Topaz has just released Mask AI, the latest addition to their AI lineup (which also includes Adjust AI, DeNoise AI, Gigapixel AI, JPEG to RAW and Sharpen AI).
Before we go any further, be aware that when Topaz launches a new product, they offer a time-limited discount (in this case, $30 off). And if you click here and use coupon “plugsnpixels”, you can save AN ADDITIONAL 15%, bringing the final price down to $59.49 ($99.99 retail price – $30 launch special – $10.50 coupon)! Launch discount ends November 8, 15% off never expires 😉
A subscriber just told me:
“If you already own Topaz ReMask, if you go through the site or the email Topaz sends directly to you, it will knock your cost down to $49.99. Then use the plugsnpixels coupon, it dropped my price down to $42.49. So it’s even a better deal if you are just going to upgrade.”
You can read all the details and how-to’s on Topaz’ Mask AI page, but here is a basic summary of the process, which boils down to detecting subjects and processing the mask:
Here is a look at the friendly interface with an auto-selection created by Mask on its own (left) and the resulting mask (right). This all happened without any effort on my part except for loading the image, clicking the Auto button and then Compute Mask:
Of course you can manually modify the auto-drawn outline as needed, as I did here with this 2007 lo-res image, filling in any gaps or making it thicker/thinner in certain places:
Here’s a 2004 lo-res portrait treated with Mask AI after manually thickening up the blue outline:
Once your mask is generated, you can fine-tune it using the Edge sliders.
Here is a 2010 non-DSLR outdoor portrait (original, Mask AI screenshot using manual strokes, composite with new background using the generated mask). Note the individual stray hairs that were preserved!
Well, I’m off to spend more time with the new release!
Remember that when Topaz launches a new product, they offer a time-limited discount (in this case, $30 off). And if you click here and use coupon “plugsnpixels”, you can save AN ADDITIONAL 15%, bringing the final price down to $59.49 ($99.99 retail price – $30 launch special – $10.50 coupon)!