Software

Having a solid workflow in place is key for any kind of photos, but when RAW comes into the picture, the software you pick can make a big difference. Corel is hoping their new AfterShot Pro software will make its way into the fray with other big boys like Aperture and Lightroom.Despite its $99 price tag, AfterShot Pro is aimed at enthusiasts and, well, pros. The software is a product of Corel's relatively recent acquisition of photo management company, Bibble.

 One of the most frustrating parts of buying a new camera just as it becomes available is that Photoshop and Lightroom lack support for the RAW files until the new version comes out. But, the latest version of Lightroom and Camera Raw are almost ready for public consumption, which is why they've been deemed "release candidates." That means Adobe has tested them thoroughly, but they want a little feedback from the community before they make the release official.

Trying to get everyone looking their best in a group photo is a tricky proposition, as someone is always bound to sneeze, blink, cough, or otherwise ruin the shot. The folks at Scalado have an idea they think might be able to help you eschew all those throw away shots. Thanks to the recent boost in processing power on multicore cellphones, they are able to handle much more difficult operations, like stitching together a series of photos in order to take one perfect one.

Did you read all the documentation that came with your copy of Photoshop? It's OK, we understand. And apparently Adobe does too, because they've released a free White Paper (PDF link) outlining the process for getting Photoshop running as smoothly as possible on your setup.