
I have to admit, though, that I hold Nik to pretty high standards and while I appreciate their efforts in version 2.0, I have suggestions for further improvements outlined in the body of this review New and expanded features have expanded the application’s functionality there are also under-the-hood improvements like fresh algorithms and the ability to take advantage of multi-threaded, 64-bit GPU processing.
#Nik software silver efex pro 2 pro#
With Silver Efex Pro 2, Nik has made revisions and additions that address a couple of my version 1.0 complaints. I’ll be concentrating on Silver Efex Pro 2’s new features in this review. Naturally, there are many similarities between the original and the new versions, so I suggest you read my review of Silver Efex Pro for a solid overview of the application.

The original Silver Efex Pro was impressive (read my review of Silver Efex Pro here) and, as expected, Nik has made it even better in version 2.0. Just like the original version, it’s my go-to application for black and white conversion. I never get tired of writing about Nik software, especially Silver Efex Pro. Preset black and white styles, black and white film emulations, and a broad range of adjustment options are part of its extensive feature set and, in Adobe Photoshop or Elements, effects can also be “brushed” on using a Selective Tool. This simple-to-use plug-in not only converts color images to monochrome, but is equipped with Nik’s U Point technology for targeted corrections.

Creating monochrome images from color photos that rival Ansel Adams’ black and white images has never been easier. Black and white photography experiences a resurgence from time to time but in the past few years it has maintained its popularity among photographers thanks, in part, to the availability of increasingly capable and sophisticated conversion software.
