![]() You can create brushed or gradient masks if you want, but it’s much easier and faster to just use a U Point to create the mask and later remove the spilled over areas with the brush. That opens up possibilities that would require you to create brushed masks in other apps. It simply means that you can, for example, increase the contrast of just one area and leave the rest of the RAW image alone. It’s actually the same functionality you’ll also get from running Photolab 2 Elite. This is not the whole NIK Collection, though. In addition, using DxO Photolab 2.3 has an added benefit, which is that you can apply U Point local adjustments directly to RAW images without sacrificing the non-destructive qualities of the app. When you buy NIK Collection, you’ll get DxO Photolab 2.3 Essential Edition so you don’t need to have a host installed on your system like Lightroom or Photoshop. It’s a great way to evoke a time when photographers were juggling with dangerous chemicals, but it’s just as easy to change your DSLR image into one that looks like it’s been shot with a compact camera. Analog Efex contains a few film plate cameras, a video camera, point-and-shoot thingy and more, and you can create your own camera modules. This plug-in lets you alter your image, based on characteristics of other cameras. I started with Analog Efex Pro 2, a plug-in that wasn’t in the Collection when I last saw it. The integration is brilliant, the interface to open the plug-in you need is well done and the plug-ins themselves are crisp, modern and user-friendly.ĭxO has included 40 new “En Vogue” styles, including Blue Monday and Clarity Bump as well as a whole set of B&W settings - most of these are nice, but if you’re even a little bit creative you’ll want to create your own looks. I tried NIK Collection 2 with the DxO Photolab 2 host app and it works smoothly. DxO is picking up where Google messed up this fine software. ![]() The wait was for a new version that would really show us what DxO plans to do with the software. Knowing DxO Labs’ expertise from their other apps – Photolab 2, ViewPoint 3 and FilmLab 5 – I was very interested in what the company was going to do with the NIK Collection. DxO created over 40 new presets, includes U Point local adjustment RAW editing capabilities and adds support for HiDPI displays - which is interesting for Windows users only. NIK Collection 2 now includes Analog Efex Pro 2, Color Efex Pro 4, Dfine 2, HDR Efex Pro 2, Sharpener Pro 3 Output and Sharpener Pro 3 Raw Presharpening, Silver Efex Pro 2 and Viveza 2. Those who specialize in astrophotography can try using the Denoising/Demosaicing tool that can remove even the most intensive noise to produce crisp and detailed images.DxO recently released a brand new version of NIK Collection. Its UI is a bit complicated, but once you get familiar with it and learn the arrangement of the tools, your editing workflow will become easier and quicker. If you are still not sure which program, Nik Collection or DxO PhotoLab, to choose, take into account that DxO PhotoLab is a perfect option for professional editors as it offers a variety of advanced features, including AI denoising technology. The updates of these plug-ins are a step forward, but they make them look a little out of step with the rest. They allow you to increase the productivity of your editing process. Silver Efex Pro and Viveza were redesigned for this bundle. Its key selling point is, probably, the new Perspective Efex plugin. It offers a range of exclusive tools, including Pro, Color Efex Pro, and Silver Efex Pro. Nik Collection is the updated version of a plug-in suite released a decade ago. Moreover, you can acquire it by making a one-time payment without paying for a subscription. We recommend using a one-month trial to test out the functionality of the software before making a purchase. The software uses AI technology for lens correction, demosaicing and denoising. DxO PhotoLab ESSENTIAL Edition includes a variety of powerful editing features, both automatic and manual.ĭxO PhotoLab ELITE Edition allows you to produce images of exceptional quality. ![]() The former costs $139, whereas the Elite version costs $219. To use DxO PhotoLab, you should purchase either the Essential or Elite version. The developers also offer a free trial thus allowing any user to use all the plugins for a month and study the available tutorials. It includes secure payment and exceptional customer support. DxO Nik Collection includes 8 software programs, 250 original filters, and integrated advanced U Point™ technology for realizing all your creative photography ideas.
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