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Post by georgem on Oct 13, 2013 1:12:15 GMT
I decided to install the trial version of Google's Nik package and tried on one of my images of Mt. Rainier. Mt. Rainier |
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Post by clactonian on Oct 13, 2013 7:48:47 GMT
That's got some bite George. Very nice.
I find the NIK software excellent for B & W once one is tempted away from the presets, although they are usually a great starting point.
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Post by chrisc on Oct 13, 2013 11:59:37 GMT
One of the other issues you can have with using the NIK package is the tendency for the blacks to block in and in this image, I'm seeing some of this begin. One way to avert the problem is to first convert using the B&W adjustment layer in PS, then doing a SEP layer atop that and applying the wanted effect using the brush feature. I use as many as five different presets, brushing each in as wanted to the area I feel will best benefit from that particular preset.
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Post by georgem on Oct 13, 2013 14:20:16 GMT
One of the other issues you can have with using the NIK package is the tendency for the blacks to block in and in this image, I'm seeing some of this begin. One way to avert the problem is to first convert using the B&W adjustment layer in PS, then doing a SEP layer atop that and applying the wanted effect using the brush feature. I use as many as five different presets, brushing each in as wanted to the area I feel will best benefit from that particular preset. See, that's way beyond anything I've ever learned. I really don't even know how to detect some of the trouble spots that I've seen pointed out in photo critiques. |
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Post by georgem on Oct 13, 2013 14:21:25 GMT
Thanks, Mike.
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Post by Stevewebb on Oct 13, 2013 16:47:30 GMT
Welcome to the world of NIK plug ins George. I really like all of the NIK stuff. I find the presets really useful for getting a starting point and then working out from there. Then, as Chris says, it is easy enough to keep going back with a new layer and mask in a different effect where you need it.
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Post by georgem on Oct 13, 2013 17:33:24 GMT
Welcome to the world of NIK plug ins George. I really like all of the NIK stuff. I find the presets really useful for getting a starting point and then working out from there. Then, as Chris says, it is easy enough to keep going back with a new layer and mask in a different effect where you need it. How did you guys go about learning post processing? I took a first level digital photography course at the local community college, but I'm not so keen to continue that route as the course also includes picture-taking assignments that I really don't have time for. |
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Post by clactonian on Oct 13, 2013 17:38:06 GMT
Self taught George, using on-line tutorials and a lot of playing around.
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Post by Stevewebb on Oct 13, 2013 18:19:08 GMT
Scott Kelby books for me George.
Start with his 7 Points book. It is step by step and teaches by repitition, adding new steps each time. It really worked for me.
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Post by georgem on Oct 13, 2013 21:28:54 GMT
Thanks, mates!!!  |
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Post by DonS on Oct 16, 2013 9:20:22 GMT
Why I cannot see the picture??  |
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Post by georgem on Oct 16, 2013 15:15:15 GMT
Sorry, you have to click on the words "Mt. Rainier"
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Post by DonS on Oct 21, 2013 3:54:40 GMT
WOW, beautiful picture... You used silver efx to convert to bw???
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Post by georgem on Oct 21, 2013 20:33:34 GMT
Yes. The trial version, as I'm not sure I want to shell out $150.00.
I'm glad that you like the picture.
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