New iPad enhances tablet photography
With the new iPap and the iPhoto app
release, Apple gives us some exciting new photography features
New
iPad enhances tablet photography
The new iPad, recently released by Apple,
brings with it a host of new technology for photographers. The tablet takes the
place of the hugely popular iPad 2 with some great new features, the highlight
of which is the 5MP iSight camera. It may still be withour a flash, but its backside-
illuminated sensor will greatly improve the imade quality. Apple has also
introduced the impressive retina display. The new iPad has a staggering 3.1
million pixels condensed into the screen, giving a resolution of 2,048 x 1,536,
which is more than any tablet and even an HDTV. The third- generation iPad
starts at just $ 499 for the Wi- Fi- only version.
Along with the new tablet, Apple has
released new and updated apps, key among them being iPhoto. This brings the Mac
photo application to the iPad, and tailors its features to the touch screen.
iPhoto is available for just $ 4.99 from the App Store, and combined with the
new iPad’s camera, Apple has given us a great way to shoot, edit and share
while on the move.
Combining
iPhoto with the new iPad’s camera gives us a great way to shoot, edit and share
on the go
Camera
The new five- megapixel camera allows you
to take stunning shots as well as full 1080p HD video
Browse your shots
In iPhoto, you can easily scroll through
all your shots, highlighting your favorites or comparing similar photos
Photo effects
The iPhoto app lets you apply professional-
quality effects to your shots in seconds
White balance
This button in iPhoto will let you make
tweaks to your image’s white balance in seconds
All new screen
The new iPad comes with a super- high
resolution retina display- perfect for photos
Multi- touch editing
Editing your shots can be done with simple
touch gestures, making it quick and easy to get the look you want
The best new features for photographers
iSight camera
iSight
camera
Along with the blistering new screen, the
iPad now comes with a brand- new camera. Following along from the new optics
introduced in the iPhone 4S, the iPad’s camera now has a 5MP, backside-
illuminated sensor, along with more advanced optics for improved image quality.
This camera will not give high- quality photos; now you can also record videos
at 1080p resolution so you can capture moments wherever you are.
iPhone on the iPad
On of the standout new features of the new iPad
is the simultaneous release of iPhoto. A photo viewer, editor and sharer that
has been used on Apple Mac computers for a long time, iPhoto has now been
introduced to the portable device. It comes with a host of features aimed at
making viewing and organising your shots a breeze. It also comes with some
intelligent editing options as well, which utilise the iPad’s tactile touch
technology.
Editing with iPhoto
iPhoto offers a range of editing
options, so you can enhance good shots or save bad ones
Adjustment brushes
Adjustment
brushes
There is a rande of different adjustment
brushes you can use. To apply the effect, simply select one and the brush the
area of your image you want to chance. This is great for brightening a specific
area of an image, blurring out the background, or boosting the colours.
Professional- quality effects
Professional-
quality effects
Choose from a selection of photo effects to
apply to any of your images, whether it enhances your image or gives it a
whole new look. Simply use the swatch book to select the desired effect then
pinch and zoom, or slide from left to right to adjust the intensity.
Multi- touch editing
Multi-
touch editing
iPhoto promotes extremely simple editing,
utilising the multi- touch interface of the iPad and making editing your shots
easier than ever. Simply touch the image where you want to edit, and then drag
up, down, left or right to adjust things like the saturation of the sky.
