Just Released! HDR Efex Pro 2 from Nik Software

Experience all the power, control, and creative expression your camera has to offer with new HDR Efex Pro 2. Nik has improved the software across the board: it's faster, more powerful, delivers more realistic results, and is easier to use than ever. HDR Efex Pro 2 gives you the creative freedom to create truly exceptional high dynamic range images for discerning audiences. Order HDR Efex Pro 2 today for just $99.95.

Key New Features:

• NEW: Improved Tone Mapping Engine – Develop superior results with better color rendering and improved natural styles

• UPDATED: Interface, Interaction, and Workflow – Benefit from improvements to the merging interface, tone mapping and enhancement controls, visual presets, and more

• NEW: Depth Control – Enjoy added depth and realism in images with the new and proprietary Depth control, which helps counteract the flattened look commonly associated with HDR images

• NEW: Full GPU Processing and Multi-Core Optimization – Gain even faster performance with GPU processing that takes full advantage of the processors found on modern display adapters

• UPDATED: Ghost Reduction – Improved ghost reduction algorithm ensures that artifacts created by moving objects are removed with a single click

• NEW: Chromatic Aberration Reduction – Reduce color fringes around objects

• NEW: Graduated Neutral Density Control – Access the full 32-bit depth of the merged image, providing a natural effect especially on images with a strong horizon line

• NEW: Full White Balance Control – Take full advantage of the white balance in an image with a new Tint slider, which along with the Temperature slider, can be applied both globally as well as selectively using U Point technology

• NEW: History Browser – Easily review adjustments and different HDR looks via the History Browser which records every enhancement used in an editing session

• NEW: Extended Language Support – International users benefit by the addition of Brazilian Portuguese and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) to a list of languages that includes English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Japanese

• …Dozens more features. View the entire feature list by clicking on the LEARN MORE button at the top.

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Nik Software on Sale - The Complete Collection

Nik Software is offering its lowest price of the year on its Complete Collection this 4th of July sale, which runs through Sunday, July 8 at midnight. Their Complete Collection Ultimate Edition is on sale for $150 off (only $349.95), while the Complete Collection for Lightroom/Aperture is now just $224.95 (savings of $75).  This collection include all six Nik Software plug-in which includes Dfine 2.0, Viveza 2, HDR Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro 4.0, Silver Efex Pro 2, and Sharpener Pro 3.0.