

- Topaz photofxlab vs topaz studio install#
- Topaz photofxlab vs topaz studio upgrade#
- Topaz photofxlab vs topaz studio software#
- Topaz photofxlab vs topaz studio mac#
So, unless AP intended to implement an external editor call for apps I can no longer even try to use it from AP or APB. My only choice is to use the stand-alone ReMask 5 app (which means I can not use it from AP) or the Lightroom plugin (which means I can not use it from AP). Further, it is also incompatible with both FusionExpress 2 and photoFXlab so I can not call it using either of those. It does provide a Lightroom plugin and says that there is a plugin for Photoshop, but there is no normal plugin for it that I can find on my system after installation, nothing with a plugin suffix.

ReMask 5 installs properly (and works very well) but does not seem to have a standard plugin.
Topaz photofxlab vs topaz studio install#
Perhaps I do not really believe that, but I did stop trying to install it and turned to ReMask 5. The installation of ReMask 4 gave me a warning that it was incompatible with EC and installing it might damage my computer. Topaz Studio 2 is a standalone photo editor and an Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom plugin dedicated to creative post-processing.
Topaz photofxlab vs topaz studio mac#
Having just bought a new Mac Mini I started to reinstall my Topaz plugins. All Topaz Labs products are compatible with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, have a perpetual license, and can be bought separately or in bundles.
Topaz photofxlab vs topaz studio upgrade#
My current workflow is to use Nikon Capture NX-D to denoise then export as TIFF and go from there.I don't know if this is good news or bad news for AP users who want to use Topaz's ReMask but the upgrade to El Capitan has apparently complicated the use of ReMask. This may seem a little weird but I'm looking for the "best" option(s) for denoising my photos. If you shoot wide angle shots, DxO ViewPoint is uniquely capable for dealing automatically with the volume deformations (fattened people at the edges).

It also has the best lens corrections and is very productive. No, I think PhotoLab is a very good RAW processor for many reasons, not just its top-class NR. Or in your opinion is DXO really worth getting just for the noise reduction features? You can either start adding filters to the image or add a look. It simply presents you with two important features in the workspace.
Topaz photofxlab vs topaz studio software#
After launching the software and importing an image, it is pretty simple to understand what to do next.

Obviously use a TIF, not a JPEG, for moving images between them. Working with Topaz Studio 2 was a breeze. A conventional NR tool followed by DeNoise AI is a good combination, better than either alone. So, for someone without DXO, I would probably do the same noise reduction in CNXD but finish in Topaz? I couldn't find any info about compatible formats or cameras with Topaz. Nice to know it shouldn't be used on RAW files. So, for someone without DXO, I would probably do the same noise reduction in CNXD but finish in Topaz? Or in your opinion is DXO really worth getting just for the noise reduction features? It certainly shouldn't be used directly on a RAW file, as Topaz doesn't include a good RAW processor. It's much better used as a second stage after a conventional NR tool such as PRIME. Yes, many people have found that it's best to start with DxO PRIME, and then, only with the noisiest images, add a final polish with DeNoise AI.ĭeNoise AI alone can't be relied on, often adding ugly artefacts if used directly on very noisy images. I believe it's a practice well known on this forum specially with noisy picture where DXO Prime is not enough Thanks!Īfter many experimentation my best results are demosaic and PRIME denoise with DXO PL and most of the time use after that on TIF Topaz Studio 2 filters including Topaz AIClear and also Topaz Denoise filter +some other filters. I've seen a few video comparisons and what Topaz shows on their site but I want to hear from real users. I'm wondering what do you guys like to use and why? What gives the best results for you? I know It's a bit like comparing apples to oranges because one is a full-on editor and the other is less so. I also see a lot of ads and love for Topaz Studios but people seem to like their AI Clear (from Studio 2) more than the separate Denoise AI and Sharpen AI. However, I know their denoise feature is amazing from reading other posts. I know there's a lot of love for DxO out there and when I was looking at a new editor, I couldn't get into it the same as On1. I currently use On1 as my photo editor (switched from Adobe products) but it isn't as great at denoising as CNXD in the testing I did. That being said, I recently read that denoise "should" be closer to the end of your workflow, which means I'm completely backward. My current workflow is to use Nikon Capture NX-D to denoise then export as TIFF and go from there.
