Topaz Sharpen AI
Apr 17, 2020 11:01:55 #
fredpnm wrote:
I just got the trial version and have had no issues, either as a standalone or as a plugin to Lightroom Classic.
I should note that this program does not have in its list of usable formats .TIFF, nor PSD for that matter.
I should note that this program does not have in its list of usable formats .TIFF, nor PSD for that matter.
That’s interesting, because when I use it as a plug in with Lightroom, Lightroom saves the raw file as a tiff and that’s what opens in Topaz. One thing I’ve learned is that when using LR to sharpen it’s usually at the end of my workflow. When using Topaz to sharpen it seems to work better if I do it first.
Apr 17, 2020 11:03:10 #
I tried Ai Sharpen when it first came out and rejected it as too slow (15+minutes to render a photo) Then I got a different computer and it now takes 15 seconds or so. If my landscape photos are well taken and are crisp the ai sharpen does nothing to improve the photo. But for the vast majority of my photos--- well that's a different story.
Apr 17, 2020 11:03:49 #
jdubu wrote:
I have the Topaz AI programs and have no problems with their functioning. Sharpen AI has an option to refresh the screen or not after you change the screen view or adjustments. Possibly, you have that turned off and you are not seeing the effects?
I always use the split screen view. It’s possible the OP has it in split screen and the slider is all the way to the right.
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Apr 17, 2020 11:07:33 #
photogeneralist wrote:
I tried Ai Sharpen when it first came out and rejected it as too slow (15+minutes to render a photo) Then I got a different computer and it now takes 15 seconds or so. If my landscape photos are well taken and are crisp the ai sharpen does nothing to improve the photo. But for the vast majority of my photos--- well that's a different story.
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Apr 17, 2020 12:04:57 #
I have it and have had no problem. Are you using it as a stand-alone or within something like PhotoShop? Did you try re-installing, update it and restart our computer?
Apr 17, 2020 13:07:34 #
I have noticed that the Topaz AI programs do not like TIF files that contain an alpha channel. Have you saved a selection in the file you are trying to Sharpen AI.
Apr 17, 2020 14:40:05 #
CarolS wrote:
I have Topaz Sharpen AI and the software will not work. Does anyone have it and use it? I am using Tiff files. I have contacted support and they can't figure out why it will not work.
I just downloaded a trial version yesterday and so far have no issues with working. I have used it on .tiff files without any problems as well as .jpg files.
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Apr 17, 2020 15:58:10 #
Ednsb
Loc: Santa Barbara
it is very touchy. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.. I sent it back.
Apr 17, 2020 15:59:29 #
Ednsb wrote:
it is very touchy. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.. I sent it back.
Sounds like a PEBKAC issue.
Apr 17, 2020 18:28:58 #
I have used it since last fall and have used it on PSD and camera raw files, as well as jpg. I typically use Topaz Denoise AI first. I've upgraded every time it's been available, and it's become much faster.
Apr 17, 2020 21:42:36 #
I had the same experience. But note the system requirements - 8Gb RAM, and 2Gb(!) dedicated, on the graphics card.
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Apr 17, 2020 22:16:34 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
Sounds like a PEBKAC issue.
I agree I first tried Topaz AI on my old laptop, it took eight to ten min. for it to run.
I quit trying to use it, about a week later I got home. I put it Topaz AI on my desktop the same picture took
less than one min. to correct the photo.
I then order a new top of the line MSI Laptop.
When I got the new LT everything ran great.
I have been more than happy with all seven Topaz AI software that I now own.
P/S
When you think the software has a problem first, check your computer or your self.
Apr 18, 2020 01:54:06 #
Sorry Carol, but mine (v2.0.5) works fine with tiffs and the other formats. If you could give more info, we might be able to help.
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