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Topaz B&W Effects vs, NIK's Silver Efex Pro for B&W
May 11, 2014 14:57:11 #
philz
Loc: Rockaway Township NJ
I am preparing some images for monochrome competitions and have the choice between using Topaz B&W Effects or NIK's Silver Efex Pro for the conversion and creative effects. They both seem pretty good to me but what's the take on which is better to use?
May 11, 2014 15:04:07 #
May 11, 2014 15:08:44 #
If you want to see the difference, go to this topic, page 2. I converted a color photo to monochrome using both products. I much prefer Silver Efex.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-189011-2.html
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May 11, 2014 15:31:30 #
philz
Loc: Rockaway Township NJ
Bob Yankle wrote:
If you want to see the difference, go to this topic, page 2. I converted a color photo to monochrome using both products. I much prefer Silver Efex.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-189011-2.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-189011-2.html
SEP worked great but you compared to onOne B&W not Topaz B&W, which has an updated version with brushes and masks that permits it to do things that previously could be done only in NIK's SEP.
May 11, 2014 15:52:17 #
philz wrote:
SEP worked great but you compared to onOne B&W not Topaz B&W, which has an updated version with brushes and masks that permits it to do things that previously could be done only in NIK's SEP.
Oops! You're exactly correct. And since I already owned both, I took a pass when it came to Topaz B&W. I've been a NIK fan for many years, and like to use software with which I am quite familiar.
May 11, 2014 19:33:21 #
philz wrote:
I am preparing some images for monochrome competitions and have the choice between using Topaz B&W Effects or NIK's Silver Efex Pro for the conversion and creative effects. They both seem pretty good to me but what's the take on which is better to use?
I have Topaz and NIK. I favor NIK.
Check this out.
http://www.ronmartblog.com/2013/03/comparison-silver-efexvs-bw-effectsvs.html
May 12, 2014 06:05:29 #
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May 12, 2014 06:15:33 #
Nikonhermit
Loc: In This Place
philz wrote:
I am preparing some images for monochrome competitions and have the choice between using Topaz B&W Effects or NIK's Silver Efex Pro for the conversion and creative effects. They both seem pretty good to me but what's the take on which is better to use?
SEP, without a doubt.
May 12, 2014 06:47:31 #
May 12, 2014 07:00:11 #
May 12, 2014 07:56:50 #
May 12, 2014 07:58:41 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Oops! You're exactly correct. And since I already owned both, I took a pass when it came to Topaz B&W. I've been a NIK fan for many years, and like to use software with which I am quite familiar.
Bob if you have Topaz Blk & White I believe you can get a free upgrade which might be worthwile trying....Rich
May 12, 2014 09:15:28 #
May 12, 2014 10:41:38 #
I've tried Nik and Topaz....I usually like Topaz products over Nik software...but in this case I go with Silver Effex Pro all the way.
But my best Black & Whites have all come from Lightroom 5....they come out much more natural with a great tonal range.
IMHO
But my best Black & Whites have all come from Lightroom 5....they come out much more natural with a great tonal range.
IMHO
May 12, 2014 10:55:53 #
I also prefer SEP 2 over Topaz BW Effects.
Both work very well but I tend to like the interface for SEP 2.
Both work very well but I tend to like the interface for SEP 2.
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