Learn to get the most from Nik Software's photographic tools
From noise reduction and image sharpening to the versatile digital filters in Color Efex Pro to the incredible U Point technology, Nik Software photographic tools are truly in a class of their own. Explore them all with renowned photographer and instructor Tony Corbell and Nik Software's Senior Product Manager Josh Haftel. In-depth instruction on using the software, behind-the-scenes looks into the products, and recommended digital workflow steps show you exactly when and how to use these powerful tools, so you can make the most of every image.
* Incorporate techniques to optimize your digital workflow
* Control how much and where to apply noise reduction in images
* Convert photos into striking black-and-white images
* Use HDR techniques to enhance and create images with a wider range of colors and tonality
* Experiment with Color Efex Pro 4.0 filters and effects to enhance photographs
* Learn to globally or selectively control light and color in photos
Covers Dfine 2.0, Viveza 2, HDR Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro 4.0, Silver Efex Pro 2, and Sharpener Pro 3.0
Learn all the features and functionality of the complete Nik family of products
Styled in such a way as to resemble the way photographers think, Nik Software Captured aims to help you learn to apply all the features and functionality of the Nik software products. With Nik Software Captured, authors and Nik Software, Inc. insiders Tony Corbell and Josh Haftel help you use after-capture software products easier and more creatively. Their sole aim is to ensure that you can apply the techniques discussed in the book while gaining a thorough understanding of the capabilities of programs such as Dfine 2.0, Viveza 2, Color Efex Pro 4.0, Silver Efex Pro 2, Sharpener Pro 3.0, and HDR Efex Pro.
* Helps you learn all the features and functionality of the Nik family of products
* Shares tips and techniques on retouching and exposure
* Offers a solid understanding of the importance of light
* Explores ways to save time in the digital workflow
* Answers the demand from readers to compile a variety of techniques conceived to help when using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, and Apple's Aperture
With Nik Software Captured, you'll quickly benefit from the array of helpful techniques featured in this single resource.
Tony L. Corbell
Computer-Ratgeber Digital Cameras & Photography Digitalfotografie Digitalkameras u. Digitalfotographie End-User Computing
'Good enough to be considered essential, even if you only own one of the tools covered.' (Digital Photography Enthusiast, Febuary 2012)
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