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Install nik collection in photoshop 20223/16/2024 ![]() ![]() It is full offline installer standalone setup of Nik Collection by DxO 2022. I haven't updated to the latest version because it doesn't seem to add features I'd use.Nik Collection by DxO 2022 Free Download Latest Version. ![]() However, in unique situations I have found about 5 other presets that can be very helpful.Īs has been stated, Nik Silver Efex Pro (SEP) is simply an outstanding tool for processing B&Ws. I only use those 3 presets about 90% of the time. Thus I can process a normal image very, very quickly. I seldom do anything else to an image other than sharpening in PS CC. I could do all this in PS CC, but it is soooooo quick and easy using Nik CEP. And Darken/Lighten Center allows me to apply a subtle vignette anywhere on the image. Pro Contrast has a slider that removes unwanted color cast. Tonal Contrast provides just a bit of fine contrast. My custom preset for CEP contains the Tonal Contrast, Pro Contrast and Darken/Lighten Center presets with my own slider settings. I made up my custom preset long ago and use it on just about every image I process. Setting the selection points is easy and quick. I think the key to the Nik presets is to adjust the sliders to apply the tools sparingly (generally under 20 except for the Darken/Lighten Center preset).and to carefully set the Selection points to apply the effects only where you want them. I have used Nik Color Efex Pro (CEP) for years. I generally do very little processing to my images. I have not made a comparison nor used either in years and now rely upon Topaz tools (but absolutely NOT Photo AI) for these tasks. There are a lot of folk who love NIK Define and Sharpening Pro. The NIK collection - vs- Topaz - vs - stand alone tools (Photomatix and HeleconFocus) - vs - Editors (Adobe, DXO Photo Lab, Capture One) is a debate I have occasionally (well each time I have to subscribe again or when a large update comes out). ![]() In many regards the improvements in Adobe products like LRC (masking, local adjustments and keystoning) have reduced my "need" to use products like NIK - except where there are problems with Adobe (particularly RAW conversion and tethering) - the top problems are easily solved by external tools are Noise Reduction and Sharpening - and nothing beats Topaz AI tools for these processes. When NIK was free it was a no brainer just to download and use the tools. NIK is one of the tools I use in addition to manufacturer provided RAW converters (Phocus, Capture One and very occasionally NX Studio), most frequently DxO Pure RAW 2 and LRC/PS - very specifically I use Silver Efex Pro 3 as my go to BW conversion tool and have built a portfolio of my prefered presets.Īs to the rest - well there are a lot of tools in the whole collection - BUT since Topaz Denoise AI was launched I simply stopped using them in favour of a) less time editing individual images b) more familiarity with other products c) improved capabilities in software I use far more frequently - like LRC meaning that I do not feel the need to reach out as often to external tools. DxO's NIK site seems to be under maintenance "again" so I suspect changes are afoot. ![]() Nik is now owned by DxO and I wonder whether DxO will optimise the suite of tools across the AI products and the NIK collection 5 and beyond. ![]()
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