What do you like? A,B, or C: I'm evaluating Topaz Studio, and trying to decide if it adds value. One of young eagle photos is the best I can do with Photoshop, the other 2 are the same...

jonjacobik Loc: Quincy, MA

I'm evaluating Topaz Studio, and trying to decide if it adds value. One of young eagle photos is the best I can do with Photoshop, the other 2 are the same photo with one-click presets, "HDR warmer" and "Warm Light".

It seems like they add some value, but is it an improvement?

If you reply with A, B, or C . . . .I'll know.
Thanks

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The answer is.....C !

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

One-click presets are not a useful way to judge software IMO. Also, "improvements" are all relative and should be based on what you want from the result. I'm sure there are experienced PS users who could adjust your original to supply whatever you feel may be lacking

I can't recall if Studio has the ability to mask out an effect from certain areas. If not, you can apply a layer mask via Photoshop. For example, with #3 I'd mask your filter from the branch/perch - it currently has neon green highlights.

btw, I'm not against Topaz in the least. I have both Simplify and Detail + I use Nik Collection extensively - all with PS Elements as the host program. Using layers and layer masks you can adjust those pre-sets selectively.

James R. Kyle Loc: Saint Louis, Missouri (A Suburb of Ferguson)

I prefer #3

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loosecanon Loc: Central Texas

3, best; 2 worst.

jeweler53

C

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

jonjacobik wrote:

I'm evaluating Topaz Studio, and trying to decide if it adds value. One of young eagle photos is the best I can do with Photoshop, the other 2 are the same photo with one-click presets, "HDR warmer" and "Warm Light".

It seems like they add some value, but is it an improvement?

If you reply with A, B, or C . . . .I'll know.
Thanks

I find the florescent branch too distracting in C. As far as preference, I would go A, C, and B. I have very little PP software and experience, so I would back to the monitor and try Linda's suggestions. I really think there is a better picture to be made from your shot.

duane klipping Loc: Bristow iowa

A, due to the perch branch having unnatural colors to it.

fourg1b2006 Loc: Long Island New York

I have to go with #3.

loosecanon Loc: Central Texas

duane klipping wrote:

A, due to the perch branch having unnatural colors to it.

In retrospect, I agree that A. is best, but it still needs a bit of work.

Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV

I though #3 was best

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

I prefer A, colors are natural, it could use a little noise reduction.

MBW66 Loc: NH, USA

Agree with loosecanon and Bultaco: C

DragonsLady Loc: Los Alamos, NM

B

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

jonjacobik wrote:

I'm evaluating Topaz Studio, and trying to decide if it adds value. One of young eagle photos is the best I can do with Photoshop, the other 2 are the same photo with one-click presets, "HDR warmer" and "Warm Light".

It seems like they add some value, but is it an improvement?

If you reply with A, B, or C . . . .I'll know.
Thanks

B