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04/15/2011 09:51:33 AM · #1
Just playing around a bit with a free trail version of Topaz Clean. Quite a bit of fun.
Original
//i.imgur.com/YH4ld.jpg

After Topaz Clean
//i.imgur.com/dTQO1.jpg
04/15/2011 09:57:36 AM · #2
What a beautiful image to begin with! Topaz Clean is lots of fun; your result looks very painterly, quite lovely.
04/15/2011 10:04:44 AM · #3
Hey Fred , if you use cs5 adobe labs has a free plug in called pixel bender that will give you the same effect
04/15/2011 10:21:46 AM · #4
Originally posted by curtpetguy:

Hey Fred , if you use cs5 adobe labs has a free plug in called pixel bender that will give you the same effect

Thanks for the tip but I don't have CS5adobe nor Photoshop. I was able to use the Topaz plug-in because it works on iPhoto on my Mac. I am just playing around with the free trail version. Not sure if it's worth buying because whilst it's fun I can't see to me many uses for it. Also I think the "fun" part will wear off pretty quickly. And I don't think one can even use it on DPC in a challenge not even with the advanced rules.

Message edited by author 2011-04-15 10:23:21.
04/15/2011 10:26:12 AM · #5
Originally posted by JustFred:

Originally posted by curtpetguy:

Hey Fred , if you use cs5 adobe labs has a free plug in called pixel bender that will give you the same effect

Thanks for the tip but I don't have CS5adobe nor Photoshop. I was able to use the Topaz plug-in because it works on iPhoto on my Mac. I am just playing around with the free trail version. Not sure if it's worth buying because whilst it's fun I can't see to me many uses for it. Also I think the "fun" part will wear off pretty quickly. And I don't think one can even use it on DPC in a challenge not even with the advanced rules.


Nah, you can even use it in basic rules... It's really much more a matter of how far you can push it.
04/15/2011 10:26:13 AM · #6
Originally posted by cgino:

What a beautiful image to begin with! Topaz Clean is lots of fun; your result looks very painterly, quite lovely.

Thanks. Perused your gallery portfolio and I love the stuff you have in there.
04/15/2011 10:27:17 AM · #7
Originally posted by Cory:

Originally posted by JustFred:

Originally posted by curtpetguy:

Hey Fred , if you use cs5 adobe labs has a free plug in called pixel bender that will give you the same effect

Thanks for the tip but I don't have CS5adobe nor Photoshop. I was able to use the Topaz plug-in because it works on iPhoto on my Mac. I am just playing around with the free trail version. Not sure if it's worth buying because whilst it's fun I can't see to me many uses for it. Also I think the "fun" part will wear off pretty quickly. And I don't think one can even use it on DPC in a challenge not even with the advanced rules.


Nah, you can even use it in basic rules... It's really much more a matter of how far you can push it.

Oh..ok, i thought it would foul of the rule that states: " you may not use distortions to create new effects or radically alter objects."

Message edited by author 2011-04-15 10:28:35.
04/15/2011 10:44:15 AM · #8
Originally posted by JustFred:

Originally posted by Cory:

Originally posted by JustFred:

Originally posted by curtpetguy:

Hey Fred , if you use cs5 adobe labs has a free plug in called pixel bender that will give you the same effect

Thanks for the tip but I don't have CS5adobe nor Photoshop. I was able to use the Topaz plug-in because it works on iPhoto on my Mac. I am just playing around with the free trail version. Not sure if it's worth buying because whilst it's fun I can't see to me many uses for it. Also I think the "fun" part will wear off pretty quickly. And I don't think one can even use it on DPC in a challenge not even with the advanced rules.


Nah, you can even use it in basic rules... It's really much more a matter of how far you can push it.

Oh..ok, i thought it would foul of the rule that states: " you may not use distortions to create new effects or radically alter objects."


That is indeed the key. Topaz clean (or any product really) can be used subtly to great effect, or it can be overcooked like crazy. I don't know if the shot you posted originally would pass muster in basic, but there's no reason a lighter application couldn't be used.

04/15/2011 10:56:53 AM · #9
it think its more along of this rule in basic:

YOU MAY: 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.
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