Cutting-edge software vs. obsolete hardware: We accept the challenge

Posted on October 3, 2018October 5, 2018 by plugsnpixels

Software technology is moving ahead much faster than most of us tend to upgrade our hardware. The result is that unless we have a fat yearly hardware budget, we feel left behind, seemingly unable to take advantage of the latest-and-greatest software tech. For example, Topaz A.I. Gigapixel 2.0.0 is very modern, cutting-edge, demanding software. Users Read more about Cutting-edge software vs. obsolete hardware: We accept the challenge[…]

RELEASED TODAY: Topaz A.I. Gigapixel 2.0 (5x faster!)

Posted on September 27, 2018October 23, 2018 by plugsnpixels

As expected, Topaz is continuing to improve A.I. Gigapixel with the new version (2.0.0) making a huge breakthrough in performance! Topaz says, “Using GPU mode is now 5x faster! With some optimizations to the GPU processing in A.I. Gigapixel, we’ve improved the speed of processing by around 5x on full-size images (it scales based on the Read more about RELEASED TODAY: Topaz A.I. Gigapixel 2.0 (5x faster!)[…]

JUST ANNOUNCED! ON1 Photo Raw 2019 (coming November)

Posted on September 25, 2018September 27, 2018 by plugsnpixels

Today ON1 announced that ON1 Photo RAW 2019 will be available this November. Version 2019 is one of the biggest and best releases in their history. ON1 Photo RAW 2019 will include tons of improvements to the photo editing workflow and new features, including significant updates to both performance and image quality, notable new features Read more about JUST ANNOUNCED! ON1 Photo Raw 2019 (coming November)[…]

Topaz A.I. Clear + A.I. Gigapixel vs. film grain (they win!)

Posted on September 22, 2018October 23, 2018 by plugsnpixels

As we were discussing AI Gigapixel 1.1.2 on a major photo forum, a person (making logical assumptions) asked me: “[Gigapixel] is a lot less useful for grainy film images than it is for noisy digital images. (Isn’t it?) It can extract image detail from digital noise better than it can extract image detail from film grain. Read more about Topaz A.I. Clear + A.I. Gigapixel vs. film grain (they win!)[…]

For HDR fans: Aurora HDR 2019 pre-release sale

Posted on September 13, 2018 by plugsnpixels

The upcoming Aurora HDR 2019 is billed as “the most advanced HDR editor” by developer Skylum. As part of the celebration, they are offering a pre-release special of $10 off the $99 price for new customers or an upgrade price of $49 for existing users through October 4. Plus you’ll get a pack of bonuses: Read more about For HDR fans: Aurora HDR 2019 pre-release sale[…]

Photolemur 3 pre-release sale ends TODAY!

Posted on September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by plugsnpixels

Photolemur 3.0 is scheduled for release September 14 and today is the last day to take advantage of the pre-release sale. Details are as follows: Here are the most essential changes in Photolemur 3: •Automatic Face Enhancement with skin retouch and teeth whitening •Smart Eyes Enlarge •Adding Styles to photos •New menu for opacity settings Read more about Photolemur 3 pre-release sale ends TODAY![…]

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

Posted on September 7, 2018October 23, 2018 by plugsnpixels

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)

Posted on September 6, 2018October 23, 2018 by plugsnpixels

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

Posted on September 4, 2018October 23, 2018 by plugsnpixels

(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

Posted on August 31, 2018September 13, 2018 by plugsnpixels

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[…]