I find that some filters are more… experimental… than others. Exactly which ones depend on what you want to achieve in post-processing. To be honest, it’s unlikely that you’ll use more than a handful of them. The Best Color Efex Pro FiltersĪs of writing this, Color Efex Pro has a total of 55 filters. You can go back and change the values at any point during the workflow. The adjustments are live, which means the image in the display area is updated immediately.Īn adjustment isn’t “fixed” though. When the filter is activated, you can use the sliders and other adjustment options in the right-side panel to apply the creative touches to your photograph.
These filters consist of adjustment sliders, drop-down menus, or other options that are revealed in the right-side panel when they are selected (click on a filter to activate it). The left panel is where you find a list of all the filters. I won’t go into the details and contents of each tab here (take a look at the user manual if you want that) but there are some things that are good to know.
The interface of Nik Color Efex Pro 5 by DxO This was a welcome update that previous users will find easier (and faster) to work with. The Color Efex Pro interface got a big overhaul in version 5 and is now up to date with Silver Efex Pro 3 and Viveza 3. Color Efex Pro 5 Interface and User Experience It’s not without a reason that photographers have considered it an essential plugin for more than a decade. Its amount of filters can be overwhelming at first but don’t let that scare you away. It can only be purchased as part of the collection (make sure to check out the 30-day free trial if you’re on the fence about getting it) Each of the plugins serves different purposes but, quite honestly, there are only 3 or 4 that most photographers will incorporate into their workflow.Īll eight tools can be used as standalone photo editors or as plugins for Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Elements, Affinity, or DxO PhotoLabs (which is included when purchasing the Nik Collection).Ĭolor Efex Pro 5 is often viewed as a jack of all trades. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to purchase only the Color Efex Pro plugin. The main use is to easily apply creative touches to your photographs. This might be the first time you hear of Color Efex Pro so, before we dive into the ins and out, let’s take a step back and learn what exactly this tool is.Ĭolor Efex Pro is one of eight plugins found in the popular Nik Collection 5 by DxO (read our Nik Collection review here).
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