Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

You will want to use DeNoise AI on Raw files first so that you can strip the file of Noise first thing BEFORE you sharpen the file.
This will do two things. It will take away the noise so that More Detail will be revealed Prior to Sharpening. You Do Not want Sharpened Noise to soften your pics.
After you do the DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, etc. then do your PS/Lightroom magic and if the file is too small you may want to use Topaz Gigapixel AI on it.
PLEASE see the Topaz Ultimate Workflow link above! I have a hunch that the folks that came up with these wonderful products know a little more than I (we) do!?!

Also, I would just like to add that Topaz Products are non-destructive.

So you may apply, say DeNoise AI, to a jpg or Raw file and it will add a tag to the file so that the original file is never lost.
For example, a Raw (CR2, CR3, etc.) or JPG file when edited with DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, etc. will change, depending on your choice) from:
IMG_123.JPG (or CR2/3/etc.) to
IMG_123-Denoise-XXX.DNG/PNG/TIFF/TIF and saved automatically as a separate file. You may even modify the file name to suit.
But your Original file will NEVER be lost.

I hope that this helps, so,
Smile,
JimmyT Sends


PS: I'm sorry if I beat your favorite horsie to death, sigh.

whitehall Loc: Canada

Thanks you all. Very helpful

Photomac Loc: The Dalles, Or

Agree with the assessments of Topaz. Just for fun I ran Nik Define2 and it worked equally well. I was somewhat disappointed with the denoise/sharpen fx of Topaz. I'll need more testing.

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

Don't think about it Kevin, just buy it!

It will make a big difference in your photos, it sometimes leaves artifacts in your images but it will greatly improve the images. You should also consider Sharpen AI, both programs are fantastic.

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

I find DeNoise to be a fantastic addition to my workflow. Especially for my nature photographs where I sometimes use high ISO.
I find it so good that I get Sharpen AI also. This is another program that is used in my workflow.

gwilliams6

Another ISO 1600, 50mp Sony A1 shot that was cleaned up a bit easily with Topaz Denoise AI. A Snowy Egret takes off from its watery perch on the Caribbean Island of Sint Maarten/St. Martin.

Sony A1, Sony 200-600mm lens , 391mm, ISO 1600, f6.3, 1/4000 second.

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joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Magnificent capture, Gerald

Jerrin1 Loc: Wolverhampton, England

By coincidence, I finally took the plunge when Topaz made a Christmas offer on a bundle of products. I own an EM1X and EM1.3, so understand your point with respect to noise on M43. I have only used DeNoise AI a couple of time so far, but it turned a backlit Robin at ISO 5000 from unusable to more than acceptable. I am impressed. The video Noise AI pack is also really very good. I have yet to get to grips with the Gigapixel package, but I will persevere when I have the opportunity. The package I scooped included: Video enhance AI, DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI and Gigapixel.

gwilliams6

thanks