In this release, we see the first of a complete rewrite of two of the apps - and they truly are standalone image editing apps that also happen to work as plugins to Photoshop, Lightroom, and other hosts. Unfortunately Google didn’t update it at all, but fortunately, DxO Labs acquired the software from Google in 2017, and have been working to modernize it, adding new features and capabilities. The software was originally developed by Nik Software in the late 90s, and then acquired by Google in 2012. If you’re a long time user of the Nik Collection, then you may recall its history. As in years past, DxO asked me to join them on their virtual press tour to show off the newest Nik Collection 4 features to the global press - and I’d like to share that demo with you.

DxO has just released the latest version of the Nik Collection, DxO Nik Collection 4. In addition, you can now copy and paste multiple filters from one photo to many others in Lightroom Classic and even load the last edit applied if you forgot to save a preset before exiting the filter!Ġ1:15 - Opening Nik Collection Selective ToolĠ1:58 - How Selective Tool (aka U-Points) WorkĠ3:01 - New Control Points (U-Points) RefinementĠ8:27 - New Save Control Points in Presetsġ1:29 - New Selective tones and White Balance Shift in Viveza 3ġ2:15 - New Copy and Paste Nik filters in Lightroom Classicġ5:50 - New ClearView in Silver Efex Pro 3ġ6:50 - New Film Grain in Silver Efex Pro (from DxO FilmPack)ġ7:32 - New Apply last Edit (Recall last edit) in Lightroomġ8:35 - New and Upgrade Pricing 📄 Full Video Transcript

New adjustments like highlight, midtown and shadow controls, white balance, and ClearView make their way into some filters, and the new Meta-presets bring creative new one-click looks to your photos. With new Color Selectivity control over your U-Points / Control points (allowing you to contract or expand your mask), and the ability to rename control points and save them into presets, it makes them more powerful than ever.

Nik Collection 4 by DxO is a fantastic upgrade, including a complete rewrite of two of the most important filters - Viveza and Silver Efex Pro.

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