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 applications that end up complementing 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 this is why Each version of iOS incorporates new features that accompany the improvements of the new generation. This year we also see the arrival of some very good photography applications, such as Final Cut Camera (from Apple itself) or Kino (creators of the essential Halide), specializing in video.
However, The App Store is full of gems perhaps not so well known that they can help us a lot in everyday uses – without having to learn how to use more complex applications. In recent weeks I have tested three of these little hidden wonders, which can become another tool in our digital swiss army knife inside the iPhone.
RNI Films: the charm of analog in the digital age
If you are one of those nostalgic for grain of old films and color of silver photosRNI 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 touch with just a few taps on the screen. How do you do it? RNI has digitized its vast library of analog slides and negatives, transforming them into profiles that you can apply to your digital photos. The result is a lightweight, easy-to-use app that’s ideal for those looking to bring the artistic essence of film into their mobile workflow.
RNI Films filters are inspired by real movies and organized into categories including negatives, slides, snapshots, black and white, and vintage. The app offers a fairly generous starter pack of free filters, with the option to purchase more via in-app purchases. Plus, RNI Films isn’t just about applying filters: it also offers adjustment tools that let you edit images quite comfortably. You can crop, rotate, adjust brightness, contrast, color, enhance shadows and highlights, add vignettes, and of course, that signature film grain.
One of the most remarkable features of RNI Films is its ability to edit RAW files directly on your mobilesomething that few app editors offer. While some minor artifacts may be visible when editing in preview mode, these disappear when exporting the final image, ensuring exceptional quality results.
RNI Films is not limited to photography. In its beta version, the application It also allows you to apply its filters and editing tools to videos. This opens up a 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 ensured, allowing you to share your creations directly from the application on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. With a simple and distraction-free interface, RNI Films positions itself as a very curious tool for those looking to capture the essence of analog in a digital world.
Spectrum: Long Exposure Photography with Artificial Intelligence
We can make the traffic disappear using a long exposure, handheld, without using tripods. At night, it is perfect for capturing the traces of city lights.
After trying Spectre, I was surprised at how well easy to capture high quality long exposure photossomething that was previously complicated and required specialized equipment such as tripods or stabilizers. Thanks to artificial intelligence, the app eliminates the need to hold the camera steady and calculate the amount of light needed. Simply point, choose the exposure time, and Spectre does the rest, eliminating crowds in tourist spots, cars in daytime traffic or creating flowing water effects in fountains and waterfalls.
One of the most impressive features is its ability to Turn traffic lights into rivers of light at night. I tested it on a busy avenue and was delighted with the result: the app automatically detects the scene and adjusts the mode to create beautiful light trails, perfect for urban night photography.
Spectre isn’t just about still photos. When capturing images, uses an intelligent computer shutter that takes hundreds of photos in just secondscreating a “live” photo like the original Apple app does. This allows you to choose the best frame after taking the photo or use the image as a live wallpaper, adding an extra level of creativity and customization to your photos.
The design of the application is intuitive and elegantwith a dark interface that is easy to use even on the largest 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 to try 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, highlight an object, or completely remove the background, all automatically using AI.
TouchRetouch becomes your ideal pocket tool to give a look to do housework to your images instantly, without the need for complicated editing programs. Since eliminate people in the background until small details are erased like watermarks or skin blemishes, TouchRetouch does all of this quickly and efficiently, always trying to maintain the original quality of the image.
The object removal feature is particularly effective. By marking the objects you want to remove, such as traffic lights or electrical wires (even the crossbars), the application uses an advanced algorithm to make these elements disappear without leaving a trace, even on uniform backgrounds. During my tests, I noticed that this algorithm works great for deleting items automaticallybut you can also opt for manual touch-ups with the Clone tool to achieve a more precise result when necessary.
We can remove objects and even change the background with the default settings.
Another highlight is the mesh removal feature, which pleasantly surprised me. In just two steps, I was able to get rid of the tights that sometimes ruin a perfect photo. Just select the tool and press a button, and the app does the rest automatically. This is ideal for those who prefer quick and effective solutions without additional complications – wherever they are and without having to learn more complicated applications.
The application also includes very useful tutorials 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, it will seem familiar to you. TouchRetouch becomes a useful tool for any photography enthusiast looking for Perfect your images easily and professionally – but without complicating life.
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