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Silver Efex Pro
Silver Efex Pro 2.002
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Create quality black-and-white images from color photos in Aperture.   Demo ($199.95)
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Silver Efex Pro provides complete power and control to create professional quality black and white images, and features award-winning U Point technology for precisely controlling detail and tonality without the need for complicated selections or layer masks.

Silver Efex Pro also contains advanced imaging algorithms that protect against unwanted artifacts, a comprehensive collection of emulated black and white film types, variable toning controls for adding special effects, over 20 preset one-click styles, and a state-of-the-art grain reproduction engine that helps produce
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Version 2.002: Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.
Requirements
  • PPC / Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
  • Adobe® Photoshop® CS3 through CS5
  • Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 through 9
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® 2.6 through 3.0 or later
  • Apple® Aperture® 2.1.4 through 3.0 or later






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Thresher-The-Shark tipped on 11 Nov 2010
Note to MacUpdate admins the current version is 1.007
[Version 1.003]


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MacTraxx commented on 11 Aug 2008
As of today 8/11 Nik has just released an update (v1.001) which hasn't been picked up by MU yet. This seems to have resolved for me the very slow performance experienced when using the plug in via Aperture. Very happy now! Thanks Nik. Love this plugin, it rocks!
[Version 1.0]


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MacTraxx commented on 14 Jul 2008
I'm currently running the trial of this, and have to say there seems to be some serious issues (with the Aperture version). I own Viveza from Nik as well and that plug in works great in both PS and Aperture, so I'm not sure what the issue is. I tried it on both a 2.33Ghz MBPro with 4MB of RAM as well as my 2.8 Ghz MacPro with 8MB of RAM and it's really slow. After uninstalling the Aperture version and installing the PS version, it runs just fine. Buyer beware.
[Version 1.0]

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dr. franknfurter replied on 16 Jul 2008
tried this on a mbp with 2,33 ghz and 2 gb ram as a demo, unfortunately it is slow as hell, don't know why. just the preview lasts and lasts and lasts... the results are really great but it is no fun to work with! waiting for an update...
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MacTraxx replied on 18 Jul 2008
@ dr. franknfurter

Are you by chance shooting with a Canon 40D? I did some additional experimenting and what I've found is that RAW 40D images bring this plug in to it's knees...terriblly slow performance. When I opened JPG files or Canon 20D images, things work just fine. I'd love to know what files you're opening since I've got an open ticket with Nik to try to get the issue resolved. Thanks!
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dr. franknfurter replied on 18 Jul 2008
@ MacVault


actually using a canon 5D.
by the way, I don't think this app is not good, just to slow for now. results are fantastic, for my opinion.
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dr. franknfurter replied on 18 Jul 2008
@ MacVault

forgot to say:
I'm shooting RAW. sorry!
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MacTraxx replied on 18 Jul 2008
@ dr. franknfurter

Thanks for the info. I'll let them know there seems to be an issue with 5D RAW images as well. I shoot exclusively in RAW as well. Just for kicks, have you tried opening any JPG files to see if the sluggishness disappears? I think the plug in is great too. I actually bought it yesterday. It seems that performance is fine with my 40D RAW images ONCE THEY FINALLY OPEN. And as before, this slow performance does not appear when opening JPG files or RAW Canon 20D files.

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dr. franknfurter replied on 19 Jul 2008
@ MacVault

unfortunately can't reinstall the demo, date has expired..
so can't check the functions on a jpg..
still waiting for an update..
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Downloads:3,363
Version Downloads:460
Type:Multimedia & Design : Author Tools
License:Demo
Date:31 Oct 2011
Platform:PPC / Intel
Price: $199.95
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Silver Efex Pro provides complete power and control to create professional quality black and white images, and features award-winning U Point technology for precisely controlling detail and tonality without the need for complicated selections or layer masks.

Silver Efex Pro also contains advanced imaging algorithms that protect against unwanted artifacts, a comprehensive collection of emulated black and white film types, variable toning controls for adding special effects, over 20 preset one-click styles, and a state-of-the-art grain reproduction engine that helps produce the highest quality black and white images.
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