By using control points, you have the ultimate level of control over the tonality, contrast, and detail of your images, producing results that meet your vision as a photographer. Patented U Point technology makes it possible to create amazingly precise selections without time consuming and difficult tools, such as selections and layer masks. From the most advanced algorithms tuned for superior black-and-white results, to the ability to emulate nearly 20 popular film types, to finishing adjustments like toners and borders, Silver Efex Pro 2 provides control over the entire process. Silver Efex Pro, Darkroom-inspired tools provide the power to create incredible black-and-white images. Overall this plugin will give you better results in B&W conversion than directly Photoshop, and it also gives you the ability to tweak it, without a huge knowledge of Photoshop.įor additional information on Silver efex, you can visit the Nik collection site here. Here is a how this photo of Eiffel tower would look, if I chosen to go with a black and white version.Īnd here is one street shots, only edited through Silver Efex Pro 2 Probably when you start using it, you will end with choosing your own settings.
It also adds a lovely color cast to you photo. Great for street photography.Ī little more vintage feel here. This wan gives a darker, stronger feeling to your photo. Especially when I want the B&W version to be used to add more detail to a photo. Nik Silver Efex comes with a lot of different presets, so I’m including here a few of my favorite ones Neutral
I create it on a new layer and then change it into overlay, soft-light or luminosity blending mode. I use it to add more detail and structure to my photos. They both share the same approach and interface.Īs I mentioned I don’t do many B&W shots, but sometime I use a B&W version in my post-processing. You get everything you need to make your work easier.Īlso if you are used to Nik Plugins, like Color efex, working with Silver efex it very easy. Additional you can use control points to affect a certain part of the photo, color filters which simulate that you were holding a color filter in front of you camera, add a look of different film types, vignette, toning and few more. Changing these values will change the way the B&W photo looks. You have three basic sliders, Brightenss, Contrast and Structure. Not that I never try B&W photos, I just don’t usually post them. As you can see on this blog, I prefer color photos to B&W. And to make your life easier, there are many plugins that can help you.
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