Star Filter Pro - I LOVE it.

[Tom K.]

I just tried the new Star Filter Pro from ProDigital Software and man is it a blast to use. The effect is fantastic and can really enhance so many photos. Tailor made for wedding photographers.

You can check out a free trial here: http://www.prodigitalsoftware.com/

Here is an example of what I did with the filter.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4462457213_8890b67a0e_o.jpg

[Nikonic1]

Wow. Quite cool.

[Tom K.]

Wow. Quite cool.

I think so too.

[Enitsugua]

Wow. Quite cool.

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So, very, very cool. Just like the 80s with Cokin all over again. Can't wait to see it everywhere. Can we put the bride and groom inside the wedding bouquet and star the reflection on their wedding bands too please?
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Sorry. Obviously does what it's supposed to do, but it's not to my liking. I think it will quickly become overdone. I have some old concert shots of big name stars from the early 80s done with a Cokin star, and I wish now that they weren't starred. Of course, this being a digital effect, I guess it can always be easily turned off; so that's an advantage. But I wouldn't pay $90 for it.

[gecko0]

I like it...but would use it in moderation. Much like HDR and frying the image vs. "tastefully done", IMHO, I'd go with smaller stars, rather than having them streak that far out in all directions. Overall, a nice addition to the digital toolbox. :thumb

[Art Scott]

< Sarcasm >
So, very, very cool. Just like the 80s with Cokin all over again. Can't wait to see it everywhere. Can we put the bride and groom inside the wedding bouquet and star the reflection on their wedding bands too please?
< /s >
Of course, this being a digital effect, I guess it can always be easily turned off; so that's an advantage. But I wouldn't pay $90 for it.

$90 is just about what I paid for my last Pro Series 80 something mm glass star filter....so the price is not bad, plus it is a tax deduction for the real pros.........


I like it...but would use it in moderation. Much like HDR and frying the image vs. "tastefully done", IMHO, I'd go with smaller stars, rather than having them streak that far out in all directions. Overall, a nice addition to the digital toolbox. :thumb

If it were a glass star filter it would have the same streak path as the tiny wires would run completely across the filter............but at least with a digital star effect you ahve the choice, i am guessing, to control the size of the star...........I used to love my rainbow colored stars................

and yes as soon as all the other photogs in my area started doing the same thing I quit and sent to a new look.....the 6pt rainbow star

[ian408]

Art, what ever font you used looks like mud. Difficult to read--one long line of white. Kinda like...no. Can't say it.

[arodney]

In the image above, do you really feel it improves the image (or adds a distraction)?

In the old analog days, this effect is what we hoped to avoid. Like grain filters for digital today. I don’t get it. We strived for grain free film. Now that we have digital, lacking grain, people want to add it. Odd. But again, in moderation I’m OK with it. Problem is, moderation is usually not seen.

[ian408]

But again, in moderation I’m OK with it. Problem is, moderation is usually not seen.

I agree.

[Tom K.]

Download the free trial and post some work. It is extremely adjustable. Every possible facet of the star trails is adjustable.