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 04/20/2009 12:26:38 PM · #26
In general, when doing extreme Topaz, it can be very helpful to give the original a healthy dose of Denoise *before* applying the Topaz Adjust effect. Depends on the original, but basically however much you can avoid denoising *after* the effect, the crisper it will be, of course. But the fundamental issue with *extreme* Topaz Adjust is that it tends to throw a LOT of noise into the equation.

Now, personally, I *like* the noise a lot of the time, it's part of the gritty essence of the process, but it definitely doesn't fly well in challenges, so I look for ways around it.

R.
 04/20/2009 12:53:08 PM · #27
I have not done a side challenge in a while, if this is a TOPAZ ONLY side challenge then bung my name into the mix and I will sling a few wacky edits in the mix.. Thanks.
 04/20/2009 12:54:19 PM · #28
Here are a couple.





I'm not very good with Topaz so I'm just playing around. I definitely need to learn more.

Message edited by author 2009-04-20 12:57:54.
 04/20/2009 12:57:01 PM · #29
OK Topaz Queen, I'm in! However, I don't use it to the extreme. Is this about various ways of using Topaz Adjust? I tend to us it at 10-15% fill during my BW conversions(see my adv edit seascapes as an example) rather than full tilt.
 04/20/2009 01:06:13 PM · #30
Michelle, PMed you.
 04/20/2009 01:07:50 PM · #31
I've got my topaz image of the month in the freestudy - purchased V3 a few weeks back - love it!
 04/20/2009 01:11:17 PM · #32
Originally posted by Kelli:
Me! Me! Me!

Plz add me too. I recently bought it. It's all Kelli's fault! ;-D
 04/20/2009 01:12:14 PM · #33
Originally posted by bspurgeon:
OK Topaz Queen, I'm in! However, I don't use it to the extreme. Is this about various ways of using Topaz Adjust? I tend to us it at 10-15% fill during my BW conversions(see my adv edit seascapes as an example) rather than full tilt.


I'll counter that with some *extreme* Topaz, from the Rock Songs challenge :-)



R.

Here's some middle-of-the-road Topaz, with original linked in comments:

And here's some relatively mild Topaz:

Message edited by author 2009-04-20 13:13:57.
 04/20/2009 01:18:03 PM · #34
Originally posted by bspurgeon:
OK Topaz Queen, I'm in! However, I don't use it to the extreme. Is this about various ways of using Topaz Adjust? I tend to us it at 10-15% fill during my BW conversions(see my adv edit seascapes as an example) rather than full tilt.

That's how I *usually* use the effect. Just enough to give some pop, but not enough to notice it. I do have some over the top stuff, though.
 04/20/2009 01:24:43 PM · #35


One of my favorite topaz edits.
 04/20/2009 01:26:36 PM · #36
Originally posted by MAK:
I have not done a side challenge in a while, if this is a TOPAZ ONLY side challenge then bung my name into the mix and I will sling a few wacky edits in the mix.. Thanks.


Hey Marac, I think this will probably just be staying a Topaz challenge. Look forward to seeing your photos!
 04/20/2009 01:27:11 PM · #37
Originally posted by bmartuch:
I'm not very good with Topaz so I'm just playing around. I definitely need to learn more.


That's what I'm hoping happens with this challenge. I'd like to learn from others too. :)
 04/20/2009 01:32:39 PM · #38
I'm in. I need some practice!
 04/20/2009 01:34:24 PM · #39
Originally posted by bspurgeon:
OK Topaz Queen, I'm in! However, I don't use it to the extreme. Is this about various ways of using Topaz Adjust? I tend to us it at 10-15% fill during my BW conversions(see my adv edit seascapes as an example) rather than full tilt.


Mr. Ben, that is the beauty of Topaz - it's doesn't have to be taken to the extreme to see some benefits. The photo of mine that you pointed out on Flickr today has some Topaz done to it - mostly to bring out detail. This one for the same reason:



During this challenge tho, try stepping into the dark side of the extremes - maybe you will like it lol
 04/20/2009 01:34:49 PM · #40
Originally posted by Doyle:
Michelle, PMed you.

I PM'd back :) hope you got it!
 04/20/2009 01:36:51 PM · #41
Originally posted by colorcarnival:
Originally posted by Doyle:
Michelle, PMed you.

I PM'd back :) hope you got it!


Got it! Thanks!
 04/20/2009 01:41:37 PM · #42
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Kelli:
Me! Me! Me!

Plz add me too. I recently bought it. It's all Kelli's fault! ;-D


LOL! And you love me for it!
 04/20/2009 01:45:48 PM · #43
I really liked the way this one turned out.
04/20/2009 01:48:25 PM · #44
I know that these Topaz adjustments can be saved just like actions in PS, but can they be sent to other people like actions can? It would be cool to swap some of these.
 04/20/2009 01:48:34 PM · #45
I'm looking forward to Ben going nuts and over the top with Topaz. :-) But yeah, I really like it to bring out detail before converting to B&W. When used in moderation, most folks won't even recognize it.


Then again, I've been having a great deal of fun with over-Topazing things. It can be quite enjoyable!
04/20/2009 01:51:41 PM · #46
Originally posted by bmartuch:
I know that these Topaz adjustments can be saved just like actions in PS, but can they be sent to other people like actions can? It would be cool to swap some of these.


Yup. Just find 'em in the folder Topaz stores the presets in, and send 'em on their way. Mine's at C:\Program Files\Topaz Labs\Topaz Adjust 3\Presets

R.
 04/20/2009 01:51:49 PM · #47
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Kelli:
Me! Me! Me!

Plz add me too. I recently bought it. It's all Kelli's fault! ;-D


Geez Kelli! You made me buy it too! Are they paying you or what?? :P
 04/20/2009 01:54:06 PM · #48
I used Topaz on this one but tried to keep it under control.

04/20/2009 01:56:26 PM · #49
Originally posted by Doyle:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Kelli:
Me! Me! Me!

Plz add me too. I recently bought it. It's all Kelli's fault! ;-D


Geez Kelli! You made me buy it too! Are they paying you or what?? :P


I wish! I think I got a few others too...

eta: But it was Michelle's fault that I bought it. LOL!

Message edited by author 2009-04-20 13:57:21.
 04/20/2009 02:11:57 PM · #50
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by bmartuch:
I know that these Topaz adjustments can be saved just like actions in PS, but can they be sent to other people like actions can? It would be cool to swap some of these.


Yup. Just find 'em in the folder Topaz stores the presets in, and send 'em on their way. Mine's at C:\Program Files\Topaz Labs\Topaz Adjust 3\Presets

R.


Here's a link to some more: ATNcentral . Some fun ones are there.

I've learned a lot from the Topaz Flickr group.
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