What's new in PhotoKey Pro 8.1.18150.10231
Jul 4, 2018
- The End-User License Agreement has been updated to be GDPR compliant.
- The Activation App has been updated to be GDPR compliant
New in PhotoKey Pro 8.0.16264.10300 (Feb 1, 2017)
- Luminance Key:
- Create a realistic matte effect based on the luminosity of your source data. Ideal for cutting out subjects from white or black backgrounds and perfect for when you’re working with smoke, fire and transparent elements. No green screen required.
- Remove color matting:
- Works hand-in-hand with the luminance key to improve the appearance of cut-outs and remove any dark or bright edges. Essential for creating convincing composites from any image.
- Transport your clients:
- Putting together an image library takes a lot of time. Skip the hassle and take your subjects anywhere in the world with our bumper pack of 250 print-resolution, 20 megapixel standard backdrops.
- Included with PhotoKey 8 Pro as standard, it covers a diverse set of themes including: Adventure, Beauty, Corporate Portrait, Gothic, London Sightseeing, Pets, Seniors, Studio Background and Urban.
- Improved Photoshop plug-in:
- Built to work alongside the software you know and love, PhotoKey 8 Pro is fully compatible with Adobe Photoshop CC for the best photo editing experience.
- Works with Photoshop CC:
- Up-to-date and compatible with the latest version of Photoshop, get started right away with PhotoKey 8 Pro’s advanced keying and luminosity tools.
- Compatible with Actions:
- If part of your batch processing involves repeating commands, you’ll already be familiar with Photoshop’s Actions tool. PhotoKey 8 Pro integrates seamlessly with your Actions palette to record complex operations and automate your workflow.
- Stealth Incognito mode:
- Keep your creative process a secret from competitors and clients with our Stealth Incognito mode.
- Perfect for large scale events, you can remove the PhotoKey 8 Pro branding from the top left of the product for a bespoke looking solution. Now available at extra cost from our online store.
- New effects & filters:
- White balance skin tones: The automatic skin tone filter first detects any faces in the image using intelligent facial recognition technology. After analyzing skin tone and ambient light, PhotoKey adjusts the hue, saturation and exposure of the entire image, giving you a more natural result.
- Duo tone: Produce striking results by superimposing one half-tone color over another. Popularized by Spotify, this effect brings out middle tones and highlights to create truly striking images.
- Color vibrance: Used extensively in comic book and cosplay projects, PhotoKey’s color vibrance tools give you a rich and instant boost of hue and saturation.
- Vignette exposure: This alternative vignette effect adjusts the exposure of the edges of the frame for a subtler and more natural result. Brighten your vignette to create a halo effect, or use the tool to tone down unwanted vignette in your original image.
- More layers, more control:
- Work with up to 16 layers: We’ve doubled the number of layers you can add to your project for enhanced flexibility. Build the composite shot you really want.
- Blend modes & transparency: Change the blend mode of your layers and enjoy even greater control over complex images and the interaction of its layers.
- Refined experience:
- Quicker and easier: Access your backdrops at the click of a button, rename your layers and enjoy additional filters and refinements in PhotoKey 8 Pro.
- HiDPI support for Windows: Experience a beautiful, high-resolution interface on Mac and Windows with support for both Retina and HiDPI displays. PhotoKey has never looked better.
New in PhotoKey Pro 7.0.15215.11214 (Aug 14, 2015)
- Realistic light spill:
- PhotoKey 7 Pro automatically replaces unwanted light spill from your green screen with the ambient lighting from your background. This is a revolutionary new feature, especially if you work in tight spaces, with semi-transparent materials such as lace, or highly reflective clothing such as wedding dresses.
- Intelligent keying:
- PhotoKey has always had the highest quality green screen keying. PhotoKey 7 Pro is smarter, identifying your background color with more accuracy and a built-in awareness of common photographic setups.
- Impress your clients:
- The new preview mode displays your work on a second monitor, with PhotoKey's interface hidden. Ideal for attracting customers at live events and providing clients with a glimpse of the finished image.
- Retina on Mac:
- PhotoKey 7 Pro fully embraces Retina displays, delivering a beautiful, high resolution interface on Mac.
- A refined interface:
- Every aspect of the PhotoKey experience has been optimized and streamlined to provide a faster, more intuitive product.
- RAW import:
- You can now import your RAW images directly into PhotoKey 7 Pro, without needing to convert beforehand.
- Supports major camera raw formats including Canon and Nikon raw formats: .crw, .cr2, .nef, .raf, .dng, .mos, .kdc, .dcr, .srf and .sr2
- Hot folder enhancements:
- PhotoKey automatically displays the most recent image in your hot folder, so that you can get an instant preview of your green screen composite while you shoot without needing to go back to your computer. Works perfectly when combined with the new client preview feature.
- Export to FTP:
- You can now export and upload images via FTP from inside PhotoKey, introducing new options for automating your entire workflow.
- All the usual improvements:
- As well as the big features there are also tweaks and enhancements across the board, including better handling of printer settings, filenames and folders, improved color management when using filters and compatibility with the latest version of Adobe Photoshop CC.
New in PhotoKey Pro 5.1.0008 (Dec 15, 2012)
- New filters added; "Auto Color", "Auto Contrast", "Auto Levels" and "White Balance".
- PhotoKey 5 Standard projects can now be opened in PhotoKey 5 Pro.
- Export settings are retained between user sessions.
- Zoom controls have been changed for ease of use.
- When exporting the canvas image, there is no longer a message box shown upon success.
- Users can now specify the email attachment filename in Options dialog.
- Users can now specify the default viewer downsample type in Options dialog.
- Auto Chroma Key now shows the RGB color chosen by the auto setting.
- Filters containing blurs now use less memory when exporting.
- When using the pipette to choose key color in Auto Chroma Key, the source foreground image is shown without any filters applied.
- Fixed issue when using the "Open in editor" feature with Adobe Photoshop.
- Correct behaviour is observed when a hot folder becomes invalid during operation.
- Fixed various issues where the viewer would not update properly when navigating between unique and non-unique images.
- Fixed potential crash when importing 200+ images using a hot folder.
- Fixed issue when using a hot folder with third party tethering software.
- Various speed improvements when recreating the GUI.
- Various speed improvements when navigating between sections.
- Color pipette widgets can be reset to defaults by right clicking.