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Apr 21, 2019 17:49:49   #
Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV
 
Aurora is offering $20 off; does anybody have any actual usage opinions ?

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Apr 21, 2019 18:57:00   #
ChuckMc Loc: Prescott, AZ
 
I see it on Amazon for $99. One review says:
"This program freezes my computer every time I attempt to export images back to Lightroom Clasic CC. Doing a google search for a fix to this issue, it seems like it is a fairly common problem. If your work-flow is based out of Lightroom, I would strongly recommend waiting until this is fixed before considering this software."
Another review echos this an says Aurora's PC's memory mgt is abysmal. Maybe on the Apple it's better.
Chuck

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Apr 21, 2019 22:27:49   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
I use Aurora fairly frequently and have never had any problems with it at all. I have been pleased with the results I get, too.

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Apr 21, 2019 22:38:04   #
ChuckMc Loc: Prescott, AZ
 
Oops. Those reviews were for the 2018 version. The "Aurora HDR 2019 - HDR Image Enhancing Program" has five 5-star reviews.

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Apr 21, 2019 22:40:10   #
ChuckMc Loc: Prescott, AZ
 
FYI, that 2019 version is also $99 on Amazon. Are you finding it less expensive somewhere else?

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Apr 21, 2019 22:41:32   #
Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV
 
ChuckMc wrote:
FYI, that 2019 version is also $99 on Amazon. Are you finding it less expensive somewhere else?


https://aurora.onfastspring.com/session/4Jdv8Y7xQ5iITDp5s0TgfA?&chsrc=aff ( Aurora offering $20 off, direct purchase, I think ); the offer was in my e-mail

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Apr 21, 2019 22:48:56   #
ChuckMc Loc: Prescott, AZ
 
Carol: I looked at your pictures in Flicker - very nice. My favorite was the sunset over water by the shore. Beautiful.
tks,
Chuck

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Apr 22, 2019 07:44:10   #
ronichas Loc: Long Island
 
I have a discount code for Aurora and Luminar.
PM me if interested.

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Apr 22, 2019 08:05:30   #
Photoladybon Loc: Long Island
 
I use Aurora 2019 on my Macs and get really good results. I really like the program. Do the 30 day trial if in doubt. I bought on special at $79.00.

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Apr 22, 2019 10:03:58   #
In-lightened Loc: Kansas City
 
I use Aurora HDR 2018 and 2019 and like them both but not on every image. I am amazed at the detail that can be pulled out on some images. Just move the slider to 50% or less application...sometimes even that is way over done. No issues with its function as a plug-in with LR.

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Apr 22, 2019 12:21:06   #
DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area
 
ChuckMc wrote:
Oops. Those reviews were for the 2018 version. The "Aurora HDR 2019 - HDR Image Enhancing Program" has five 5-star reviews.


I've been using the 2018 version of Aurora HDR for a couple of months, launching it out of Lightroom. No issues.

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Apr 22, 2019 13:10:35   #
tmgoonan
 
I use Aurora HDR as my primary editor and not had any problems with either the 2018 or 2019 editions. I have an IMac 21.5 3.2ghz, 32 gig ram. If I use any other software it is Affinity for focus stacking then imported into Aurora HDR as a jpeg then converted into an HDR and processed. Hope this helps. Buy the software. You’ll like it.

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Apr 22, 2019 14:25:07   #
adamsg Loc: Chubbuck, ID
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
I use Aurora fairly frequently and have never had any problems with it at all. I have been pleased with the results I get, too.


I bought Aurora in March and have been using it on my landscape shots. I find that their "library" of presets can go overboard in some HDR "looks" and result in what I call a"cooked" image - i.e. very oversaturated. For the presets that I use, I start at 50% and wiggle it around. As a result, I have gotten some nice HDR versions of may originals. Since Aurora's library of processing tools in far smaller than Luminar 2018, I use the latter more often. All my work is done on a Mac. Overall, Aurora is good for improving some images I would not use it as a general post-processing program.

If the developers keep sending out free updates as they did to fix library problems in Luminar III, I have no reason to look elsewhere. Getting comfortable with the library part of Luminar III is a project for this summer. Meanwhile, version 2018 is just fine!

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Apr 22, 2019 15:08:19   #
Bill_R Loc: Southeastern Wisconsin
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
I use Aurora fairly frequently and have never had any problems with it at all. I have been pleased with the results I get, too.



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Apr 22, 2019 16:54:53   #
xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada
 
Ed Chu wrote:
Aurora is offering $20 off; does anybody have any actual usage opinions ?


Good program, use it fairly regularly...

Cheers!

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