Nik Silver Efex Pro 2

* All-in-One Workflow
* Intuitive History Browser
* Structure and Fine Structure
* Soft Contrast
* Vignettes & Burned Edges
* Smart Filters
* GPU Processing

* U Point Technology
* Dynamic Brightness
* Grain Engine
* Natural Image Borders
* One-click Toning
* Multi-image Support
* Software Compatibility

* Specially Developed Algorithms
* Amplify Blacks and Whites
* Visual Presets
* Selective Color
* Film Emulation
* Intuitive Interface
* Advanced Education

With Nik Software's patented U Point technology (as used in their Viveza program), Silver Efex Pro provides easy-to-use tools for direct on-image control of tonality, contrast, and structure. Precisely controlling specific areas of a photo can be achieved easily using just a few mouse clicks without the need to create complicated selections and layer masks.

Silver Efex Pro combined with U Point technology offers users unprecedented control over selective tonal and contrast adjustment in black-and-white images.

For many Firstcall customers, black-and-white is their preferred outlet for creative expression. Previously available tools often required acceptance of a one-size-fits-all solution or complex conversion techniques and endless fine tuning. Silver Efex Pro is truly a comprehensive and easy to use software product that is specifically designed to address the challenges that photographers face when converting images to black-and-white.

Working seamlessly within Photoshop and Aperture, Silver Efex Pro begins by presenting you with a basic 'neutral' conversion of you colour image to black-and-white.

One-click adjustments can be made from a choice of over 20 preset styles from nostalgic processes like the ambrotype and tintype to classic artistic renderings, trendy high contrast, soft focus or grainy images that emulate the most popular film types and shooting styles.

This initial set of creative options can be used as is or as a starting point for photographers who wish to create and even share their own customized black-and-white styles. In addition, colour filters, variable toning controls (includes sepia, selenium, split-toning and user-defined colours for maximum flexibility), vignettes, and more only add to the number of advanced stylistic effects photographers will enjoy with Silver Efex Pro.

Additional sliders for global brightness, contrast, and structure, as well as Smart Filter compatibility within Photoshop and multi-image support in Aperture provide the ultimate level of control. With U Point powered Control Points photographers have the flexibility to specifically fine tune tonality, contrast, and structure and create stunning black-and-white images making it a necessity for college classes who want to get the best from their monochrome images.


New Features in version 2:

* History Browser facilitates intuitive comparison of previous edits and different looks.

* Dynamic Brightness enables adaptive brightening adjustments for different areas of an image.NoImg

* Amplify Blacks and Amplify Whites increases the presence of highlights and shadows adaptively throughout the image, creating a unique contrast effect.

* Visual Presets characterised by photographic style, provide great single-click starting points which can be edited and shared with others.

* Soft Contrast applies contrast intelligently, based on single image details, creating a less harsh contrast and a stylised mood.

* Fine Structure brings out even the smallest details and textures resulting in more visible image detail without creating an over-sharpened look.

* Image Borders use organic image elements to create unique and entirely random borders, giving classic darkroom style edges with a modern look and endless possibilities.

* Selective Colourisation easily adds colour elements back into images utilising U Point technology to precisely select objects.

* GPU Processing takes full advantage of the processors found on advanced display adaptors, providing even faster access.

* Silver Efex Pro 2 installs as a 32-bit and 64-bit plug-in for Adobe Photoshop CS4 or later, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.6 or later (Windows & Macintosh) or Apple Aperture 2.1.4 or later.

Whether you are a professional or a hobbyist yearning for those days
in the darkroom, Silver Efex Pro 2 gives you all the power and control
you need to create high quality black and white images.

In the past, black and white tools often meant compromising on the
quality of the conversion or required a complex and lengthy multi-step
process that didn't assure predictable results. We set out to create a
single workflow solution that provides everything you need for the
highest quality results.

Great beginnings

Start with dozens of visual presets as starting points. If you like what
you see, you're done. If you want to go further, use an extensive set of
global controls such as brightness, contrast, saturation, structure, film types,
toning, and much more to craft your image.

Selective editing and finishing touches

For the ultimate in selective enhancements, look no further than the revolutionary U Point technology for incredibly precise selections and adjustments. You can even use the Zone Map built into the software to help guide your edits. Finally, add a vignette, burn in the edges, or add a natural image border to finish your black and white masterpiece. Experimenting is fast and fun, with the ability to compare different editing states with the brand new History Browser.

Looking to the future

You'll discover that although black and white photography is nearly 200 years old, Silver Efex Pro 2 gives you the very best of that legacy in one easy-to-use tool plus new capabilities that make it possible to do more than ever before. What will you do with it?