Silver Efex Pro provides complete power and control to create Professional quality black and White images from your Color Digital photographs, featuring award-winning U Point technology for precisely controlling detail and tonality without the need for complicated selections or layer masks. Advanced imaging algorithms protect against unwanted artifacts, a comprehensive collection of emulated black and white film types, and a state-of-the-art grain reproduction engine help produce the highest quality black and white images possible while providing more freedom to experiment. -Powerful and complete black and white toolset -Revolutionary U Point technology to control contrast and tonality without the need for complicated selections or layer masks -State-of-the-art grain engine -Ability to select from over a dozen preset styles, as well as save your own -One-click toning selector gives you sepia, selenium, gold, silver, split-toning and user-defined colors for maximum flexibility. -Comprehensive black and white film emulation with over 15 different types of film -Unique algorithms that intelligently change contrast relationships between colors in the image to ensure predictable results -Smart Filter compatibility (Photoshop only) -Multi-image Editing (Aperture and Lightroom only) -Professional level user Interface that speeds workflow -System compatibility: Windows XP SP3/Vista, Mac OS 10.4 or later-Academic Eligibility Requirements: -Students: -A unique valid Email address associated with an educational entity or school photo identification card or letter from an academic institution confirming current academic status and a valid photo ID -Official current non-photo student ID or current school transcript or current school tuition bill or current report card or proof of enrollment-Faculty & Staff: -A unique valid email address associated with an educational entity or school photo identification card or letter from an academic institution-Official, paycheck stub or cur