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January Tip: Cutting Through The Fog with Color Efex Pro 4

By Tony Corbell - Nik Software | On Jan 17, 2012 | Comments Off

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. …

55 Filters in 52 Weeks

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Week 1: B/W Conversion Filter in Color Efex Pro 4

By Mark Rainer | On Jan 10, 2012 | 18 Comments

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…

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