topaz labs: hello do yall run denosie before you process your images or do you edit them then run through denoise?

MS. DONNA Loc: NEW SMYRNA BEACH FL

hello do yall run denosie before you process your images or do you edit them then run through denoise?

Rongnongno Loc: FL

MS. DONNA wrote:

hello do yall run denoise before you process your images or do you edit them then run through denoise?

Depends on whom you ask.

There are two main types of noise. One needs to be removed before anything: Color noise.
Luminosity noise? Depends.

one_eyed_pete Loc: Colonie NY

MS. DONNA wrote:

hello do yall run denosie before you process your images or do you edit them then run through denoise?

Does depend on who you ask. I've done it both ways. I've had better success doing denoise and sharpening last because sometimes you can introduce some noise during editing.

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Denoise first

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

MS. DONNA wrote:

hello do yall run denosie before you process your images or do you edit them then run through denoise?

Always go to the source if possible:
For Topaz workflow - https://topazlabs.com/the-ultimate-workflow-for-topaz-labs-ai-software/
For Topaz Learning Center - https://www.topazlabs.com/learn?mc_cid=9289005635&mc_eid=c9be7297b0
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada

Jimmy T wrote:

Always go to the source if possible:
For Topaz workflow - https://topazlabs.com/the-ultimate-workflow-for-topaz-labs-ai-software/
For Topaz Learning Center - https://www.topazlabs.com/learn?mc_cid=9289005635&mc_eid=c9be7297b0
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

Yes, I follow their recommendation(s), per:

Topaz Workflow:
1: JPEG to RAW AI (not necessary if you shoot in RAW)
2: DeNoise AI
3: Sharpen AI
4: Mask AI
5: Adjust AI
6: Topaz Studio 2
7: Gigapixel AI

However, in my case 4: thru 6: are done in Lightroom/Photoshop.

bwa

Amadeus Loc: New York

Don’t know if I’m right or wrong but I process my raw file the way I want it then the first thing I do with the jpg is DeNoise. That’s mainly because I usually shoot at high ISO’s and noise is my primary concern. I have tried using DeNoise on the raw file but it takes much longer and I don’t see an appreciable difference.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

bwana wrote:

Yes, I follow their recommendation(s), per:

Topaz Workflow:
1: JPEG to RAW AI (not necessary if you shoot in RAW)
2: DeNoise AI
3: Sharpen AI
4: Mask AI
5: Adjust AI
6: Topaz Studio 2
7: Gigapixel AI

However, in my case 4: thru 6: are done in Lightroom/Photoshop.

bwa

Seems like we need better cameras that wouldn't require all that work.

bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada

Longshadow wrote:

Seems like we need better cameras that wouldn't require all that work.

We're getting there. Just take a look at camera evolution since electronic sensors were first introduced.

But the more cameras evolve the further people try pushing them! At one point I would never have even considered shooting at ISO12800++ (assuming the camera would even give me that option), now I shoot at ISO12800++ as required with reasonable results. And I can still remember pushing ASA 400 film to the max extent to pull out something I'd shot in almost the dark.

bwa

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

bwana wrote:

Yes, I follow their recommendation(s), per:

Topaz Workflow:
1: JPEG to RAW AI (not necessary if you shoot in RAW)
2: DeNoise AI
3: Sharpen AI
4: Mask AI
5: Adjust AI
6: Topaz Studio 2
7: Gigapixel AI

However, in my case 4: thru 6: are done in Lightroom/Photoshop.

bwa

Your take on this makes sense to me, except that I now use Topaz Photo AI which does items 1-3 needed in their proper order.
Then I use Topaz Studio 1 & 2 to prettify the lily if needed.
Finally, I use PhotoScape X to make collages, Edit, Cut-Out, Batch* (processing), Create GIF, Print, and (Many other tools.
*Batch - Crop, Resize, Color, Filter, Film, Light, Insert, Curves, Frames.
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada

Jimmy T wrote:

Your take on this makes sense to me, except that I... (show quote)

I also use Photo AI for minor changes, although the full versions of DeNoise and Sharpen offer more options and still do a better job.

bwa

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

bwana wrote:

I also use Photo AI for minor changes, although the full versions of DeNoise and Sharpen offer more options and still do a better job.

bwa

I like Topaz Photo AI because I can load 100+ images at a time, and let them process in default mode while I do "other things".
Then go back and attend to the pics which didn't come out to my satisfaction. It is a time saver for my application.
I have seen some wonderful work here on UHH using PS/LR but Topaz Photo AI does great for me, especially if I need to adjustments the settings.
I also have the other Topaz Products if I need them.
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Longshadow wrote:

Seems like we need better cameras that wouldn't require all that work.

Better Cameras are expensive, heavy, and unnecessary in the modern AI world. Worse yet, they are at home when a photo opportunity presents itself; the 1" sensor Superzoom is there, in a pocket, ready and set to auto or C-1 [Kodak sweet 16 setting] for the quick fleeting momentary event.

Sequence... fine as bwana suggested, but one may want to do denoise a second time after the other preliminary processes. Gigapixel and Photo AI are excellent... if I then go back to make an adjustment, my computer is slow at processing the now large upsized photo file.

Humm, perhaps Tesla Cybertruck have a plugin to allow automated photo perfection while making a left turn in heavy traffic.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

MS. DONNA wrote:

hello do yall run denosie before you process your images or do you edit them then run through denoise?

I generally do it last, but not always.

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

In general DeNoise first or you post process the noise also.