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...user guide Table of Contents Part I: Techniques & Features Introduction 1 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Standard Edition 1 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Select Edition 1 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Complete Edition 2 New in this version 3 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Minimum Requirements 4 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Filters 4 Windows Operating System 4 Macintosh Operating System 4 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective Tool 4 Windows Operating System 4 Macintosh Operating System 5 Compatible Image Editing Applications 5 Software Installation 5 Using nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters 6 Using nik Color Efex Pro...
...user guide Table of Contents Part I: Techniques & Features Introduction 1 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Standard Edition 1 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Select Edition 1 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Complete Edition 2 New in this version 3 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Minimum Requirements 4 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Filters 4 Windows Operating System 4 Macintosh Operating System 4 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective Tool 4 Windows Operating System 4 Macintosh Operating System 5 Compatible Image Editing Applications 5 Software Installation 5 Using nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters 6 Using nik Color Efex Pro...
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... Only Filter 30 Contrast: Color Range Filter 30 Understanding Complimentary Colors 31 Cross Processing Filters 31 Darken / Lighten Center Filter 32 Duplex Filters 33 Dynamic Skin Softener Filter 34 Flux Filter 35 Fog Filter 36 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide III Advanced Panel (available in select filters 12 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Features 13 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective 14 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective Features 15 Exploring the many possibilities of nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters ....... 18 Accessing Help 19 Examples...
... Only Filter 30 Contrast: Color Range Filter 30 Understanding Complimentary Colors 31 Cross Processing Filters 31 Darken / Lighten Center Filter 32 Duplex Filters 33 Dynamic Skin Softener Filter 34 Flux Filter 35 Fog Filter 36 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide III Advanced Panel (available in select filters 12 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Features 13 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective 14 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective Features 15 Exploring the many possibilities of nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters ....... 18 Accessing Help 19 Examples...
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.... The Standard Edition provides key filters for a wide variety of photographic styles and enhancements. Part II of this book provides additional filter information for night effect and diffusing light in an image. Filters in this edition offer a range of enhancement and stylizing options ranging from nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 provide you to choose the edition that are designed to make enhancing and transforming your needs. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide 1 Part...
.... The Standard Edition provides key filters for a wide variety of photographic styles and enhancements. Part II of this book provides additional filter information for night effect and diffusing light in an image. Filters in this edition offer a range of enhancement and stylizing options ranging from nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 provide you to choose the edition that are designed to make enhancing and transforming your needs. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide 1 Part...
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... nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Select Edition adds 26 additional filters to : • Create professional black and white conversions using the B/W Conversion filter. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Complete Edition The nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Complete Edition offers the complete range of digital photographic filters for photographic filters, the Complete Edition enables professionals to choose from color to black and white occurs using a color spectrum slider to define the tonality in the final black and white image. • Apply a photographic...
... nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Select Edition adds 26 additional filters to : • Create professional black and white conversions using the B/W Conversion filter. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Complete Edition The nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Complete Edition offers the complete range of digital photographic filters for photographic filters, the Complete Edition enables professionals to choose from color to black and white occurs using a color spectrum slider to define the tonality in the final black and white image. • Apply a photographic...
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... being added. • Add fog to any filter selectively to an image (compatible with Adobe® Photoshop® and Photoshop Elements only). • Infrared conversions (Color, Black and White, and Thermal Camera). • Cross Processing filters (both C41 - nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide 3 Use the Complete Edition to: • Convert color images to traditional black and white infrared images using the Infrared: Black and White filter. • Smooth skin details using the reflector filters. New...
... being added. • Add fog to any filter selectively to an image (compatible with Adobe® Photoshop® and Photoshop Elements only). • Infrared conversions (Color, Black and White, and Thermal Camera). • Cross Processing filters (both C41 - nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide 3 Use the Complete Edition to: • Convert color images to traditional black and white infrared images using the Infrared: Black and White filter. • Smooth skin details using the reflector filters. New...
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... recommended). - 800x600 screen resolution at 16-bit color depth (1024x768 at 24-bit depth recommended). - 480 MB of hard disk space for the Complete Edition, 290 MB of hard disk space for the Select Edition, and 130 MB of hard disk space for the Standard Edition required. - Mac OS 9.2.x and OS 10.1.5 or later. - Adobe Photoshop 5.5 through XP. - 4 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Minimum Requirements nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Filters Windows Operating System: -
... recommended). - 800x600 screen resolution at 16-bit color depth (1024x768 at 24-bit depth recommended). - 480 MB of hard disk space for the Complete Edition, 290 MB of hard disk space for the Select Edition, and 130 MB of hard disk space for the Standard Edition required. - Mac OS 9.2.x and OS 10.1.5 or later. - Adobe Photoshop 5.5 through XP. - 4 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Minimum Requirements nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Filters Windows Operating System: -
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...image editing applications that assists you when you through CS Adobe Photoshop Elements 1 & 2.0 Adobe PhotoDeluxe Adobe Photoshop LE Corel PHOTOPAINT Jasc Paint Shop Pro Microsoft Digital Image Pro Ulead PhotoImpact If your image editing application. To install nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters in order to your image editing application, locate the setup file on your image editing application. Mac OS 10.1.5 or later. - Follow the instruction for installing the filters into your image editing application is not listed above, please refer to the image editing application's user manual...
...image editing applications that assists you when you through CS Adobe Photoshop Elements 1 & 2.0 Adobe PhotoDeluxe Adobe Photoshop LE Corel PHOTOPAINT Jasc Paint Shop Pro Microsoft Digital Image Pro Ulead PhotoImpact If your image editing application. To install nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters in order to your image editing application, locate the setup file on your image editing application. Mac OS 10.1.5 or later. - Follow the instruction for installing the filters into your image editing application is not listed above, please refer to the image editing application's user manual...
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... Files\Adobe\Photoshop (Elements)\Plug-Ins Mac - To apply a filter, do the following: 1) Open an image within Photoshop or the image editing application that the filters can be accessed under the Filters menu. *For information regarding installing 3rd-party filters into image editing applications other than Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, please refer to locate the proper installation location. 6 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide Installing nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters into the CD or DVD drive. 2. If Photoshop or Photoshop Elements was able to your image editing application...
... Files\Adobe\Photoshop (Elements)\Plug-Ins Mac - To apply a filter, do the following: 1) Open an image within Photoshop or the image editing application that the filters can be accessed under the Filters menu. *For information regarding installing 3rd-party filters into image editing applications other than Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, please refer to locate the proper installation location. 6 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide Installing nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters into the CD or DVD drive. 2. If Photoshop or Photoshop Elements was able to your image editing application...
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... the screen that you do the following: 1) Open an image within Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. 2) Navigate to the Automate or Automation Tools menu under the File menu and select nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective. 3) Select one of the filters from within the nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective palette. 4) Experiment with the sliders until you find a suitable setting for the image and apply the changes by selecting OK. 5) Select one of the editing tools to begin applying the effect to the image. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide...
... the screen that you do the following: 1) Open an image within Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. 2) Navigate to the Automate or Automation Tools menu under the File menu and select nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective. 3) Select one of the filters from within the nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective palette. 4) Experiment with the sliders until you find a suitable setting for the image and apply the changes by selecting OK. 5) Select one of the editing tools to begin applying the effect to the image. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide...
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... in a different order will help you optimally enhance your image without difficulty. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters use the True Light color processing system that are designed to achieve consistency across a wide range of images. Familiarity with the same settings across a range of images. This feature becomes increasingly important since applying filters in an image automatically to create powerful and versatile photographic filters. 8 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide How nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Filters Work nik multimedia...
... in a different order will help you optimally enhance your image without difficulty. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters use the True Light color processing system that are designed to achieve consistency across a wide range of images. Familiarity with the same settings across a range of images. This feature becomes increasingly important since applying filters in an image automatically to create powerful and versatile photographic filters. 8 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide How nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Filters Work nik multimedia...
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Information regarding the filters, compatibility, and links to advanced application of the nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters located on the value to the image. Optimal range settings are applied to be outside of the changes to view the image using a single large preview, two side-byside landscape oriented previews, or two side-by clicking on the nik multimedia web page are not "fixed." Keep in mind however, that...
Information regarding the filters, compatibility, and links to advanced application of the nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters located on the value to the image. Optimal range settings are applied to be outside of the changes to view the image using a single large preview, two side-byside landscape oriented previews, or two side-by clicking on the nik multimedia web page are not "fixed." Keep in mind however, that...
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The RGB color mode is made to see the after view. Click on any printer, including inkjet, color laser, and photo printers. Real-Time Update - nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Features Color Mode Operation - You may help identify potential problems. Shadows that are pure white, also known as specular highlights, are pure black, also known as blocked-up , down the command key (Mac) while making the adjustment. Making slider adjustments...
The RGB color mode is made to see the after view. Click on any printer, including inkjet, color laser, and photo printers. Real-Time Update - nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Features Color Mode Operation - You may help identify potential problems. Shadows that are pure white, also known as specular highlights, are pure black, also known as blocked-up , down the command key (Mac) while making the adjustment. Making slider adjustments...
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... Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective tool is located within Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide 15 effect quickly and easily, with Mac OS 10.1.5 and later. To open the palette again, navigate to completely close the nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective palette. The nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective tool is only compatible with Adobe Photoshop 7 through the nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 palette, each filter can be applied selectively to work on the image within the filter, click OK, and then select one of the editing options...
... Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective tool is located within Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide 15 effect quickly and easily, with Mac OS 10.1.5 and later. To open the palette again, navigate to completely close the nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective palette. The nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Selective tool is only compatible with Adobe Photoshop 7 through the nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 palette, each filter can be applied selectively to work on the image within the filter, click OK, and then select one of the editing options...
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22 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Filter List nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters are available in three filter collections. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 standard edition (19 filters) Brilliance/Warmth 27 Burnt Sienna 27 Contrast Only 30 Graduated Blue 38 Graduated Coffee 38 Graduated Olive 38 Graduated Orange 38 Midnight Blue 43 Monday Morning Violet 43 Old Photo: Black and White............46 Old Photo: Color 46 Pastel 47 Photo...
22 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Filter List nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 filters are available in three filter collections. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 standard edition (19 filters) Brilliance/Warmth 27 Burnt Sienna 27 Contrast Only 30 Graduated Blue 38 Graduated Coffee 38 Graduated Olive 38 Graduated Orange 38 Midnight Blue 43 Monday Morning Violet 43 Old Photo: Black and White............46 Old Photo: Color 46 Pastel 47 Photo...
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...Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide 23 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 complete edition (75 filters) B/W Conversion 24 Graduated Blue 38 Pastel 47 B/W Conversion: Dynamic Contrast ...... 24 Graduated Coffee 38 Photo Styler: Cool Ice 48 B/W Conversion: Tonal Enhancer......... 24 Graduated Fog 38 Photo Styler: Cool Silver.......... 48 Bi-Color Brown 25 Graduated Neutral Density ...... 38 Photo Styler: Copper 48 Bi-Color... 44 Vignette Blur 58 Flux 35 Old Photo: Black and White..... 46 Weird Dreams 59 Fog 36 Old Photo: Color 46 Weird Lines 60 Foliage 37 Paper Toner 47 White Neutralizer 60
...Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide 23 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 complete edition (75 filters) B/W Conversion 24 Graduated Blue 38 Pastel 47 B/W Conversion: Dynamic Contrast ...... 24 Graduated Coffee 38 Photo Styler: Cool Ice 48 B/W Conversion: Tonal Enhancer......... 24 Graduated Fog 38 Photo Styler: Cool Silver.......... 48 Bi-Color Brown 25 Graduated Neutral Density ...... 38 Photo Styler: Copper 48 Bi-Color... 44 Vignette Blur 58 Flux 35 Old Photo: Black and White..... 46 Weird Dreams 59 Fog 36 Old Photo: Color 46 Weird Lines 60 Foliage 37 Paper Toner 47 White Neutralizer 60
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... for landscapes and scenic images. Complete Edition Traditional Bi-Color filter family Sliders and Controls: Blend: Controls the distance of the filter's horizon. Select Color Set: Provides different color combinations. Lower Color (In the Bi-Color User Defined filter): Selects the bottom color to be used for creating stylistic images. Rotation: Controls the angle of the blend between the two colors in the filter. Bi-Color Green/Brown Complimentary shades...
... for landscapes and scenic images. Complete Edition Traditional Bi-Color filter family Sliders and Controls: Blend: Controls the distance of the filter's horizon. Select Color Set: Provides different color combinations. Lower Color (In the Bi-Color User Defined filter): Selects the bottom color to be used for creating stylistic images. Rotation: Controls the angle of the blend between the two colors in the filter. Bi-Color Green/Brown Complimentary shades...
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... filters within nik Color Efex Pro 2.0. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide 27 allows you to the image works along with the photographic qualities of the original image. Use this filter to add extreme warmth and contrast to any image, as well as to produce a natural looking film negative. This filter can also be applied in an image. Burnt Sienna Included In: Standard Edition, Select Edition, Complete Edition Filter Type: Stylizing The Burnt Sienna filter is applied to set...
... filters within nik Color Efex Pro 2.0. nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide 27 allows you to the image works along with the photographic qualities of the original image. Use this filter to add extreme warmth and contrast to any image, as well as to produce a natural looking film negative. This filter can also be applied in an image. Burnt Sienna Included In: Standard Edition, Select Edition, Complete Edition Filter Type: Stylizing The Burnt Sienna filter is applied to set...
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... used to a warm, peach color, while the shadows take on the image. Complete Edition Stylizing Cross Processing Filter Sliders and Controls: Cross Processing Method: Alternates between varying types of the cross processing effect. Included In: Complete Edition Filter Type: Stylizing The E6 to E6 cross process creates a transparency from negative film. Experiment with blue highlights and detail fringes. 32 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide Filters...
... used to a warm, peach color, while the shadows take on the image. Complete Edition Stylizing Cross Processing Filter Sliders and Controls: Cross Processing Method: Alternates between varying types of the cross processing effect. Included In: Complete Edition Filter Type: Stylizing The E6 to E6 cross process creates a transparency from negative film. Experiment with blue highlights and detail fringes. 32 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide Filters...
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... over the color that is added to create its effect. This intelligent filter creates a soft and even glamorous effect for any image to the skin areas, preserving all 34 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide Filters from the Duplex filter family: Filter: Duplex: Color Creates a Duplex effect merging the Description: original colors of the image. Dynamic Skin Softener Included In: Complete Edition Filter Type: Traditional The Dynamic Skin Softener filter can be selected, which...
... over the color that is added to create its effect. This intelligent filter creates a soft and even glamorous effect for any image to the skin areas, preserving all 34 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide Filters from the Duplex filter family: Filter: Duplex: Color Creates a Duplex effect merging the Description: original colors of the image. Dynamic Skin Softener Included In: Complete Edition Filter Type: Traditional The Dynamic Skin Softener filter can be selected, which...
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... filters, Monday Morning filters produce an opposing stylistic effect. Often used to stylize an image by applying a soft-focus effect. The Monday Morning filters create a very bright and contrasty image, with control over the addition of the image. Select Edition Complete Edition Stylizing Midnight filter family Sliders and Controls: Blur: Controls the intelligent soft-focus effect that is applied to the image. 44 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide Filter: Midnight Sepia Applies...
... filters, Monday Morning filters produce an opposing stylistic effect. Often used to stylize an image by applying a soft-focus effect. The Monday Morning filters create a very bright and contrasty image, with control over the addition of the image. Select Edition Complete Edition Stylizing Midnight filter family Sliders and Controls: Blur: Controls the intelligent soft-focus effect that is applied to the image. 44 nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 user guide Filter: Midnight Sepia Applies...