However, in this case, advanced doesn’t mean difficult. The concept (convert and edit black and white photography) is quite simple, but there’s more to it than what first meets the eye. It’s part of the popular Nik Collection 6 ( click here to download a free 30-day trial with full access or read our Nik Collection review here), and along with Nik 6 Color Efex, it’s seen as the most important plugin of the collection. Silver Efex, formally known as Silver Efex Pro, is by many considered the holy grail of post-processing software for black & white photographers. That, and more, is exactly what you’ll learn in this Nik 6 Silver Efex review: What is Nik 6 Silver Efex? Photographers of all levels have it as an integral part of their post-processing workflow.īut what exactly is it? Do you really need it? If so, how do you use it to create stunning black and white images? You see, it’s been considered the go-to software for black & white photography for more than a decade now. Particularly those who have dabbled with black and white photography. Silver Efex is a name most photographers who have been around for a while are familiar with.
