Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Nik Software: HDR Efex Pro 2 launched

Nik Software just launched HDR Efex Pro 2

Nik Software has a history of creating awesome photography tools, and version 2 of HDR Efex Pro seem like a good improvement of the old version.

New features in HDR Efex Pro 2

HDR Efex Pro 2 sports these new features
  • New tone-mapping engine – Enjoy improved color rendering, more natural results, and simplified controls
  • Unified workflow – Users in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Aperture will all have the same experience the same features and functionality
  • Updated merging interface – Previews of each exposure and the ability to enable Smart Objects streamline the merging process
  • Improved ghost reduction and alignment – New algorithms and the ability to select a reference image dramatically improve the initial merge results
  • Chromatic aberration reduction – New controls to reduce unsightly purple & blue fringes where dark tones meet light tones
  • Updated tone mapping and enhancement panel – Completely redesigned controls for enhancing images make crafting superior HDR images fast and easy
  • Depth control – Overcomes the flat dull look that so often accompanies HDR imagery
  • Improved White Balance controls – Addition of the Tint control makes for a complete White Balance system
  • Graduated Neutral Density control – Correct or stylize your image with access to the full 32-bit depth of the merged image, providing for a natural effect especially on images with a strong horizon line
  • Improved visual preset browser – Single click starting points for a wide variety of HDR looks, newly categorized for quicker results
  • History browser – Quickly compare previous edits to your final result or the middle exposure of a series
  • Improvements to Loupe tool – Benefit from viewing clipped highlights and shadows
  • Extended language support – Maximum accessibility for speakers of English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Mandarin), and the Japanese languages

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