![image](/media/aperture-plugin128.png)Beside a new version of Color Efex Pro for Capture NX, Nik announced a brand new plug-in for Photoshop and Aperture. [Silver Efex Pro](http://www.niksoftware.com/silverefexpro/usa/entry.php) is a tool to create black & white images with the power and simplicity of the U-Point technology. You can easily fine tune portions of your black & white images. It's also capable of emulating film grain and 18 different types of film while also providing 20 one-click preset styles. But Silver Efex Pro is also capable of color toning the image.
[![Nik Silver Efex Pro UI](/media/nik_silverefex_thumb.png)](/media/nik_silverefex.png)
You can get a [15-day trial from Nik's website](http://www.niksoftware.com/site/cont_index.php?nav_top=367&cms_child=__demo&productId=262). It can be purchased through Nik's online store for US$199.95.