Brev00 wrote:Have you contacted Topaz? They respond to my inquiries quickly and personally.No, I had just followed the Topaz forum posts and saw no progress for quite some time. It wasn't a big issue because I only use it on the very rare occasion that I want to using the debanding. I use lightroom for everything else, and occasionally dxo optics pro for noise reduction.

azguy wrote:I finally tried some of the Topaz filters, and it looks as if I am going to have to buy some. Should have done this long ago. Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 here. Regards. (Yes, the noise is intentional.)And if you haven't tried Viewpoint out with your wide angle lens that one is special too.  Very much a plus with the ultra wide angle lens.Grant.

Gollan wrote:I just purchased the whole bundle. It started with downloading the 30-day trial to test out DeNoise and some of the other filters. I use Topaz from LightRoom, either calling up individual filters, or through Topaz' front-end photoFXlab. At first, I was confused by the workflow for the whole package, but then I found this reference chartSuggested Topaz Workflowon Darcy With Topaz' Flickr channel. I'm very happy with the polish I can get on my good photos and I can often save photos that have problems.What's the difference between Topaz and what you can do through lightroom with their presets, aftermarket purchased LR presets, or just making the adjustments yourself?

Nexu1 wrote:Gollan wrote:I just purchased the whole bundle. It started with downloading the 30-day trial to test out DeNoise and some of the other filters. I use Topaz from LightRoom, either calling up individual filters, or through Topaz' front-end photoFXlab. At first, I was confused by the workflow for the whole package, but then I found this reference chartSuggested Topaz Workflowon Darcy With Topaz' Flickr channel. I'm very happy with the polish I can get on my good photos and I can often save photos that have problems.What's the difference between Topaz and what you can do through lightroom with their presets, aftermarket purchased LR presets, or just making the adjustments yourself?None.  Do them all yourself.  Have fun!

Nexu1 wrote:Gollan wrote:I just purchased the whole bundle. It started with downloading the 30-day trial to test out DeNoise and some of the other filters. I use Topaz from LightRoom, either calling up individual filters, or through Topaz' front-end photoFXlab. At first, I was confused by the workflow for the whole package, but then I found this reference chartSuggested Topaz Workflowon Darcy With Topaz' Flickr channel. I'm very happy with the polish I can get on my good photos and I can often save photos that have problems.What's the difference between Topaz and what you can do through lightroom with their presets, aftermarket purchased LR presets, or just making the adjustments yourself?Actually quite a bit when you consider the debanding function in DeNoise and some of the more finer channel controls. "a bit" being a relative term

Nexu1 wrote:Gollan wrote:I just purchased the whole bundle. It started with downloading the 30-day trial to test out DeNoise and some of the other filters. I use Topaz from LightRoom, either calling up individual filters, or through Topaz' front-end photoFXlab. At first, I was confused by the workflow for the whole package, but then I found this reference chartSuggested Topaz Workflowon Darcy With Topaz' Flickr channel. I'm very happy with the polish I can get on my good photos and I can often save photos that have problems.What's the difference between Topaz and what you can do through lightroom with their presets, aftermarket purchased LR presets, or just making the adjustments yourself?Give the bundle a free trial.  You will have thirty days to come up with your own conclusion.  It is not the least expensive suite out there so it is worth some time trying it out.  If Denoise and Detail don't hook you right away, you will likely save yourself the trouble and the coin.

... Perhaps, it's better to try one program at a time. Most are programs you will never use, and it is better to take your time instead of being overwhelmed with a dozen programs.