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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
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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. |
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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 |
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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