Everyone’s been getting excited about iPhoto coming to the iPad, and from the keynote, it’s no surprise, with so many awesome looking features that make use of the multi-touch user interface. I decided to check it out for myself and it didn’t disappoint.
I’ve put together three examples of photos I’ve edited (I found them on Google) just using iPhoto, where you can see all the different effects I’ve managed to add. It’s really easy to use out of the box, and all these effects were mostly one touch activated. Normal is on the top, iPhoto edit is on the bottom.
Lebron James
Cheetah
Niagra Falls
It really is that simple. I have no experience whatsoever in photo editing, and most of these I achieved using either the preset effects or by tweaking the colors. You can also use the brushes to achieve a whole range of effects including lightening and darkening, as well as red eye and softening.
All of the above are also auto-enhanced, which you do with one touch. iPhoto also integrates sharing options really well, with endless options from simply emailing them to posting them on Twitter or Facebook. You can even create a slideshow or upload them directly to Flickr right from the app.
It’s definitely worth the $4.99 price tag and more than that. To be able to achieve such complex effects so easily is phenomenal, and editing with the multi-touch interface makes it easier than ever before. A must have for anyone with photos, photography enthusiast or not. You can grab a copy for yourself on the App Store (link).
