Topaz Adjust 5
I just downloaded and installed the latest version of Topaz Adjust the other day and I thought I’d take a moment to share my thoughts with you. I use Topaz Adjust in my workflow about 40% – 50% of the time for everything from adding detail & texture in an image to creating unique effects.
The biggest inconvenience I had before update of Adjust 5 was that the overall effects of the filters were usually a bit too strong to be used by themselves. I therefore would copy the before image into Photoshop and use a layer mask to mask in the desired effect. I am so used to using layer masks in Photoshop that this doesn’t bother me, but it could create some issues if you do not use Photoshop in your workflow.
The folks over at Topaz Labs did a great job adding in plenty of new features to Adjust 5 which make adding subtle or local adjustments to your images a piece of cake!
Topaz Adjust works as a plug-in for Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture & iPhoto. Simply select the desired image in your preferred program and launch the program. You’ll notice a categorized list of presets on the left – simply play around with the different ones until you find one that looks good for your image.
Once you’ve selected one of the presets from the left, you can go to the “Finishing Touches” bar on the right and adjust the overall transparency of the effect. You can also use the “Global Adjustment” tab to fine tune the effect to your liking.
One of the best additions to Adjust 5 is the ability to brush out the effect in places that you don’t want it. Use the “Local Adjustments” tab to do this as well as Dodge, Burn and Smooth the image locally.
Additional Topaz Adjust 5 Highlights include:
For a limited time, you can get the full version of Topaz Adjust 5 for 30% off by using the coupon code “ADJUSTME”. If you have previously purchased a copy of Topaz Adjust, you can upgrade to the new version for free! While you’re there, you should consider getting the Topaz Bundle which includes Adjust, DeNoise, Detail, B&W Effects and much more!
Before & After Examples
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Additional Images Processed With Topaz Adjust
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Phillip Burrow says:
Great post, and an amazing job Jason. You were able to really improve some of these great images!
Adam Allegro says:
Nice work Jason. I have never used Adjust, but might need to look into it now. Well done.
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John says:
Great review Jason! I love Topaz Adjust 5 – definitely a worthy upgrade to the previous version the people at TopazLabs should be proud!
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Len Saltiel says:
Great review and images Justin. Haven’t downloaded by upgrade yet but it looks like it is something I need to do right away.
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Adam Olson says:
Great review Jason! I don’t use Topaz enough…I need to start using it more.
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Edith Levy says:
Great post Jason. I agree the new upgrade is fabulous. Stunning images my friend.
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Mary says:
Seeing the before and after amazes me. The before images look good to me, but when you present the after images – wow!!! The Topaz Adjust seems to be a wonderful tool, but what really amazes me is that you envision and/or envisage the after images.
Rick Louie says:
Killer Image! I’m going to have to give Topaz a try!
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Justin says:
Great review man!
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