Will NIK keep up?
Apr 26, 2014 08:03:39 #
Apr 27, 2014 06:27:22 #
It belongs to Google now. Why would it not be updated when necessary?
Apr 27, 2014 06:31:23 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I have NIK and I love it. I would think that Google will continue to keep it current. Nothing is ever for certain but NIK is an excellent program. Good luck.
Bren wrote:
If I buy and install NIK software will it still be viable after LR updates?
Apr 27, 2014 07:43:39 #
kapekodder
Loc: A sandspit in the East😁
I have upgraded my LR since version 2. I currently am using the photographer program(on Mac) on the Creative Cloud which updates my LR and PS regularly. I also have the NIK Complete Collection and Hdr programs. Never an issue using the plugins through all updates. Certainly, I've experienced the disappointment of Google discontinuing support for Snapseed for Mac, but I have faith that I won't lose my workflow due to upgrades by Adobe and/or Google.
Apr 27, 2014 08:07:07 #
Nik Analog Efex Pro was released under the auspices of Google so things are being being worked on.
Apr 27, 2014 08:40:44 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Graham Smith wrote:
Nik Analog Efex Pro was released under the auspices of Google so things are being being worked on.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 27, 2014 08:58:14 #
I too felt some trepidation when Google bought Nik Software.
But then Google offered current users of at least one Nik application the "Nik Collection" (all Nik applications) for free.
Others could buy the Google Nik Collection for the bargain price of $149.
For several years now, I've been using the Nik Silver Efex Pro black-and-white software. I understand most experienced digital photographers prefer SEP (now SEP2). This software offers maximal control over a color photograph to convert it to black-and-white.
I've also begun using Color Efex Pro to enhance my color photographs. Its Tonal Contrast selection produces a contrast visually pleasing to the eye. The Detail Extractor selection produces an interesting sharpening effect.
I can recommend the Google Nik Collection.
But then Google offered current users of at least one Nik application the "Nik Collection" (all Nik applications) for free.
Others could buy the Google Nik Collection for the bargain price of $149.
For several years now, I've been using the Nik Silver Efex Pro black-and-white software. I understand most experienced digital photographers prefer SEP (now SEP2). This software offers maximal control over a color photograph to convert it to black-and-white.
I've also begun using Color Efex Pro to enhance my color photographs. Its Tonal Contrast selection produces a contrast visually pleasing to the eye. The Detail Extractor selection produces an interesting sharpening effect.
I can recommend the Google Nik Collection.
Apr 27, 2014 09:11:53 #
anotherview wrote:
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I too use Nik Silver Efex Pro for all of my B&W conversions and am a big fan of Tonal Contrast, it can be subtle, it can be dramatic.
Graham
Apr 27, 2014 10:11:43 #
Bren wrote:
If I buy and install NIK software will it still be viable after LR updates?
Bren, I believe that it will be updated. It is an excellent suite of plugins. I also have the Topaz suite and I do find myself using Topaz more than NIK. Try the 15-day trail
Apr 27, 2014 14:46:00 #
Thanks everyone! You have sufficiently removed the fear of software becoming obsolete too soon to justify the purchase. I'm going to give it a try.
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