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NIR Color app for iPhone and iPad


4.2 ( 9392 ratings )
Photo & Video Lifestyle
Developer: JixiPix Software
2.99 USD
Current version: 1.13, last update: 1 year ago
First release : 07 Jan 2012
App size: 16.54 Mb

Photography is the art of capturing light. Infrared photography, on the other hand, is the art of capturing invisible light. If your looking for something new and unique to add to your photography arsenal then you came to the right place NIR Color is truly beautiful, surreal and will transform ordinary landscapes into something magical and ethereal.

NIR Color uses “near infrared” light technology, along with infrared “color” filters to add violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red colors, and all their combinations back into your image. The combination creates stunning imagery with otherworldly and mysteriously atmospheres.

When using “NIR” everyday objects differ sharply from those of visible light. A blue sky can sometimes appear very dark, while foliage often turns light to create an amazing and chilling contrast. Not only will the contrast make your photo ‘pop’, it will also transform the original color to ones that are dreamy and surreal using our infrared “color” filters. The decision is in your hands to tone down the color to ones that are classy, clean, and contrasted. Or boost them to a dramatic color of your choosing taking your infrared photography to a completely different level. With NIR Color you can quickly see how incredibly beautiful the world can be in a different light.

The world as seen using NIR Color is at once familiar and strange, using hues that are entirely different than those we actually see in reality. The eerie but seductive effects that NIR photographs bring to the table consist mostly of landscape shots, but on occasion portraits can be completely converted from what we recognize as normal into ones where skin tones turn pale and cold and eyes that go dark. This may lead you to shift gears from a normal pose into something that is wildly terrestrial. So give NIR Color a try and transcend your photo into a world where you and your viewer will be offered a chance to encounter a deeper connection to the story behind your photograph.

NIR Color …
• Works best on colorful landscape images
• “Near Infrared” technology turns blue-sky dark and foliage light to make your image ‘pop’
• Infrared “Color” filters add violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red colors, and all their combinations back into the image to create a dreamy and surreal appearance.
• Works with Hi-Res images and saves Hi-Res for top-quality results
• Gets you started fast with a variety of presets
• Creates personal-favorite custom presets using the "Save Preset" menu
• Has the addictive JixiPix Randomizer – so much fun!
• Easy-to-use slider controls to adjust light, contrast and texture just how you want it
• Superfast preview mode to immediately see edit results, with large image rendered at save
• You can save to the photo roll and/or email or post to Facebook. Share your masterpieces!
•Superior customer support and updates – were committed to your long-term satisfaction

Pros and cons of NIR Color app for iPhone and iPad

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Ich liebe das Programm. Foto machen, Effekt antippen und geniale Ergebnisse erzielen
This app is another in the long list of great apps from JixiPix. The best thing about this (and other JixiPix apps) is the huge level of customization available. Rather than just applying a filter, this app allows you to tweak every conceivable aspect of the edit. The only strike against it is the relatively slow rendering time when you apply major changes or save the edit. However, I consider it a small price to pay for such incredible customization!
I love the easy to use layout and the customization. Its Definetly more useful for nature shots, but I used it on a selfie and it looked great. Its not a waste of money.

Some bad moments

I love just about every app created by these developers, but this one falls short. Youll find the UI identical to their other apps, which is great, but performance-wise, all you get here are lackluster filters and overlays. Im deeply disappointed in this one.
Good to great app but it does require a colorful picture. With no contrast it was medium but when I went outside and took a picture of our local playground it was wow. Just keep in mind it does not seem to work on everything.
Every so often an image altering app comes along that actually allows the user some creative input …. this is one. The presets are amazing and a lot of fun to go through watching how your image changes with each one, but you are also allowed to adjust sliders to create your own personal effects and even save them as presets, which just makes this app so much more creative. Also … after leaving a comment in iphonography concerned about the save resolution not matching the native iPhone 4S, the developer came in and pointed out that it does indeed save at full resolution but the current default is medium. You just need to go into "save" and then "settings" and choose your resolution. Thanks to the developer for watching the forums and correcting me. EXCELLENT! Another important feature for me is being able to pick images from your camera roll or albums to work on … you are NOT limited to only being able to use a photo taken within the app. This is a keeper app for me.
Every JixiPix (app developer) app is just Awesome. NO ONE creates photo apps like these guys! NIR is no exception to the rule: these guys rock! This app Salvador Dalí would approve of. Create awe-inspiring works of art straight out of your dreams with this application I have all but one of their apps. Im going back for the last ASAP! :) (photo artista - Sketch) Im not even big on photo sketch apps but with JixiPix apps they somehow make Everything awesome and interesting. I know for example that if you dont care for HDR camera apps that your new obsession would be "Simply HDR" by JixiPix. Its soo not the "ordinary". These guys do it "Extraordinary" still hitting the nail on the head! Live this app. Tons. I recommend it for every creative dreamer and/or iPhoneographer-in-general out there. Im both. And Im in love again Try their awesome apps "Rainy Daze" & "Photo Artista - Oils" & Dramatic B&W" & "Romantic Photo" & "Vintage Photo" (I think its called Vintage Photo. Its awesome) and a personal favorite "Grungetastic". !!! also see their new one "Snow Daze"
The random button is AWESOME!!! Keep up the top notch work, much appreciated~Mateo
Saw an infrared image the other day and I was intrigued by the process. I searched thru the many apps offering this process and this one had the best reviews. Now it has mine too. >The app does what it says. >It takes a rectangular image so its not for squares only. >Resolution could be higher but its fixable in Snapseed. >And one more plus...NO in-app purchases. The entire app is complete without extras for extra $$. Please pass that business model on to Hipstamatic! So thats it. Get it!!!