(One criticism of color images that are converted into black-and-white via software is that the shift from shadows to whites is too abrupt and harsh-looking.) In particular, Nik has tried to improve the shadow transitions in the midtones so they’re smoother. Nik appears to have gone to extensive lengths to make the digitally converted black-and-whites look more natural so they mimic true silver halide black-and-white photos. There’s also a wide variety of new presets, letting you transform you color images into eye-catching black-and-whites with just one click. Upgraded features in the new application offer increased control over detail, contrast and tonality. We saw a demonstration of a beta version of Silver Efex Pro 2 and were impressed with how much has changed both externally and under-the-hood with the program.
#Nik’s silver efex pro 2! upgrade#
Customers who bought Nik Silver Pro by December 6, 2010, will get a free upgrade to version 2, according to the Nik representative we spoke with. Silver Efex Pro 2 will sell for $199.95 new or $99.95 for an upgrade. The original Nik Silver Efex Pro has only seen incremental changes since it was released over two years ago. Better quality algorithm for converting images to black-and-white.This revamped black-and-white conversion application has three major changes, according to a Nik representative we talked with before today’s announcement: Nik Software announced this morning it will release Silver Efex Pro 2 for Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Apple Aperture next month. One of our favorite plug-ins looks like it just got better.