Best AI enhancer/sharpener for LrC
Aug 21, 2022 14:04:16 #
Roy Levit
Loc: New York
I am looking for a good program to sharpen and maybe enhance photographs in Lr C. A program that melds easily with LrC. There are several out there, Luminar, Topaz, Etc.
Thanks,
Roy
Thanks,
Roy
Aug 21, 2022 14:09:38 #
Darn, from the title I thought you were going to tell us....
Aug 21, 2022 14:20:45 #
Roy Levit wrote:
I am looking for a good program to sharpen and maybe enhance photographs in Lr C. A program that melds easily with LrC. There are several out there, Luminar, Topaz, Etc.
Thanks,
Roy
Thanks,
Roy
As I have been saying - ON1 2022.5. A trial - without any strings - is available.
Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City
Aug 21, 2022 14:25:11 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
Though I've only been using it a few weeks, I've been VERY impressed with the results I'm getting with DxO PureRAW 2. Granted, my choice to progress from the trial version to the paid-for version was largely a matter of its superior handling of my Fujifilm raw (RAF) images, but I've likewise used it to pre-process my Nikon raw images as well and been generally pleased.
PR2 functions flawlessly under LrC (which along with Ps is my primary processing software), but its best used first, as a de-mosaicing step while working on raw files rather than later on in a workflow.
I suppose I could give a full review of what PR2 does or doesn't do, and what its strengths (outstanding sharpening and 'enhancement' with my Fuji files, same with Nikon files after dialing back the amount of sharpening slightly) or weaknesses (of which I find only one: it takes a long, long time to do its thing), and if anyone wants me to, I will. For the moment, however, I'd suggest you download a trial version and see if it does what you're looking to have done.
PR2 functions flawlessly under LrC (which along with Ps is my primary processing software), but its best used first, as a de-mosaicing step while working on raw files rather than later on in a workflow.
I suppose I could give a full review of what PR2 does or doesn't do, and what its strengths (outstanding sharpening and 'enhancement' with my Fuji files, same with Nikon files after dialing back the amount of sharpening slightly) or weaknesses (of which I find only one: it takes a long, long time to do its thing), and if anyone wants me to, I will. For the moment, however, I'd suggest you download a trial version and see if it does what you're looking to have done.
Aug 21, 2022 14:47:05 #
Roy Levit wrote:
I am looking for a good program to sharpen and maybe enhance photographs in Lr C. A program that melds easily with LrC. There are several out there, Luminar, Topaz, Etc.
Thanks,
Roy
Thanks,
Roy
Not sure
Aug 21, 2022 16:04:40 #
Just Shoot Me
Loc: Ithaca, NY
Architect1776 wrote:
Not sure
And the very next topic I click on is someone asking for AI recommendations.
Aug 21, 2022 16:22:58 #
Aug 21, 2022 19:12:27 #
I wouldn't give up on LR's sharpening before I was sure I was using all the discrete sliders, and understood the impact / enhancement of each.
Basics of Lightroom Sharpening
See also:
Basics of noise processing
Basics of Lightroom Sharpening
See also:
Basics of noise processing
Aug 21, 2022 20:00:47 #
Cany143 wrote:
Though I've only been using it a few weeks, I've b... (show quote)
Well, I just shot a local 4H rodeo and on Friday evening with low light was using ISO 12800 on my Fuji X-T4 (with 40-150MM lens set at 2.8, not that that matter here).
Attached are the raw file and the DxO PureRAW2 adjusted version - ignore composition (I am just now starting to cull) and note the noise reduction. Both images are directly exported from LR with zero adjustments made to either.
The downside of DxO, such as it is, is the dng files are about twice as large as the original raw files - 110MB compared to about 60. But for the improvement in noise at high ISO, I have not seen any other program that can do as good a job. Yes, there was some minor optical correction (after all, that's where DxO got its start, right?) but the noise reduction makes a lot of difference IMHO.
raw file exported from LR
same file processed with DxO PureRAW2
Aug 21, 2022 20:20:26 #
Roy Levit
Loc: New York
Thanks for all the input.
It seems that ON1 and PR2 are the two specifics mentioned.
Are Luminar and Topaz not in the mix?
Roy
It seems that ON1 and PR2 are the two specifics mentioned.
Are Luminar and Topaz not in the mix?
Roy
Aug 21, 2022 22:11:50 #
Roy Levit wrote:
Thanks for all the input.
It seems that ON1 and PR2 are the two specifics mentioned.
Are Luminar and Topaz not in the mix?
Roy
It seems that ON1 and PR2 are the two specifics mentioned.
Are Luminar and Topaz not in the mix?
Roy
Not for me - any more - (I used to use LR/PS, and have tried a dozen others, including Topaz.)
Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City
Aug 21, 2022 23:50:52 #
Topaz is definitely in the mix. I think if you download a free trial copy of Topaz AI Sharpen and AI Denoise and try them on some of your most problematic shots you’ll know the answer.
Aug 22, 2022 00:51:44 #
Topaz is amazing. That said, follow the links by CHG_CANON to make sure you're getting the most out of the LR sharpening abilities.
Aug 22, 2022 06:35:08 #
SteveInConverse wrote:
Topaz is amazing. That said, follow the links by CHG_CANON to make sure you're getting the most out of the LR sharpening abilities.
I agree with you on the Topaz Ai products especially the new Topaz Photo AI which incorporates their most popular AI products under one app.
Aug 22, 2022 07:19:38 #
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