nivaun's avatar
It works on Mac or PC and will work with Aperture, Lightroom, and Photoshop.

Here is a link to their site: [link] Nik has created U-Point Technology [link] to adjust an image. Here is how they explain it on their site:

"U Point technology is a revolutionary new way to selectively edit images in a very fast, easy and natural manner.

The U Point technology powered Color Control Points let you identify and isolate objects within a photograph by placing a Color Control Point directly on the object or area to be affected. By analyzing the color, tonality, detail, and location, the Color Control Point automatically determines where and how to apply certain effects, based on your needs.

If you’re familiar with using more "painterly" methods to apply effects to images (as in all other image editing software), this can take a few minutes to get used to, however the learning will be well worth it! Control points can be used to make changes such as changing the contrast of clouds in the sky, darkening a background to make your foreground objects "pop" more, brightening objects that need a little extra help, or selectively sharpening or blurring objects.

However, Color Control Points can also be used to enhance fine, small details in an image, such as isolated changes to a face or specific object. All Color Control Points within the active image communicate with each other, providing continuity of control over multiple objects throughout the image."
tuafalta's avatar
Sounds interesting. But I use PSP, not Photoshop, so I won't be able to use it. And I think it's not for free, is it?
nivaun's avatar
I don't use Photoshop either. All my adjusting is done with Aperture. PSP has a lot of limitations but you could use the Zone System by going into levels adjustment and in the color changer tool.

I thought there was a stand alone version of Nik but it doesn't look like it. No, it is not free. :(
tuafalta's avatar
I'll try it :) thank you :glomp:
nivaun's avatar
You're welcome. :hug:

When you use the color changer all you want to focus on is changing the colors brightness to move it into a specific zone.
tuafalta's avatar
Okay, thank you :) I hope it will work :D
nivaun's avatar
It will work with practice and patience. :)