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Apr 4, 2015 08:27:23 #
I was watching a topaz video on masking 4 filter.
I first I was sort of WOW! :thumbup:
Then I was 'eeeeewwww' :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
Why? Here is the reason (printscreen from the video) using the arrow to show the trouble. I watched other videos on the same subject and well, my opinion is still the same: Topaz does good things if you are happy with 'good enough'.
I sincerely hope that the presenter did not know what he was doing otherwise...
I first I was sort of WOW! :thumbup:
Then I was 'eeeeewwww' :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
Why? Here is the reason (printscreen from the video) using the arrow to show the trouble. I watched other videos on the same subject and well, my opinion is still the same: Topaz does good things if you are happy with 'good enough'.
I sincerely hope that the presenter did not know what he was doing otherwise...
Apr 4, 2015 08:48:19 #
Apr 4, 2015 10:57:09 #
My results with ReMask4 have been much better than that. What video were you watching?
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Apr 4, 2015 11:00:03 #
dpullum wrote:
Yes. I watch about anything related to PP to glean information and find ideas.Your showing a screen for Topaz Detail?
Apr 4, 2015 11:07:12 #
bsprague wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btbO75wR9SUMy results with ReMask4 have been much better than that. What video were you watching?
Apr 4, 2015 11:29:29 #
I also have Topaz Remask 4 and watched the same video with the donkey. It does Ok, but like many programs, masking extremely fine details (such as hair) remains a real challenge for me...I don't have the patience one needs to do it right.
Apr 5, 2015 08:59:19 #
This is a great video from Adobe TV on the new Refine Radius Tool in Photoshop CC Refine Edge Dialog. http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-photoshop-cc/selecting-soft-edge-objects-with-refine-edge/
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Apr 5, 2015 09:40:57 #
Rongnongno wrote:
I was watching a topaz video on masking 4 filter.
I first I was sort of WOW! :thumbup:
Then I was 'eeeeewwww' :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
Why? Here is the reason (printscreen from the video) using the arrow to show the trouble. I watched other videos on the same subject and well, my opinion is still the same: Topaz does good things if you are happy with 'good enough'.
I sincerely hope that the presenter did not know what he was doing otherwise...
I first I was sort of WOW! :thumbup:
Then I was 'eeeeewwww' :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
Why? Here is the reason (printscreen from the video) using the arrow to show the trouble. I watched other videos on the same subject and well, my opinion is still the same: Topaz does good things if you are happy with 'good enough'.
I sincerely hope that the presenter did not know what he was doing otherwise...
Based on recommendations I'd seen here on UHH, I started evaluating Topaz products as they've gone on sale. Some, like re-mask and glow, I concluded did not do much for me and I'd have to say that none of them do anything I could not do (sometimes with considerable time and effort) using my basic editors (PSP 7 and Raw Therapee).
But saving time and effort is a consideration and so I've purchased a few of them. But you cannot expect miracles. At best you should expect some marginal improvements and sometimes a user interface that is easier to use. And sometimes when I run out of ideas I may even review some of the pre-sets.
Apr 5, 2015 12:36:35 #
Apr 5, 2015 14:43:32 #
nikonlad wrote:
Sadly I take the 'good enough' as a negative.I did this on the other day using Topaz Mask4. Good enough for me.
Do post the original so we can see the real masking quality?
Apr 5, 2015 15:19:23 #
Here you are: Good enough for me!! :lol:
Original
Cropped
Mask flatened on a white backgroung
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Apr 5, 2015 15:53:32 #
Err original means large original size (of your masked bird)
Thank you for your effort thought. :thumbup:
Thank you for your effort thought. :thumbup:
Apr 5, 2015 18:06:30 #
That is the original. I cropped and resized before masking.
It was more of "I wonder what this would look like."
Fur fun.
It was more of "I wonder what this would look like."
Fur fun.
Apr 5, 2015 18:47:53 #
nikonlad wrote:
That is the original. I cropped and resized before masking.
It was more of "I wonder what this would look like."
Fur fun.
It was more of "I wonder what this would look like."
Fur fun.
I think Ron means when you upload click the store original box on the right side. Then we get more than a thumbnail to study.
Apr 5, 2015 19:38:33 #
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