Understanding Nik Collection’s latest updates is essential for anyone serious about photo editing. Nik Collection 7, a popular photo editing plugin suite, has several improvements that can greatly enhance your editing workflow.
Coming to you from Anthony Morganti, this informative video highlights the notable changes in Nik Collection 7. One important update is the ability to boot into Color Efex and access all Viveza features. This integration allows for more streamlined and efficient editing. Instead of switching between apps, you can now make comprehensive edits in a single interface, saving time and effort.
The video explains that the Nik Collection includes various applications, such as Viveza and Color Efex. Viveza is typically used for basic color editing, but with this new integration, you can now access Viveza features directly from within Color Efex. This means you can start editing with Color Efex and apply selective adjustments from Viveza without leaving the app. This is especially useful for those who want to maintain a consistent workflow and avoid the hassle of switching multiple applications.
Morganti demonstrates this process by opening an image in Color Efex and applying Viveza filters like selective tones and overall adjustments. He shows how to adjust shadows, mids, highlights, and add texture, all in Color Efex. This flexibility is a real innovation, allowing for more nuanced and detailed editing without having to switch back and forth between applications.
The video also addresses some of the limitations of the Nik Collection. For example, it doesn’t work with raw files, so you’ll need to use JPEG or TIFF formats. Even so, integrating Viveza into Color Efex provides a powerful editing experience, making it easy to achieve the desired look for your images. Watch the video above for the full rundown of Morganti.
