Bibble (software)
digital imaging software
Bibble is a digital imaging program for multiple platforms by Bibble Labs, designed to assist photographers in post-production work and efficient optimization of images created in raw image formats. After Bibble was acquired by Corel, it was rebranded as Corel AfterShot Pro.
Bibble 5
Bibble 5 is an upgrade to Bibble 4 with the intent of cleaning up and rewriting some of the codebase, updating the GUI, and adding features to the platform.
Bibble 5.0 was released December 29, 2009 and the development was announced on September 22, 2006, and a preview version was released January 31. 2009.
The software exists in a Pro and a Lite package.
Added features in version 5
Image editing tools include selective editing and layers
Asset management tools
Metadata tools
Faster processing and better support of multi-processor systems
Third-party plugins for Bibble 5
Harry – Black & White Converter Using a Color Equalizer
Sally – Color Enhancer Tool Using a Color Equalizer
iNDA – Simple Black/White Film Simulator
Lay – Layer transparency editor
SplitToni – Split toning for highlights and shadows
Sean Puckett Plugins – Coming soon, most of the best Sean Puckett Bibble 4 plugins for Bibble 5
Ghost Writer – Text or logo overlays
Grid – Overlay a grid pattern over an image
Added features in version 5.1
Bibble 5.0 shipped with some functionality missing which Bibble 4 supported, but Bibble 5.1 adds the following features (and more). Additionally, a lite version is available.
Heal & Clone brush
Perfectly Clear
Web Gallery output
Auto-Contrast feature
Ability to install third-party plugins
Additional support and features to Bibble's plugin SDK
Added support for additional cameras
Added lens calibration parameters for various lenses.
Numerous issues resolved.
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