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Tony · 08:37 AM

Shot with the 58mm Nokton 1.4
Is there any favorite B/W conversion programs you guys use regularly? I just did a quick conversion in E7 here using Virtual Photographer Plug-in, but am interested in what some of you use?
Regards!

daacon · 02-03-2010, 08:56 AM

Nice candid - that face has a lot of character and I'll bet a few stories. I just use PS and a Gorman-Holbert action I found (google it it was free). I hear good thinks about Nik software though (Silver Effect Pro) - not cheap but they have free 15 day trials.

**Sailor** · 02-03-2010, 09:19 AM

Hey Ruper - great portrait. Looks to me like you can already make great conversions with what you've got.

Jer

Rupert · 02-03-2010, 08:41 PM

Dave, I will give that program a try. I think the Nik software is too expensive for what it does.....Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!

Thanks Sailor!....It is not a bad conversion, but I always look for new or beter ways.
Regards!
Rupert

**dcmsox2004** · 02-04-2010, 07:23 AM

well done... some may laugh/scoff..... i've had success with the free picassa and even flick's conversion tools...yes, they are rudimentary and limited, but not bad considering picassa is free and flickr can be had for a small fee.........

**Rense** · 02-04-2010, 11:28 AM

Great portrait!
I just use LightRoom for my conversions. It's easy, but not automated, you have to adjust everything manually, because the B&W conversion of LR is just a matter of desaturation.....so it'll give flat results....

atupdate · 02-04-2010, 05:44 PM

Rupert,

I use the channel mixer technique shown in this tutorial.
Methods of Black and White Conversion - Tutorials

Here is an example.

I've also heard good things about the plug-in you used (Virtual Photographer). Here is a link for this free plug-in.

Welcome to optikVerve Labs - Home of virtualPhotographer

Tim

PS: Great imgae and a very nice conversion - not sure you really need any help.

Rupert · 02-04-2010, 09:32 PM

Thanks again for the comments, and I do appreciate the information. I am just an amateur and love to get the ideas and tools of others.....much appreciated!
Regards!
Rupert

Hey Elwood · 02-06-2010, 09:35 AM

For me it's good-ol photoshop. You can do so much more in photoshop then you can in lightroom.

PentX Girl · 02-06-2010, 02:11 PM

Great candid B&W portrait

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02-03-2010, 08:56 AM	#2
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice candid - that face has a lot of character and I'll bet a few stories. I just use PS and a Gorman-Holbert action I found (google it it was free). I hear good thinks about Nik software though (Silver Effect Pro) - not cheap but they have free 15 day trials.

02-03-2010, 09:19 AM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Hey Ruper - great portrait. Looks to me like you can already make great conversions with what you've got. Jer

02-03-2010, 08:41 PM	#4
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Dave, I will give that program a try. I think the Nik software is too expensive for what it does.....Thanks for the info, I appreciate it! Thanks Sailor!....It is not a bad conversion, but I always look for new or beter ways. Regards! Rupert

02-04-2010, 07:23 AM	#5
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	well done... some may laugh/scoff..... i've had success with the free picassa and even flick's conversion tools...yes, they are rudimentary and limited, but not bad considering picassa is free and flickr can be had for a small fee.........

02-04-2010, 11:28 AM	#6
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Great portrait! I just use LightRoom for my conversions. It's easy, but not automated, you have to adjust everything manually, because the B&W conversion of LR is just a matter of desaturation.....so it'll give flat results....

02-04-2010, 05:44 PM	#7
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	Rupert, I use the channel mixer technique shown in this tutorial. Methods of Black and White Conversion - Tutorials Here is an example. I've also heard good things about the plug-in you used (Virtual Photographer). Here is a link for this free plug-in. Welcome to optikVerve Labs - Home of virtualPhotographer Tim PS: Great imgae and a very nice conversion - not sure you really need any help.

02-04-2010, 09:32 PM	#8
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Thanks again for the comments, and I do appreciate the information. I am just an amateur and love to get the ideas and tools of others.....much appreciated! Regards! Rupert

02-06-2010, 09:35 AM	#9
Hey Elwood Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Highland, MI Posts: 336	For me it's good-ol photoshop. You can do so much more in photoshop then you can in lightroom.

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PentX Girl Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,700	Great candid B&W portrait

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