11-19-2011, 03:24 AM
[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1321618371' post='13026']
There is no "correct" way to convert to BW. The standard BW conversion of Color Efex Pro 3 indeed is dark. Many BW photos from the past that grab you do like shadows (iow: lots of black) and the standard BW conversion settings are geared towards that look. You do have to make rather light exposures to get nice results with it standard settings.
I prefer the tonal enhancer method in the BW conversion, and it gives 3 pre-sets to choose from. Probably they will be more to your liking?
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Thank you for your explanation, Brightcolours. Today I tried the tonal enhancer method in the BW conversion and indeed it can give better results for my taste.
Regards,
Frank
There is no "correct" way to convert to BW. The standard BW conversion of Color Efex Pro 3 indeed is dark. Many BW photos from the past that grab you do like shadows (iow: lots of black) and the standard BW conversion settings are geared towards that look. You do have to make rather light exposures to get nice results with it standard settings.
I prefer the tonal enhancer method in the BW conversion, and it gives 3 pre-sets to choose from. Probably they will be more to your liking?
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Thank you for your explanation, Brightcolours. Today I tried the tonal enhancer method in the BW conversion and indeed it can give better results for my taste.
Regards,
Frank