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04/19/2010 01:04:05 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by hojop25:
Originally posted by Hipychik:
Originally posted by hojop25:
Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:
Originally posted by northebound:
So... does that mean we can use Topaz Adjust? |
What is Topaz Adjust? |
google it, dont worry you'll have to buy it if you wanna use it......unless there is some kind of free version? o_o |
Free 30 day trial!! |
yeah but you cant save them like that. |
Yes you can. |
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04/19/2010 01:05:36 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by Kelli:
Originally posted by hojop25:
Originally posted by Hipychik:
Originally posted by hojop25:
Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:
Originally posted by northebound:
So... does that mean we can use Topaz Adjust? |
What is Topaz Adjust? |
google it, dont worry you'll have to buy it if you wanna use it......unless there is some kind of free version? o_o |
Free 30 day trial!! |
yeah but you cant save them like that. |
Yes you can. |
You can??? how?
Message edited by author 2010-04-19 13:05:54. |
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04/19/2010 01:33:04 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by hojop25:
Originally posted by Kelli:
Originally posted by hojop25:
Originally posted by Hipychik:
Originally posted by hojop25:
Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:
Originally posted by northebound:
So... does that mean we can use Topaz Adjust? |
What is Topaz Adjust? |
google it, dont worry you'll have to buy it if you wanna use it......unless there is some kind of free version? o_o |
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yeah but you cant save them like that. |
Fully functional 30 day free trial.
Yes you can. |
You can??? how? |
Fully functional 30 day free trial.
Message edited by author 2010-04-19 13:33:57. |
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04/19/2010 01:39:50 PM · #29 |
To get your free Topaz Detail (or any other Topaz product), you go to this page, then click to download any of them you want to try. Next, fill out your email in the provided space and click "submit". You will shortly receive a product key that will unlock your downloads for 30 days.
Now open the zipped downloads and install them (they go to the right place automatically) and open photoshop and use them; the first time you use the product it will prompt you for your license key, which you can paste in, and you are good to go for 30 days.
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04/19/2010 03:01:26 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
To get your free Topaz Detail (or any other Topaz product), you go to this page, then click to download any of them you want to try. Next, fill out your email in the provided space and click "submit". You will shortly receive a product key that will unlock your downloads for 30 days.
Now open the zipped downloads and install them (they go to the right place automatically) and open photoshop and use them; the first time you use the product it will prompt you for your license key, which you can paste in, and you are good to go for 30 days.
R. |
OOh thanks, i didnt put my email in....duhhh |
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04/19/2010 03:59:12 PM · #31 |
| When you are ready to purchase any Topaz products, Google "Topaz coupon" or "Topaz discount" and you might find a recent coupon code floating around. I did and I got the bundle at 20% off. I can't remember where I found the coupon code but it started with the search. |
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04/19/2010 04:42:13 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by yakatme:
Nice attitude smart@$$. It's not like he started a whole new thread on the subject. Your search resulted in over 40 threads, most of which discussed Topaz but don't answer the question. Besides, the few that I found that did answer the question were older than the recent rules change.
Lighten up. |
Lighten up? I searched the forum for her, found her answer and you're telling me to lighten up?
wingyisleeds, how was I supposed to know you're a lazy person, or at work?
You are welcome for finding you the answer, btw.
Next time I won't. :P
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04/19/2010 05:05:25 PM · #33 |
Jac, I am grateful, should have said sorry, but my reply was tongue in cheek if you read it.
so in reply..thanks..;)
by the way..last time I looked I do have a little ( yes it is little ) man down below :)
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04/22/2010 09:01:16 AM · #34 |
| You can also get a fully functionng trial of Nik Silver efex pro which will work great for this challenge. I think it's only 15 days... after using it for that period of time, I was convinced to lay out the big $$. |
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04/22/2010 09:50:35 AM · #35 |
So, if we can use Topaz... we can use "Fake HDR" plugin in Gimp.
So we can use layers ?
(no need for answers ...) |
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04/22/2010 11:35:16 AM · #36 |
| Jac, without the benefit of tone of voice your reply sounded sarcastic. I believed it to be harsh towards a newbie. Apparently I was wrong and I apologize. |
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04/22/2010 11:55:25 AM · #37 |
Originally posted by Tammster:
You can also get a fully functionng trial of Nik Silver efex pro which will work great for this challenge. I think it's only 15 days... after using it for that period of time, I was convinced to lay out the big $$. |
Just be careful of the features you use for this challenge. Some of them are selective in nature and can result in a DQ. |
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04/22/2010 12:24:08 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by Tammster:
You can also get a fully functionng trial of Nik Silver efex pro which will work great for this challenge. I think it's only 15 days... after using it for that period of time, I was convinced to lay out the big $$. |
Just be careful of the features you use for this challenge. Some of them are selective in nature and can result in a DQ. |
Silver Efex Pro's U-Point technology selects portions of an image for adjustment. I just assumed it would not be legal to use in Basic Editing. Can anyone clarify the legality of U-Point technology in Basic?
Message edited by author 2010-04-22 12:24:42. |
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04/22/2010 12:31:01 PM · #39 |
The last two times that I posted about legalities I was wrong and corrected by my team captain. Sooooo.....
I think that I am right in saying that Silver Efex is legal to use in basic editing as long as you don't utilize the U-Point part of the program. It will have a lot of use in converting to B&W even without the control points.
Nikon Capture NX also uses control points. I converted my entry with Capture NX2 without using the control points and I'm certain that I stayed within the basic editing rules.
edit to add and clarify: Use the program on the image globally (no selections with or without control points) and you will be staying within the basic editing rules.
Message edited by author 2010-04-22 12:33:12. |
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04/22/2010 12:33:37 PM · #40 |
Originally posted by yakatme:
I think that I am right in saying that Silver Efex is legal to use in basic editing as long as you don't utilize the U-Point part of the program. It will have a lot of use in converting to B&W even without the control points.
Nikon Capture NX also uses control points. I converted my entry with Capture NX2 without using the control points and I'm certain that I stayed within the basic editing rules.
edit to add and clarify: Use the program on the image globally (no selections with or without control points) and you will be staying within the basic editing rules. |
Correct. |
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04/22/2010 12:36:05 PM · #41 |
Hey Captain  Bear_Music, I finally got one right! |
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04/22/2010 12:47:56 PM · #42 |
Originally posted by yakatme:
Hey Captain Bear_Music, I finally got one right! |
Way to go, mate!
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04/22/2010 12:48:42 PM · #43 |
| I think it's probably worth noting that Nik Silver Efex includes the ability to make non-basic legal changes in addition to the control points, namely adding a vignette and burning edges. Keep an eye on the presets you use and make sure neither of those are included! |
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04/22/2010 12:53:36 PM · #44 |
| And with Silver Efex, make sure adjustments are not made on a separate layer (I think that's not allowed in basic). Default setting creates a new layer, but it can be turned off. |
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04/22/2010 01:00:18 PM · #45 |
Originally posted by salmiakki:
And with Silver Efex, make sure adjustments are not made on a separate layer (I think that's not allowed in basic). Default setting creates a new layer, but it can be turned off. |
Separate layers can't be used in basic?? I'm pretty sure that's not true. However, I do know that layers must be in normal mode.... correct?
Regarding Nik, are U-points & control points the same thing? I assumed that was not allowed, and it makes sense you can't use vignettes, burned edges, etc. |
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04/22/2010 01:01:44 PM · #46 |
Originally posted by Tammster:
Originally posted by salmiakki:
And with Silver Efex, make sure adjustments are not made on a separate layer (I think that's not allowed in basic). Default setting creates a new layer, but it can be turned off. |
Separate layers can't be used in basic?? I'm pretty sure that's not true. However, I do know that layers must be in normal mode.... correct? |
That's why I said I think it's not allowed. But I thought only adjustment layers are allowed in basic and those adjustment layers can only be applied in normal mode. |
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04/22/2010 01:03:49 PM · #47 |
Originally posted by salmiakki:
Originally posted by Tammster:
Originally posted by salmiakki:
And with Silver Efex, make sure adjustments are not made on a separate layer (I think that's not allowed in basic). Default setting creates a new layer, but it can be turned off. |
Separate layers can't be used in basic?? I'm pretty sure that's not true. However, I do know that layers must be in normal mode.... correct? |
That's why I said I think it's not allowed. But I thought only adjustment layers are allowed in basic and those adjustment layers can only be applied in normal mode. |
Yep, from the current basic rules.
Originally posted by basic rules:
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- use only Adjustment Layers (or their equivalent). An Adjustment Layer is a special type of layer containing no image data that lets you experiment with color and tonal adjustments without permanently modifying the pixels. Adjustment Layers must be applied in Normal mode. |
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04/22/2010 01:04:29 PM · #48 |
Originally posted by salmiakki:
Originally posted by Tammster:
Originally posted by salmiakki:
And with Silver Efex, make sure adjustments are not made on a separate layer (I think that's not allowed in basic). Default setting creates a new layer, but it can be turned off. |
Separate layers can't be used in basic?? I'm pretty sure that's not true. However, I do know that layers must be in normal mode.... correct? |
That's why I said I think it's not allowed. But I thought only adjustment layers are allowed in basic and those adjustment layers can only be applied in normal mode. |
That is correct... |
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04/22/2010 01:07:40 PM · #49 |
| Ooops! I forgot about the "normal mode" rule for layers. Darn! Time to re-edit. |
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04/22/2010 01:16:53 PM · #50 |
Wow, I've been editing wrong all year then (it's my 1 year anniversary this week!).
I always do my edits on separate layers. If I do a shadows/highlights adjustment, or USM or noise reduction (or something like that without it's own adjustment layer), I like to do each on a separate layer so I can reduce opacity, if I need to.
Thanks guys, I guess I was just lucky all year. |
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