

We also have the option to select only one of the three: ‘Verticals & Horizontals’, ‘Verticals only’, and ‘Horizontals only’. Please use the ‘Ratio’ sliders to more accurately recover the proportions of the image.’ When we hit Auto, we can see magic with straight lines and the image seemingly having transformed. There is a warning below that mentions ‘EXIF data present in this image did not allow for a fully automated correction. Again, when we go to the Perspective tab, there is an Auto option available. Perspective Efex – Working with vertical correction tool in use

When you click auto, it fixes automatically or asks for the original file (in case you are using JPEG or a copy). You have to choose between auto and manual. The same option is available in Perspective FX in Nik Collection 3 on the top. Most of the software simply reads out the EXIF data and corrects distortion based on the lens data. Perspective fixing is a common feature these days in most post-processing software.

What’s New in Nik Collection 3? Perspective FXĪ new plug-in by the name Perspective Efex is the newest member of Nik Collection. Nik Collection is primarily a suite of plugins for Adobe’s Photoshop, Lightroom, and Bridge, Phase One’s Capture One, and now also for Affinity Photo. Silver Efex is one of the finest plugins from Nik Collection 3 What is Nik Collection Read on to find out more about this in our Nik Collection 3 Review. I’m not sure what kind of magical algorithm lies under the hood of this software, but I find NSP3 consistently brings even my drab photos to life - textures become richer, facial characteristics become more saturated with detail, scenery becomes more colorful and defined.Download Free eBook: 25 Techniques All Photographers Should MasterĪre you planning on buying the new version 3 of Nik Collection? Want to know if it is worth it or not, will it fit your workflow? Why should you go for this version and not continue using the free version earlier released by Google, and so on? Google made the Nik Collection free before DXO bought it and re-released it. Right: Sharpened mostly using NSP3's Structure controlīut sharpening control and effects aside, I think what most endears me to NSP3 is the quality of the sharpening it provides. Depending on the look I’m going for, I generally play with all the sliders until I find a combination that looks good, and then I save it as a preset so I can apply those changes to future images. But the Structure control, which controls details and textures, is by far my favorite as it always delivers the most pleasing results. The Local Contrast control adjusts contrast throughout your entire image, and the Focus control sets the amount of adaptive sharpening applied (basically Nik’s sharpening algorithm at work).
