Adobe introduced the new camera application Project Indigo, which aims to reshape mobile photography experience. The application is only available to iPhone users and brings a software -based approach to photography. The development team includes experienced engineers such as Marc Levoy and Florian Kainz, who has directed Google’s Pixel camera. These two names are accepted as one of the pioneers of computational photography, which makes it stand out with software rather than hardware of mobile cameras.
Project Indigo has been developed as an alternative to the limited control facilities offered by the default camera applications. In the application, a wide control area is recognized on the manual settings. In the process of photography processing, tones made without excessive, color saturation increases and sharpening are preferred. Levoy and Kainz state that they want to respond to the expectations of users looking for a natural look closer to the DSLR camera instead of zero processing approach.
Adobe Project Indigo follows a different technique than traditional methods
The application follows a different technique than traditional methods while processing the frames taken. The visuals are first saved with low exposure, and then the image of up to 32 frames is combined and the final result is obtained. With this method, higher dynamic range, less parasitic and natural -looking photos are offered. Thus, the quality of the results obtained especially in low light increases significantly.
Project Indigo attracts attention not only with manual settings, but also with artificial intelligence -supported vehicles. One of these is the “Remove Reflections” feature. With this tool, unwanted reflections on glass or bright surfaces can be cleaned automatically. This feature can make a difference especially in the showcase shooting or photos made behind the vehicle glass.
Adobe has long been working on this application, Levoy’s joining Adobe became concrete. Levoy, who left Google in 2020, moved to Adobe a few months later and created a team to develop a new camera application. During the same period, Florian Kainz participated in the development process as included in Adobe. This duo had previously signed technologies that brought the Pixel camera experience to the highest level.
The application makes it possible to get out of RAW and JPEG formats and does not compromise on image quality in both formats. In addition, users can fully edit settings such as ISO, instance and white balance. Thus, flexible preferences can be made according to light and ambient conditions without being connected to automatic shootings. This approach can be an important reason for choice for professionals and experienced users engaged in mobile photography.
Although many users prefer the default camera application, such detailed control opportunities offered by third -party applications attract increasing interest. Project Indigo targets users who want to manage the unprocessed image and want to manage the shooting process. Compatible with the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 14 models, the application is currently open to access only on the iOS platform. On the other hand, Adobe confirmed that the Android version is being developed.
To overcome the hardware boundaries of mobile photography with software, it has become an increasingly widespread trend today. Project Indigo stands out as a product developed with this understanding. Developers aim to bring together both aesthetics and technical quality in each frame. Adobe’s user feedback can also shape the future of mobile camera software.
In addition to all these, it is also a remarkable choice to present the application free of charge. In this way, both professional photographers and curious users have the opportunity to experience the application. Project Indigo is considered a tool worth trying for those looking for artificial intelligence -supported innovations and natural photography aesthetics. The developer plans to analyze how users will adopt the application and what features will come to the forefront.