HDREfexPro_UserGuide.Help.pdf

Getting Started

HDR EFEX PRO ™

Pure. Unlimited. HDR.

for Photoshop ® , Lightroom ® , and Aperture ™

Getting Started

HDR Efex Pro

Table of contents

2 Intro

3 Installation

4 Step 1 - Create an HDR image

6 Step 2 - Alignment and Ghost Reduction

8 Step 3 - Preset Browser

10 Step 4 - Global Adjustments

12 Step 5 - Selective Adjustments

16 Step 6 - Finishing Adjustments

18 Shooting HDR

Experience all the power, control, and creative expression your camera has to offer with HDR Efex Pro ™ , the essential new high

dynamic range imaging standard designed to help photographers quickly and easily achieve the full spectrum of HDR enhancements

from the realistic to artistic.

By combining innovative and best-in-class technologies, including unrivaled tone mapping algorithms, proprietary U Point ®

technology, and powerful ghosting control, HDR Efex Pro provides the power, control, and precision for anyone to create stunning

high dynamic range photographs.

Features

• Complete all-in-one HDR imaging toolkit with intuitive, fast, and easy operation.

• U Point technology powered selection tools for fast precise enhancements of contrast, shadow, structure, and

saturation adjustments permit localized ine-tuning for a completely inished look.

• Multiple proprietary tone mapping algorithms with powerful adjustment controls yield a wide variety of HDR

styles and superior results.

• Scores of presets organized into categories enable amazing one-click HDR image processing.

• Advanced technology for automatic image alignment and ghosting removal.

• Ability to create the HDR “look” from single images.

HDR EFEX PRO Features

Installation

Windows:

1 Close all open applications.

2 Insert the HDR Efex Pro CD.

3 When the auto-run installer appears, click the Next

button within the installation interface.

4 Accept the License Agreement.

5 Click the Install button to accept the installation path.

It is recommended to install the software default path,

as the software will automatically create the appropriate

folders and links for each of the host applications found

in the next step.

6 A list of the found compatible host applications will be

displayed, click Next to complete the installation process.

7 Click Finish to close the installer window.

Macintosh:

1 Close all open applications.

2 Insert the HDR Efex Pro CD and double-click on the

installer icon.

3 When the installer window appears, click the Continue

button within the installer interface.

4 Click Continue and then Agree to accept the license

agreement.

5 The installer will display all compatible host applications

that were located. Click Continue and then Install on the

following screen to begin installation.

6 Click close to close the installer window.

It is strongly recommended that you register your software purchase. Product registration enables you to receive alerts

when new versions of your product are available and helps provide you with highest level of customer support.

Beneits of Registration:

• Receive free personal support

• Access free daily webinar training

• Receive email notiication and special pricing on product upgrades

• Receive download access for the lifetime of the product

• Protect yourself in case you lose your product key

To register your software visit: www.niksoftware.com/register

Please have your product key available at the time you register.

Installation

HDR EFEX PRO

STEP 1

Create an HDR Image

Select an image series or a single image to edit in HDR Efex Pro

Accessing HDR Efex Pro in Lightroom:

1 Launch Lightroom.

2 Highlight a series of images that you wish to merge and edit.

3 Right-click on the image series and roll over Export.

4 Click HDR Efex Pro in the popup menu to launch the application.

TIP: The software can also be accessed from File > Export with Preset > HDR Efex Pro

Accessing HDR Efex Pro in Aperture:

1 Launch Aperture.

2 Highlight a series of images that you wish to merge and edit.

3 Right-click on the image series and roll over Edit with Plug-in.

4 Click HDR Efex Pro in the popup menu to launch the application.

TIP: The software can also be accessed from Photos > Edit with Plug-in > HDR Efex Pro

Accessing HDR Efex Pro in Photoshop:

1 Launch Photoshop.

2 Click the File > Automate menu > Merge to HDR Efex Pro.

3 Select your image series from the Merge Dialog and click OK.

4 To select your image series click on the Select button and choose your images.

5 Next, select the Alignment and Ghost Reduction settings.

(See page 6 for more information on Alignment and Ghost Reduction)

6 Finally, click OK and your image series will be aligned, merged and opened in HDR Efex Pro.

TIP 1: Use the Smart Object option in the Merge dialog to enable you to open and adjust your edits at a

future date, including the position and adjustments made with control points.

TIP 2: To tone map 32-bit images, launch the software by clicking on Filter > Nik Software > HDR Efex Pro

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