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12/24/2009 12:59:15 PM · #1 |
anyone knows? tnx in advance
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12/24/2009 01:10:16 PM · #2 |
Yes, it is. The rules were changed a few months back to allow them. I don't think the rules specifically mention them, but it falls under the filters description. Be careful of the part I have highlighted, though I have seen some pretty heavy application of it.
use filters or stand-alone utilities designed to preserve image integrity (such as Neat Image, Unsharp Mask, Dust & Scratches, and color correction tools). These filters must be applied uniformly to the entire image, and must not be used in such a way that their use becomes a feature. No “effects” filters may be applied to your image, with the exception of Noise and Gaussian Blur.
I used a moderate amount of Topaz in this entry, just after the rule change.
 Colorcarnival tested the new rule a little further with this one:
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12/24/2009 06:30:37 PM · #3 |
This is Basic, questioned & validated....
I didn't hammer the snot out of it, but you can definitely see the effects of Topaz.
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12/24/2009 06:54:32 PM · #4 |
I used topaz in moderation for my one and only ribbon
Message edited by author 2009-12-24 18:55:03. |
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12/24/2009 08:43:17 PM · #5 |
| What is this topaz, how and why is it used, is it a free plug in? I just got cs3, I don't know too many little hints and tricks yet. |
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12/24/2009 08:49:09 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Eagle40Fox2:
What is this topaz, how and why is it used, is it a free plug in? I just got cs3, I don't know too many little hints and tricks yet. |
It's $50, worth every cent once you get the hang of it, and HERE is the place to go to check it out and get a 30 Day free trial.....
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12/24/2009 08:55:26 PM · #7 |
| Does anyone have some before and afters using this? |
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12/24/2009 09:02:34 PM · #8 |
   
You have to bear in mind that not just Topaz was used, and that it does take some time to get the hang of it.
BTW, if you "mouse over" the images on the Topaz site, it shows you before & after right there.....
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12/24/2009 09:16:43 PM · #9 |
| Pretty cool what those images look like after the processing. So would this be a good purchase for someone new to PS? Or should I wait until I know somewhat of what I am doing? |
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12/24/2009 09:19:00 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Eagle40Fox2:
Pretty cool what those images look like after the processing. So would this be a good purchase for someone new to PS? Or should I wait until I know somewhat of what I am doing? |
Not knowing what I was doing never stopped me!.......8>)
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12/24/2009 09:23:00 PM · #11 |
| I found Topaz Detail infinitely more useful than Adjust, but Adjust can be fun too. I just don't use it as much. |
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12/24/2009 09:24:02 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Eagle40Fox2:
Pretty cool what those images look like after the processing. So would this be a good purchase for someone new to PS? Or should I wait until I know somewhat of what I am doing? |
You'll learn by doing. I'm still learning and I've had the software for over a year lol. Even with PS I am still learning.
Try Topaz Denoise and Topaz Detail - the combo of the two is amazing. |
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12/24/2009 09:25:00 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Colorcarnival tested the new rule a little further with this one:
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hehe testing the boundaries here made me nervous! But it was validated :) |
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12/24/2009 10:49:52 PM · #14 |
Topaz filters (except ReMask) also work with Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 & X2 Ultimate
Watch out for sky - Topaz will add noise to it like crazy (which means you'll have to mask it off, which means do not use with basic - only advance).
I'm just starting to learn to use them, but I like the results so far.
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12/24/2009 11:07:33 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by dtremain:
Topaz filters (except ReMask) also work with Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 & X2 Ultimate
Watch out for sky - Topaz will add noise to it like crazy (which means you'll have to mask it off, which means do not use with basic - only advance).
I'm just starting to learn to use them, but I like the results so far. |
Version 2 of remask does work with PSP. Agree on the sky killing ability of Topaz. I tend to prefer using PSP's clarify adjustment there, if at all. Even clarify causes some haloing if you are overzealous with it. |
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12/24/2009 11:13:16 PM · #16 |
The "sky killing" issue doesn't really have anything to do with skies, per se; it's about the blue channel. And it's common to all these local-area contrast enhancers, to one degree or another. The blue channels tend to be very underexposed in most captures (there's not a lot of blue illumination around) so there's a disproportionate amount of noise built in, which is read as "detail" by the software and enhanced.
The way around it is to run DeNoise *first* on the blue channel itself, *then* run Adjust or Detail. For what it's worth, Topaz Detail is a lot less abusive of skies than Topaz Adjust, but it still is an issue if you are going for very punchy effects.
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