Nik silver efex pro 2
Apr 24, 2012 18:53:21 #
Thinking of buying this software, I was hoping to get some feedback from UHH who actually own it. According to thier website, it will "work" as a plug-in to PSE9. Can anyone give me some info?? If possible, maybe a few before/after images??
Thank you
Thank you
Apr 25, 2012 00:33:30 #
I use it quite often, and it does an excellent job. Another option is Topaz Labs Black and White Effects. I believe that it can be purchased for around $60.00 and it is as good as, or better than the NIK program.
Apr 25, 2012 07:13:43 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
It is a great program, Topaz labs is also very good and their upgrades are free.
Silver efex reminds me of working in the darkroom
Silver efex reminds me of working in the darkroom
Apr 25, 2012 07:15:42 #
JennT
Loc: South Central PA
I use all the NIK plug ins with photoshop-- will recommend it HIGHLY!
Will try to post an image!
Will try to post an image!
White on White
Apr 25, 2012 07:41:00 #
Apr 25, 2012 07:54:38 #
JennT
Loc: South Central PA
White on White
This daffodil limage was processed in Nik Silver effex. By reducing the opacity of the mono image I was able to interesting results. This is one of them.
Will now attach the original. (color)
This daffodil limage was processed in Nik Silver effex. By reducing the opacity of the mono image I was able to interesting results. This is one of them.
Will now attach the original. (color)
Color version
Apr 25, 2012 09:11:25 #
Grumps'09
Loc: Midlothian, VA
I use the Nik plug-ins and they should work fine with PSE. However, you might want to visit the learning blog on their web site and check out one or two of the overview tutorials. They are fairly easy to grasp and use and the results can be quite good.
Apr 25, 2012 09:28:48 #
Apr 25, 2012 15:22:20 #
dandai wrote:
Will these type of plugins work with PSP4?
If you go to thier website, look for a link that says "compatability". It lists the system requirements, and programs that it will plug into.
Apr 25, 2012 15:41:53 #
CSI Dave
Loc: Arizona
ziggykor wrote:
I use it quite often, and it does an excellent job. Another option is Topaz Labs Black and White Effects. I believe that it can be purchased for around $60.00 and it is as good as, or better than the NIK program.
Interesting. I've also been considering NIK, but I'm not familiar with Topaz. I'll have to check it out, thanks for the tip.
Apr 25, 2012 22:35:07 #
I have Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 and absolutely love it! I use it in Lightroom 3, but the company does state in it's literature that it is compatible with elements (as long as it is PSE 6 or higher). Make sure that you get the one for Photoshop, the one that is for Lightroom will only work with Lightroom (I know, I tried to load it into PS CS5, no luck). It is really easy to use and it gives your B&Ws look like they were shot with film. I'm attaching a couple of shots that were processed in Lightroom and Silver Efex Pro 2. Hope this helps.
P.S. Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 is one of the highest rated B&W programs out there (check reviews online) and is recommended by Scott Kelby.
P.S. Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 is one of the highest rated B&W programs out there (check reviews online) and is recommended by Scott Kelby.
Apr 26, 2012 06:42:05 #
Apr 26, 2012 09:21:02 #
JennT wrote:
Exceptional images, both well done!
Thank you :D
Apr 26, 2012 17:33:43 #
lizardworks wrote:
I have Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 and absolutely love i... (show quote)
Very nice! Do you set your camera to "b&w", or just shoot color?? Would shooting in b&w to begin with make it any easier in pp?? Does it help to shoot RAW??
Apr 26, 2012 19:12:09 #
pigpen wrote:
quote=lizardworks I have Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 an... (show quote)
I shoot in color and in RAW, that way my camera is recording the most information (and color information is still important even when you know you're going to convert to B&W). I have tried shooting in B&W, but the results were not as good as when I started with a color photo.
Oh, one thing that you can't see on the compressed version of these photos is that Nik lets you add film grain-which is very cool and reminds us of the darkroom days. They have many presets based on popular B&W films of bygone days or you can create your own.
You might want to try their free trial.
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