Topaz Adjust 5 ~ Classic Collection ~ High Key then I also used the Vibrant Collection ~ French Countryside I like the wintry look that the filters helped me create for the image.
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Topaz Adjust 5 Portrait Drama ~ Adjust 4 Preset
I used the regular old preset “Portrait Drama” for those of you that may be concerned that the new improved version got rid of the old and good presets-they are still there but with many new features and additional presets to choose from.
This is the “BEFORE” Topaz Adjust 5
I just received my download link for the beta version of Topaz Adjust 5. WOW! This is the first image I ran through the program using the presets found in the various Collections. These were done only with Topaz Adjust 5 and some finishing tweaks in Photoshop which included adding some blur and changing the blend modes and a regular round of noise reduction. I was very impressed that the program really didn’t add much extra noise to the images.
FROM TOPAZ:
While Adjust 5 is available now (to reviewers and affiliates only) the official release is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2011. At this time it is planned to be a free upgrade to existing users. There will also be a special discounted price for those that are new to Topaz and want to purchase it or for those who already are Topaz users and want to upgrade to the bundle or any bundle upgrade.
SOME OF THE FEATURES:
New Presets. Over 100 presets available in the new Adjust 5.
Auto-create layer. Automatically creates a new layer where your adjustments will be saved to.
Apply button. Stack multiple effects and presets during the same workflow.
My Collection. Users can now save their presets under My Collection.
Preset Collections. Presets are organized into 5 unique collections.
Local Adjustments. Intuitive selective adjustment brush for burning, dodging, smoothing, and brushing out (erasing) added adjustments – plus edge-aware options.
Histogram built into the Preview Navigator window + Curve tool. Shows the tonal range of your image. Easily adjust image tonality to help emphasize tones, contrast and brightness.
Finishing Touches Tab. Features options for diffusion, grain, borders, vignettes, tone adjustments and overall transparency adjustment.
Selective Brush. For easy dodging, burning smoothing and removing adjustments.
Ordered interface workflow. The interface is set up in numbered stages for a quick and easy workflow.
Individual tab reset buttons. Quickly reset the parameters in a specific adjustment tab without affecting your other settings.
Split Screen. Use the 2-screen split view for easy before and after comparison.
______________________________________________________________ denise ippolito
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I especially like the first image.
Thank you Anita, I liked the wintery look to that one too!
denise
They all have different characteristics, but I’m a fan of the second image. Nice shot….
Thanks Richard, Hope to see you and Pat out on the Barnegat Jetty this winter.
denise
Denise, thanks for the heads up about the update. Love the first image. Beautifully processed!!!
Thanks Andrew, I’m really excited to try this out some more!
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I really like that Portrait Drama effect, Denise. Thanks for the post on this upgrade.
Thanks Jimi, I appreciate the comment and the tweet
denise
Wow, that first one is a winner, though all are great. Yea! Since I have it currently, I would love to get the upgrade!
Thanks Andrea, It’ll be great if the upgrade is free as the company expects.
denise
I really like that first shot. Great post Denise!
Thank you Phillip, I appreciate it.
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How did I miss this post? Great job on these Denise. I love the first image. I haven’t downloaded my beta copy yet but I can hardly wait to try it out.
Thanks Edith, I can’t wait to see what you do with the program!
denise
Hi Denise: I really like the first image! It’s definitely evokes “winter”…
Hi Kate, Welcome to my blog. Thank you for the kind comment. The colors immediately worked for me and felt like winter
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