SunIZup - Golden Hour Photos 3.7.0

SunIZup provides a comprehensive tool for photographers and cinematographers to determine the timings of various sunlight phases, such as the Golden Hour and Blue Hour, for any selected location on a given date. The app calculates these timings based on the sun's precise position and path at that specific location and date. Landscape photography during the Magic Hour is known to yield significantly better results compared to other times of the day.

Feature Highlights:

• Augmented Reality (AR) feature for planning future creative shots
• Sundial display showing different light phases over a 24-hour period
• Interactive visuals of sun path on a map and 3D compass
• Map Mode allowing interactive visualization of different daily events
• Solar Ephemeris page presenting all relevant information in one location
• Timings for Golden hour, Blue hour, Twilight times, Daylight, Nightsky times, and various twilight phases
• Ability to fetch timings and visualization for any future date and location without internet connectivity
• Set Reminder Alerts for Golden/Magic hours on selected dates
• Comprehensive location selection with over 50k built-in locations worldwide
• Today widget showcasing Magic hours and current sun position without opening the app
• Inclusion of companion apps for Apple Watch and New Apple TV

The Magic Hour generally refers to the period around sunrise and sunset when sunlight passes through more atmosphere, resulting in softer light due to increased indirect illumination. This time of day often presents unique lighting conditions favored by photographers, characterized by longer shadows and a reddish tint in the sunlight.

Besides offering insight into the Golden Hour and Blue Hour, SunIZup assists users in tracking the sun's current and future positions by simply rotating the dial within the app interface. Users can receive notifications for Magic Hour alerts, view different light phases during a selected day or any other date, and access sunrise and sunset timings for their chosen location.

All user data, including locations and notifications, remains stored locally within the device, with no remote transmission or storage. Calculations for sunlight phases are performed directly on the device within the app itself.

The app also introduces new features such as Augmented Reality support, an enhanced Today Widget, interactive map mode with detailed visualizations, saving custom locations, and an enriched Solar Ephemeris page.

SunIZup has earned recognition in the Photographer's Toolkit category and has been featured in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, and China. Additionally, it was highlighted in American Rose Magazine as a top-choice tool for photography enthusiasts.