About This Course

Learn to Master the Nik Collection by DxO

An updated version of the full Nik Collection applications have recently been released by DxO Software, and this course can help you master the use of all of the applications in the Nik Collection.

This course includes more than three hours of video lessons covering all aspects of the Nik Collection. You'll learn about the general use of the applications and plug-ins included in the Nik Collection, and then be taken through detailed explanations of the features of all of the individual applications.

You'll learn how to create a virtually unlimited number of creative effect variations with Color Efex Pro. You'll see how Viveza enables you to apply targeted adjustments with incredible precision. You'll learn to create remarkable black and white interpretations (and more) from your color photos using Silver Efex Pro. You'll see how you can add unique creative effects that mimic older camera styles with Analog Efex Pro. You'll learn to create incredible high dynamic range (HDR) images with HDR Efex Pro. You'll see how Dfine can help you reduce noise in your photos. And you'll learn to apply sophisticated sharpening effects with Sharpener Pro.

This comprehensive course will help you truly make the most of the Nik Collection by DxO, so you can optimize and apply creative effects to your photos.

Course Duration: 3 Hours 11 Minutes

Course Curriculum

    1. Introduction (2:58)

    1. Lesson 1 - Workflow from Lightroom (2:19)

    2. Lesson 2 - Workflow from Photoshop (4:12)

    3. Lesson 3 - Workflow from Photoshop Elements (2:44)

    4. Lesson 4 - Working as a Standalone Application (2:33)

    5. Lesson 5 - General Interface Overview (2:26)

    6. Lesson 6 - Understanding Presets (2:02)

    7. Lesson 7 - Loupe and Histogram Displays (2:24)

    8. Lesson 8 - Zooming and Panning (2:06)

    9. Lesson 9 - Before and After Views (3:27)

    10. Lesson 10 - Undo and Reset (2:53)

    11. Lesson 11 - History (4:51)

    12. Lesson 12 - Introduction to Control Points (2:51)

    13. Lesson 13 - Finalizing your Adjustments (1:25)

    1. Lesson 1 - Overall Workflow (3:17)

    2. Lesson 2 - Adding Multiple Filters (2:51)

    3. Lesson 3 - Changing Filter Order (2:06)

    4. Lesson 4 - Saving Recipes (1:54)

    5. Lesson 5 - Refining or Removing a Filter (1:30)

    6. Lesson 6 - Using Control Points (3:16)

    1. Lesson 1 - Applying Global Adjustments (2:19)

    2. Lesson 2 - Targeted Adjustments (4:32)

    1. Lesson 1 - Starting with a Preset (2:52)

    2. Lesson 2 - Applying Global Adjustments (4:31)

    3. Lesson 3 - Selective Adjustments (3:06)

    4. Lesson 4 - Selectively Restoring Color (3:28)

    5. Lesson 5 - Adding Color Filters (2:21)

    6. Lesson 6 - Applying Film Effects (6:04)

    7. Lesson 7 - Color Toning Effects (4:46)

    8. Lesson 8 - Adding a Vignette (3:11)

    9. Lesson 9 - Burning the Edges (2:20)

    10. Lesson 10 - Adding a Border Effect (2:53)

    1. Lesson 1 - Camera Categories and Presets (3:20)

    2. Lesson 2 - Creating a Custom Tool Combination (3:59)

    3. Lesson 3 - Basic Adjustments (2:17)

    4. Lesson 4 - Applying Lens Distortion (3:23)

    5. Lesson 5 - Adding Bokeh Effects (4:36)

    6. Lesson 6 - Zoom and Rotate Blurs (2:19)

    7. Lesson 7 - Adding Motion Blur (2:48)

    8. Lesson 8 - Double Exposure (4:22)

    9. Lesson 9 - Light Leak Effect (1:48)

    10. Lesson 10 - Adding Dirt and Scratches (1:51)

    11. Lesson 11 - Photo Plate Effects (1:56)

    12. Lesson 12 - Lens Vignette Effect (1:56)

    13. Lesson 13 - Applying a Film Type (2:30)

    14. Lesson 14 - Multilens Effects (2:43)

    15. Lesson 15 - Frame Options (1:59)

    16. Lesson 16 - Levels and Curves Adjustments (3:42)

About this course

  • $39.00
  • 69 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content

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