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SwankoLab for the iPhone Returns You To a Photography Darkroom!

Thursday, April 29th, 2010 – running time 03:46

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If you enjoy processing photos in a darkroom, check out this image manipulation app for the iPhone called SwankoLab. Stephanie Chu demos the process for you!

If you're looking for some old school nostalgia, you're in luck! even with today's technology, the experience of mixing chemicals by hand is still out there. SwankoLab allows you to load images into your iPhone's darkroom from your photo library. Use a variety of "chemicals" to add effects, then agitate your image as you wait for the image to process.

SwankoLab outputs some impressive photos, but is it practical for every day use? Watch this episode to see a hands-on demo of the app.

Review by: Stephanie Chu

SwankoLab for the iPhone, iPod Touch

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SwankoLab

Version 1.01 | Developed by Synthetic Infatuation | 6.3 MB | $1.99

PROS:
Gorgeous user interface
Nostalgic experience
Nice final photos
Save formulas for re-use

CONS:
Not for the impatient
Future updates = additional cost
No fine-tuning of images

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Check out some SwankoLab examples!

There are lots of SwankoLab photos making their way around the web. See some examples by visiting the SwankoLab Flickr group!

Here are a couple other images Stephanie personally processed by using the Fresh Baked Donuts formula:

Jen and Jenessa

Cory and Jenessa in Oakland Chinatown Big Red Mushroom

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Pros, Cons, and Final Judgment of SwankoLab

Some of the critiques of SwankoLab were a bit nitpicky, and it's hard to ignore the fact that this is one gorgeous app. But is it enough? Hear the pros, cons and final judgment.

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Show Title:
AppJudgment
Description:
With hundreds of apps to choose from for your iPhone, Android, iPad or whatever device you may have, how do know what's worth the download? AppJudgment is your daily source for app reviews and previews.
Categories:
Technology & Gadgets, Video Games
Launch Date:
Aug 9, 2009
Episodes:
511