

For this image, the subjects are close to the edge and may become problematic when working with many of the older analog effects. We can remove and add tools to suit the image. Start with the camera section and select the arrow on the right to begin with a preset. Customization is really useful here because there are a lot of effects that are not useful to a professional photographer. To give you a little background in the structure of this software, it is made up of individual tools listed here. Let’s take a step back and get a feel for the program before we get overwhelmed. Classic Camera is the default preset applied, and we can cycle through the other options. After opening this plugin, we are thrown right into the effects capabilities of this software.
#Nik collection 2 pro#
Last but not least, Dfine 2, Sharpener Pro 3: Raw Presharpener and Output Sharpener provide attention to detail.Īnalog Efex Pro 2 is exactly what it sounds like-and more. Color and Silver Efex Pro 4 give you a huge advantage for your daily workflow and your creative edge. Analog Efex Pro 2, HDR Efex Pro 2 and Viveza 2 are all about creative effects. Let’s discuss them in groups based on their functionality. From the menu bar, choose Filter > Nik Collection to reveal all the plugins to choose from. Let’s skip Lightroom and move right into Photoshop.
#Nik collection 2 full#
You get all the programs Nik offers as well as full capabilities in Aperture, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

This includes Analog Efex Pro 2, Color Efex Pro 4, Dfine 2, HDR Efex Pro 2, Sharpener Pro 3: Raw Presharpener and Output Sharpener, Silver Efex Pro 4 and Viveza 2. After Google bought the software, I was worried it would become ancient history for Photoshop users. Silver Efex Pro has been my go-to effects plugin.
#Nik collection 2 software#
I have been using the Nik software for what seems like forever. Shutter Magazine is the industry’s leading professional photography magazine.Īs a photographer and editor, it is always good to try out new plugin software to integrate into your workflow. Launch the March issue of the magazine by logging in or signing up for a free account by clicking here.

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