Welcome to the Nik HDR Efex Pro 2.0 Workshop
In this workshop you’ll learn how to create great HDR images with Nik Software’s HDR Efex Pro 2.0. The contents of this course include:
Assembling HDR Images
In this chapter we’ll walk through the process of creating a basic high dynamic range (HDR) image using HDR Efex Pro.
Basics of HDR Efex Pro
This chapter will guide you through some of the basics of working with HDR Efex Pro, including adjusting overall settings, working with presets, and evaluating your image.
Applying Adjustments
This chapter will focus on the various adjustments you can apply to your HDR images during the tone mapping process.
Using Selective Adjustments
In this chapter you’ll learn how to take advantage of the very powerful capability to apply adjustments in HDR Efex Pro that only affect a specific portion of your image.
Finishing Touches
This chapter will show you some of the finishing touches you can apply to your image as you complete the process of tone mapping.
The lessons are wrapped in a feature-rich interface that lets you jump to any topic and bookmark individual sections for later review. Full-Screen mode provides a hi-def, immersive experience, and Watch-and-Work mode shrinks the video into a small window so you can play the videos alongside your application. Also included are exercise files that give you an easy way to try out the techniques you learn.
System Requirements
- Broadband internet connection
- Up-to-date browser with Flash plug-in
- Screen resolution 1024x768 or higher
- Sound card with speakers or headphones attached
- Pentium 4 2.6 GHz or higher, or Apple Mac G5
- 512 MB RAM