We have in our pockets one of the most advanced cameras that exist: our iPhone. Not only because of the hardware, but also because of the possibilities offered by operating systems or apps that complement them. In recent years, and especially since the massive use of social networks, this use of our mobile phone is one of the most important.
Apple knows this and that’s why Each version of iOS incorporates new features that accompany the improvements of the new generation.This year, we are also experiencing the arrival of very good photography apps, such as Final Cut Camera (from Apple itself) or Kino (from the creators of the essential Halide), specialized in video.
However, The App Store is full of gems perhaps not so well known that can help us a lot in everyday uses – without having to learn to use more complex apps. These last few weeks I have been testing three of these little, somewhat hidden wonders, which can become another tool in our daily life. digital swiss army knife inside the iPhone.
RNI Films: the charm of analogue in the digital age
If you are nostalgic for the grain of old films and the color of analog photos, RNI Films can be your new digital companion. This app brings the magic of film photography to your iPhone, allowing you to create images with that vintage feel with just a few taps on the screen. How does it do this? RNI has digitized its extensive library of analog slides and negatives, transforming them into profiles that you can apply to your digital photos. The result is a lightweight and easy-to-use app, ideal for those who want to bring the artistic essence of film into their mobile workflow.
RNI Films filters are Inspired by real movies and organized into categories RNI Films is a great choice for applying filters, including negatives, slides, stills, black and white and vintage. The app offers a fairly generous starter pack of free filters, with the option to purchase more through in-app purchases. Plus, RNI Films isn’t just about applying filters – it also offers adjustment tools that make it quite convenient to retouch your images. You can crop, rotate, adjust brightness, contrast, colour, enhance shadows and highlights, add vignettes and, of course, that signature film grain.
One of the most outstanding features of RNI Films is its ability to edit RAW files directly on your mobilesomething that few app editors offer. Although some minor artifacts can be seen during editing in preview mode, these disappear when the final image is exported, thus ensuring exceptional quality in the results.
RNI Films is not limited to photography. In its beta version, the app It also allows you to apply your filters and editing tools to videosThis opens up a whole new range of possibilities for content creators who want to add a cinematic touch to their audiovisual projects. And, of course, integration with social networks is assured, allowing you to share your creations directly from the app to platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. With a simple and distraction-free interface, RNI Films is positioned as a very interesting tool for those looking to capture the essence of analog in a digital world.
Spectre: long exposure photography with artificial intelligence
We can make the traffic disappear by using long exposure, handheld, without using tripods. At night, it is perfect for capturing the traces of light in the city.
After testing SpectreI was surprised by how how easy it is to capture high quality long exposure photographswhich was previously a bit of a hassle and required specialized equipment like tripods or stabilizers. Using artificial intelligence, the app eliminates the need to hold the camera steady and calculate the amount of light needed. You simply point, choose the length of the exposure, and Spectre does the rest, eliminating crowds at tourist spots, cars in daytime traffic, or creating soft water effects in fountains and waterfalls.
One of the most impressive features is its ability to Turning traffic lights into rivers of light at nightI tried this on a busy avenue and was delighted with the result: the app automatically detects the scene and adjusts the mode to create stunning light trails, perfect for nighttime street photography.
Spectre isn’t just limited to still photos. When capturing images, uses an intelligent computational shutter that takes hundreds of photos in a few secondscreating a “Live” photo just like Apple’s original app does. This allows you to choose the best frame after taking the photo or use the image as an animated wallpaper, adding an extra level of creativity and personalization to your shots.
The app design is intuitive and elegantwith a dark interface that is easy to use even on larger iPhones. Despite the complexity of the technologies it uses, such as computer vision image stabilization and machine learning scene detection, Spectre remains accessible to any user. In short, a tool worth trying for any photography enthusiast who wants to experiment with long exposure effects without complicating things.
TouchRetouch: to clean up your photos instantly
With TouchRetouch we can instantly and seamlessly remove people behind us, emphasize an object or completely remove the background – all using AI automatically.
TouchRetouch becomes your ideal pocket tool to give it a look clean to your images instantly, without the need for complicated editing programs. From remove people in the background to erase small details such as watermarks or skin blemishes, TouchRetouch does all this quickly and efficiently, always trying to maintain the original quality of the image.
The object removal feature is particularly good. By marking objects you want to remove, such as traffic lights or electrical wires (even crossed bars), the application uses an advanced algorithm to make these elements disappear without a trace, even on uniform backgrounds. During my testing, I noticed that this algorithm works wonders to automatically remove itemsbut you can also opt for manual retouching with the Clone tool to achieve a more precise result when necessary.
We can remove objects and even alter the background with preset settings.
Another highlight is the mesh removal feature, which I was pleasantly surprised by. In just two steps, I was able to get rid of the meshes that sometimes ruin a perfect photo. Just select the tool and tap a button, and the app does the rest automatically. This is ideal for those who prefer to remove the meshes. Quick and effective solutions without additional complications – wherever they are and without having to learn more complicated applications.
The app also includes tutorials that are very useful to take advantage of all its functions from the first use. The interface is simple and intuitive, so even if you have never edited photos, you will find it familiar. TouchRetouch becomes a useful tool for any photography enthusiast looking for Perfect your images easily and professionally – but without complicating your life.
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