Evolution
Building the digital darkroom
v2.6.0
The Lab Update
Immersive Start Screen
A cinematic entry point to the studio. Try rapid-fire sample images or extract high-fidelity frames from video clips instantly.
Color Accuracy Engine
Rebuilt rendering pipeline for mathematical purity. Zero-interference defaults ensure your images render exactly as shot, with no hidden gamma shifts.
Video Clip Grading
Import .mp4/.mov files and extract raw still frames for precision grading. Perfect for matching film looks.
Reference & False Color
Professional analysis tools integrated directly into the workspace. Verify exposure values and compare against reference stills in real-time.
Studio Sidebar
A redesigned 'Pro' control bar. Minimalist, haptic-feeling controls for project management.
3D LUT Creator
Generate industry-standard .cube LUTs with mathematical precision based on your current look.
v2.5.0
The Physics Update
Palette Heist v2
Interactive color matching with Region of Interest (ROI) selection. Draw a box to match colors from a specific area of your image.
Halation & Bloom
Physics-based film effects. Halation simulates red-orange light bleed around highlights. Bloom adds a soft, natural glow.
Advanced Export
Multi-format export (JPG/PNG/WEBP) with quality slider (1-100%) and resolution scaling (0.5x to 4x).
Histogram Tutorial
Interactive educational modal explaining how to read histograms, with 'Plain English' explanations for beginners.
v2.0.0
The Cinematic Update
Advanced Typography Engine
Dynamic Google Fonts integration, character spacing (tracking), variable weight control (100-900), text transforms (Small Caps, Uppercase), and italic support.
Expanded Film & Style Library
Added 6 new cinematic styles including Matrix, Fight Club, Barbie, Drive, Pulp Fiction, and Lost in Translation (18 Total).
Masking Studio
Precision local adjustments with Paint-to-Select Brush, Luminosity targeting (Shadows/Highlights), and Linear/Radial Gradient masks.
Premium UI Overhaul
Replaced native browser inputs with custom animated Toggles and premium Select components. Removed all emojis for a strictly professional aesthetic.
Mobile Optimisation
Fully responsive, touch-first interface design. Optimised layout for phones and tablets with thumb-friendly sliders and collapsible panels.
Algorithmic Core Rebuild
Completely re-engineered the color science engine to 32-bit floating point precision. Rewrote masking algorithms for sub-pixel accuracy and optimized GLSL shaders for 60fps realtime rendering.
v1.0.0
The Creative Leap
Tone Curve Editor
Implemented full RGB channel control with Catmull-Rom logic for buttery smooth adjustments.
Color Grading Wheels
3-way color wheels for Shadows, Midtones, and Highlights. Added luminance-preserving tinting and balance controls.
Time Travel
A complete history stack with undo/redo capability. Jump back to any point in your creative flow.
A/B Comparison
Snapshot system and split-screen wiper to compare your edit against previous versions or the original.
Lens Corrections
Optical distortion, H/V Keystone, and Tilt-Shift blur for architectural and creative control.
Pilot Run
Foundation
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