#ANALOG EFEX PRO 2 TUTORIAL PDF#
#ANALOG EFEX PRO 2 TUTORIAL INSTALL#
#ANALOG EFEX PRO 2 TUTORIAL UPDATE#
#ANALOG EFEX PRO 2 TUTORIAL PRO#

Split vertically or horizontally: divides the image in two with a vertical line that you can move left or right, or toggle to horizontal mode by clicking on the arrow in the centre of the line, which you can move freely up or down.

Alternate: click on the button to display the image before proccessing, release to display the processed image.

The Compare buttons let you compare your image before and after processing: The upper toolbar includes the display, comparison, and zoom tools.

Help: contains links to the User Guide, DxO support, etc.

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Edit: contains the Undo and Redo commands, to undo or redo previous actions one by one, as well as the Apply Last Edit command, which lets you apply corrections made to another image during a previous session with Analog Efex Pro to a new image.

Analog Efex Pro 3: gives access to Preferences.The menu bar at the top of the Analog Efex Pro 3 window includes the following menus: The six elements of the Analog Efex Pro 3 interface. *Requires an internet connection InterfaceĪnalog Efex Pro 3 comprises the following elements: About (Mac)/About Analaog Efex Pro (PC): displays the home screen with the number of the version installed.

#ANALOG EFEX PRO 2 TUTORIAL INSTALL#

When you install the update, you will be prompted to close Nik Collection and its host programs.

#ANALOG EFEX PRO 2 TUTORIAL UPDATE#

Check for updates*: if an update is available, you can download and install it.An explanatory text pops up when you hover over certain elements and tools in Analog Efex Pro with the mouse. Open/Close Instant Help: enable or disable the Instant Help section at the bottom of the left pane.Learning Hub*: tutorials, videos, webinars.Online support*: report problems and ask questions, after creating a support ticket.Frequently Asked Questions*: answers to common questions about Analog Efex Pro.

#ANALOG EFEX PRO 2 TUTORIAL PDF#

User Guide*: consult online or download the PDF file.

To access the online help links, go the the Help menu (Internet connection required): Help Analog Efex Pro, Help menu (Mac/PC). You can exit the window without saving the changes – either click on Cancel or on the red button at the top right of the screen.

On PC, click Save to register the changes (some are applied the next time you launch the app – see list above).

On Mac: click on the red button at the top left of the screen to exit the Preferences window (the changes are automatically saved, some are applied the next time you launch the app – see list above).

Shared options and settings selected in one of the modules will apply to all Nik Collection plug-ins. **Changes are applied the next time you launch the plug-in. * By default, if you do not change this option, it is the setting previously used that will be applied.

Reset: Click the Reset button to reset the settings to the default values and options.

Language**: the Nik Collection offers a choice of 17 languages.

The default setting is 80%, a good compromise between file size and quality.

JPEG Quality: Adjusts the compression and quality of JPEG files generated when saving your work in Analog Efex Pro.

TIFF compression: Choose between LZW compression, which reduces file size, or no compression.

GPU**: check this box if you want Analog Efex Pro to use your computer’s video card to perform calculations.

Default zoom status*: sets the zoom value to be applied when the app is opened, from Fit (adapted to screen) to 3:1 (300 %).

Background color*: You can select the level of gray for the background appearance: white, gray, dark gray, black.

Preview mode*: Lets you choose how images will be displayed when you open the app, either Single image preview, or Split preview (the image is separated by a line, with Before corrections on the left, After corrections on the right), or Side by side preview (the two versions of the image, before and after corrections, are displayed next to each other).

It offers the following options (from top to bottom): The Preferences window comprises a single tab named General.

PC: go to the File menu, then select Preferences.

Mac: click on the Analgo Efex Pro menu at the top left of the screen, then select Preferences.

Help gives you access to the user guide and a range of online services. The various settings in Analog Efex Pro let you choose your preferences for the interface, GPU acceleration, image output and language. Use the Analog Efex Pro 3 module and enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time by simulating a host of vintage cameras or shooting techniques, and by combining a plethora of well-designed and realistic camera and lens effects, film types and paper prints – including their intrinsic flaws.

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