Tutorial 23 - Nik Color Efex Pro 4

In this multi-part tutorial will cover a variety of filters, old and new show and ways to use them creatively to take an image from the original camera RAW to a finished version ready to print.

Chapter 1
We look at Color Efex Pro 4's integration with Lightroom and examine the user interface before using the Skin Softener filter.

Chapter 2
We take a look at the most exciting feature of the new version - stacking filters. We also look at three of the new filters, Film Efex Faded, Film Efex Nostalgic and FIlm Efex Vintage.

Chapter 3
We make our model's skin glow by using the Contast Color Range filter.

Chapter 4
We look at a new filter type, Levels and Curves and learn how we can combine them with Nik Software's U-Point control points to make selective edits to our image.

Chapter 5
We look at the Pro Contrast filter. This isn't a new filter but it does give fantastic control over the contrast and areas of brightness in your image.

Chapter 6
We look at the vignette filter then complete our round-trip back to Lightroom where we do a little finishing off and then I give you my verdict on the new version of Color Efex Pro.