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Apple iPhone
 12/07/2017 04:40:11 PM · #1
Has anyone seen the effects of the Sunrays filter in the new Luminar software update from MacPhun?
It's a little love it or hate it feature with conversations reminisent of those leveraged towards over-us of HDR

It will be interesting to see how this filter is used on enties.. done well it can look quite realistic and dare I saw can add a 'WOW' factor to an image..
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)
 12/07/2017 07:24:11 PM · #2
I haven't used this, but if the idea is to create artificial sun rays it's not that hard with ordinary editing software -- might be worth experimenting before investing ... :-)
Sony Alpha a7R III
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
 12/07/2017 11:34:12 PM · #3
So far l’ve found that subtle use adds some more dimension. I have no problem using it to enhance existing rays but to create a feature where none existed would have to be appraised on a case by case basis.
Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS
 12/08/2017 10:13:47 AM · #4
I've only seen an example or two from the software developer. Matter of personal preference, IMO. I'd never add sun rays to a photo myself, same way I'd never edit in birds in a sky. Just not my cup of tea. If I want sun rays, I'll use an appropriate lens and aperture to get them.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 12/08/2017 12:15:44 PM · #5
Looks like a really fun tool for people who do a lot of compositing.
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR
 12/09/2017 07:33:20 PM · #6
Originally posted by Pixelstate:
Has anyone seen the effects of the Sunrays filter in the new Luminar software update from MacPhun?
It's a little love it or hate it feature with conversations reminisent of those leveraged towards over-us of HDR

It will be interesting to see how this filter is used on enties.. done well it can look quite realistic and dare I saw can add a 'WOW' factor to an image..


Topaz Labs Star Effects will do the same thing with highlights in any image. Takes a bit of doing to remove the ones you don't want.
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