Nik Collection by Google

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In Case You Haven’t Heard… Google bought Nik Software not too long ago. A lot of photographers were questioning the future of their treasured Photoshop Plugins. Earlier this week, I received an email from Google. Being a long time Nik customer and a registered owner of their products, I was eligible to receive a free copy of the new Nik Collection by Google! It included all 6 of their award winning plugins for Photoshop, Lightroom & Aperture.

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To be completely honest, I’m not a huge plugins guy. Most of the work that I do is manual photoshop, with some actions here and there. The one plugin that I did use quite a bit was Nik Color Efex Pro. It produced some really cool results. The fact that Google gave existing Nik customers the entire updated suite for free is extremely generous! It made my week actually. If you are a registered Nik customer, chances are you will be getting this email for the free download as well, so keep an eye on your inbox. If you are new to the Nik Collection, you can now purchase the entire collection for only $149! That’s a huge price drop from the original $499! Google will no longer be selling these as individual applications. 

 

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The free upgrade has definitely inspired me to take a deeper look into the possibilities of what these plugins have to offer. I love the interfaces of these plugins, and the U Point® Technology is really cool. I’m also really enjoying the look and feel that Google implemented into Nik Collection; the logos, branding etc; very Google. The website is super simple to navigate through, very clean and easy to find what you’re looking for. There are a ton of video tutorials on how to use their software, and well as an intuitive help page.

If you haven’t already, I highly recommend checking out the new Nik Collection by Google. You can find them at www.niksoftware.com 

Brian Rodgers Jr.

Brian Rodgers Jr. is an American Advertising Federation award winning commercial advertising photographer and digital artist based out of South Bend, Indiana. He's the founder and owner of Digital Art That Rocks™ and specializes in product photography and architectural photography with an emphasis on high end retouching and post production.

With an affinity for creative thinking, visual communication and meticulous post-production, Brian has elevated brand visuals for a diverse clientele, partnering with SMBs, advertising agencies and global corporations, to translate ideas into powerful visual narratives. His commitment to aesthetic excellence and the transformative power of high-end commercial retouching has helped define his contribution to the creative industry, empowering clients to showcase their brands with unparalleled clarity and impact.

In addition to working with clients nationwide, Brian has also had the opportunity to travel the country to photograph some amazing architectural projects for architecture firms, museums, exhibit design companies and custom fabrication firms that feature immersive media and experience design.

Brian has provided high end retouching & post-production services to renowned brands like Snickers & Razer. His work has been featured on the cover of numerous publications including Photoshop User Magazine. He’s created a Youtube video on the subject of beverage photography that quickly reached over 1 million views! He’s also developed, produced and delivered high level education through commercially available product photography tutorials. These tutorials not only have a global audience, they've also made a positive impact to the careers of future creatives.

 

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Hi, I'm Brian Rodgers Jr. a commercial photographer and digital artist based out of South Bend, Indiana. Thank you for visiting the official Digital Art That Rocks™ website and for checking out my latest work. Any business that designs, manufactures and/or sells products and services needs great photography to help sell their brand. Whether you need a product photography services, architectural photography, professional headshots, or video production services, you’ve come to the right place. 

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