![]() Jfdpl686 (a group admin) edited this topic ages ago. Originally posted at 10:59AM, 26 December 2008 PDT You can see before and after pics and if you go to the my photo page and follow the link to the thread at the "Pimp MY Pixels" group you can see the originals in larger sizes. But the main effect is achieved through TA's 'simplify' and 'vibrance' presets. ![]() In the 2 other pics, I continued to experiment with other effects, I sometimes add a levels adjustment or use unsharp mask to accent highlights or I may use a softening action, basically experimenting until I'm happy with the results. You can see the results of just this much editing in the last example posted below (of the guy flashing the peace sign). Next, use Topaz Adjust's "Vibrance" preset and adjust the sliders way down, This brings back some of the detail and shading to the simplified image. I ususally run Topaz Adjust "simplify" preset (adjust sliders down) or you could use TA's noise reduction tab or you can try any noise reduction plug-in and adjust it too high.ģ. The idea here is to remove most of the finer detail so that in the next stage, the "Vibrance" effect will not make the photo look unnaturally sharp. I use this mainly for portraits to get a smooth, glowing effect.įirst: of course, always make a copy of the original file and work with.Ģ.Smooth out the image. I'll start off with a very simple one that has had some good results for me. Anyone have any hints or tips they'd like to share?
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