Skylum unveils Aperty, a time-saving AI tool for portrait editing

Skylum recently announced Aperty, a new(ish) software program designed to help portrait photographers with their editing workflow. Previously known as Project “Barcelona,” Aperty uses AI to automate some painstaking and time-consuming editing tasks.

Portrait photographers often juggle tight deadlines. I believe wedding photographers would especially agree. Traditionally, achieving a polished final look involves meticulous editing of each image, a process that can be very time-consuming. This is where Aperty wants to help you by streamlining this workflow.

“In the development of Project “Barcelona” (public name to be announced soon), we’re working closely with acclaimed photographer Julia Trotti to infuse our software with professional insights that meet the specific needs of portrait photographers everywhere, “says Ivan Kutanin, CEO of Skylum. “Just as Luminar Neo provides convenient editing solutions for a broad set of photography challenges, this new app uses cutting edge AI technology to help portrait photographers achieve top quality retouching and inspire them with new creative possibilities.”

Aperty boasts functionalities that leverage AI to automate specific edits. These include one-click presets, batch-processing capabilities, and scheduling options. You can potentially set up an efficient system for handling large volumes of photos. The software includes tools for blemish removal, teeth whitening, makeup adjustments, all of which you can get with a single click. Of course, you can still readjust the automated result if you think it’s over the top, so you still keep some level of control over your edits.

Here are Aperty’s key features:

• Skin Toning:  Make subtle changes to the skin tone of specific areas thanks to an accurate facial skin segmentation model; remove the red hue or unify the overall color. On top of that, the new app’s state-of-the-art face mesh model provides unique makeup correction capabilities, allowing the application of extra textures like blush, highlight, and contour, and changing the color of lips, brows, and other elements.
• Eye Enhancement:  Add iris flare, remove redness, and adjust eye shape with a comprehensive suite of tools to perfect a subject’s eyes in portraits.
• Teeth Whitening: Ensure radiant smiles with advanced teeth whitening and brightening capabilities.
• Makeup Application: Enjoy customizable options for creative makeup styles and colors to compliment any complexion, clothing, or backdrop.
• Bokeh Effects: Create stunning depth-of-field effects with the bokeh feature, adding dimension and allure to portraits.
• Body Enhancement: Adjust bodily proportions to correct posture and account for unflattering angles, making sure portraits capture subjects in their best light.

Aperty is currently available for preorder on Skylum’s website at the price of €179.

Update September 30, 2024: Extra 100 copies of Aperty are now available for preorders at the price of €219, granting you lifetime access to the software. Once these are sold out, Aperty moves to a subscription model.

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