Tool materials:
PS software, Google Nik 1.2 plug-in collection (including color Efex4 filter).
Method steps:
① First install Google Nik 1.2. After installation, open PS, import pictures, call Color Efex Pro 4 in the filter, and click the title of "Filter List" on the left. As shown in the figure:
②Color Efex Pro 4 provides 8 filter categories according to the photography style, so that you can find the filter faster. Select a category to display the recommended filters for this photography style. You can click the star symbol next to the corresponding filter name to add your favorite filters to the Favorites category. In this way, you can create a category that contains the most commonly used filters.
③ Click the available presets to apply the corresponding effects to your own pictures. If there is no Favorites option in the current filter, you can click the up or down arrow to go to the previous or next filter in the selected category.
After selecting the preset, adjust the slider according to your own preferences. For this particular picture, use a high value of "dark detail extraction" to enhance the details as much as possible. The "dark detail extraction" control in "dark contrast" can not only enhance the details of the whole picture, but also expand the dark contrast. As shown in the figure:
⑤ After creating the desired effect, click OK or Save to process the picture and return to the picture editor. As shown in the figure: