App Review: Self Image

With my new found interest in photography and having not yet bought the SLR Camera and lens of my choice, I find myself downloading more and more photography apps from the app store in the mean time. A few days ago I came across this really cool and really cheap application called "Self Image" by the team at Debacle Software. Now this application does not have numerous fancy features as most of the photography apps found in the app store boast. The app has merely 1 feature, however, this does not make this app obsolete at all since it's only feature is "Face Detection"

As you know the iPhone's camera is on the rear (unless you're using an iPhone4) which makes it pretty difficult to take a really cool photo of yourself or even a portrait of you and a friend. With the Face Detection feature built in to the app, taking self portraits are so much easier. The app has 3 settings; 1. A shot with just you. 2. A shot with you and a friend. 3. And a Self-Timer shot. Once your chosen your setting, turn the phone around and wait for the 3second countdown and done! Its really as simple and easy as that. All photos are automatically saved to your camera roll. 

Debacle Software are the same guys that brought the amazing panoramic photo application "PANO" which has won numerous awards since 2009, so based on that reputation you know you're getting a bargain at $0,99. I've added a link to the iTunes Store below where the app can be downloaded. Enjoy! 


Associated Link: Self Image Application

App Review: 8mm Vintage Camera

About a week ago I started playing around with an app referred to me by a friend, so I thought I'd share it. 8mm Vintage Camera app shoots the old fashioned style videos making your clips a whole lot cooler than before and its so simple and easy to use. If you enjoyed movies like Casablanca and Doctor Zhivago then you'll love playing around with this app. 

When using this app you can switch from the classic black and white look of the 1920's, the colorful 70's, Siena and the muted imagery of Sakura. When switching between settings the app allows for a change of lenses and filters to make your choice of clips look even more authentic. A 'jitter' setting is also added to allow jumping of frames for added effect. A projector sound can be used or simply have the sound muted for a 'Silent Movie'. The developers have added many other extra features like being able to mail recorded clips, upload them to You-Tube or just saving them to your camera roll. The app also supports geo-tagging when your location service is switched on and is compatible with iPhones 3GS/4 and the 4th generation iPod touch running on iOS4.1 or later.

If you enjoy photography and special effects then this app is definitely for you. The app costs but a mere $1,99 and for what you get I feel the app is well priced. I've added a link below which will take you to the iTunes store where the app can be downloaded. Enjoy!!! 


Associated Link: 8mm Vintage Camera