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March 23, 2018

The Black and White White Balance Trick!

Does this photo look green and ugly? Not in black and white it doesn’t. These two sliders change everything and in today’s video we’ll find out why.

This is another tip for raw processing and for (but not limited to) the new Silver 3 presets. We’re going to look at how you can take better control of your black and white process by using the white balance sliders to get the luminance and gradient mix you want in every image.

You’ve likely done this before, but I thought we would take the time to understand better how white balance effects black and white. Some of the presets in Silver 3 do this already behind the scenes, but you can tweak any black and white process to your heart’s content using this method.

The presets I’m using are Silver 3 for Lightroom. Get them here.

August 2, 2013

lightroom, special effects, Updates, video

Introducing Power Workflow 4 – The World’s Best Lightroom Presets

These have been over 6 years in the making. Ever since Lightroom 1 I’ve been refining our ultimate presets collection. I could not be prouder of Power Workflow 4. It’s at a whole new level, taking advantage of the best Lightroom has to offer and putting more control at our fingertips. Power Workflow 3 served us well for 3 years but it’s time to move up. Behold, Power Workflow 4. It’s been a long time coming and you won’t be disappointed… Gav

Get them here.

March 27, 2013

news, presets, ProPhotoShow, special effects

Seim Effects Introduces ColorFlow for Apple Aperture

ColorFlow has arrived. The most complete color presets toolkit available for Aperture users and a perfect complement to LightFlow for Aperture. You can learn more and watch the video here. Below is the official press details and media kit available for download.

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Seim Effects Introduces ColorFlow – Offers More Than Sixty Color Effect Presets for Photographers Using Apple Aperture

Color Alchemy for Aperture – ColorFlow is a presets collection dedicated to flexible beautiful color. Designed to help photographers deliver outstanding work by allowing them to focus more on creativity and less on the science of color.

Soap Lake, WA (March 27, 2013) – Seim Effects Photo Tools has introduced ColorFlow, its newest creative preset collection engineered by Award-winning photographer Gavin Seim. These new color-only presets have been created specifically for photographers who use Apple^® Aperture^® software in their digital photography workflow.

For maximum flexibility, the ColorFlow presets collection organizes more than sixty presets across 5 categories of color tools: Essential Color, Color Story, Film Inspired, Hollywood Cinema and Color Toners. The ColorFlow collection allows photographers to deliver very subtle or bold image variations. For even greater control, users can mix and blend color effects for desired mood or visual theme, all while leveraging the power of Apple Aperture software.

Download Media Sample Kit and Full Press Release ZIP

March 21, 2013

Aperture Freebies, Free Effects & Goodies, news, presets, ProPhotoShow

A Pack of Free Aperture Presets from Seim Effects ColorFlow

ColorFlow has arrived: A presets collection dedicated to beautiful color in Apple Aperture and the perfect follow up to LightFlow, the workflow presets collection for Aperture – ColorFlow It puts the nuances & hues at your fingertips, backed by the power of Aperture. Inspired by film, cinema and color itself, ColorFlow includes endless possibilities in one powerful collection.

In form with Seim Effects standard practice, we’re posting a mini set from the collection. A selection of free presets from ColorFlow. Try them out and if you like what you see grab the complete collection. Note: If you use LR instead of Aperture check out Color Fantasies 2.

The complete ColorFlow features…

5 categories of POWERFUL color tools.
Subtle to Bold. ColorFlow is balanced.
Customize – Mix and blend effects.
Free updates and effects refinements.
Organized for workflow and creativity.
Amazing Seim Real Service & support.
60+ presets for Apple Aperture® 3+

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See more samples, plus watch the video with a demo and tips right here. Download the freebies below. Unzip and open in Aperture to install. Presets will appear with other presets in your adjustments panel.

DOWNLOAD ColorFlow sampler pack ZIP

Get the complete collection.

February 3, 2013

free lightroom presets, lightroom, presets, special effects

15 FREE Premium Lightroom Presets from Seim Effects Color Fantasies 2

Recently we released Color Fantasies 2 here at Seim Effects – It’s a powerful collection of over 100 presets like you’ve never seen in Lightroom. It’s color alchemy at your fingertips, from Hollywood style color tones to film inspired simplicity. But we know that not everyone will be ready to jump in and buy a premium presets pack right off. That’s why we’re giving you free presets – Good ones too.

Below you can download 15 premium presets from Color Fantasies 2. No strings attached. Downloaded, install and start seeing what kind of color is possible within Lightroom. We hope you enjoy and when you see how powerful they are, you’ll check out the complete collection. If you have any questions or problems just get in touch – effects@seimstudios.com, or give us a phone call – 509 951 4860. We really are here to help.

Gavin Seim