need for professionals and semi-professionals to devote time to creative growth and customer interaction. Similar to how Luminar Neo presents convenient editing solutions for diverse photography difficulties, ‘Project Barcelona’ employs advanced AI technology to allow photographers to deliver top-tier retouching and evoke fresh creative possibilities.
Collaboration with Julia Trotti for Specialized Software
In a strategic partnership with acclaimed portrait photographer Julia Trotti, Skylum is developing this unique software solution. Scheduled for September 2024 release, Project ‘Barcelona’ is set to revolutionize portrait photography by automating routine facial retouching actions. This is achieved through a streamlined, AI-enhanced workflow that runs directly on the user’s device. With precision-controlled, adjustable masking tools, photographers have heightened control over their results.
Feature Exploration
Skin Toning: Subtly tweak specific skin areas, remove the red hue, or harmonize the whole color, courtesy of an accurate facial skin segmentation model. Additionally, the app’s cutting-edge face mesh model facilitates remarkable makeup correction, allowing extra texture applications like blush, highlight, and contour, and color alterations of lips, brows, etc.
Eye Enhancement: Attain the perfect ‘eye’ in portraits, thanks to comprehensive tools for adding iris flare, redness removal, and eye shape adjustment.
Teeth Whitening: Ensure captivating smiles with outstanding teeth whitening and brightening functions.
Makeup Application: Exercise creative liberty with customizable makeup styles and shades to suit every complexion, outfit, or background.
Bokeh Effects: Add dimension and charm to portraits with stunning depth-of-field effects via the bokeh feature.
Body Enhancement: Adjust body proportions to rectify posture and compensate for any unappealing angles, capturing subjects at their best.
Availability
An ‘early bird’ offer commences on June 25, 2024. Visit Skylum’s website to learn more and join the waiting list for early access.
Skylum underscores that this new app and initiative doesn’t replace Luminar Neo, which continues to deeply develop. This can better be considered a version of Luminar Neo oriented towards portrait photographers.
No details have been released about pricing or an iOS or Android version yet. A beta version is expected soon, and Skylum declares the app will be native to both Mac and Windows.
This innovative offering from Skylum is likely to be viewed as a formidable contender to Portrait Pro from Anthropics, a widely appreciated portrait editor.
