For a professional photographer, every press of the shutter button can have both positive and negative consequences. Taking extra shots provides the opportunity to bring your vision to life or sell your creations. However, each shot also means more editing work and less time behind the camera. Thankfully, the rise of artificial intelligence offers a new solution. AI image editors, like Aftershoot Pro and Neurapix, can assist with editing tasks, allowing photographers to spend more time shooting.
Neurapix, a plugin for Lightroom Classic, focuses solely on image editing and offers more comprehensive capabilities than its competitors. It recently launched Neurapix Instant, which gives users the choice between locally-hosted or cloud-based editing. With Neurapix, you can tweak exposure, color, and other advanced variables. It comes with three bundled SmartPresets, with the option to purchase more. Neurapix also learns and mimics your individual editing style.
Pricing options for Neurapix include per-image or flat-rate subscriptions. Cloud processing costs $0.03 per image for the first thousand images processed in a month, and $0.02 per image after that. If you choose to have the plugin automatically level your images in the cloud, there’s an additional cost of $0.01 per straightened image. Alternatively, you can purchase a flat-rate subscription to Neurapix Instant for unlimited editing and straightening on your own hardware. This subscription also includes free processing of self-created SmartPresets in the cloud while you wait for them to be available locally. Neurapix Instant is available at $79.95 per month or $49.95 per month with an annual subscription.
Neurapix offers a one-week, 1000-image free trial of its cloud-based processing, allowing users to see the results with their own photos. Ready-made SmartPresets can be tested with up to 20 of your own images before purchase. To integrate Neurapix, you’ll need to install it through Adobe’s Creative Cloud Desktop app. It seamlessly integrates with Lightroom Classic, making it easy to incorporate into your existing workflow.
The only potential downside is that Neurapix requires the use of raw files. If you prefer a JPEG-based workflow, this limitation may be disappointing. However, using raw files allows for better editing without compromising image quality.
When it comes to performance, Neurapix excels. Even with a modest internet connection, uploading and editing a batch of raw files is quick. On a slower machine like a 2018 Dell XPS 15 laptop, using Neurapix Instant for local editing is also fast and efficient.
In conclusion, Neurapix is a powerful tool for photographers looking to streamline their editing process. With its advanced capabilities, seamless integration with Lightroom Classic, and fast performance, it’s a valuable asset for any professional photographer.