Digital BW, The Print

Alan,
Have been using Silver Efex for a while and find the learning curve
short if you are familiar with curves, levels etc.  Great for adding
local contrast with control points, for filter effects [can dial down
the presets], for adding film characteristics of many types of b/w
films, for toning a wide spectrum of tints and strengths, for
vignetting.  Certainly worth a few hours tooling around with the free
demo.
Good luck
Alan


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "atrembly2001"
<atrembly@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> 
> I am new to creating BW images in PS and have gotten pretty good at a 
> workflow that involves using Lab color and channels.  My results have 
> been mostly satisfactory.  I recently saw an article in After Capture 
> that showed some impressive results using Silver Efex Pro and wondered 
> if anyone in the group has used it and what their experience has been. 
> 
> Alan Trembly
>