Mastering the Nik Collection - 7: Silver Efex Pro 2 Zone Mapping

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In this new series, Mastering the Nik Collection, I'll be giving detailed instructions on how to use all of the modules in the software suite.
In this episode, I use Silver Efex Pro 2 as a Photoshop plugin and thoroughly explain the Zone Mapping System and how to utilize the Zone Mapping tool in Silver Efex Pro 2.
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[@kemerthomson]

I thought your quick explanation of the zone system got the point across nicely without unnecessary complications. Well done!

[@DickHoskins]

Excellent info, and for me, the perfect pace. And you don’t leave out verbalizing steps as you go along, I.e. I don’t get lost! Thanks.

[@19Photographer76]

At 18:00 you could have used the History to see the before and after. Nice Tony, well explained!

[@AlanMorrisSF]

Excellent tutorial. I am rediscovering NIK Collection for use when scanning and fixing photo scans from film

[@The21Governor]

Thanks. The tip about converting to a smart object is very useful

[@SteveDisenhof]

Excellent illustration of why to care about zones 0 and 10 and how to adjust with control points. But two questions: 1/ why not just set the black and white points in Lightroom or Photoshop before going into Nik? And 2/ what about zones 1 - 9? Should I care about them similarly and, if so, how and why?

[@naduncan100]

Anthony, again, many thanks, keep up the good work Best regards Neil

[@fotografieuweroder4175]

I use NIK with Capture One and with your great tutorial it gets even better. I´ll check it with LR as well soon. Great.

[@garykanston]

Great video Anthony - thanks very much. I appreciate your explanation of the zone mapping system and how to use it - I've been using Nik for several years and had no idea that tool was available or how to use it.

[@amaitra]

Superb tutorial!

[@fernandosfjr]

Anthony, you're such a great teacher! Thank you very much for your videos!

[@ramanakumarb1320]

Excellent tutorial.

[@Dpul945]

This is great thank you . I’ve just readjusted 2 prints I had sent for printing

[@christophesurman641]

i like your way to use Upoints and zone system in Silver FX pro. I 'll use it. Thank you.

[@luistunonjr.304]

Anthony thanks for a great video. I'll be here every time you have a new one. If you put all your classes in a DVD or similar (download, etc.) I bet you there will be a lot of people like me (mainly old photographers) that would love to buy it.

[@jorgeschramm]

Nice tutorial, now I know when to use the zone system.
Btw: you can compare the changes you made in the second edit in the plugin by simply clicking on the previous state in the history panel.

[@Grimmeruk]

Thanks Anthony, as always a very informative and enjoyable tutorial.

[@eliasbrito788]

Awesome tutorial, Antony thank you

[@AnthonyMorganti]

I have no affiliation with the company behind Nik Software, Dx0. They are not paying me to do these videos nor will I make any commission if you choose to purchase the product.
Please read my Code of Ethics Statement here:
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Thank you!
In this new series, Mastering the Nik Collection, I'll be giving detailed instructions on how to use all of the modules in the software suite.
In this episode, I use Silver Efex Pro 2 as a Photoshop plugin and thoroughly explain the Zone Mapping System and how to utilize the Zone Mapping tool in Silver Efex Pro 2.
You can get the Nik Collection here:
nikcollection.dxo.com/
They offer a fully working, free one month trial.

[@jonathanabelmann8036]

the zone system is a great tool if u want to truly understand ur black and white and even color photography

[@WicherBos]

Very clear explanation again! Thx 😄

[@caimac]

Thanks you from Spanish

[@bobhart303]

Thanks!

[@AnthonyMorganti]

Thank you very much Bob!

[@vincentlerie2911]

Hi Anthony, I am a long time LR user and now learning ON1 2019. In this video you talk about using a smart layer or object, so you can do further editing. Is there any way to do this in LR which I doubt? What about ON1?
This is my first time asking you a question. For some time I have been a listener of your videos. In my opinion you set the gold standard for instructional videos. Please keep up your outstanding work.
Thank you so much for your time and help.

[@EsamKabliPhotography]

Thank you

[@DickHoskins]

Is there a zone system for color?

[@almostgreen9498]

Why would you want to examine histogram areas other than 1 and 10?

[@Rani-gj8yc]

Can it be installed in ipad pro?

[@Photosbytw]

Haven't I seen this before???????? Years earlier??