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Post Processing Workflow with Mike Moats

By Nik Software | On Mar 13, 2013 | Comments Off

Macro photographer Mike Moats takes you through his workflow using Color Efex Pro 4 and Viveza 2 to enhance the color and bring out the detail in his image in this tutorial video.  Mike’s techniques show you how bring your images to life and make them pop! Click here to watch this video

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Macro Photography – Beyond Flowers and Bugs with Mike Moats

By Mike Moats | On Feb 6, 2013 | 1 Comment

If you thought all macro photographers shot was flowers and bugs, Mike will open your eyes to new ideas, and how Color Efex Pro 4 and Viveza 2 play a big part in making these subjects stand out. Mike Moats is an award winning professional Nature Photographer located in Michigan, has been published in many magazines, and written books and…

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Processing With Nik’s Bi Color User Defined (Video) with Mike Moats

By Mike Moats | On Jan 21, 2013 | Comments Off

Here is another ‘creative’ Macro video by Mike Moats. Taking the Bi-Color User Defined filter in Color Efex Pro 4, he was able to transform a Macro photo into something special. Get outside the box this week and try something new. You might be pleasantly surprised!   Watch video  

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Solarization Filter in Nik Software (Video) with Mike Moats

By Mike Moats | On Jan 16, 2013 | 4 Comments

Michigan area photographer and instructor, Mike Moats, shows off his special technique on using the Solarization Filter in Color Efex Pro 4. Mike’s video will open your eyes to the possibility of using this creative filter effect on your own images.   Watch video  

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Creating Beautiful Flower Photos with Kathleen Clemons

By Nik Software | On Dec 12, 2012 | 1 Comment

Join Kathleen Clemons as she shares her tips on creating beautiful flower photography. She demonstrates her favorite Color Efex Pro Filters and tips for Viveza 2 that she uses to enhance her flower portraits. Kathleen Clemons is a New England based professional photographer, living on the beautiful coast of Maine. She is known for her creative use of natural light…

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A Closer Look at Macro Image Editing with Color Efex Pro 4 by Charlotte Lowrie

By Nik Software | On Nov 21, 2012 | 1 Comment

With close-up and macro photography, the story is in the exquisite details and designs that nature offers. In this webinar, Charlotte demonstrates using her favorite Color Efex Pro 4 filters for enhancing nature images and creating images that remain true to the original scene. Charlotte, an award-winning photographer, instructor and bestselling author, will also demonstrate ways to streamline your workflow…

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Nik Software to the Rescue

By Mike Moats | On Aug 7, 2012 | 3 Comments

I found this interesting two headed Gerbera daisy while picking out flowers for one of my three day Macro Boot Camps.  I’m always searching for flowers that have character, and this one had lots of it. I was in a hurry while setting up for my workshops and took a quick moment to photograph this interesting flower.  In my hurried…

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More Creative Macro Enhancements with Nik Software

By Mike Moats | On May 3, 2012 | 2 Comments

I love to shoot subjects that have lots of textures. I found this old tree that which covered with green moss that I thought would make a nice image. I added the pine cone to the scene to add a little extra interest. When I got home I pulled up the image on my computer, and I liked all the…

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Enhancing the Macro Image with Janice Wendt

By Janice Wendt - Nik Software | On Apr 4, 2012 | Comments Off

Macro photography is another world of detail that we otherwise miss in our busy world. Explore how to bring out the special nuances of macro images. Each image has unique attributes that can be emphasized with just the right Nik Software filter. Janice Wendt, Nik Software’s trainer to the trainers, will demonstrate some of her secrets to create exciting macro…

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