Nik Software improved on perfection when they updated Silver Efex Pro to Silver Efex Pro 2, and today here's a video Podcast to take a look at how to use this amazing black and white conversion plugin and touch on some of the new features. You can also view the...
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14 Comments
Michael Nolen
Posted at 20:29h, 24 SeptemberVery,VERY nice images. I used SEPv2 on my lilies otherworldly shot that you can see on 500px
Martin Bailey
Posted at 10:08h, 25 SeptemberThanks Michael!
I’ve seen your Lilies Otherworldly shot, and it’s very well done. Great base shot too of course.
Dan Newcomb
Posted at 04:36h, 02 OctoberGreat images as usual Martin. I enjoyed the podcast and just upgraded using your 15% off. Thanks for the heads up and the discount.
Martin Bailey
Posted at 09:55h, 02 OctoberThanks Dan!
I’m glad the discount was useful too. You’re going to love Silver Efex Pro 2. One was perfect, but they managed to improve on it.
Tim F.
Posted at 19:53h, 05 NovemberMartin,
Thanks for the walkthrough. I never knew where to start with Silver Efex Pro 2. I now begin with the presets and tweak from there. I’m especially impressed with how the details in sky can be enhanced. I use to try to cut a lot of sky out of my compositions. This isn’t necessary or desirable when the details are pulled out.
Martin Bailey
Posted at 10:16h, 06 NovemberHi Tim,
You’re welcome. I’m pleased this helped.
I still try to cut out sky in my work most of the time, but if there’s even a tiny bit of detail, it’s certainly worth keeping in mind that you can do this sort of thing in post.
Cheers,
Martin.