Also, i was an early user of nik hdr effex pro but have since switched over to photomatix which i find produces more natural looking results. I would have preferred the illustrations to have been larger. Dxo webinar on the nik collection 2 getting more out color efex pro with dan hughes. Enhancing photographic workflow with silver efex pro 2. So, long story short, use raw when photographing and load those into lightroom in order to get general exposure and lens corrections, convert to tiff to use the nik effects, preferably with a 16bit tiff over 8 especially when making fairly dramatic changes or moves of the sliders in nik. How to use nik collection to create fantastic photos. The layout is very user friendly and easy to follow and each plugin is separately cover in detail. Nik photoshop plugin filters collection by dxo software. Workflow from photoshop elements linkedin learning. Thoughts about the new nik collection 2018 by dxo francesco. The nik collection as online photo tools imageediting. Using nik collection plugins trough the whole workflow. The order you use the plugins can be important but its not critical. The dos and donts of a lightroom and photoshop workflow.
One such toolkit however will always find a use in my postprocessing workflow. The key difference is that any changes are saved back to the tiff which you opened, there arent other save options in most of the plugins if any. Access 55 high quality photographic filters to achieve. Visit our information page for more details about our software maintenance policy and other considerations for your business. Join tim grey for an indepth discussion in this video, workflow from lightroom, part of nik 2018 software essential training. However, i had a few issues with their website earlier. The title of the article deserves three exclamation marks, because this is one of the best news i have seen in photographic history. New nik collection 2 by dxo the most powerful photo editing. Nik collection 2 by dxo is a powerful suite of 7 plugins offering an impressive range of creative effects and innovative tools for total editing control. Each plugin can do wonders when used in the appropriate order, and together the plugins form a. At this point the nik tool selector appeared on the screen. Nik software complete collection professional photographic. Because i call the plugins from lr, there is no need of a mule, and no helpcomplications from layers.
Do all your corrections in lr then select the image, right click and choose edit in open as smart object in photoshop. Workflow from photoshop linkedin learning, formerly. Voiceover if youre using adobe photoshop lightroom to manage your images, you can make use of lightroom to send images to the various applications in the nik collection in order to apply a variety of different effects. Photo software powerhouse dxo acquired the nik property in 2017. What workflow order makes sense with lightroom 4 and nik software. I tried doing this on multiple computers with several. The nik collection filters are the preferred choice of many professional photographers. Join tim grey for an indepth discussion in this video, workflow from photoshop, part of nik 2018 software essential training. If you follow the workflow suggested in this tutorial you will be on safe ground when it comes to using the nik collection tools. Users who purchased nik collection 2 by dxo may upgrade their software for free.
Here are a few of them create stunning images faster. A common question among nik collection users is which filters should be used first. The new features of the nik collection 2018 by dxo once you have downloaded the software, the installation process is straightforward and intuitive. The nik tools have what could most politely be described as an awkward workflow when used without photoshop and lightroom. Aug 28, 2019 the nik collection is an iconic name in photo editing. Convert to black and white using silver efex pro 2.
Of course it is easy to overcook any hdr image in any software. Licensing and compatibility paid version only customer. Their easytouse solutions address a wide range of processes, from noise reduction, precise selective editing, and hdr imaging to blackandwhite. Dec 08, 2017 then i reinstalled the nik software with the nik installer. Using the nik collection with photoshop nik workflow. See more ideas about lightroom, photoshop and photography. Hughes is a lecturer in photography science at the rochester institute of technology, a former nik software trainer, and the creator of the 42 en vogue styles included in the nik collection 2 by dxo. Using the nik collection pick the best tool for the task lenscraft. The best advice i can give is not to worry too much about the order you apply the nik collection plugins to your photos. Landscape photo editing workflow part 3 nik collection.
Jan 18, 2017 using the nik collection with photoshop nik workflow. I always export to a new nik process with as a copy with lightroom adjustments so that i have a record of every step of the process the process. Used well they can transform images like few other tools. That enables you to work with great flexibilitydirectly within the elements editor,potentially even applying multiple effectsto the same image. The basic workflow for most of those applications in the nik collection is essentially the same. A comprehensive set of filters for color correction, retouching, and creative effects. With so many tools, whats the ideal order to run them in. I have made many of the effects subtle, as i like not to overdo effects, but that is a matter of style. Using the nik collection pick the best tool for the task. If desired, apply raw presharpener using sharpener pro 3. New nik collection 2 by dxo the most powerful photo.
Mar 26, 2018 you may convert the photo using the software and then modify it using the nik collection filters or settings. As you can see, these are stages in a photo editing workflow. Dan hughes was, once again, entrusted with designing all of the softwares films. It is presented in a suggested workflow order which is very helpful. With an abundance of software available, knowing which ones to check out and which to skip can be too time consuming. What workflow order makes sense with lightroom 4 and nik. The nik collection is an iconic name in photo editing. To help users harness the full power of the raw file format, the nik collection 2 by dxo comes with dxo photolab 2. I purchased the nik software package without any knowledge of it at all. Whilst there isnt a specific sequence for using the nik collection plugins, there are a few.
Dxo has revived the software, updating it for 64bit operating systems, and offering other improvements. In the image below i have placed eight control points on the rocks to get an accurate mask of the what i want to become sharper. The recommended workflow for the nik collection is as follows. I really like nik plugins but because they are a bit cumbersome to use i only use them to process my keepers which isnt a lot of images. Jan 15, 2019 3 step workflow raw processing dxo and nik collection january 15, 2019 dxo photolab 2 has to be the best image processor on the market, you might say there are some as good as dxo photlab 2 but there are none better when it comes to processing your files.
This collection of 4 editing plugins, plus one sharpening and noise utility will enable you to quickly turn your photographs into masterpieces within minutes. Online support is available only to customers who have purchased the paid version of the nik collection 2 by dxo available starting june 5, 2019 plugins version 5. If you want to push it, you definitely can with these. If you own lightroom and photoshop, photoshop smart objects are the best way to use nik apps. However, in this tutorial, i will use nik collection sharpener pro 3 presharpener output sharpener plugins. Licensing and compatibility paid version only for optimal compatibility of nik collection by dxo paid version only, observe the following system requirements. Instructor if youre using photoshop elementsin your workflow,you can work within the photoshop elements editorto access the various applications that are includedin the nik collection. In theory, you can go to the new dxo nik website, enter your email address, and receive links to download the software. Workflow from lightroom linkedin learning, formerly. Microsoft surface tablet is not compatible with nik collection by dxo. Nik collection 2 by dxo includes seven plugins for adobe photoshop, lightroom classic, and elements, offering expert photographers a palette of nearly 200 highquality creative effects and filters as well as a number of retouching tools. Nik software complete collection pro plugin 1090bb adorama. Having already developed an impressive reputation on many software fronts, dxo announced in june of 2018 that the nik collection had been updated and consumers could again enjoy a stable version and with customer support.
Use nik collection in your workflow to create amazing images. Join tim grey for an indepth discussion in this video, workflow from photoshop elements, part of nik 2018 software essential training. In this video, i explain my editing using the nik collection in photoshop. Enhancing the wildlife image using nik software with laurie. They can do so via a dedicated button and dropdown menu. The nik collection, as it has been known for over a decade, is a set of photographic filter plugins, and image enhancement tools, that delivers another look and feel to your photo. One of the strengths of using nik collection s tools for sharpening is the use of control points, which lets you make precise selections with only a few clicks. My main pp tool is lightroom, and i do try and get the image as right as i can there before going to nik. Step 1 lightroom 4 adjust levels, curves, white balance, exposure, colour tone and saturation, etc.
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