Nik Software Silver Efex Pro
I’d been pretty happy with Aperture’s editing tools for B&W pictures lately, but I decided to give Silver Efex Pro plugin a whirl on Aperture.
Canon 5D Mark II - 35mm f/1.4L - ISO 6400
I’m really digging it. It lets me try out different simulations of various processing techniques to make your B&W images more film-like. It even has the option to try out many well known film brands. The one I’m liking so far is it’s reproduction of the Ilford FP4 Plus 125 film.
I have 10 days left on the trial before I have to decide if I’m going to spend $299 on it. Why do I get the feeling I will end up buying it?
December 29, 2008 - 8:03 pm
Color Efex Pro is pretty solid too. I wanted to the get the complete package, but figured I should get an updated version of Photoshop first.
December 31, 2008 - 11:23 am
are you implying that silver efex pro plug-in alone cost $299 more than aperture software cost $199 itself? i thought software’s cost suppose to be higher than plug-in. i am confused.
lol, with your passion doesn’t surprise me at all (you remind me of me) that you always end up buying it anyway cuz to compare your lenses, this plug-in become a small peanut to you.
how can a little boy take over a lot space to walk. did he f@rt something to drive all people away?
January 8, 2009 - 9:57 pm
The Complete Collection (all 5 Nik products for Aperture) are packaged together for $299.95.
Silver Efex Pro alone is $199.95 for Photoshop, and it comes with the Aperture installer for free as well if you did want only Silver Efex Pro.
- Greg