Nik Collection 5 is on sale now at a price of $149/£135 (about AU$214) for new users and $79/£69 (about AU$114) for those upgrading from a previous version. In one further change, Perspective Efex adds more than 4,300 camera and lens combinations to its database of correction profiles. It allows a wide range of controls to fine tune the final look. The whole purpose of this tool is to create black and white copies or your images. Silver Efex Pro is one of the most highly esteemed plugins in DxO’s Nik Collection 5.

This is very effective at restoring contrast in hazy landscapes, but also adding ‘punch’ to flat looking images generally. HDR Efex Pro does a great job at pulling details from shadow areas. On top of that, control points in these plug-ins now have Luminance and Chrominance sliders to fine-tune their masking effect.Ĭolor Efex Pro goes one better, now incorporating the ClearView technology from PhotoLab. It’s now possible to rename control points for easier identification and save them as part of presets for future use. The U Point adjustment tools are substantially upgraded too. They benefit from an interface update to replace their previously somewhat dated and technical appearance and bring them in line with Silver Efex Pro and Viveza. (Image credit: DxO) (opens in new tab) Color Efex Pro and Analog Efex Proīoth plug-ins get a substantial update in Nik Collection 5.

Here is a small collection of some of my favorite black and white images that Silver Efex Pro helped me create.The Color Efex Pro and Analog Efex pro plug-ins now get an updated and refined interface and more powerful U point local adjustment tools. While I am not sponsored by Nik Software nor do I make any money by posting this information, I am happy to spread the word about a solid product that I find myself utilizing on a day to day basis. This feature effectively allows you to control the multiple editing variables in selective amounts throughout the image, giving a finer control over your finished images. Nik Software is known for the “revolutionary U Point technology that enables you to fine-tune your images with precise selective enhancements”. All of my best black and white images have atleast had a pass through Silver Efex Pro and I can only imagine that Silver Efex Pro 2 will be better in every way.

Silver Efex Pro (the current version) is truly one of my favorite photography editing plugins/programs. Nik Software recently announced Silver Efex Pro 2 and I have to say that I am extremely excited.

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