Topaz A.I. Gigapixel challenge: upsizing old film scans

In my blog posts thus far featuring Topaz A.I. Gigapixel (now at version 1.1.1, and perhaps the most exciting new software to come along in quite a while), I’ve shown upsizing results obtained from various quality digital images, from 1 megapixel up to 16. Those tests cover the types of digital images a contemporary working photographer Read more about Topaz A.I. Gigapixel challenge: upsizing old film scans[…]

JUST RELEASED: Topaz A.I. Gigapixel 1.1.1 (now CPU compatible)

While the results from A.I. Gigapixel 1.0.2 are being considered as very impressive by end users on the various photo forums, Topaz has been working on further improvements to the application which are now included in the new A.I. Gigapixel 1.1.1, just released. (Note: Topaz is not promoting a coupon code or discount for A.I. Gigapixel but we are! Read more about JUST RELEASED: Topaz A.I. Gigapixel 1.1.1 (now CPU compatible)[…]

Topaz Gigapixel: Improving iPhone photos

(Note: Topaz is not promoting a coupon code or discount for A.I. Gigapixel but we are! Use coupon “plugsnpixels” here to save 15% off the $99.99 retail price (this discount also applies to ALL Topaz products). Continuing my earlier tests with version 1.0.2 of Gigapixel, here are some results using originals shot with an iPhone 6 and Read more about Topaz Gigapixel: Improving iPhone photos[…]

New Photolemur 3 pre-release sale

See my review of Photolemur 2 for an introduction and overview of this really cool app. Here’s information on the upcoming version 3, scheduled to be released September 14: Photolemur 3.0 is possibly the greatest time-saver in the history of photo editing! It is the world’s first fully automated solution for creating perfect photos. Photolemur Read more about New Photolemur 3 pre-release sale[…]

PhotoWhoa guest blog: An Easy Solution to Your Lightroom Struggles

PhotoWhoa is an incredible resource for photographers, with an ever-changing roster of discounted premium video courses, e-books, actions & presets, live trainings and much more. I’ve invited them once again to share information on their latest offerings with you. An Easy Solution to Your Lightroom Struggles Like many photographers, we have a love-hate relationship with Lightroom. Read more about PhotoWhoa guest blog: An Easy Solution to Your Lightroom Struggles[…]

Topaz A.I. Gigapixel vs. PS & ON1 (more tests)

Topaz’ new A.I. Gigapixel has been proving to be extremely popular, with an overwhelming response to its release. In my last blog post I did my first tests with it and was literally amazed at the quality I was getting when upsizing nearly 20-year-old 1-megapixel digital images by 600%. The only thing IMO that would further Read more about Topaz A.I. Gigapixel vs. PS & ON1 (more tests)[…]

NEW! Topaz AI Gigapixel upsampling app (w/unadvertised discount)

The new A.I. Gigapixel from Topaz is being released today as an app for upsizing pixel-challenged images or monster-sizing RAW ones. Beta testers are commenting that it beats the current market leaders in resampling quality. About A.I. Gigapixel From the press release: Topaz A.I. Gigapixel is a standalone application made for batch resizing your images (it Read more about NEW! Topaz AI Gigapixel upsampling app (w/unadvertised discount)[…]

Unadvertised special reminder: All things Topaz

My recent blog post about the new Topaz AI Clear seems to have generated a lot of interest in this new technology! If you’re curious about trying and adding AI Clear to your digital imaging toolbox, please be reminded that while Topaz is not currently advertising a discount code for AI Clear or any of their Read more about Unadvertised special reminder: All things Topaz[…]

Unadvertised special: Topaz AI Clear reminder

REMOVE NOISE SHARPEN DETAIL That’s what the description of the new AI Clear says! I’ve spent a little time with this new Topaz Studio Pro Adjustment today and I concentrated on images that needed help in both of those areas. •But first, please be reminded that Topaz is not advertising a discount code for AI Read more about Unadvertised special: Topaz AI Clear reminder[…]

Topaz Adjust: Maybe all you need? 20% off

I’ve been a big fan of Topaz Adjust for at least the last decade. Back then, there was not the huge selection of imaging software we see today. In fact, there was a $595 (!) Photoshop plug-in that offered unique but one-trick-pony HDR-like effects for its time and it was quite popular among those who Read more about Topaz Adjust: Maybe all you need? 20% off[…]