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05/18/2010 04:18:14 PM · #1 |
Are the following steps legal - applied to the entire image, no layers.
Topaz Color Stretch
Topaz Denoise
Topaz Crisp
Thanks in advance. :-) |
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05/18/2010 04:35:41 PM · #2 |
| I see no reason why not. I use them similarly myself. |
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05/18/2010 05:57:42 PM · #3 |
Maybe I am missing something here, but......
Why not on separate layers if each layer is a dupe of the background, and the operation is performed on the entire layer?
I am a PS noob, so maybe I am missing something basic here.... |
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05/18/2010 06:43:31 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by glockguy:
Why not on separate layers if each layer is a dupe of the background, and the operation is performed on the entire layer?
I am a PS noob, so maybe I am missing something basic here.... |
Because then you could do some advanced tricks involving blending those layers. And because rules is rules. |
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05/18/2010 06:46:47 PM · #5 |
Here is where my confusion comes in....
YOU MAY: 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.
I haven't tried yet, but can you not apply the Topaz filter on a separate adjustment layer and blend them normally? I can do that with a H/S layer can't I?
Like I said, total noob, but this is good clarification for me (and hopefully others).
Message edited by author 2010-05-18 18:49:15. |
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05/18/2010 06:49:05 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by glockguy:
Here is where my confusion comes in....
YOU MAY: 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 [b]Normal mode.[/b]
I haven't tried yet, but can you not apply the Topaz filter on a separate adjustment layer?
Like I said, total noob, but this is good clarification for me (and hopefully others). |
You earlier described using a duplicate layer of the background for your edits. A duplicate layer of the background contains image data. That is what you are not allowed to do. You can apply Topaz on the background layer - that IS allowed. |
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05/18/2010 06:50:04 PM · #7 |
AHHHHHHHHH
I understand the difference now....
Thank you!
I was trying to sort out a way to make non-destructive changes to the background layer and retain "adjustment" layers for future modifications. Is there a way to accomplish this?
ETA: clarity
Message edited by author 2010-05-18 18:57:16. |
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05/18/2010 09:50:29 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by glockguy:
AHHHHHHHHH
I understand the difference now....
Thank you!
I was trying to sort out a way to make non-destructive changes to the background layer and retain "adjustment" layers for future modifications. Is there a way to accomplish this?
ETA: clarity |
Just don't flatten them. If you save the file as a psd file, it will retain adjustment layers. |
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