Also, we slightly turn up the brightness and saturation. Using this filter preset, we increase the strength on the right side and set the colour temperature to 6500 Kelvin, the value of natural daylight. The picture is a landscape photo so we will select the Sunlight preset from the Landscape category.
We will use Color Efex Pro for this purpose. Our goal in the example: We want to create crisper colours for the landscape image. However, this is only possible because the image was transformed to a smart object first.Ĭolor Efex Pro of the Google Nik Collection Double-click this smart filter to return to the editing window of the Nik Collection. The layer window now contains the image which is linked with a smart filter.
This tool delivers the full gamut of options to control the light source in an image, letting you increase or reduce sunshine, for example. You can choose exactly which areas to edit. But the tool is designed for selective image editing.
Viveza allows applying diverse colour correction options to your picture similar to Color Efex Pro. Silver Efex Pro gives you control over light effects, grey scale variations and other settings to create your perfect black and white photo. This tool is used to edit black and white images. It also allows creating graphic effects such as vignetting. Probably the most popular plug-in of the Nik Collection, Color Efex Pro includes all standard colour correction and retouching tools. They can be used to create stunning vintage photos and generate unique moods.
This Nik Collection plug-in includes several filters of classic cameras. Overview and functions of the Google Nik Collection Screenshot: The Google Nik Collection comprises seven different tools: When you open one of these programs, you will notice that the new Nik Collection window has been added. During the installation process, Google Nik Collection will link with Photoshop and with Lightroom and Aperture (if installed).
Installation is easy: Simply execute and install the downloaded file.
Click the Download button to download the plug-in for Windows or MacOS. Installing the Google Nik Collection Screenshot: The link takes you directly to the download page of the Nik Collection. We will introduce you to the features of this versatile tool using three visually powerful examples. Google promises users to “easily create the photos you’ve imagined” with this Adobe plug-in for Photoshop, Lightroom and Aperture.
Users were enthusiastic when Google made the Google Nik Collection available for free in March 2016.