![]() ![]() The Nik Collection 5 can be bought at the DXO website for 149 euro. ![]() This plugin collection is now owned by DXO and they have just released their last version 5. Having spent time to create a good looking photo, making sure it is sharp, good colours and doing some editing afterwards I don’t like it when that is all thrown away by some terrible filter.īut luckily there are alternatives in the form of the Nik Collection 5. ![]() That always feels a bit like a kick in the teeth. My experience with filters is mostly people posting images I shot for them on Instagram and putting some god-awful filter over it. That may be a strange way to start a review of a filter collection like the new Nik Collection 5, but let me explain. However, anything pointing to a generic file hosting service should be treated with suspicion.I’m not a big fan of digital filters / plugins. ![]() If nik (or a third party THEY (or a reputable publisher like a computer magazine) used to host their download link) still make it available for download even if it isn't advertised, that risk of course is not given. Just be aware that sites where files that are legally in a gray or black area are offered, especially if that content seems to be monetized in any way (eg by banner ads), tend to be untrustworthy: Someone who doesn't respect intellectual property in order to profit from running such a site could potentially also be someone who doesn't respect the integrity of your computer or personal data if they can make a profit from not respecting it. I am not commenting on the ethical issues/controversy. There is a sad truth: If some company makes something freely available - unless it comes with a license that allows redistribution! - and ceases to do so, anything available on the internet after that time will be a bootleg copy in nature. ![]()
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