by Blake Rudis | Sep 10, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
Topaz is hosting yet another awesome sale on their epic plug-in, Topaz Adjust. This was the first Topaz product I purchased back in 2008 and is still, to this day, my favorite Photoshop Plug-In! You can really take your HDR images to the next level with the Adaptive...
by Blake Rudis | May 22, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
Topaz Labs has just released its breathtaking new program, Topaz Clarity! It is a fine addition to the Topaz line-up that we have all fallen in love with. Combining Clarity with Adjust is an unstoppable combination! Clarity will be retailing at just $49.99, but...
by Blake Rudis | Mar 22, 2013 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I had a question from Robert Belgrad of Mason Dixon Photography in regards to the Tone Module in Topaz Adjust 5. He has such an immaculate portfolio, something definitely worthy of a gander! Robert had inquired about how to use the Tone Module more effectively as he...
by Blake Rudis | Mar 13, 2013 | Product Review |
[notice] Topaz Labs has offered a 30% discount following the Webinar that was recorded on Monday afternoon. The 30% off coupon code ends today! Be sure to jump on this opportunity if you are considering the purchase of another Topaz Product! Venture to the Topaz...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 5, 2012 | f64 Academy News |
Topaz Detail 3 is on its way to the wonderful world of post processing! Exciting news for us HDR photographers as it can really be a quintessential tool during post processing. I have found the capabilities of Topaz Detail 2 to be extremely powerful for recovering...
by Blake Rudis | May 21, 2012 | f64 Academy News |
Yesterday, I finally found some time to play with some other programs offered by Topaz Labs. Have you heard of Topaz Clean? It is a $30 plug-in that really helps clean up a photo. There are 2 presets I find pretty awesome with Topaz Clean, “SkinEven”...
by Blake Rudis | Mar 9, 2012 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Ever thought of using Topaz Adjust to make a High Pass sharpen base? It is a pretty neat technique that adds a little more umph to your High Pass sharpening without over doing it. I really like the Topaz Adjust 5 interface and find myself using it more and more in...
by Blake Rudis | Nov 18, 2011 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Here is the Topaz Adjust 5 tutorial, a follow up to the recent review. The more I play with Topaz Adjust 5 the more I love it. These guys really knew what they were doing with this plug-in, they have made some epic adjustments to an already incredible program....
by Blake Rudis | Nov 16, 2011 | Product Review |
By now you have probably figured out that just about anyone can take a great photograph, but it takes a great deal of post processing to make an amazing HDR photograph. While that post processing is extremely important, it takes a large amount of time to get your HDR...
by Blake Rudis | Aug 5, 2011 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I was playing around with the settings in Camera Raw when I noticed I could make Pseudo HDR’s with the movement of a couple of sliders; Clarity, Fill Light, and Contrast predominantly. These Camera Raw adjustments are perfect for getting a HDR appearance with...