Thu Sep 26 15:00:19 UTC 2024: ## Skylum Unveils Aperty: AI-Powered Portrait Editing Software for Professionals

**Skylum**, the software company known for its image editing tools, has officially announced the launch of **Aperty**, its newest desktop software designed specifically for professional portrait editors. Formerly known as Project “Barcelona”, Aperty promises to revolutionize portrait retouching by combining advanced AI technologies with state-of-the-art features.

“Aperty delivers unmatched precision and natural-looking results, making it the ideal choice for professional photographers who value time and quality,” says Skylum. The software boasts several innovative AI technologies, including:

* **Face Mesh:** This feature uses over 4,000 dots to map each face, offering unparalleled detail and accuracy for precise edits.
* **Face and Body Segmentation:** With the ability to detect up to 30 classes of face and body parts, Aperty enables highly detailed retouching and reshaping adjustments.
* **Synthetic Data Set Generation:** This technology ensures that original images remain untouched while training the AI models, addressing privacy and intellectual property concerns for photographers.

Aperty was developed in collaboration with portrait photographer Julia Trotti, ensuring that the software caters specifically to the needs of semi-pro and professional photographers. It offers advanced editing features and a streamlined workflow, including batch processing for increased efficiency.

“Aperty is the portrait editing software I’ve always dreamt of creating,” says Julia. “It helps save time retouching while maintaining professional results.”

The software boasts an array of tools, including:

* **Skin Smoothing and Blemish Removal:** Enhance skin appearance while preserving natural textures and details.
* **Face/Body Skin Color Correction:** Match and balance skin color, eliminating unwanted tones caused by mixed lighting.
* **Studio Light:** Create artificial light sources and apply textures to enhance scenes.
* **Makeup Tool:** Add blush, contour, and highlights in post-production.
* **Enhanced Masking:** Create precise mask layers for people, objects, and backgrounds for greater control over edits.
* **Presets and LUTs:** Apply professional looks with just a few clicks.

“We understand that a photographer’s time is precious,” says Skylum CEO Ivan Kutanin. “With Aperty, what used to take hours can now be done in a fraction of the time, delivering high-quality results every time.”

**Aperty is available for pre-order starting October 1st, 2024, with a release date set for November 7th, 2024.** An early-bird price of $199/€179 is available for a one-year subscription with an additional year free. After launch, Aperty will be available for $29.90 per month or $299 annually. All plans include the latest version, 24/7 technical support, and activation on up to two devices. A lifetime license is also available for $249, including two years of free upgrades and five years of updates.

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