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Re: [Digital BW] Convert color to BW plugins: Which one(s) do you use?

2008-08-11 by Debbi

Hi Danny,

  You didn't ask about this one, but I really love Photokit's B&W 
toning set. in particular the platinum.

  <http://www.pixelgenius.com/photokit/bw-toning.html>


Debbi





>PREFACE
>I understand there are many "non-plugin methods" for doing color to
>BW conversions, e.g. the L channel, the best of individual color
>channels, Calculations command, Channel Mixer, CS3 BW adjustment
>layer, dual Hue/Sat adjustment layers, etc.
>
>I've used each of these individually or in combination at one time or
>another.
>
>==========
>
>ARE YOU USING... (or have you evaluated)
>
>any of the following (or other) PLUGINS/SCRIPTS?:
>* B/W Styler - www.thepluginsite.com
>* BW Workflow Pro - www.FredMiranda.com
>* Black and White Studio - www.powerretouche.com
>* Silver Efex Pro - www.niksoftware.com
>
>OPINIONS
>If so I'd be interested in your opinions, experiences, features you
>like, comparison commentary, etc.
>
>Thanks.
>
>==========
>
>If possible, please RESIST irrelevant "real men/women don't use
>plugins for this purpose" commentary, OK? :-) I understand the
>generic pros/cons of plugins, actions, etc.

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