Info about the Luminar Catalog update, coming December 18

Published: Thu, 11/08/18

Hi ,

Last year, Skylum announced that the were developing a catalog module for Luminar that would make it not just an image processing program, but an asset management tool as well. Originally, this update was slated for early 2018.

I was very excited to hear this, as were many people, because I think that Luminar is a great program, and I think it's important for us to have a viable alternative to Lightroom when it comes to storing, processing and cataloging our images.

As we got further into 2018, we started to wonder when Luminar would actually release its new catalog system. A few people became impatient, and rightfully so.

A few weeks ago, Alex, the CEO of Skylum admitted that they had indeed overpromised on the time frame. They were still in development mode, but getting much closer to release.

To make things right, Skylum promised that the Library module would appear before the end of 2018 and that they would issue all updates to the program for free throughout the entire year of 2019. I think this was a very good move on their part.

The good new is that Luminar 3, which will have the catalog module, will be coming on December 18, and anyone who has already purchased Luminar 2018 will get the update for free, along with any and all updates they release next year.

If you don't already have Luminar 2018, you can get it right now for a $20 off. Normally $69, Luminar is priced at $59 right now, and if you use discount code DANBAILEY, you'll save an additional $10 and get the program for only $49.

And this will ensure that you get the upcoming library update for free, as well as all 2019 updates. (They've got some cool new tools coming!)

Having used numerous imaging processing programs over the years, including Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One and Iridient Developer, I like Luminar because it gives me very good results quickly, it fosters a style of creativity that I find fits well with my "fun" approach to photography, it's powerful, but very easy to use, and it plays well with all camera files, including the Fuji X-Trans RAW files.

While at PhotoPlus trade show last month, I sat down with three of Luminar's project developers and software engineers and they showed me some examples of what's coming. Without giving away any details, I can attest that the future looks bright with Luminar.

In addition, they spent quite a bit of time asking me question about what I would like to see in the upcoming catalog system. They're eager to get input, because they're serious about putting out a truly great photography program that will match the needs of most photographers from start to finish.

I'm excited for the new release, and if you're a current Luminar user, you will be too. You may even want to download the new free Tonality Mega B&W Pack, which has over 170 awesome monochrome looks and styles. I've been having a lot of fun with this one!

If you're not currently a Luminar user, I highly recommend trying it out. There is so much I like about the program, and with the upcoming catalog module, it's about to get better in a huge way.

And remember to use discount code DANBAILEY to save $20.

If you have any questions about Luminar, you can check the website here, or ask me.

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Sincerely,

Dan Bailey

dan@danbaileyphoto.com