Video description
This critically-acclaimed interactive training program from
Peachpit Press offers exceptional quality high-definition video to
teach the fundamentals of Color Efex Pro, Analog Efex Pro, Viveza,
Sharpener Pro, and Dfine, a premiere suite of tools from Google’s
Nik Collection. Including 2 hours of tutorials, this Learn by Video
training features instructor and professional photographer Sean
Arbabi. In this video, Sean first provides an overview of these
five tools, defining each and discussing how they work
independently and together to create great images. Sean then goes
into detail and works through each plug-in: Color Efex Pro and
Viveza are used for color correction, creative color and tonality,
retouching and creative effects; Analog Efex Pro is used to create
effects that reference vintage and alternative photographic process
techniques; Sharpener Pro is used to enhance detail in your images;
and Dfine can help significantly reduce noise in low-light images.
With this video, you’ll see how a 20-year pro uses these tools in
the Nik Collection to create beautiful color and tonality in his
images, as well as great effects that will give your images added
appeal.
Table of Contents
An Overview of Color Efex Pro, Analog Efex Pro, Viveza, Sharpener Pro, and Dfine
Welcome
00:02:08
Defining Each Plug-In
00:07:12
Getting Up and Running
Technical Information Before Beginning
00:02:28
Features of the Programs
00:06:07
The Interface, Batch Processing, and Settings for Each Plug-In
00:03:41
Importing Your Images
Selecting Images
00:12:01
Preferences for Referencing Your Progress
Selecting Preferences That Work Best for You
00:12:36
The Filter Smorgasbord of Color Efex
Filters, Recipes, and Other Adjustments
00:36:00
Aging Your Images with Analog Efex Pro
Tool combinations, the Camera Kit, and Tool options
00:33:26
Full Image Control with Viveza
Various Global and Selective image adjustments
00:37:20
Enhancing Details with Sharpener Pro
RAW Presharpener, OUTPUT Presharpener
00:11:31
Reducing High ISO Noise with Dfine
Controlling noise reduction, customizing it to your camera and maximizing detail
00:11:53
The Finished Product
Final Review and Finishing Adjustments
00:03:42