jak86094

Topaz recently updated their Denoise AI application to version 2.2.2. Among recent additions is what they call "Low Light Mode". It doesn't do much when there is plenty of light, though I have used it in a few instances when noise in darker areas of the photo was still a problem, but in low light photos, I think it's really great. Here are a before and after photo for your comparison. Please click Download on each sample to open them up so you can see each photo in full size. (P.S. - the combination sharpen and denoise procedure on my iMac (recent upgrade with 32 GB memory) took approximately 3-4 minutes (1-2 to try sharpening and denoise settings and 1-2 to run the final process and save the revised image). I usually start with Auto-detect Settings and click "Update" and then make adjustments to the settings, run "Update" again, and repeat if necessary. It seldom takes more than one or two updates to find settings I like. With low light photos such as this example, I know that I need to turn "Low Light Mode" on, so I turn that on right from the beginning.

If you have DeNoise AI but haven't updated, I highly recommend that you do so. If you DON'T have it, you might want to give it a try.

jak

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Before Denoise AI

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After Topaz Denoise AI with Low Light Mode turned ON

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Paul Diamond Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA

I think I'm sold. Thanks for a before and after to demonstrate how well it works. I've got some pictures that need it!

jak86094

Well, best of luck. I hope it works as well for you as it has for me. Because of the type of photos I take, often in deep shadows or morning hours, I've been very pleased with the results. If you get it, take some time to try different settings on the same photo and see what happens. Push it sometimes to extremes and see the results. Sometimes I'm surprised at the final settings resulting in the sharpest, quietest photo I can generate. Have some fun learning about what it can do. There is a free trial and a price discount now. You can try it out before you buy so there's not much to lose.

jak

rlv567 Loc: Baguio City, Philippines

The degree of denoise is good - but - there's always a trade-off: the resultant image has lost some sharpness. I downloaded the trial a few days ago, and am in the process of evaluating when I get time.

Loren - in Beautiful Baguio

PCB_smv

I tried it, liked it and bought it. It is the only program I use for noise. I like the sharpening control feature.

bikerguy

I tried and found it did a remarkable job on noise reduction without killing the details. It definitely makes using very high ISO possible. I am integrating it into my workflow. Also, right now it is on sale for $60 rather than the normal $80.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Topaz Denoise AI is the best noise reducing program available. Period.

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

I really like this program as well. Sometimes, AI Clear does a better job and seems to bring some things into focus a bit better while removing noise. The Sharpen AI program sometimes adds artifacts so AI Clear is often a good choice. Buckle up if you don't have a good GPU or grab coffee and develop some patience. AI is here to say and I am betting Adobe ups the game as time goes by with more than what they are using now.

Ron 717 Loc: Pennsylvania

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Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

I'm new to DeNoise, only a few weeks now. I am blown away!

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

I have Sharpen AI and 50% of the time am disappointed in the results. I usually use Auto and find some of the resulting images look a little noisy. I only run images through that are already close but could use a little touch up. I’m interested in the workflow sequence for people who use the suite extensively, namely Sharpen, Denoise, and Clear.

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

Very nice results ....another reason to have the Topaz system I believe. Your point is well made. Thanks Jak.

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

I'm glad this topic came up. It must be me BUT I have tried both the Denoise and AI Sharpen with disappointing results. I say it must be ME because everyone that has posted is loving it! One particular image I was trying to improve was just slightly off focus and using all three modes of AI Sharpen did not really improve sharpness overall and in fact added some strange artifacts. Then I thought well I will download the trial of AI Denoise and concluded that the same results can be obtained through OnOne or PS Camera Raw module. I used the auto and manual modes but certainly didn't get the results marketed. Any tips?

morkie Loc: Simi Valley CA

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In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

I am with you on the Sharpen aspect of that AI program and I don't use it. Somebody else eluded to the Stabilize and Focus features of this being best used on images that are almost there. This is true in my experience. I try them both, keep one and compare it to what AI clear (an option in the AI Denoise software) will do. I have yet to figure out why some images end up with way too many artifacts (in the AI Sharpen software with stabilize or focus) while others have few. And sometimes, the results have been worth a few artifacts that aren't noticeable unless you zoom in. I don't see this problem with AI Clear and it sometimes offers just enough focus correction...say the bill of a bird since it is a different plane of focus than the eyes. I have almost finished a set of images from a south Texas trip with a fishing Reddish Egret, white morph. What a handsome bird....I'm a bird nerd so it's easy to get me going about sharpness. Ugh. The AI technology just gives a pop to an already good image. I will post some of these to my Flikr page later in the week. My newest edge of growth is just post the very best and not all of them that I like. Always something, right?