This viral photo app killed my iPhone – and the pictures aren’t even that good
Chromograph gives you the opportunity to take "cinematic" photos - but it's more than just the $14 the app costs you that's the problem. The post This viral photo app killed my iPhone – and the pictures aren’t even that good appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
In recent months, a plethora of iPhone photo applications have surfaced, ranging from brilliant to merely entertaining, with some standing out for their editing capabilities on the go. Designed by the renowned director Rian Johnson and his cinematographer Steve Yedlin, Chromograph is marketed to provide a cinematic aesthetic to photos.
Despite its viral status and ranking high in app charts, the app is not free, with users paying $13.99 for it. While some appreciate its retro vibe, others find its results dull and grainy, particularly in low light conditions. The developers assert that Chromograph is not merely a filter but a unique raw capture process applied to images, rather than slapping a filter over a JPEG or HEIF file.
This approach might be beneficial, although its relevance to iPhone photography remains unclear. Users can adjust exposure, contrast, shadow/highlights, grain, texture, and even "halation," a term not commonly used in modern photography. Despite the developers' confidence, many find the app's results to be excessively flat and lacking in vibrancy, especially in dull lighting.
However, golden autumn light can produce stunning results. While some find specific images appealing, the app's overall impact on dull light conditions is less impressive.
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