![]() ![]() You can use presets for a one-click conversion, as a starting point for further edits and adjustments. There are some new ones, and all have been organized into categories for easy reference. Silver Efex Pro 2 has a great lineup of pre-sets – one click on a pre-set converts your image into your selected black and white “look”. Note that SEP2 always starts out applying the default “Normal” preset (outlined in orange) – and in this case the image looks a bit dark to me. Here’s the original color image that I worked on for this article: And even if you’re only occasionally converting a color image to black and white, you’ll find the software to be well worth the investment in time and money. ![]() The high level of control and customization available in Silver Efex Pro 2 (SEP2) make this an excellent tool for serious photographers. Some might say that the presets and other tools available in programs like Lightroom or Aperture are sufficient to create good black and white images – but I can’t agree that they are the best choice. Here is a small collection of some of my favorite black and white images that Silver Efex Pro helped me create.Whether you’re considering using SEP2 for the first time, or upgrading, you’ll find that the software is well-designed – it has an intuitive interface, good balance between presets and customization, improved editing options, runs faster, and produces excellent image quality. While I am not sponsored by Nik Software nor do I make any money by posting this information, I am happy to spread the word about a solid product that I find myself utilizing on a day to day basis. This feature effectively allows you to control the multiple editing variables in selective amounts throughout the image, giving a finer control over your finished images. Nik Software is known for the “revolutionary U Point technology that enables you to fine-tune your images with precise selective enhancements”. All of my best black and white images have atleast had a pass through Silver Efex Pro and I can only imagine that Silver Efex Pro 2 will be better in every way. Silver Efex Pro (the current version) is truly one of my favorite photography editing plugins/programs. Nik Software recently announced Silver Efex Pro 2 and I have to say that I am extremely excited. ![]()
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