
I tried it with Capture One Pro, and it behaved like it knew what to do, but in the end the experiment failed. You can use Silver Efex as a standalone app or as a plugin for Lightroom Classic and Photoshop.

If you work with Tiff files, you have the option to retain all of the edits so you can return to the image and pick up where you left off. This new version released by DxO updated the interface, added presets, now includes DxO's ClearView technology, and made the control points easier to use. Then along came Silver Efex 3, and truly, a good thing got better. And much like a black tux that never goes out of style, so remained my favorite application for digital black and white photography. That wasn't really a problem however because it's good. Users who purchased Nik Collection 2 by DxO after June 2019 may upgrade their software for free.All through its journey from Nik, to Google, to DxO, Silver Efex has more or less remained the same. The Nik Collection 2.3 (which is also compatible with macOS Catalina) by DxO is now available for download on the DxO website for £125 for the full version and for £69 for the upgrade. 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. Finally, Ilford 100 and 400 were tapped for their versatility and sharpness, while Rollei 100 Tonal offers a fine grain and soft contrasts, which are popular among architecture fans."ĭan Hughes was entrusted with designing the finishes. Foma 100, a classic panchromatic film with a fine grain and high resolution, offers a wide range of greys even in bright light, making it an excellent choice for landscape and studio photography. Bergger BRF 400 Plus was picked for its moderate contrast and average grain, which makes it well suited for landscape photos.

"Adox Silver Max 21 was chosen for its fine grain and ability to produce deep blacks and a wide range of greys, making it the perfect option for portraits. "Each film has been carefully selected for its artistic merits or historical appeal", explains DxO. The Nik Collection 2.3 by DxO now features Adox Silver Max 21, Agfa Scala 200x, Bergger BRF 400 Plus, Foma 100, Fuji Neopan 400, Ilford Pan 100 and 400, Polaroid 667 and 672, and Rollei 100 Tonal film simulations. Choose used and get affordable access to kit that doesn’t cost the earth.

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