Topaz AI Workflow

Topaz has many impressive plugins that can be used with a variety of image editing programs or all on their own. In this blog post, I will discuss some of my favorite Topaz plugins and share my preferred workflows.

To get started let’s take a look at the plugins:

1. Adjust AI - This plugin is a raw editor like Lightroom. It works well but doesn’t compete well with other programs on the market.

2. Studio 2 - has many image editing filters so it could be used instead of Lightroom but it also has a huge number of creative filters. This is an excellent plugin.

3. DeNoise AI - as the name suggests this plugin removes noise and can sharpen images and it does a fantastic job.

4. Gigapixel AI - this plugin is great for enlarging small files and it does an excellent job.

5. JPEG to Raw AI - converts jpeg images to raw files. The raw files are not as good as a real raw file but it’s close so this plugin is useful in certain situations. I usually use it to convert phone images to raw files.

6. Mask AI - this plugin allows you to select subjects and create masks so you can make local adjustments or create composites. This plugin has been improving but I think Photoshop does a much better job.

7. Sharpen AI - sharpens images but more importantly, it can actually help fix images that are slightly out of focus due to motion blur or focus. This is another excellent plugin.

8. Video Enhance AI - enhances and upscales video. I don’t have any experience with this plugin so I can’t give you my opinion yet.

These plugins can be purchased individually or in bundles here. Use the coupon code “snapshot” for 15% off. Scroll to the bottom of my home page and join my mailing list to stay up to date with many of today’s top image editing applications and plugins.

These plugins can be used on their own or with other programs like Lightroom, Photoshop, Luminar, On1, etc… Here I will show you how to add them to the edit in menu in Lightroom.

Workflow

Most of these plugins are very easy to use, however, the workflow and the functions of the tools can be tricky to understand and that’s what I will focus on in this section. My workflow involves round-tripping from Lightroom to Photoshop, then to a plugin, and back again, but you can use other editors instead.

What's New in Topaz Sharpen AI 2.1

This video shows off the new features found in Topaz Sharpen AI 2.1, which include auto mode detection and AI masking.

Sharpen AI is on Sale until Aug. 7, 2020, plus you can get an additional 15% off if you use the discount code "SNAPSHOT". Please use the links below for these deals.

Click here for a link to Sharpen AI 2.1 and the complete AI Utility Bundle.

Also, don't forget to check out the sale on the complete utility bundle, regularly $359.96, now $195.99 and use the coupon code "SNAPSHOT" for the extra 15% off.

Does Mask AI v1.2.2 Still Suck- Topaz Tuesday S1-E3

Download a free trial here of Mask AI v1.2.2 and it's on sale for $79.99 until May 4, 2020, after which you can use the coupon code "snapshot" to get a discount.

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A New Plugin by Skylum: Luminar Flex

Use this link to purchase and download Luminar Flex.

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and use coupon code "SNAPSHOT" to get $10 off.

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A First Look at Topaz Sharpen AI

Download a free trial here. https://topazlabs.com/sharpen-ai/ref/111/?campaign=SharpenAI315

The images below are the processed images by Topaz Sharpen AI. The first image of each set is the full size and the second is the 100% crop of the image. I found the results to be good. In the fourth image the sharpening messed up a spot in her hair when I looked at it in Sharpen AI but I don’t see the problem in this jpg. This could have just been a rendering problem in the software but this could also easily be fixed if you use some masking in Photoshop.

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First Look at Topaz Labs Jpeg to Raw AI

First Look at Topaz Labs Jpeg to Raw AI

The official release date is January 28th, 2019 (next Monday) and it will cost $99.99 with a two-week intro discount to $79.99.

Click here to try it out for yourself.

https://topazlabs.com/jpeg-to-raw-ai/ref/111/?campaign=jpgtoraw

Using Luminar 3 as a Lightroom Plugin

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• Luminar 3

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• F**k the Rules, Your Composition Your Way

• Learn to Create More than a Snapshot Photography Course

The pre-sale Black Friday price is $50 and you can click here to purchase this bundle.

If you don’t currently own Luminar you can purchase it now during their black Friday deal by clicking here. Since your purchasing it now you will get the upgrade to Luminar 3 free when it’s released on December 18th. The software has been release and they have extended the sale. They are also offering many bonuses with this sale that you can check out on their sales page.

If you decide to buy it use the coupon code “SNAPSHOT” to get $10 off.

Can Topaz AI Clear Really Sharpen Soft Images?

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