Being able to capture the attention of the viewer is one thing, but holding their attention once they are looking at your image is another. One method to keep the viewer’s eye on your subject is by adding a dark vignette around the subject.  In this example, I used the new Vignette: Lens filter found in Color Efex Pro 4….

The Bi-Color Filters in Color Efex Pro 4 simulate traditional glass bi-color filters by blending two colors and then adding the result to the image. Having the added benefit of total control of all the parameters such as Opacity, Blend, Vertical Shift, and Rotation offers a lot more flexibility in the digital darkroom. To begin, let’s take a look at…

I was pretty excited to start working with the new Color Efex Pro 4, as all the new updates sounded awesome.  I really like that we can now stack filters, as it was something that I had been doing often with Nik’s Color Efex Pro 3.0, but I had to save each change, exit from the interface window and then…

One area of photography that has always been a problem to correct has been light fog or mist.  I’m not talking about heavy fog that often results in a killer picture and adds a touch of drama or mystery.  I’m talking about that thin, almost invisible fog that tends to dramatically reduce the contrast and color fidelity in your work. …

In this lesson, we will take a closer look at the B/W Conversion filter by exploring the different effects that are available as well as tips on how to create a duotone and spot color effect using Control Points. To start, there are three different B/W Conversion methods to choose from in the dropdown menu. Each of these options will…