Friday, September 23, 2011

PREVIEW: Nik Software Color Efex Pro 4 Video Tutorial

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Color Efex Pro 4 – The right panel is where things get very interesting
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NOTE: This is a PRE-RELEASE product that is subject to change

Videos

WARNING: This videos were captured with PRE-RELEASE software that is subject to change.

Here are three videos that show what you can do with Color Efex 4:


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Hopefully you enjoyed seeing what is possible with the new Nik Software Color Efex Pro 4.

Before and After Images

Here’s a few images featured in the videos where you can hover over them to see the before image and mouse out to see the after image. iOS users can click an image to see the before and then click another image to see the after again.

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Mouse over to see before, mouse out to see after
Black & White Model
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Mouse over to see before, mouse out to see after
Seattle Sunset
Mouse Over for Before and Mouse Out for After

 

Mouse over to see before, mouse out to see after
Outdoor Model
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See the videos for more details about the filters used. Keep in mind these are subjective results which you can adjust to suit your taste. Given more time I would probably do some things differently. The important takeaway are the tools you have at your disposal.

Conclusion

A major update of my favorite plug-in, Color Efex, was #1 on my wish list. I’m thrilled to say that the team at Nik Software has answered all of my wishes and then some. Color Efex 4 gets my highest recommendation for those who are serious about doing pro quality photo imaging.

If you love Color Efex, you should definitely upgrade. If you don’t own Color Efex, then its time to get out of the stone ages and start enjoying one of the best plug-ins on the market.

Coupon Code – 15% OFF

Coupon code rmartinsen saves 15% off Color Efex Pro 4 which was announced recently at Photoshop World. Click here for the Press Release. My code is working now, but you can only use one coupon code so click here if you are having coupon code problems.

Nik Software Color Efex 4 Discount Coupon Code Special Offer

Two versions of the software will be available: The Color Efex Pro 4 Complete Edition contains 55 filters with a suggested retail price of $199.95. The Color Efex Pro 4 Select Edition contains 26 filters with a suggested retail price of $99.95. Upgrades to the Complete Edition from any edition of versions 2.0 or 3.0 are $99.95. Customers who purchased Color Efex Pro or a Complete Collection bundle on or after August 7, 2011 are eligible for a free upgrade. Registered customers will be emailed instructions for accessing their free software. To pre-order Color Efex Pro 4, visit www.niksoftware.com/colorefexpro.

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2 comments:

Scott O. said...

Ron, THANK YOU for the videos. I have been a user of Color Efex Pro 3 Complete for 2.5 years, and still learned a lot of new ideas and techniques form your vids!

Also wanted to say THANKS for the promo code. It even worked on my upgrade price as well :~)

Ian Ludwig said...

Thanks for the preview. I grabbed your coupon and picked up myself an upgrade. All I can say on the 4 is wow, I love it so far.