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Oct 27, 2012 17:55:04   #
LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field
 
Recent discussions on here lead me to this: What software do you use and why? Please post before & after samples if you have them.

Thanks.

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Oct 28, 2012 05:41:14   #
xesko Loc: London
 
If Lightroom 4 doesn't give me what I'm after, Nik's Silver Effects Pro 2 always deliver. Very good plug-in. (sorry, I don't have examples with me at this moment)

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Oct 28, 2012 05:57:48   #
jazz7 Loc: Toronto
 
I agree, Nik Software silver Efex Pro is an excellent choice. I use mine as a plug in to Photoshop Elements 9 - I can't post a before and after at the moment either, but I would highly recommend this program. It gives the option of different film effects and toning and more! Having worked with black and white film in a smelly darkroom, I embrace technology which gives me access to different image effects without it being a health hazard :thumbup:

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Oct 28, 2012 06:56:35   #
I am PJ
 
Hi, Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 for me.

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Oct 28, 2012 10:33:29   #
LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field
 
I am PJ wrote:
Hi, Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 for me.


Thanks. Nik Silver Efex Pro is the one I've heard as being the best. I'll check to see if they have a trial available.

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Oct 28, 2012 12:12:40   #
I am PJ
 
There sure is. It's a 30 day trial.
It's very good and if you used to develop your own its even easier to use!

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Oct 28, 2012 12:16:22   #
LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field
 
I am PJ wrote:
There sure is. It's a 30 day trial.
It's very good and if you used to develop your own its even easier to use!


Yeah, I remember the smell of the darkroom and loading spools by Braille. Do you use Nik Efex as a plug-in with LightRoom-- or something else?

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Oct 28, 2012 13:17:32   #
I am PJ
 
I use it with CS5, but I don't think it makes any difference. It may but I can't see how.
Open a jar of pickled onions and you'll be there, back in darkroom mode;)

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Oct 28, 2012 15:13:48   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
In my opinion Nik SilverEfex Pro is the best out there. They have so many wonderful presets and many free custom presets for download as well.

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Oct 28, 2012 15:16:39   #
LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field
 
Dixiegirl wrote:
In my opinion Nik SilverEfex Pro is the best out there. They have so many wonderful presets and many free custom presets for download as well.


Thanks. BTW, you've posted some awesome macros recently.

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Oct 28, 2012 15:22:38   #
CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver
 
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Recent discussions on here lead me to this: What software do you use and why? Please post before & after samples if you have them.

Thanks.


NIK Silver Efex - hands down.
Don't have the "before" handy but I can describe them: looks like these but in color.







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Oct 28, 2012 16:30:19   #
LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field
 
CaptainC wrote:
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Recent discussions on here lead me to this: What software do you use and why? Please post before & after samples if you have them.

Thanks.


NIK Silver Efex - hands down.
Don't have the "before" handy but I can describe them: looks like these but in color.


Very nice. #3 looks like a Karsh-- and that's the highest compliment I can think off for B&W portraiture.

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Oct 28, 2012 21:04:22   #
daythedog Loc: Las Vegas
 
Nik Silver EFX Pro
Pricy But Worth It
These Images Were shot In B&W
And Edited With NIK Silver EFX Pro
Further Tweaking With
ACD See Pro 6





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