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Software Review - Adobe Photoshop Plug-In DxO FilmPack From DxO Labs

Written by T. Michael Testi
Published July 25, 2007
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You can mix the color of one film with the grain of another. You can also adjust the grain of the film manually or you can match it with a 35mm, medium format or large format look. There are also two special profiles called "Cross Processed" renderings. This is a specific development mode which consists of processing slide film with the treatment chain adapted to negative film and vice versa. This gives you a lot of room for experimentation. Below I have put together a small sample myself of the basic renderings.

Image courtesy T. Michael TestiDxO FilmPack v1.2 was recently released and added the ability to read Tiff 8 bits and 16 bits as well as JPEG files from within the standalone version. It was also made compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS3.

DxO FilmPack will run as 21 day demo. It can be purchased as an upgrade for those who already own a prior version or as a new install and retails for $99 USD at DxO Labs Website.

While DxO FilmPack is not going to be used for every situation, it does provide for a lot of creative artistic expression. It is very easy to use and very functional. My only complaint is that you cannot create your own formulas and save them. If you need to match film based images for a presentation, or if you want some unique creative license to experiment for a different look and feel for that film look, then DxO FilmPack is the product for you.

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T. Michael Testi is a photographer, writer, software developer and ardent fan of fantasy football and horse race handicapping. He also blogs at PhotographyTodayNet and at All This and Everything Else.
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Software Review - Adobe Photoshop Plug-In DxO FilmPack From DxO Labs
Published: July 25, 2007
Type: Review
Section: Sci/Tech
Filed Under: Culture: Photography, Review, Sci/Tech: Computers, Sci/Tech: Software
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Writer: T. Michael Testi
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