Topaz sharpen 4.1.0
Mar 30, 2022 19:26:53 #
Mileagemaker
Loc: Jackson NJ
Finding that Topaz Sharpen update to 4.1.0 is taking me 15:00 minutes to sharpen a picture as opposed to 3:00 minutes with sharpen 3.3.6.
Mar 30, 2022 19:35:43 #
Mileagemaker wrote:
Finding that Topaz Sharpen update to 4.1.0 is taking me 15:00 minutes to sharpen a picture as opposed to 3:00 minutes with sharpen 3.3.6.
Topaz 4.1 sharpen a picture faster than previous versions on my PC.
Mar 30, 2022 19:57:16 #
Mileagemaker wrote:
Finding that Topaz Sharpen update to 4.1.0 is taking me 15:00 minutes to sharpen a picture as opposed to 3:00 minutes with sharpen 3.3.6.
This sounds like a potential HW issue. What are the specs of your computer? (OS, CPU, RAM, disk, Graphics/GPU?). It may be that a HW upgrade of one of your components might make a big difference
Mar 30, 2022 21:25:13 #
Mileagemaker wrote:
Finding that Topaz Sharpen update to 4.1.0 is taking me 15:00 minutes to sharpen a picture as opposed to 3:00 minutes with sharpen 3.3.6.
Check the settings, you may have it doing something it didn't do before.
Mar 31, 2022 00:07:18 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
It does take a while, but it’s worth it. The biggest issue I have is running it 3x for motion, out of focus or just soft to see which one gives the best result, then sometimes deal with normal, very blurry, or very noisy. Each time you change a parameter it recalculates the preview image. I usually get up to go to the fridge for a snack or adult beverage when it processes the whole image even though my computer is no slouch.
Mar 31, 2022 06:24:57 #
Check the Preferences settings. The update may have switched processing from the GPU to the CPU.
Mar 31, 2022 06:39:57 #
as TriX suggested the computer is not up to snuff for dealing with modern AI programs.
There are some things you can do that may help... shutting down startup programs that consume resources**... adding more and/or faster memory. There are settings in the BIOS that are default and so fast memory is running at a slow speed. Switching from old mechanical hard drive to SSD solid-state will help. You may be relying on the MOBO video... adding even a mid-low-end $200 NVIDIA graphics card with 4 gig onboard would speed up the operations [mine is a 1050Ti]***. Without graphics with a good memory, you will be relying on the HDrive to do all the work.. slowly.
There are many DIY UTube videos on how to do the settings to get the computer to run faster and cleaner.
BUT
My guess is that it is time to retire your computer and build a new one with "gaming" parts that were good two years ago and are now discounted. Do a Google and there are budget builds with specific recommendations.
**https://www.howtogeek.com/74523/how-to-disable-startup-programs-in-windows/
***https://idealcpu.com/best-budget-graphics-card-for-photoshop-cc/
There are some things you can do that may help... shutting down startup programs that consume resources**... adding more and/or faster memory. There are settings in the BIOS that are default and so fast memory is running at a slow speed. Switching from old mechanical hard drive to SSD solid-state will help. You may be relying on the MOBO video... adding even a mid-low-end $200 NVIDIA graphics card with 4 gig onboard would speed up the operations [mine is a 1050Ti]***. Without graphics with a good memory, you will be relying on the HDrive to do all the work.. slowly.
There are many DIY UTube videos on how to do the settings to get the computer to run faster and cleaner.
BUT
My guess is that it is time to retire your computer and build a new one with "gaming" parts that were good two years ago and are now discounted. Do a Google and there are budget builds with specific recommendations.
**https://www.howtogeek.com/74523/how-to-disable-startup-programs-in-windows/
***https://idealcpu.com/best-budget-graphics-card-for-photoshop-cc/
Mar 31, 2022 06:44:08 #
Mileagemaker wrote:
Finding that Topaz Sharpen update to 4.1.0 is taking me 15:00 minutes to sharpen a picture as opposed to 3:00 minutes with sharpen 3.3.6.
I am assuming that you are on a PC instead of a Mac for the following:
When I installed the last update of Topaz Sharpen AI the default selection for "Allowed Memory Consumption" for the program was set to "Medium". To change this setting to "High" do the following:
1. Open the program, go to the top left, and under "File", select Preferences.
2. Go to the bottom and under "Performance" select "AI Processor" and select either "CPU" or your "Installed Graphics Card".
2. Next, while still in "Performance" select "Allowed Memory Consumption", click on it, and select "High". My program was installed with the default set at "Medium".
How to make Topaz Products Run Faster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GraqwH2YYJ4
Start at about 1:40 min. into the video.
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends
Edit:
I have seven current up to date of the Topaz AI products and all offer similar settings to customize or speed-up your process.
I also have a good experience using their recommended workflow at:
Topaz workflow: https://topazlabs.com/the-ultimate-workflow-for-topaz-labs-ai-software/?utm_source=Topaz+Updates&utm_campaign=8c480bdca3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_11_19_04_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e4dd8652a-8c480bdca3-92602881&mc_cid=8c480bdca3&mc_eid=c9be7297b0
Mar 31, 2022 06:55:11 #
Thank you JimmyT There is a world under Preferences I have not explored. I was using it only to add plugin locations.
Mar 31, 2022 06:55:29 #
Mar 31, 2022 07:21:51 #
Mileagemaker wrote:
Finding that Topaz Sharpen update to 4.1.0 is taking me 15:00 minutes to sharpen a picture as opposed to 3:00 minutes with sharpen 3.3.6.
That's strange. I updated a few days prior to receiving the email update. I had just started to use Sharpen when a pop up advised me there was new version. So, having been using it for a few days, I have not witnessed anything like 15 minutes to process a file. It may take even less time than the previous version.
Mar 31, 2022 07:26:53 #
Mileagemaker give us a photo to sharpen and have us time our computers and say what we are running.
My computer takes 8 seconds.
DIY built NVIDIA 1050Ti [4 gig DDR-5] 32 gig memory 3200 speed, HD is M2 MVMe, CPU AMD 3600, MSI Gaming Plus MOBO.
My computer takes 8 seconds.
DIY built NVIDIA 1050Ti [4 gig DDR-5] 32 gig memory 3200 speed, HD is M2 MVMe, CPU AMD 3600, MSI Gaming Plus MOBO.
Mar 31, 2022 08:11:12 #
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Mar 31, 2022 11:21:16 #
CliffMcKenzie
Loc: Lake Athens Texas
Mileagemaker, no slow down in speed using the latest updates, but.....
JimmyT, thank you, had not noticed these options and set to CPU. Did not use graphic card as I have 2 cards for 3 monitors.
but...after installing the newest update to Sharpen yesterday, it requested I upload 155 "model (forget the actual names) files". I did so. This morning following JimmyT, I change my Preferences as suggested and it stated it wanted 800+ more. Again I agreed but declined the extended warranty for my car. If it slows down, I will let you know, but system is working great Note, most of the time I "round trip" to Topaz, so I stop other than internet use doing anything else. Hope this helps.
JimmyT, thank you, had not noticed these options and set to CPU. Did not use graphic card as I have 2 cards for 3 monitors.
but...after installing the newest update to Sharpen yesterday, it requested I upload 155 "model (forget the actual names) files". I did so. This morning following JimmyT, I change my Preferences as suggested and it stated it wanted 800+ more. Again I agreed but declined the extended warranty for my car. If it slows down, I will let you know, but system is working great Note, most of the time I "round trip" to Topaz, so I stop other than internet use doing anything else. Hope this helps.
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