02 March, 2009

Next steps revised

(Updated)
I've got a busy time ahead since my family is expanding (!) and want to get v1.0 AND v1.1 out the door as soon as possible.

Therefore my priorities are as such:
  • Focus on core features.
  • Trim away obscure and unnecessary functionality.
  • Move towards a simpler UI with optional "expert" settings.
What's currently in the upcoming v1.1:
  • New white balance algorithm with Temperature/Tint sliders, like in Ad*be Lightroom/Camera RAW.
  • Protect Highlights feature for white balance.
  • Unsharp Mask effect.
  • Performance improvements on Shader Model 3.0 capable cards.
  • Optional high precision internal buffers.
  • Simplified 6-vector user interface (can still switch to old one)
  • Switchable color space (BT.709, BT.601 with NTSC or PAL primaries)
  • Improved documentation.
  • REMOVED: Effect blend levels.
  • REMOVED: Levels RGBA/RGB target dropdown. (made little sense as it was)
Will likely be cut from v1.1:
  • "Matte" generator for framing the image.
  • Smart Blur effect.
Comments, wishes or got stories of how you use ColorLab? Send me anything. :)