Two Thumbs Up Software Review

In the "old days" of film (younger readers please consult an encyclopedia) you almost always had to think your shots through before you ever pressed the shutter.  Because there was an unmistakable cost associated with each click you did your best to get it right the first time.

Many times you would put a filter over the camera lens to obtain a predetermined effect.  There were several filter makers to choose from.  Two of my favorite were Cokin and Tiffen.  Well Tiffen has made all those same filter effects (warming, diffusion, etc) available post-shoot in digital.  Their new software program, Tiffen Dfx, is pretty amazing.

It has taken many of the looks you are used to from yesteryear and put them in an easy to use package (available as a stand alone version or plug-in for PhotoShop).  Tiffen is offering a 15-day full version, free trial if you'd like to check it out yourself.  Start with their quick tour here and then follow the link to their download page.  The full version retails for $149 (stand-alone) and up.  They also offer a "lite" version, called "Essentials" for $59.