It has been a little while since my last update. Most of my work is happening behind the scenes on the next version of Lumen Tool, which will bring two new studios: Studio 8 Product Reflection and Lens & Perspective Studio.
Both are coming along well, but Studio 8 Product Reflection is proving especially complex. Reflections have a mind of their own, and getting everything to work properly is taking longer than I expected. I want to release it when it is ready, not rush it out before it is.
In the meantime, the current website is running smoothly. There are no major issues to sort out, and the subscription will stay at $9 per month for now. Until the new studios are added, that still feels like a fair price.
A new 3D head for the lighting simulator
Next week, I plan to add another 3D head to the original lighting simulator. I am also looking into letting people upload their own 3D files, such as a model of their own head.
The upload itself is not the hard part. 3D models can vary enormously, and the lighting needs to behave properly across all those different files. Supporting them well could bring a lot of extra development and ongoing maintenance. I know many people would love to use their own models, and I would like to offer that if I can find a reliable approach. For now, though, it is something to explore for a future version after the redesign, not a feature I can finish in a week.
What to expect next
I do not expect many big announcements over the coming month. I will keep working behind the scenes on the next version of Lumen Tool. It is taking a little longer, but I would rather release something good than put out something rushed.
Thanks for your patience and for using Lumen Tool. I will share more when there is something ready to show.
Franck