The topic Halide 3.1 to add perspective correction, RAW-only capture, and a new Scarlet look is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
Just a few days after releasing Halide Mark III, the folks at Lux are already getting ready to roll out Halide 3.1: Scarlet Edition. Here’s what’s coming.
With the update (via MacMagazine), scheduled to go live this Friday, July 10, Halide 3.1 will introduce a new batch of features, including new framing tools in the Frame tab.
In addition to allowing users to rotate and flip photos, Halide 3.1 will now also include a perspective correction tool that lets users scroll through a dial to get the perspective just right.
according to the data Lux, the tool is “similar to classic keystone correction, which photographers traditionally performed with view cameras or tilt-shift lenses.”
While the tool is mostly intended for light perspective corrections, Lux noted that “sometimes you can push corrections pretty far while retaining a realistic photo,” like in the example above.
In addition to the revamped Frame tab, Halide 3.1 is also getting a new look called Scarlet. In a nutshell, it is meant for photos where the user wants “reds to really pop.”
With Halide 3.1, we’re also debuting a new look that’s all about warmth, richness, and features medium-high contrast. You’ll notice high saturation, particularly among reds. That’s why we call it Scarlet. We think you’ll love it with sunsets.
Halide 3.1 will also bring a list of small tweaks and improvements based on user feedback. That includes: