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Photomatix VS NIK HDR Efex Pro
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<blockquote data-quote="T-Man" data-source="post: 306912" data-attributes="member: 22038"><p>You make compelling points. I bought the NIK Collection for the Define noise reduction and Sharpener Pro plug-ins only, based on a recommendation from others and a couple Youtube videos explaining their use. I didn't even look to see what the other included plug-ins had to offer. As much as I like Photomatix, I likely wouldn't have bought it (I have the Pro version) if I'd bought the NIK collection first. FWIW, I've tried the ghost reduction feature of Photomatix Pro, and it did an excellent job, so if NIK HDR is better, that's good to know. Per #1, Photomatix Pro also allows you to select a reference frame so that it eliminates the different features on the other frames. It too offers the features you mention in #2 as well, with natural vs. surreal and everything in between with several lighting effects... though perhaps NIK HDR could better on the natural side of things?</p><p></p><p>Not sure how it compares on #3, but I don't think Photomatix has anything that works like the "control points" you describe. Thanks for your explanation on that. </p><p></p><p>I do know Photomatix integrates with Lightroom just as nicely as the NIK stuff, and working between them is just as seamless.</p><p></p><p>I appreciate the input, gents! Even though it would seem a simple matter of trying both and comparing (since I have both), I still learn things from people with more experience than me by asking the questions.</p><p></p><p>Now I know priority #1 for me is to learn how to use the NIK control points.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="T-Man, post: 306912, member: 22038"] You make compelling points. I bought the NIK Collection for the Define noise reduction and Sharpener Pro plug-ins only, based on a recommendation from others and a couple Youtube videos explaining their use. I didn't even look to see what the other included plug-ins had to offer. As much as I like Photomatix, I likely wouldn't have bought it (I have the Pro version) if I'd bought the NIK collection first. FWIW, I've tried the ghost reduction feature of Photomatix Pro, and it did an excellent job, so if NIK HDR is better, that's good to know. Per #1, Photomatix Pro also allows you to select a reference frame so that it eliminates the different features on the other frames. It too offers the features you mention in #2 as well, with natural vs. surreal and everything in between with several lighting effects... though perhaps NIK HDR could better on the natural side of things? Not sure how it compares on #3, but I don't think Photomatix has anything that works like the "control points" you describe. Thanks for your explanation on that. I do know Photomatix integrates with Lightroom just as nicely as the NIK stuff, and working between them is just as seamless. I appreciate the input, gents! Even though it would seem a simple matter of trying both and comparing (since I have both), I still learn things from people with more experience than me by asking the questions. Now I know priority #1 for me is to learn how to use the NIK control points. [/QUOTE]
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