topaz adjust
Oct 28, 2014 00:46:39 #
dragonswing wrote:
I have been playing around with the topaz filters and have noticed that there are times when I have tried the HDR heavy grunge in the adjust filter, there appears to be a halo around the subjects. What causes this and how can it be eliminated?
It's probably asking you to merge two or three images together which is the real purpose for using HDR ?
Oct 28, 2014 01:51:42 #
I agree with the Captain. Halos are not limited to any one program or are they limited to any one adjustment. They happen mostly when pushing the enhancement features of any program too far or when trying to make a poorly exposed image into something great.
Oct 28, 2014 08:15:11 #
dragonswing wrote:
I have been playing around with the topaz filters and have noticed that there are times when I have tried the HDR heavy grunge in the adjust filter, there appears to be a halo around the subjects. What causes this and how can it be eliminated?
If you apply a mask around the object that will eliminate the halo.All of Topaz filters have that feature.
Oct 28, 2014 08:51:02 #
I am sorry but I did not find a mask in Topaz Adjust 5 filter. How can I find it? I can find it in some other Topaz filter but can not find it in Topaz Adjust.
Marilyng wrote:
If you apply a mask around the object that will eliminate the halo.All of Topaz filters have that feature.
Oct 28, 2014 09:16:56 #
Yep, Marilyng, even if not in Adjust, please give details. I have been plagued by Haloing many times and used brush, used color bucket to get rid if it; crude and not effective. HELP!!
Oct 28, 2014 10:09:39 #
I to am interested in this subject. Maybe the question sent direct to Topaz they will be able to give you the answer or they will send you to one of their webinars on you-tube which will show you how it is done. I know it's there because I've seen it on one of their webinars. By the way they have a webinar being shown today....Rich
Oct 28, 2014 10:39:01 #
There is a tool called transparency. Play around with the control and see what happens.
Oct 28, 2014 11:12:41 #
I posted a link to the tutorial on de-haloing images from the Topaz website earlier in this thread. It really is worth a look. It works on any photo with halos whether they were created by Topaz, NIK, Lightroom, or whatever. This method depends on having a layering program like Photoshop or Elements, though.
Also, you can sometimes reduce them inside of topaz by using the masking brush in the local adjustments section. Set it to "brush out", fiddle with the strength and size of the brush, and brush along the edges where the halo appears. The other sliders in the masking section can also help, but how you use them depends a lot on the image, on the effect you applied, and how bad the halo is.
Also, you can sometimes reduce them inside of topaz by using the masking brush in the local adjustments section. Set it to "brush out", fiddle with the strength and size of the brush, and brush along the edges where the halo appears. The other sliders in the masking section can also help, but how you use them depends a lot on the image, on the effect you applied, and how bad the halo is.
Oct 28, 2014 12:34:23 #
Just back off of the sliders when making adjustments. Too much of anything when making adjustments is not good.
On the other hand, if you have a full editing program like Photoshop, you can edit out the halo but it does take expertise.
On the other hand, if you have a full editing program like Photoshop, you can edit out the halo but it does take expertise.
Oct 28, 2014 13:10:47 #
MMC wrote:
I am sorry but I did not find a mask in Topaz Adjust 5 filter. How can I find it? I can find it in some other Topaz filter but can not find it in Topaz Adjust.
Ok try this.I hope it helps:
To remove a halo in PS try the following:
1. Create a new empty layer above the image.
2.Set the layers blend mode to Darken.
3. Then, with your clone stamp tool selected, make a selection from the sky just beyond where the halo occurs and paint over the halo. This will darken your sky to the same color as the surrounding area, while leaving your clouds unchanged.
It takes a bit of practice, and one must re-sample often (to keep the color matching the adjacent area), but it is an easy and effective way to remove halos.
You can also adjust the layer opacity, or the brush opacity to better blend your results or set the blend mode to Lighten if you want to brighten up dark halos or portions of your image.
All in all, it's best to avoid halos at all costs from the start. You might find this video useful as it covers avoiding halos in programs like Adjust & B&W Effects: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKYWh1IPI7Q
Marilyn
http://marilyn-giannuzzi.artistwebsites.com
Oct 28, 2014 13:47:44 #
Thank you very much for your advise and links. I did not try them yet but I will. I saw a few pictures from your site. Very nice.
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Oct 28, 2014 15:22:01 #
Oct 28, 2014 16:04:00 #
dragonswing wrote:
Here is the original photo. It was a cloudy, rainy day.
I like the original much better than the HDR anyway.
Oct 28, 2014 16:21:01 #
Your photo is one that is easier to eliminate the halos from than others might be.
My work flow: Lightroom to eliminate the fringings, and to adjust the noise that was enhance by Topaz.
Back in Photoshop the branch was selected and the selection inverted.
Adding various layers using a combination of the Stamp tool, and a layer blend mode set to color, then selecting a needed color and brushing it over the halo. The selection protects the branch from the applied edits. I may have use the brush first, and then the stamp tool.
When using the above tools select colors directly adjacent to the halo that you want to apply to the halo.
My work flow: Lightroom to eliminate the fringings, and to adjust the noise that was enhance by Topaz.
Back in Photoshop the branch was selected and the selection inverted.
Adding various layers using a combination of the Stamp tool, and a layer blend mode set to color, then selecting a needed color and brushing it over the halo. The selection protects the branch from the applied edits. I may have use the brush first, and then the stamp tool.
When using the above tools select colors directly adjacent to the halo that you want to apply to the halo.
Oct 28, 2014 18:11:23 #
dpullum wrote:
Yep, Marilyng, even if not in Adjust, please give details. I have been plagued by Haloing many times and used brush, used color bucket to get rid if it; crude and not effective. HELP!!
You can create a mask using Local Adjustments to the right side of Adjust's window.
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