Black Skimmers ~ Topaz B&W Effects
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I received my beta copy of Topaz B&W Effects and I have to say I love it. There are so many presets and lots of different looks can be achieved from the filter. Below is some info from the company but WOW- it is a fun program that is very versatile. I created the image above by using multiple filters from the new plug-in. It is very user friendly just like their other plug-ins are. Below is the original image I started with.
Black Skimmers ~ Original capture
NEW Topaz B&W Effects™ soon-to-be-released plug-in that converts and enhances your color images into stunning black and white photography! Based on historic, traditional and stylized photographic processes, Topaz B&W Effects™ introduces new features that make it easier than ever to create eye-popping imagery.
More than your traditional black and white conversion tool, B&W Effects offers the tools and flexibility for a diverse range of looks. Just some of the features that are unique to B&W Effects:
Extensive library with over 200 presets, simulating traditional Silver Gelatin and alternative B&W processes such as Cyanotype, Van Dyke Brown and Albumen.
Advanced conversion tools, including adaptive exposure, which uses Topaz Adjust technology.
Selective adjustment brush for burning, dodging, color, detail and smoothing.
A real grain library from scanned film…with the ability to customize your own grain.
Quad toning ability for specialized color and tone.
Stylized effects including painterly looks, posterization and more.
Denise, this looks really cool! Love it! Can’t wait for the release of the program. Thanks for the heads up!
Andrew, thanks. I like it a lot.
Denise, if that’s indicative of what is possible with the new Topaz plug-in, they’re going to have a winner on their hands. It’s a wonderful base image…and the contrast, tone and color you achieved with the new plug-in puts it over the top. Looking forward to seeing more examples from this.
Thanks John, I can’t wait to have more time to play around with it. There are lots of possibilities with this one.
would you say it was more extensive than NIK Silver Efex?
Cynthia, I would say that it is different than Silver Efex-which BTW I love. This plug-in also offers some creative effects including “camera shake”, simplify, painterly, etc.. I hope to post more soon.
Wow, what a change! I can’t wait to see the real deal. They put out great products. I have Nik Silver Effects Pro along with many Topaz filters and I love them all!
Andrea, Thanks and I agree with you- they do have some great products and so does Nik.
Oh boy! This looks like fun. Love the effect on the skimmer image.
Thanks Maureen, I appreciate it. I do think it is fun!!
Beautiful job Denise. Love the processing.
Thank you Phillip, I appreciate it.
Denise, Funny you should post this as I joined the webinar on it yesterday and can’t wait to try it! Nice job on the image friend, it looks like you’ve mastered it!
Thanks Deb! Enjoy the program.
Beautiful job on this Denise. I’ve been playing with my beta copy as well and am really enjoying this plug in.
Thank you Edith, It is a lot of fun!
That looks like impressive software – looking forward to more examples of what it can do!
Thanks, what I like best about it is how versatile it is.