Topaz ReMask 4: A Closer Look
Another Look at Topaz ReMask 4 After the recent Topaz ReMask 4 tutorial, I have received many requests to do a follow-up. The original ReMask 4 tutorial was focused on one photo with no sky replacement or subject/background swapping. It focused mainly on...
Topaz Clarity an Advanced Look
Topaz Webinar Follow-Up I love doing Webinars with Topaz Labs, they really are the highlight of my month in many cases. I tend to cram a lot of information into one session. I don't do this because I want to confuse people, I do it because I want there to be as much...
Topaz Labs Webinar on Contrast
Contrast Checking and Topaz Products Contrast, it is the basics to every image we produce. However, the Black and White tones made up of 0-255 control so much more than just contrast. They play a major role in our colors as well. Often times during the editing...
The Tonal Grading System
A New System... Free of Charge! Over the last several months I have been working tirelessly on the Color Zone System which was recently released last month. It grants you the ability to select certain colors in your photograph and control them in ways you may never...
HDR INSIDER | July Project Winner
HDR INSIDER Monthly Project Winner! This Month the members of HDR Insider were assigned a color related project due to the release of the Color Zone System. I crossed my fingers hoping the entries would not be over-saturated. Luckily, there were no over saturated...
How To Make a Custom Preset in Topaz ReStyle
Custom Presets with ReStyle Topaz ReStyle is such a powerful program! It has limitless potential for photo toning. However, my only problem is that there may be too many choices! The first time I hopped in ReStyle I spent hours in there just clicking on random...
The Color Theory of Topaz Labs
Color Theory and Topaz Plugins Have you ever used Color Theory when making your edits? How about the Color Wheel? Really, do not be shocked if you have not used either, heard of either, or know how to implement them in your photographic...
Topaz ReMask 4 Tutorial
Topaz ReMask 4 Topaz ReMask is back and better than ever before! It now has a refined look and is, get this, even easier to use! Masking can be pretty tricky in Photoshop. I have beaten myself up many times with the refine edge tool. ReMask comes in and makes masking...
4 Things My 3 Year Old has Taught Me About Photography
4 Things My 3 Year Old has Taught Me About Photography You read that title correctly. My son Michael is 3, and he has taught me so much about Photography. It started back in November of 2013 when we took a trip to St. Louis. We were about to go into the botanical...
The Color Zone System | The Top 5 Questions Asked
The CZS and the Top 5 Questions Yesterday I asked the readers of EverydayHDR via email what their questions were about the Color Zone System. I received a lot of great questions and, yes, I responded to everyone of them! I really do enjoy the interaction with...
