The clip shows the method this photographer uses for XT-1 files for producing a high-contrast look, but it can of course be tuned for the M-Monochrom or the M9 and for a lower contrast. The following, is a new way of processing (both M-Monochrom and B&W from the M9) that I've adopted of using Silver Efex (SEFEX) under Lightroom, based on the ideas of this short video clip: For me, an important element in using SEFEX is the setting of the Fine and Midtone Structure sliders. The ideas in the video linked below provide a quick and effective method of using SEFEX. If you’re upgrading from a previous version, the price will be $59.99/£54.99 before June 30, reverting to the regular price of $79/£69 afterwards.Silver Efex (SEFEX) can be a nightmare when you first start using it and search through the myriad of presets and sliders to get the combination that you want. The DxO Nik Collection 4 is available now from the DxO website, and if you buy before June 30, the price for new users will be $99.99/£88.99 instead of $149/£133. DxO Nik Collection 4 availability and pricing The Last Edit function, previously available only in Photoshop, has now been extended to Lightroom Classic to make it easier to apply the last preset used to new images, and a new Smart Copy and Past feature lets you selectively re-apply the effect of a plug-in to several images at once without having to launch the plug-in interface. Nik Collection 4 also brings a new workflow for Lightroom users. 10 Meta Presets are supplied with Nik Collection 4, and it will be interesting to see where DxO takes this in the future. For the first time, its possible to combine Nik Collection 4 plug-in effects from within Photoshop with a single preset. The Nik Collection 4 Meta Presets are a little like Photoshop actions, carrying out a pre-defined sequence of filter effects. Nik Collection 4 Meta Presets and Adobe workflow

The remaining plug-ins stay pretty much as they are, though they all benefit from new Adobe workflow options and Meta Presets in Photoshop. This elevates Viveza from a simple dodging and burning tool to something rather more powerful – and it too offers more selective Color Tolerance settings.

Viveza traditionally been a stripped back local adjustment tool rather than a creative plug-in, but this changes with Viveza 3, which now comes with ten creative presets and the ability to create your own. Viveza also gets an update, and Viveza now offers presets and the same improved control point technologies in Silver Efex Pro 3.

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