Last May I told you about Dynamic Auto-Painter 7, and less than a year later we now have version 8! Dynamic Auto-Painter Pro is perfect for less-artistically inclined photographers who nevertheless appreciate the timeless beauty of the traditional art form. But actual artists can also interact with the app to aid the auto-painting results as Read more about PHOTOS TO ART: New Dynamic Auto-Painter PRO 8 is out![…]
Back in December I last blogged about Dynamic Auto Painter (DAP), then in version 6. Well, several years after v6 made its original appearance, we now have version 7! Turning your photos into realistic-looking artwork is so much fun, and with software like this, so little effort! Let’s take a quick look at the type Read more about For PHOTO-TO-ART fans: DAP 7 just released[…]
In the first two installments of this 1-Click Image-To-Art series we looked at emulating traditional painting methods with Dynamic Auto Painter and Topaz Studio>Impression. Now, let’s depart from that usual level of artistic expression and go a bit wild with Filter Forge! Now at version 10, Filter Forge (Windows, Mac, standalone and plug-in) is based Read more about 1-Click Image-to-Art Series Part 3: Filter Forge 10 (save 50%)[…]
This is a real thing, and it’s called Filter Forge. Currently at version 9, it’s about to go to version 10 later this year and works on both Windows and macOS, standalone or as a plug-in for Photoshop, Affinity Photo, etc. Filter Forge performs two main tasks: Applying fully customizable image effects, and creating highly Read more about What would you do with over 13,000 Photoshop effects & texture filters in one app?[…]
It’s holiday time in the US this week and that always means even better deals than usual! Here’s a quick roundup of what’s going on this week: TOPAZ LABS Adjust AI & AI Bundle: DOUBLE-DISCOUNTED (expires July 8) Adjust AI brings out hidden colors, details and shadows in your challenging photos. The launch-special pricing for Adjust AI Read more about THIS WEEK: Software deals (do not miss!)[…]
All existing users of the classic Topaz Adjust, Clarity and/or Detail plug-ins have received the new Adjust AI for free! Registered users should have received an email from Topaz with the info, so hopefully you got your free upgrade. For new customers, the launch-special pricing for Adjust is $20 off, AND you can save AN Read more about Through July 8: Topaz Adjust AI and AI Bundle (double-discounted)[…]
Surely you know about the classic plug-in version of Topaz Adjust (see PDF tutorial here)! Originally released well over a decade ago, it has been one of Topaz’ most popular releases. Adjust AI is its new successor! Adjust AI is the latest in Topaz’ new AI product line, the main focus of which is image Read more about Topaz Adjust joins the AI family! FREE update/double-discounted[…]
This is an offer you don’t want to miss! Topaz is releasing (and continuing to further develop) some extremely effective AI products. Right now, the new DeNoise AI is being offered at $20 off through Friday night. **You can save AN ADDITIONAL 15% OFF the DeNoise AI sale price or even the entire Topaz AI Bundle Read more about EXPIRES FRIDAY NIGHT: Topaz DeNoise and Bundle double discount[…]
As photographers we all dream of getting away from the noise and bustle of civilization to experience the peace and quiet of the “wild places”. Let me show you some of my recent work of this nature (no pun untended…). I’ll start with these sunset views, taken minutes apart at the same location. A beautiful Read more about Alone in the wilderness (or so it seems…)[…]
I hope by now you have tried Topaz Gigapixel AI on your own sharpness- or resolution-challenged photos. It’s one of the most cutting-edge post-processing apps currently available, and is well on its way to rendering all other interpolation-type software obsolete. In my previous blog posts (such as this one) you’ve seen me demonstrate Gigapixel on Read more about Real-world practical example using Topaz Gigapixel AI[…]