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Jun 11, 2014 10:37:28   #
lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
 
I do the same thing, with Nikon NX-2 Software

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Jun 11, 2014 10:39:03   #
Regis Loc: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho
 
lone ranger wrote:
Hi guys, I recently down loaded the 30 day trial of Topaz Photo Software, and I"ve been playing with it, and some of its features, I was wondering, how many of Topaz features have some of you experienced users, purchased? , have you purchased the entire suite?..........I was wondering what your reccomendations would be, Up untill now, I have been useing Nikon"s NX-2 Software
but I like the more so creative freedom, that Topaz offers
any Ideas??


I use the Topaz Clarity and DeNoise 5 tools.

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Jun 11, 2014 10:40:20   #
bigwolf40 Loc: Effort, Pa.
 
MCHUGH wrote:
What order of post processing is best for the best results. Is it best to remove imperfections, unwanted items like power lines or trash, blemishes, etc. My last step has always been to sharpen but other things as I see them. Would it be better to use Topaz filters, the clone tool, color correction or what; first, second, third, etc.. I know this question has come up before but not in great detail. I need a refresher on the subject and I think many of the newer members would find it very informative.
What order of post processing is best for the best... (show quote)


The first thing to do is DeNoise to get rid of the noise other wise everything else you do will heighten the noise and make it a lot harder to remove. Go to YouTube.com/ Topazlabs. They have good webinars there explaining all their products and why DeNoise should be used first....Rich

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Jun 11, 2014 11:45:21   #
lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
 
thanks for your valuable advice, I will most certainly do , just that!

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Jun 11, 2014 11:46:51   #
lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
 
I just purchased the entire Topaz Suite........
and working together, with my Nikon NX-2 Software
I"m sure, I will be turning out , some stunning photo"s when I return, from my Cruise Vacation.....

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Jun 11, 2014 13:17:44   #
MtnMan Loc: ID
 
lone ranger wrote:
Thanks, for the advice, Rich........I will wait based on your advice, till they have a decent discount!


When you take one their free streaming seminars they send you a discount coupon.

I have the suite. I use Remask, Adjust, and Clarity most. Denoise is great when needed.

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Jun 11, 2014 13:27:43   #
MtnMan Loc: ID
 
MCHUGH wrote:
What order of post processing is best for the best results. Is it best to remove imperfections, unwanted items like power lines or trash, blemishes, etc. My last step has always been to sharpen but other things as I see them. Would it be better to use Topaz filters, the clone tool, color correction or what; first, second, third, etc.. I know this question has come up before but not in great detail. I need a refresher on the subject and I think many of the newer members would find it very informative.
What order of post processing is best for the best... (show quote)


Workflow depends on what you intend to do. I always start with basic adjustments in Lightroom because I mostly take RAW images. If Remask is involved I do that next. I usually finish with Adjust or Clarity.

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Jun 11, 2014 13:40:01   #
mborn Loc: Massachusetts
 
Here is Topaz's suggested work flow adapt as you need to



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Jun 11, 2014 13:47:14   #
bigwolf40 Loc: Effort, Pa.
 
mborn wrote:
Here is Topaz's suggested work flow adapt as you need to


Thank you. I had the older one and I was wondering what the newer one was like an thanks to you I now have it. I do have all 14....Rich

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Jun 11, 2014 15:27:45   #
MtnMan Loc: ID
 
mborn wrote:
Here is Topaz's suggested work flow adapt as you need to


Thanks for that. Looks like I need to try some changes in my workflow.

I find some things easier to do in Lightroom or Photoshop and like the seamless ability to use them.

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Jun 11, 2014 15:39:26   #
Lundberg02
 
i recently let my Topaz Complete Collection trial expire deliberately to see what they would do. Because I had bought the previous Topaz Bundle, my upgrade price was 99.00 until I let the Collection expire and they offered it for 75.00. I bought it right away. The Bundle had been purchased at a substantial discount, so I don't have anywhere near the retail price of close to 400.00 invested in the Complete Collection. I'm thinking I probably paid 165 total.
I probably won't use all of them, but the ones I have tried I really like, especially Simplify.

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Jun 11, 2014 16:41:16   #
zucco
 
I have Adjust, Simplify, Clean and enjoy them all. Worth the investment! I buy when there's a 30% discount. Watch their Webinars too.

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Jun 11, 2014 19:43:01   #
MCHUGH Loc: Jacksonville, Texas
 
bigwolf40 wrote:
The first thing to do is DeNoise to get rid of the noise other wise everything else you do will heighten the noise and make it a lot harder to remove. Go to YouTube.com/ Topazlabs. They have good webinars there explaining all their products and why DeNoise should be used first....Rich


Thanks Rich for the info and the YouTube site.

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Jun 11, 2014 19:56:26   #
MCHUGH Loc: Jacksonville, Texas
 
mborn wrote:
Here is Topaz's suggested work flow adapt as you need to


Thanks Mbom for the chart. Went to Topaz and read the post that the chart was attached to and that was really helpful.

Mack

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