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1. Once you are happy with your adjustments click OK to process your changes and save your image back to Photoshop or other com patible host program And you re all set Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Achromatic Without color Adjustment Layer A layer that allows you to adjust the look of an original image with out making it permanent With adjustment layers you can make various changes to a layer without damaging it and go back and readjust it at anytime Algorithm Any bit of code or programming that de fines a process Blur Make or become unclear or less distinct Brightness The degree to which a color sample ap pears to reflect light Chroma Purity or intensity of color The difference of a color against the brightness of another color that appears white under similar viewing conditions Color The human perceptual response to different wavelengths of light impinging on the photo recep tors in the retina Color Cast Tint or light hint of colour evenly cover ing an image typcially an unwanted side effect It is usually most visible in light or medium density neutral tones Color Profile defines the range of colors that can ap pear in a digital photo Contrast The difference between light and dark values Desaturate Decreasing the intensity of a color hue Glossary Download The process of transmitting or transfer ring data from one device to another Export
2. 0 Basic Exposure IL f t Adaptive Exposure Color Sensitivity Color Filter Hue Strength t Curve Tool te aM M E EEEEr Te RESET CANCEL OK Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Wo rk Area Interface No Panel View Use the small double arrow to expand and collapse the preset and tool panels You can click the double arrow or grab the inside edge of the panels and drag them in or out e E Topaz B amp W Effects 2 LL PRI COME 1 E endi a HMH al A i Ea ns m puma d n 2 m vs ee a gre i 1 TISESDSESDSUSESESDSL SESS LS Lia iata el a ca a lh i i i a o T e p oe Pas an 2a pos E a m n EE S SLLLS IL RESET CANCEL User Manual Wo rk Area Interface Preset Panel View Use the small double arrow to expand and collapse the tool panel You can click the double arrow or grab the inside edge of the panel and drag it in or out Topaz B amp W Effects m 20 Oo Topaz B amp W Effects 2 _ L1 HT G 20 0 Toned Collection Stylized Collection Cyanotype Collection Albumen Collection Van Dyke Brown Collection Opalotype Collection Platinum Collection My Collection Favorites Snapshots PRESETS High Key il Sess High Key Ill I SNARES SNL X aig Zl aid Fai am as al i x TT EL ai A i A e e Low Contrast Detalled Last Used Settings L ZIEL lii run i F F r T 1 Low Contrast 1 i HN
3. Local Adjustment Adjustment Type o Dodge Burn b Color Detail Smooth Overall Strength L Undo Redo f Reset s Dodge Eraser Brush Size 135 M E Opacity 0 15 Bd eee S Hardness 0 01 Edge Aware 0 50 Settings amp Parameters Adjustment Type Choose Dodge Burn smooth detail or Color Note that the below adjustments will apply to whatever type you are in Overall Strength Advanced blending control over applied adjustments If dodging or burning is too weak or strong the strength slider allows for further control Note that the Color type does not include this option Brush Size Controls the size of the brush Hardness Controls the edge hardness of the brush A value of o is 100 hard while a value of 1 00 is 100 soft Edge Aware Controls how edge aware the brush is Higher values indicate an increase in awareness which is good for precise selections Lower values indicate less aware ness allowing for a more natural brush stroke and transition Opacity Controls the amount of transparency in the selective adjustment that is being applied Eraser The eraser tool allows you to brush over any area to remove the adjustments made The Color adjustment type does not have an Overall Strength slider selection Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Finishing Touches Apply important finishing touches including toning vignettes and grain 4 FINISHIN
4. Simplify Diffusion t Posterize Camera Shake Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Quad Tone Quad Tone allows for 4 different tones to be selected and applied to different tonal regions within an image Quad Tone Color 1 Region Color 2 Region Color 3 Region 164 20 Color 4 Region 255 00 Features el ee iis ea i NI s le x oe ed Tm RED fests ir ud endis i ars E ee Sn oe Tx iz ft oo at E 1 De shee 4 2 ToS z Original Image WELCOME t this world famous ry Wine Growing egion Cyanotype Collection Cerulean Cambridge Preset Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Effects Menu The Effects menu features 8 default preset and 3 user collections which helps to manage your user made presets there s over 200 default presets included in Topaz B amp W Effects Each Effect features a set of its own presets that can be applied to your image During your workflow you can select the type of effect that you want and then choose from one of the included presets in that cat egory SPREE eme Toned Collection Stylized Collection Cyanotype Collection Albumen Collection Van Dyke Brown Collection Opalotype Collection Platinum Collection My Collection Favorites Snapshots Features As in the other Topaz programs you also have a pre sets panel You can create and save your own presets You also have the ability to export and impor
5. 1 Adding PFESCtS scare ouod revue cese dat 28 2 Deleting Presets uuu 28 3 Importing Presets Lsuue 29 A EXDOMING PIesets coss e rra 29 5 SDletHg PIeSBISu uus ee sacr tum trem 29 D TOO Sra eetas pusmbt EDO Rau ae Pa ROI d Ra tri A0 30 E JUOD oua once augue E orbe tea ex ari tais tb RERS 31 1 Preferences cc cece cece eee ees 31 2 Check for Update 00 eee 31 pad g i e 32 4 What s This 0ce cee ce cee eeees 32 5 User Guide ccc cece cence eens 32 6 Tech Support cece eee eee eee 32 Workflow Je Product GIO c2 0s0e etnnnseeeyeasaes 32 oe 32 ORNA P C 32 10 PONG ANS vows saaoseaneidsasieeenss 32 fe ADOUT Em 32 IV Settings amp Parameters A Conversion Basic Exposure 33 B Conversion Adaptive Exposure 34 C Conversion Color Sensitivity 38 D Conversion Color Filter usu 39 E Conversion Curve Tool 40 F Creative Effects sooner er URE ets 40 G Creative Effects Simplify 41 H Creative Effects Diffusion 41 l Creative Effects Posterize s 42 J Creative Effects Camera Shake 42 K Local Adjustments ccececeeeeees 43 L Finishing Touches Silver amp Paper Tone 44 M Finishing Touches Quad Tone 45
6. High Key III Last Used Settings Low Contrast Low Contrast Detailed Low Contrast Vignette Low Contrast Il Low Key Low Key Il Low Key ill Neutral Grayscale Overexposed Underexposed Warm Tone Black Border Warm Tone Warm Tone ll Warm Tone Ii Smooth Warm Tone ill Warm Tone White Border 1 Presets Effects Panel Pre defined presets organized by type of effect ISTIS LALELEIL UL E 1 FE JE HC HELLE LE LDLLIILE EA 2 Preview Window Displays the preview of the original and ad justed image Topaz B amp W Effects 2 wars TI DEUM x 1 CONVERSION 5j Basic Exposure acf Oriuxemieced d a AAA Tim AAO AR ttm mm Adaptive Exposure F e Color Sensitivity Color Filter Hue Strength Curve Tool 3 Viewing Tools Tools that control zoom and other viewing options 4 Preview Navigator Displays the region of the preview image you are currently focused on 5 Settings amp Parameters Quick buttons and sliders to adjust the various effects Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Wo rk Area Interface Tool Panel View Use the small double arrow to expand and collapse the preset panel You can click the double arrow or grab the inside edge of the panel and drag it in or out 0 0 0 Qi Topaz BAW Effects 2 05 1 1 FIT 20 0 1 CONVERSION x
7. This value dtermines how many tones are included A value of 2 will have only 2 tones and have almost no depth A value of 8 will have 8 tones and appear to have more depth Poster Detail Higher values will increase the amount of detail in your posterized image Need more creative insight into the way your Topaz pro grams work or how to better your workflow Check out the Topaz Question of the week Don t forget to submit yours too www topazlabs com blog Settings amp Parameters Camera Shake This tab simulates the effects of camera shake and al lows you to apply it to your image Camera Shake Camera Shake Camera Shake Angle Camera Shake Applies motion blur in the form of camera shake to the image Ahigher value will produce a more blurred effect Camera Shake Angle Determines the angle of the applied camera shake Double Image Enabling this feature will create a double of your image within the image Sign up for a FREE webinar to get advanced Topaz training tips Visit our webinars page to see upcoming classes You can also view past webinars anytime by visiting www youtube com topazlabs Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Local Adjustments Selectively apply image adjustments using an advanced brush Adjustments include burning dodging smooth ing selective detail and selective color Also includes local undo redo up to 4 steps and a local reset all button 3 LOCAL ADJUSTMENTS
8. gt Plug ins that links to Macintosh HD gt Library gt Application Support Topaz Labs BW Effects 2 gt Plug ins Installation Entering Your Key Entering your trial key allows you to save your projects and print them during your evaluation period Entering your license key allows you do the same except with out any time limitations 1 Start by opening up an image in Photoshop 2 Go to Filters gt Topaz Labs gt BW Effects 2 Menu Enter key 3 You can then copy and paste or type your key in Important To install the product on a second comput er you will need to download Topaz B amp W Effects and then enter your same license key Host Specific Installation Topaz B amp W Effects is also compatible with Lightroom Aperture and iPhoto To use B amp W Effects in any of these programs you will need to download and install the free Topaz Fusion Express compatibility add on You can get it online at www topazlabs com down loads In Windows Topaz B amp W Effects is supported by most host applications that support Photoshop plug ins This includes Paint Shop Pro Photo Impact and Irfan view although there are additional host programs that may also support Topaz B amp W Effects To install B amp W Effects in either Paint Shop Pro Photo Impact or Irfanview first download Topaz B amp W Effects to the default location Then to configure it into each program follow the host specific instruct
9. your edges Edge Exposure Edge O Top m Bottom be Right Left Edge Size hd Edge Exposure Edge Transition Edge Select which edge needs burning or dodging Edge Size Determines the size of the exposure adjustment on the side selected Have a Topaz d image you want to share Add it to the growing user photo albums on the Topaz Facebook page at www facebook com topazlabs Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Edge Exposure Controls the value applied A setting of o applies no correction Negative values are for dodging and posi tive values are for burning Edge Transition Controls the blend between the adjustment and the origianl image Lower values will have a short transi tion and higher values will have a longer smoother transition Created By Topaz User Steve Rich The basic tools for brightnes contrast and saturation are included for convenience For extended control over tone and color in your images you can use the tools and presets found in Topaz Adjust or Topaz Detail Settings amp Parameters Vignette Add a vignette to an image Vignette Center 1944 1296 Vignette Strength 0 20 gt O Vignette Size 0 37 Vignette Transition 0 60 Vignette Curvature 0 50 Center Button 1 click vignette center point selection Vignette Strength Controls how heavily the vignette is applied to the image A
10. ABl R i ime re i T a i I i i P l cU hi f i i Low Contrast Vignette Low Contrast Il Low Key Low Ke y Il Low Key I Neutral Grayscale Overexposed Underexposed Warm Tone Black Border Warm Tone Warm Tone Il Warm Tone i Smooth Warm Tone UU Warm Tone White Border MENU RESET CANCEL Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Work Area Preview Section To pan the preview image click and hold the left mouse button on the preview image and drag it The Preview section is the main window that is cen tered in the B amp W Effects interface The preview section shows you the original image and the pro cessed preview of the image Click on the image in the preview window or use the button to switch You can also use SPACE bar or your numbered shortcut keys 1 and 2 to switch back and forth between your filtered and unfiltered image in the preview window between the Original and Preview tabs and compare the filtered and un filtered images 00 Q Topaz B amp W Effects 2 EFFECTS Toned Collection Stylized Collection Cyanotype Collection Albumen Collection Van Dyke Brown Collection Opalotype Collection Platinum Collection My Collection Favorites Snapshots PRESETS High Key ti C High Key III KESS TP TT T Low Contrast a senno TITUS TETTE E RETE Low Contrast Detailed Low C
11. B amp W Effects 2 Presets folder Work Area Exporting Presets To export the preset file to a certain location click Export PRESETS Name your preset and save it to your desktop or other specified location that you have reserved for saved presets You can then share this preset file with others who may then import it Visit the Topaz Labs Blog which features the latest Photography software and design information including tutorials videos and thoughts about both Topaz and non Topaz topics Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Tools You will use the various tools in the tool panel during your workflow to make your image adjustments The available tools will change depending on the Effect that is selected from the Effects menu 1 Preview Navigator Displays the region of the preview image you are currently focused on You can drag the preview navigator box around to pan your image 2 Quick Buttons Use the quick buttons to make im mediate enhancements to your image without having to open the adjustments panel The quick buttons in clude applying a color filter changing the brightness contrast adaptive exposure and quick access to your dodge burn brushes 3 Undo Redo and Panel Control buttons From the left Reset all back to default settings collapse all tabs undo and redo your steps hide the quickbuttons and hide the preview navigator 4 Sliders and Parameters Controls the editi
12. Edge Aware controls how edge aware the brush is Higher values indicate an increase in awareness which is good for precise selections Lower values indicate less awareness allowing for a more natural brush stroke and transition Undo Workflow 3 LOCAL ADJUSTMENTS Local Adjustment Adjustment Type Dodge C Burn Detail Smooth Color Overall Strength a Redo f Reset Eraser a Burn Brush Size 361 E Opacity _ E Hardness Edge Aware Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Workfl OW Finishing Touches is the final adjustment stage where you can add important finishing touches including toning vignettes bor ders edge exposure and grain X S o Tm EL EFFECTS Ne u FT Q Q 50 0 Traditional Collection Toned Collection Stylized Collection Cyanotype Collection Albumen Collection Van Dyke Brown Collection Opalotype Collection My Collection Favorites Snapshots PRESETS 4 FINISHING TOUCHES Silver and Paper Tone Last Used Settings z g Tonal Strength 0 26 Platinum t Platinum Il Balance 0 00 Platinum Ill Platinum IV Silver Hue i Te 4 Platinum IX b T lt Platinum V i a Silver Tone Strength lt iy p Platinum VI E j a A ET i Vul ae Platinum VII Mae i a Paper Hue P L w w Platinum VIII Paper Tone Strength ir gt Quad Tone RESET CANCEL
13. Labi Topaz Field ask Punt C MProgeam Files Fog Labe T opaa Simp Plugea Folder option V Enable V Low iuh dckeders ce Mate Eat Hen B 4B Cre fes keep Pre Prope LI BA LE ES I E E P Ni o Leer D i bk i F Ww fe a i Ss a a ET EHI PA phann ve Qu E Jua TESTE Taji Ta k Flia h araj Fars m ir iF mn m ha TE Fadia d ELTE T E ur T 5 E FE Nets BO pe gee See umm js i a Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual How to install Topaz B amp W Effects in Photo Impact 1 First launch Photo Impact 2 Go to File Preferences General or use shortcut Installation Then click on the A button and browse to find the B amp W Effects plug in folder located in C Program Files Topaz Labs Topaz BW Effects 2 plug ins and click OK Send Fescbaci Will 4 Restart Photo Impact Go to Menu Effect to access the plug in Browse For Folder Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual How to install Topaz B amp W Effects in Irfanview 1 Make sure that you have downloaded and installed the 8bf plug in add on available on the Irfanview webpage http www software com irfanview plugin z download the current version 2 Open Irfanview and go to Image gt Effects gt Adobe SBF filters Installation 3 In the screen that pops up select Add 8BF filters and navigate to the C Progr
14. N Finishing Touches Grain eee eee 46 O Finishing Touches Border 47 P Finishing Touches Edge Exposure 47 Q Finishing Touches Vignette 48 R Finishing Touches Transparency 49 VI Workflow A Sample Project 71 uslusluuueues 50 VII Additional Resources DNI M RO 58 DJ QI SC 60 CS CONMCCE C 62 D Company INfO cece cece eee e eee e ee 63 Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Topaz B amp W Fffects is a Photoshop plug in which means it won t run by itself and requires a compatible host program for use To Install 1 Close Photoshop or other image editing program if you are using it 2 Double click on the Topaz B amp W Effects folder to access the installer and then follow the on screen instructions AJ 1 L L Mac Dmg Windows exe 3 Your Topaz B amp W Effects plug in will automatically be installed in your Photoshop plug ins folder 4 After the installation you will need to enter your license or trial key Important for Mac Users After installation Topaz B amp W Effects will be installed in the following folder Macintosh HD gt Library gt Ap plication Support Topaz Labs BW Effects 2 If your Photoshop is installed in a customized location you will need to manually create a shortcut alias link inside folder Photoshop install folder
15. Outbound data transfer in a format that can be used by other programs Filters Transparent lens attachments used to change the color or other characteristics of an image Grain Lightly speckled noise that is used to apply a more natural look to an image HDR High Dynamic Range Allows a greater dynamic range of luminances between the lightest and darkest areas of an image than standard digital imaging tech niques or photographic methods This wider dynamic range allows HDR images to more accurately repre sent the wide range of intensity levels found in real scenes ranging from direct sunlight to faint starlight Highlights The bright to white range of tones in an image Hue One of the main properties of a color described with names such as red yellow etc Import Inbound data transfer into a file or docu ment Opacity The amount of transparency a layer has Parameter A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation Photo editing or Imaging software Programs in Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual which you can alter your photos and or create digital images Depending on the software you can improve exposure color and other attributes of your picture paint on it add type apply special effects remove noise resize it combine it with other pictures pre pare it for e mail or posting on the web output it
16. Region 1 slider to select where on the tonal scale that color is to be applied Hint Choose all colors first before moving Region sliders Film Grain Add true or simulated film grain to the image Film Grain Grain Kodak TriX 400 Grain Contrast Grain 5ize Settings amp Parameters Kodak TriX 400 Efke KB 25 Efke KB 50 Efke KB 100 Fomapan Profiline 100 Fuji Neopan Acros 100 Fuji Neopan Presto 400 Ilford Delta 3200 ilford PanF Plus 50 Kentmere 100 Kodak TMaxPro 100 Kodak TMaxPro 3200 Rollei Pan 25 Kodak Pro PlusX 125 Kodak Pr 00CN 400 Kodak TMax Pro 400 Ilford XP2 Super 400 Ilford HPS Plus 400 ilford FP4 Plus 125 Kentmere 400 Ilford Delta Pro 400 Kodak TriX 400 Grain Choose from the library of true grain options And to customize the grain use the grain contrast and size sliders Grain Contrast Controls the contrast and separation of the grain Grain Size Adjusts the size of grain applied Lower values will produce finer grain and higher values will have larger more visible grain Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Border Use the tools here to add a border to your image Border Border Type Solid White Size Border Type Choose a border type to be applied to the image Size Adjusts the size of the border being applied to the im age By Topaz User Simon Gelfand Settings amp Parameters Edge Exposure Use the parameters here to adjust the exposure of
17. a hazy or dream like effect Posterize separates image tone into several regions of fewer tones with abrupt changes from one tone to the next Camera Shake applies motion blur in the form of camera shake to the image Only use this tab if you want to add a creative or artistic flare to your image otherwise you can skip ahead to the Local Adjust ment tab Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual The Local Adjustments tab allows you to selectively apply image adjustments using an advanced yet very intuitive brush Adjustments include burning dodging and selective color Dodge and Burn adjustment types are used to either lighten dodge or darken burn specific areas of your image by increasing or limiting the exposure in those areas Use the Overall Strength slider to determine how strong or weak the dodge burn is applied to your image The Color adjustment type allows you to brush the original color back into your image Selecting Color reveals an opacity slider This allows you to determine the intensity of the color that is brushed back in The higher the value the more of the original color is brushed back A lower value with give you a more faint and less saturated color The Detail adjustment type allows you to enhance detail in your image by simply brusing over an area The Smooth adjustment type allows you to brush smoothness into your image Use the Brush Size and hardness sliders to determine the brush characteristics
18. contrast between the chosen hue and the complimentary hue Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Curve Tool Using the Curve Tool you can adjust image tonality to help emphasize tones contrast and brightness within your image Click and drag to add move points control ling image contrast brightness and tone Curve Tool Curves Medium Contrast Histogram Includes a histogram to show the tonal range of your image Settings amp Parameters Curves drop down menu Includes pre loaded curves presets for 1 click selection and application Curves Medium Contrast M Lighter Darker j Negative Light Contrast a Medium Contrast Medium Contrast Il Strong Contrast I strong Contrast Il Reset Button Resets the curve back to the default values Creative Effects The Creative Effects tab includes creative stylized tools for adding realistic graphic and artistic effects 2 CREATIVE EFFECTS Simplify Diffusion Posterize Camera Shake Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Simplify Simplify offers the control to remove image detail with a size based technology Different combinations of the settings create many different possibilities Simplify Simplify Size LJ Feature Boost E Simplify Size Defines the size of the details being simplified Any detail with a size below the selected value will be removed leaving behind only the larger features The value of this p
19. divide the image into Squares Each square is considered a region and the contrast is then adjusted in that local region based on the pixels So let s take a closer look at Regions in action so we can see just how they work Please follow along with the examples starting on the next page Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Example 1 Now we will change the Regions to 7 this Shows how For the first set of images the adaptive exposure is set the regions are determined at 4 and the only slider moved was the regions slider Original Image Adaptive Exposure 4 REgions 7 Adaptive Exposure 4 Regions 1 When the Region is 1 the entire image is the region Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Example 2 Adaptive Exposure 5 Regions 4 For this next set of images Adaptive Exposure will stay at 5 and the only slider moved is the Regions The standard setting for regions is 4 here is what that would look like EL E gl gl g jg a5 DSR one IRR ES a a A A AE AAA AnA A amu ELIT LITE Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Adaptive Exposure 5 Regions 40 Want access to more mini tutorials like the Regions tutorial above Then be sure to check out Topaz T3 which features tips tricks and tutorials to help you get the most of your Topaz programs ww topazlabs com blog Also be sure to join us for our Quick Tip Thursdays webinar series In less th
20. format It ll be in the format 5o00000CXXXXXX200000CXXXXXX xxxxxx and will be all numbers in 30 digits in five groups of six no letters Second make sure that as you re entering the key there is nothing in the space beforehand This means clicking pressing Ctrl A and hitting delete to make sure that absolutely nothing is in that field before you paste in the key If it doesn t work when you copy and paste try typing it out and vice versa My Topaz filters are grayed out in the filter menu Please make sure that you are using a 8 bit or 16 bit image that is in RGB color mode Also if your project includes adjustment layers please make sure that you are not on an adjustment layer You will need to select the image layer This will allow you to access your To paz programs have a question not listed here Please visit our knowledge base online at http www topazlabs com support If you are not able to find the answer there then con tact our support specialists online at www topazlabs com support or e mail customer support at help topazlabs com Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Connect with Topaz Check out our new Forum and our blog for tutorials tips and updates from Topaz Labs Follow us on Twitter for notifications of recent news and easily get in touch with us whenever you feel like it Participate in the entirely user led Topaz Flickr group for a helpful and highly active community for T
21. lower value will produce a darker vignette whereas a higher value will produce a lighter whiter vignette Vignette Size Controls the size of the applied vignette A higher value will expand the vignette and a lower value will contract it Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Vignette Transition Controls the blend between the vignette and the original image The larger values will produce a longer softer transition and the lower values will produce a shorter transition Vignette Curvature Controls the shape of the vignette A value of 0 pro duces an oval or circle depending on image dimen sions A value of 1 will produce a rectangle or square depending on image dimensions Transparency Transparency allows for some of the original color to be re introduced into the image as Transparency Overall Transparency Overall Transparency Determines the amount of original color to be re intro duced into the image Note that only 505 of the original color may be re introduced Settings amp Parameters Before By Topaz User Lewis Kemper After By Topaz User Lewis Kemper Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Sample Project Workflow In this project we will walk you through a quick example workflow to help you get acquainted with the tools and setup of Topaz B amp W Effects This example will show you a basic workflow and introduce you to the layout of the program As you begin you can choos
22. that eliminate digital image noise and recover lost image detail Topaz Lens Effects allows you to create bokeh add vignettes and simulate a variety of filter lens and specialty camera effects Topaz ReMask is the quickest easiest and best masking tool for complex masking and removing unwanted image back grounds Topaz Detail features multi level tools for control over detail enhancement and sharpening without edge 64 artifacts or halos Topaz Clean features unique smoothing edge and texture control for enhancing portraits or styl izing images Topaz Simplify is a digital art tool that makes it easy to transform digital images into works of art in just a few clicks Topaz InFocus offers tools for advanced sharpening and minor blur reduction to refine and improve overall image quality TOPAZ InF CUS fume Bigs ie Op Punt m ii bas Bring the power of Topaz to your Aperture iPhoto and Lightoom workflow with the new Fusion Express plug in ni Topaz DeJPEG eliminates jpeg w artifacts and restores optimal JPEG image integrity helping create TOPAZDeJPEG high quality jpeg images The MAT Go to http www topazlabs com downloads to get your 30 day free trial
23. to a printer or do any number of other manipulations or edits Plug in A computing feature with the ability to be added to a system to give extra features or functions Preset A pre defined combination of parameters and settings that is saved into a folder within Topaz B amp W Effects Topaz provides default presets A preview of each preset can be seen in the preset preview win dow located at the top left hand side of the interface above the preset list Preview Shows the processed preview of the image RAW image An image file format that contains un touched raw pixel information straight from the digital camera s sensor It has yet to translate the in formation in each pixel into the full color information so this format offers more control over how the final JPEG or TIFF image is generated Refine Improve something by making small changes to make it more subtle and accurate RGB Red Green Blue The color model that is used in digital cameras and by computer monitors Saturation The difference of intensity within a spe cific hue Glossary Shadow A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between the rays of light and a surface Sharpness The clarity of detail in a photo Smoothing To make a surface more regular or con sistent free from perceptible projections lumps or indentations Tone The degree of lightness or darkness Vignette A fall off or blockage in brightness at
24. to use the Color Sensitivity Color Filter and Curve Tool So let s quickly take a look at what each of these tabs do Color Sensitivity provides the tools to adjust the sensitivity luminosity of different tones based upon the original colors throughout the image Color Filter simulates a traditional color filter being applied to your exposure conversion This will change certain tones in your image based upon which color filter is simulated For example choosing a red color filter will darken tones that were originally blue and lighten tones that were originally red The Curve Tool controls image contrast brightness and tone It also includes a preset dropbox with predefined curve settings that can quickly be applied a Color Sensitivity a Curve Tool Curves Light Contrast Yellow a Color Filter Green Cyan D Strength O00 Magenta Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Workfl OW The Creative Effects tab features creative and stylized tools including realistic graphic and artistic effects Let s take a look at the included effects a CREATIVE EFFECTS t Simplify k Diffusion t Posterize t Camera Shake Simplify offers the control to remove image detail with a size based technology Different combinations of the settings create many different possibilities Diffusion simulates characteristics like those seen with Diffusion filters which help soften and spread out light Diffusion filters can also help create
25. ALD LLL ALELA ONG 319898938 51913 I ANAA GEN Master the art of black and white photography using the mast versatile converter and enhancer designed specifically for creating high impact black and white images Seuss Vay ITIITI VIG ALLELALLA SOTE aN 199994 44994 909855 kk sh FP Nl i ail F r3 A md Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual I Installation A HOW to Install ascesveswwaseaSawdetewsnseeases ene 3 B ENtering YOU KGY aconevacscecpomet nem deras en 3 C Host Specific Installation LLL 3 1 Paint SOD PERO vs sss sd ette Sore rn eed 4 2 PNOO Imp acces rio sone uin PEDE EE 5 Inu MERE 6 D UnnstalliliB sscesnc rete eterne ederet 7 Il Introduction A About Topaz B amp W Effects cece ees 8 1 Primary Functions Luuuuu 8 D PROC Fal FeatiUr65 coe pedea ss buie add 9 C New B amp W Effects 2 Features 05 10 D Smart BPUSILa sno suique n eno od PUE PIN RE 11 Ey Cra ENE sss sos iner A E unido rand 12 F Adaptive EXpOSUre ceceeceeeeceeee 13 G Curve TOOL vascos sbetbsbea tunes donavi ses 14 POW op Pcr TC 15 LEMES MENU ite ccncteccnessceteccpanencreusne 16 J Collections 05 50 600505 0002eaeaesawdaneasnedsoews 17 Iu SOIL SChCCMh tceceneeteetencnetcataueees M MEME 20 IV Work Area Pa WEG aACG cre CE EE TO ET TOO 21 B PIFOVIBU E E E eases cencnotnaye 25 C Effects amp Presets ccc ccc ccc e cece eee es 27
26. G TOUCHES J Silver and Paper Tone Quad Tone k Film Grain Border Edge Exposure Vignette Transparency Need some creative inspiration Checkout our new Photo Inspiration series to see creative Topaz enhancements and learn how the users created the look Visit www topazlabs com blog Settings amp Parameters Silver and Paper Tone Toning control with option of two hues one based on Silver the gray and dark tones of the image and the other on Paper the whites of the image Silver and Paper Tone Tonal Strength L Balance Silver Hue gt Silver Tone Strength Sa CAR RE C Paper Hue Paper Tone Strength Tonal Strength Increases the overall strength of tone applied Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Balance Controls the balance of the two tones and where on the tonal scale they are blended At o the tones will be equally applied Positive values increase the amount of Silver Tone Negative values increase the amount of Paper Tone Silver Hue Color of the Silver Tone the darker tones of the im age Silver Tone Stregnth Controls the strength of the Silver Tone Silver Hue Color of the Paper Tone the lighter tones of the im age Silver Tone Stregnth Controls the strength of the Paper Tone a i A Select Cator Basic colors Custom colors RR M EM Fe i FT C oe g g Green D Blue 127 Aad te Custom Coka Cancel Red 255 Setti
27. Low Contrast Vignette Low Contrast II Low Key Low Key Il Low Key Ill Neutral Grayscale Overexposed Underexposed Warm Tone Black Border Warm Tone I Warm Tone ll Warm Tone ll Smooth Warm Tone lll Warm Tone White Border M EN U Features Use the single screen button to see the full image preview Use the 2 split button to see before and after comparison Use the preview navigator top right of interface to pan the preivew or drag the images around in the preview Q3 APUDI 1 CONVERSION lentes taslastasas wastes LLLE Iii n TTI X 5 D Basic Exposure Adaptive Exposure Color Sensitivity Color Filter Hue Strength Curve Tool COCATIVE ceccerre RESET CANCEL Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Work Area Interface Main View Although the Topaz BW Effects interface may look intimidating at first glance don t worry it s actually quite simple and easy to use You ll soon be a pro after experimenting with it for a bit In order to make sense of the function of each of the various controls we have divided the interface into a few sections 00 EFFECTS eee ses eee s Y 1 42a eae eee PTT n DEP Toned Collection Stylized Collection Cyanotype Collection Albumen Collection Van Dyke Brown Collection Opalotype Collection Platinum Collection My Collection Favorites Snapshots PRESETS High Key ll
28. VALLEY 3 ae j k m e A poe A Er Chocolate Dynamic Preset Van Dyke Brown Collection Presets here simulate the Van Dyke Brown photo graphic process developed in the mid 19th century The process is named after the Flemish artist Sir Anthony van Dyck 1599 1641 whose work is charac terized by lush sepia and brown tonalities Through different toning and chemical options prints will vary in hue strength and color Features E 79 TENE WELCOME to this world famous 1 e ceea Wine growing region NAPA VALLEY T e Coffee Dynamic Preset Opalotype Collection An early photographic printing process Opalotypes were printed on sheets of translucent white glass called opal or milk glass Opalotypes were sometimes hand tinted with colors to enhance their effect and they have been compared the mood of a watercolor or pastel gt el gt ELCOME 10 this World famous WE VAG i Hand Tinted Cream Preset User Manual Split Screen View Topaz B amp W Effects 2 interface features a 2 screen split viewing option for easy before and after comparison Topaz B amp W Effects Q Topaz B amp W Effects 2 Toned Collection Stylized Collection Cyanotype Collection Albumen Collection Van Dyke Brown Collection Opalotype Collection Platinum Collection My Collection Favorites Snapshots PRESETS High Key Il 3 High Key til Last Used Settings Low Contrast Low Contrast Detailed
29. am Files Topaz Labs To paz BW Effects 2 Plug ins folder and click OK You will then see Topaz B amp W Effects 2 in the Available Loadable 8BF Filters section 4 To use Topaz B amp W Effects 2 in the future simply go to Image gt Effects gt Adobe 8BF filters again and select Topaz B amp W Effects 2 L Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual To uninstall Topaz B amp W Effects follow these instruc tions Mac 1 Quit Photoshop or other editing program 2 Navigate to the Topaz Labs support files and frames located at Macintosh HD Library Application Sup port Topaz Labs 3 Locate the Topaz B amp W Effects 2 folder and move it to the trash You will need to enter your system pass word to OK this change 4 Navigate to your Photoshop plug ins folder located at Applications gt Photoshop gt Plug ins 5 Locate any leftover Topaz B amp W Effects 2 files and move it to the trash Windows XP 1 Quit Photoshop or other editing program 2 Click on the Start Menu and select Control Panel 3 Double click on Add Remove programs 4 Select Topaz B amp W Effects 2 and click remove Windows Vista 1 Quit Photoshop or other editing program Uninstalling 2 Click on the Start Menu and select Control Panel 3 Select Programs then Uninstall a Program 4 Select Topaz B amp W Effects 2 and click remove Windows 7 1 Quit Photoshop or other editing pro
30. amm Wi T TT Classic Preset Toned Collection Traditional conversions infused with toned color dios sis WELCONE to this world id famous n Wine growing region Lunas Sepia and Selenium Preset Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Stylized Collection Includes creative effects like poster effects cartoon effects diffusion and more Adaptive Diffusion Preset famous Y Painterly Preset Features Cyanotype Collection Presets here simulate the Cyanotype photographic printing process which results in a cyan or blue print Discovered and developed by Sir John Herschel in 1842 this process was popularized in engineering circles to make blueprints A simple and fun process multiple variations can be seen through toning and development options sr LI ell WELCOME to this world famous T wine growing region Ln Teal Dynamic Preset To learn more about Effect Collections and other Topaz B amp W Effect s features sign up for one of our FREE webinars www topazlabs com webinars Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Albumen Collection The Albumen print was the most common photo graphic print used in the nineteenth century and represents 80 of all surviving 19th century photo graphs Albumen prints can vary in color from purple to chocolate brown They fade to yellow and the highlights are often gold WELCOME i this world famous Thy AE ey Wine growing region NAPA
31. an 15 minutes you can learn helpful tricks to improve your workflow or enhance your creative abilities with your Topaz programs Check out the upcoming webinar schedule online at www topazlabs com webinars Settings amp Parameters Color Sensitivity Provides the tools to adjust the sensitivity of different colors throughout the image Color Sensitivity Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue Magenta Red Adjusts red sensitivity throughout the image making red tones appear brighter or darker Yellow Adjusts yellow sensitivity throughout the image mak ing yellow tones appear brighter or darker Green Adjusts green sensitivity throughout the image making green tones appear brighter or darker Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Cyan Adjusts cyan sensitivity throughout the image making cyan tones appear brighter or darker Blue Adjusts blue sensitivity throughout the image making blue tones appear brighter or darker Magenta Adjusts magenta sensitivity throughout the image making magenta tones appear brighter or darker Color Filter Simulates a color filter being applied to your exposure conversion Color Filter Hue Strength Hue The color of the simulated filter Image features with a similar hue appear brighter and image features with a complimetarty hue appear darker Settings amp Parameters Strength Controls the strength of the simulated filter Higher values will have more
32. arameter is relative to the entire image s size Feature Boost Boosts the main features in the image and exaggerates details Certain setting will start to create a painterly artistic effect Want to learn more about Topaz and other popular photography techniques Be sure to check out our Pro Insights series where you can learn to improve your craft directly from the pro www topazlabs com blog Settings amp Parameters Diffusion Diffusion simulates characteristics like those seen with Diffusion filters which help soften and spread out light They can also help create a hazy or dream like effect Diffusion Softness Diffusion Diffusion Transition Rd Softness Adjusts the softnesss of the image Increasing this parameter will make the image appear to have a softer focus Diffusion The diffusion slider controls how much the light is dif fused in the image This can give the image a nice inner glow traditionally used for portraits to soften smooth the skin especially on females Diffusion Transition The Edge Transition slider controls how quickly one area on tone transitions into the next This will help to further control enhance the exact look of diffusion you would like for your image Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Posterize Posterize separates image tone into several regions of fewer tones with abrupt changes from one tone to the next Posterize Depth Poster Detail Depth
33. cts After Topaz B amp W Effects Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Smart Brush Topaz B amp W Effects includes edge aware brush techol ogy for local adjustments The five in one tool brush is designed to help you easily and effectively achieve selective adjustments during your workflow Also includes local undo redo up to 4 steps and a local reset all button Local Adjustment Adjustment Type o Dodge d Burn Color Le Detail e Smooth Overall Strength e Undo Redo f Reset a Dodge Eraser Brush 5ize 135 m SSS SS Opacity 0 15 hd Hardness 0 01 SS Edge Aware 0 50 Features Adjustment Types This tool has five different modes that allow you to determine the exact type of adjustment you want to apply to help put the emphasis where you want it in your image By simply brushing click and drag on any area in your image you can easily make localized adjustments Dodge lightens areas of an image Burn darkens areas of an image Color reintroduces original image color Detail enhances detail in image Smooth smooths out areas of an image Using the Brush To use the selective brush you will need to select your adjustment type For Dodge Burn Detail and Smooth you will also set the Overall Strength slider to determine how strong the affect will be applied to your image Once your values are set you can set your brush characteristics brush size opacity hardness and edge a
34. dvanced contrast control that specifically targets and boosts lighter tones closer to white Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Adaptive Exposure The Adaptive Exposure tab uses an adaptive technique to enhance the dynamic range of your image Here you can apply a variety of tone mapped effects using the unique sliders to adjust the range of the highest and lowest luminance regions where detail is visible You can also correct exposure balance lighting and rede fine tonal values Adaptive Exposure Adaptive Exposure Regions LI Protect Highlights Protect 5hadows 0 00 Detail 1 21 E 4 Detail Boost 1 04 Process Details Independently Settings amp Parameters Adaptive Exposure Corrects the exposure of an image by balancing tonal values This setting works in conjunction with the Regions slider A setting of o disables adaptive expo sure balancing while a setting of 1 applies full adaptive exposure balancing Regions see page 36 for more details The number of regions to divide the image into for Adaptive Exposure processing The larger this number is the more local contrast and detail enhancement you ll get Protect Highlights Built in protection from clipping highlights the lightest tones Increasing this parameter reduces the harsh ness of highlights and reveals previously obscured de tail in highlight areas A setting of o disables highlight protection Protect Shadows Built in recover
35. e a Collection type from the Effects menu and then apply one of its presets to convert your image or you can start your work manually using the tabs and sliders in the tool panel Whether you decide to work with presets manual adjustments or both you will be able to customize your conversion and enhancements using the pre defined workflow as indicated by the numbered tab setup So let s take a look at the purpose of each tab and what tools and features are inlcuded in each 1 This step includes basic tools for black and white conversion using standard and adaptive exposure adjustments Conversion also includes the tools to enhance contrast and tone sensitivity 2 This step features creative stylized tools including realistic graphic and artistic effects 3 This step allows you to selectively apply image adjustments using an advanced brush Adjustments include burning dodging and selective color 4 This final steps is for applying important finishing touches to your image It includes toning vignettes grain and more Toned Collection Stylized Collection Cyanotype Collection Albumen Collection Van Dyke Brown Collection Opalotype Collection Platinum Collection CONVERSION CREATIVE EFFECTS i LOCAL ADJUSTMENTS FINISHING TOUCHES Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Workfl OW So let s get started For this example we will start our work manually in the Conversion tab 1 Clicking on the Conversion Tab w
36. e selected preset thumbnail in preset preview window Use the return Enter key to apply the currently selected preset 14 Enable Disable Tool Tips Option to enable or dis able the pop up tool tips 15 Quick Slider Reset Double click on the slider name to reset default slider values Before By Topaz User Gavin Seim After By Topaz User Gavin Seim Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual New B amp W Effects 2 Features 1 User Interface Design With B amp W Effects v2 we are introducing a much cleaner more efficient interface to improve useability and workflow 2 Preset Preview A larger floating preview is dis played when hovering over presets 3 Preset QuickLook View A full screen pop up grid view that shows all the presets in a certain collection at the same time 4 Grain Enhancements The grain algorithm has been enhanced allowing for even more realistic grain cre ation from the true grain library 5 Color Filter and Sensitivity Enhancements The strength and quality of both the Color Filter and Color Sensitivity have been improved 6 Quick Tools Adjust contrast brightness adaptive exposure and more without having to access the full adjustment panel 7 Loupe Quickly view a small portion of an image at 1005 zoom 8 Viewing Enhancements Easily change the main preview background color and hide side panels for less distraction Introduction Before Topaz B amp W Effe
37. ects found in Topaz Adjust to create a High Impact black and white composition This makes it easy to add detail and depth to your image The Adaptive Exposure tab uses an adaptive tech nique to enhance the dynamic range of your image giving it that WOW factor Topaz B amp W Effects Here you can apply a variety of tone mapped effects using the unique sliders to adjust the range of the highest and lowest lumi nance regions where detail is visible You can also correct exposure balance lighting and redefine tonal values Topaz B amp W Effects 2 EFFECTS 11 At A 50 0 Traditional Collection Toned Collection Stylized Collection Cyanotype Collection Albumen Collection Van Dyke Brown Collection Opalotype Collection My Collection Favorites Snapshots PRESETS Ba me a Adaptive Exposure T Adaptive Exposure Last Used Settings L Platinum Regions Platinum Il Platinum Ill r Protect Highlights z e Platinum IV 1 w Platinum IX i A 7 Protect 5hadows Platinum V E Platinum VI Detail Platinum VII Detail Boost Platinum VIII ME M Process Details Independently Color Sensitivity a RESET CANCEL Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Workfl OW For some users simply making adjustments in the Basic Exposure and Adaptive Exposure tabs will be enough However for those who want more flexibility over your conversion tone and color you may also want
38. gram 2 Click on the Start Menu and select Control Panel gt Programs Programs and Features 3 Select Topaz B amp W Effects 2 and click uninstall Please note that if you also have the 64 bit version of B amp W Effects 2 installed then you will need to first un install this version before you can uninstall the regular version Before After Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Topaz B amp W Effects About Topaz B amp W Effects Topaz B amp W Effects is a black and white converter and image enhancer that can achieve a variety of looks making it easy to create stunning black and white com positions Before By Topaz User Steve Rich After By Topaz User Steve Rich Introduction More than your traditional black and white conversion tool Topaz B amp W Effects offers more tools and flex ibility for a diverse range of looks from traditional to stylized and beyond The Primary Functions of Topaz B amp W Effects Include 1 Dynamically convert images to black and white with maximum contrast control 2 Balance and enhance tonal range of grays while indi vidually controlling the range of blacks and whites 3 Create an authentic feel of film by applying real grain 4 Enhance images with maximum detail and depth 5 Selectively enhance images with color dodge burn smooth or detail 6 Add creative styles like HDR diffusion painterly ef fects and more 7 Add finishing effects li
39. ill automatically convert your image to black and white This will also reveal the included sub adjustment tabs We will work our way down following the order of each included tab Keep in mind that while this is the recommended workflow you do not have to work in this order and you may not need or want to every adjustment tool tab on your image This enhancement workflow is extremely flexible so only apply the adjustments that you desire and feel free to skip others Topaz B amp W Effects 2 7 7 cE EFFECTS 11 AT A Q 50 0 Toned Collection Stylized Collection Cyanotype Collection Albumen Collection Van Dyke Brown Collection Opalotype Collection Platinum Collection My Collection Favorites Snapshots PRESETS a CONVERSION Basic Exposure Classic with Grain Contrast Cool Tone Black Border Cool Tone Brightness Cool Tone l IT II h Cool Tone i Smoot Boost Blacks Cool Tone Ill e Cool Tone White Border 7 PE Boost Whites High Contrast lj s High Contrast Detailed 3 High Contrast Il l SI u L DE 2 d a Adaptive Exposure High Key High Key II K W gt Color Sensitivity X High Key Ill Last Used Settings ae a tA E gt Color Filter ir inw Contract MENU RESET CANCEL Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Workfl OW Important Next to each sub adjustment tab is a small checkbox To enable the effects in this tab be sure that
40. ions on the next page Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual How to install Topaz B amp W Effects in Paintshop Pro 1 First launch PaintShop Pro Photo Impact 2 Go to Menu file Preferences File Locations Select Plug ins from the File Types list and click Add FBE Ade Leer Dee Hlin C Program Fiesi Topaz Labs Topaz Dericite X1 E ex E Plugin G Fee Tepaz Derose 3 cs uta F Topaz Dalai 3 Topaz Hehn w Topaz Fiebdadk 2 x de TepartampMy 2 2 Tepaz Veracihy i Topaz Labs LLC i ViMveare EE UE EM Wa meira a 0 0 I Installation 3 Choose C Program Files Topaz Labs Topaz BW Effects 2 Plugins and click OK Fin types Misi Pagez Monitor Frekdes Palette Partem Fachure Fraser Fistor T uber Puget Finpel Sape Pesah Pont T empisier Phon Source E dia Tompi Fiesimcbed impe Trusted Tescom i amp 4 Topaz BW Effects is now available to use Simply go to Effects gt Plug ins and select B amp W Effects 2 Plungers ter Lolcke J Erabi plgans Ae Fre urn ol icdemal Adobe compltibli plagas Leni loaded plug Wes to those wh an 08 7 esencion or All fe fol plage fo neuer exer of cupped l Hyper C Pragan Filet Topar Late Topar Chan 2 Phar E Program Fikes Fogo LabaxT opaz Diedpess Tages E Prageem Fie Topar LabaT opaz Cerone Tem J EMPrageam Fier Topar Labsi Topar Detaf Pags LA Prage m Fee Topas
41. ke vignettes boarders quad toning and more Visit the B amp W Effects Gallery to see more examples http gallery topazlabs com keyword bweffects Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual B amp W Effects Features 1 Smart Brush Intuitive selective adjustment brush for burning dodging smoothing selective color and selective detail plus edge aware options 2 Advanced Grain Engine For the most authentic film grain look 3 Preset Collections Presets are organized into 7 unique collections 4 Effect enable disable Clickable preview options that allow you to hide or view a set of adjustments for easy comparison 5 Stage based layout For a simple and streamlined workflow All of the tools are broken down into steps to help ease you through the editing process 6 Split Screen Use the 2 screen split view for easy before and after comparison 7 Preset Enable Disable option Option to enable or disable the preset preview processing at program startup 8 Localized reset all buttons Reset only the param eters in a specific tab 9 Undo Redo buttons 10 Collapsible side panels Expand and collapse the preset panel and the tool panel for an adjustable workspace 11 Snap Recall collection Save up to 99 snapshot settings for comparison 12 Auto Updater Get software updates instantly Introduction 13 Preset Navigation Use the up down arrow keys to navigate the preset list and display th
42. l functionality of our plug ins for a 30 day trial period After the trial period is up you will only be able to use the Topaz software by purchas ing it You will then receive a license key to activate the plug in and the trial version will automatically become the full version with no time limitations If use the 30 day trial version will I need to uninstall the trial version before I upgrade to a full version No the Topaz trial software is designed to be unlocked to become the full version simply by entering a license key The full license key will be e mailed to you immedi ately after you purchase the software Where do I enter my key To enter your key please open an image in Photoshop Go to Filter gt Topaz Labs gt B amp W Effects Once the program opens go to Menu Enter Key Then copy amp paste or type in your license key and then select OK had Topaz B amp W Effects as a trial then purchased How dol enter my new license key You can enter your new license key by opening up an image in Photoshop and go to Filter gt Topaz Labs gt B amp W Effects gt Menu gt Enter Key Please remove the trial key and enter your new purchased license key then select OK and you are all set Frequently Asked Questions My Topaz B amp W Effects key doesn t work There are a couple of reasons why Topaz B amp W Effects might think your key is invalid First make sure that your key is in the proper
43. ng pro cess using sliders to adjust the various effects Have more questions about Topaz B amp W Effects or any of the other Topaz software programs Check out the new Topaz Knowledge Base online at www topazlabs com support kb Work Area al CONVERSION amp Basic Exposure amp Adaptive Exposure a Color Sensitivity Yellow Green Cyan 0 00 Maaenta RESET CANCEL Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Wo rk Area Menu Check for Updates Checks for available Topaz B amp W Effects updates You can access Topaz B amp W Effects menu by clicking on the Menu button at the bottom of the interface Preferences Check for Updates Enter Key Updates available Do wou want to download version 4 0 5 now What s This Users Guide Tech Support Show Details Product Info Gallery MyTopaz Tutorials Click the Show Details button to get find out what s About included in the update before you install M E N U Preferences Select this to enable or disable the program tool tips turn off interactive sliders and much more You can also choose how many presets per row you would like to have in the preset QuickLook grid view Updates avallable Do you want t download vertion V4 0 5 now C Preferences Misc FK Enable Tooltips J7 Enable Auto Update a Auto close adjustment categories Yes No Hide Details f Show preset pop up previews Inte
44. ngs amp Parameters Quad Tone Quad Tone allows for 4 different tones to be selected and applied to different tonal regions within an image With 4 gray tones enhanced contrast and detail can be easily applied Selecting one color or 4 advanced ton ing and artistic effects can be applied Quad Tone Color 1 Region E Color 2 Region e e Color 3 Region Color 4 Region Color 1 Region Click on the corresponding color swatch and a color picker will pop up for a color to be selected Once the color is selected use the Region 1 slider to select where on the tonal scale that color is to be applied Hint Choose all colors first before moving Region sliders Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Color 2 Region Click on the corresponding color swatch and a color picker will pop up for a color to be selected Once the color is selected use the Region 1 slider to select where on the tonal scale that color is to be applied Hint Choose all colors first before moving Region sliders Color 3 Region Click on the corresponding color swatch and a color picker will pop up for a color to be selected Once the color is selected use the Region 1 slider to select where on the tonal scale that color is to be applied Hint Choose all colors first before moving Region sliders Color 4 Region Click on the corresponding color swatch and a color picker will pop up for a color to be selected Once the color is selected use the
45. ontests and share your favorite Topaz images Tutorials Brings you to the Topaz B amp W Effects tutorials page where you can access a variety of helpful video and text tutorials You can also submit tutorials that you created here as well About Select this to see what version of B amp W Effects you currently have y 0900 Topaz Black amp White V2 0 0 bU Copyright 2011 Topaz Labs LLC OK To connect with other Topaz users participate in Topaz contests and to see the latest tips tricks and tutorials sign up for the new Topaz Forum online at www topazlabs com forum Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Conversion This step includes basic tools for black and white con version using standard and adaptive exposure adjust ments Conversion also includes the tools to enhance contrast and tone sensitivity Basic Exposure This parameter offers advanced contrast and bright ness control Basic Exposure Contrast Brightness Boost Blacks Boost Whites Settings amp Parameters M SE nTTTITTIIL ELE dk E M ol SUE OATES UEM AN TU CET ATTI aW Contrast Adjusts definition between areas of light and dark to add more depth Brightness Standard brightness adjustment parameter Increasing this parameter increases the overall brightness of the image Boost Blacks Advanced contrast control that specifically targets and boosts darker tones closer to black Boost Whites A
46. ontrast Vignette Low Contrast Il Va Low Key Low Key Il Low Key ill Neutral Grayscale Overexposed Underexposed Warm Tone Black Border Warm Tone Warm Tone Il Warm Tone Ii Smooth Warm Tone lll Warm Tone White Border M EN U around When you let go of the mouse button the new portion of the image will be processed and the result will be displayed IRIIILDII IFIIILILDL 1 CONVERSION Basic Exposure Adaptive Exposure Color Sensitivity Color Filter Hue E Strength Curve Tool RESET CANCEL Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual eg LI 1 x i o MESE M EP TEE LL uw oW d m m e a You can zoom in or out of the preview image by click ing the or buttons above the main preview image You can also resize the window as well by dragging the bottom right corner in and out The Fit button will fit the entire image into the pre view window The 1002 button will zoom to 100 view If Zoomed below 100 the preview image will be inter nally resized in order to speed up preview updating B amp W Effects presets offer a convenient 1 click workflow that is quick and simple Work Area The Ctrl and Ctrl keys zoom in and out of the image just like in Photoshop You can use the arrow keys to adjust the value of the slider that is currently selected A complete list of the sh
47. opaz Photoshop plug ins Find us on our Facebook page and network with other Topaz users Subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with any newly released product video tutorials Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Contact Information Topaz Labs LLC 4100 Spring Valley Road Suite 103 Dallas TX 75244 Technical Support Visit http topazlabs com support Email help topazlabs com For more information info topazlabs com Topaz Labs LLC a privately owned company in Dallas Texas focuses on developing advanced video and image enhance ment technology With today s widespread use of digital still cameras digital video cameras and HDTV the need for high quality digital images and videos has greatly increased Topaz Labs mission is to bring practical state of the art image and video enhancement technology to both professionals and consumers Copyright 2010 Topaz Labs LLC All rights reserved http www topazlabs com Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Be sure to check out the complete line up of Topaz products Topaz Photoshop Plug ins for digital photography Topaz B amp W Effects is the most versatile black and white image converter Designed specifically for creating and enhancing high impact B amp W images Topaz Adjust creates vibrant images that pop Includes tools for creative exposure detail color and pseudo HDR Topaz DeNoise offers high quality noise reduction tools
48. ortcut keys can be found in the Shortcut Keys section later in this manual Photoshop and other host software support many Image Modes such as Grayscale RGB LAB CMYK etc Im ages can also be 8 16 or 32 bits per channel Topaz B amp W Effects supports both 8 bits per channel and 16 bits per channel B amp W Effects supports RGB mode only To work on black and white images first convert them to RGB Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Presets and Effects Work Area Presets are pre defined settings that you can recall and reapply to any image at any time They are a great way to speed up and sim plify your workflow and offer creative ideas We ve included some default presets for you and although they won t work for every single photograph they serve as excellent starting points 1 Effects List Lists all of the included effect collections that can be applied to your images 2 Preset Options The preset options allow you to star your favorite presets save delete presets default presets cannot be deleted import export presets for sharing and take up to 99 snap 3 Presets List Lists all of the available presets for the Iu IR dne selected Effect 4 Preset Preview Provides a preview of the available pre sets included in the Effects list selected Scroll over the preset list to see each preview 5 Preset QuickLook View View all of the presets in a collection at the same time b
49. ows you to enhance both detail and depth and can create HDR style looks Apply a variety of tone mapped effects using the unique sliders to adjust the range of the highest and lowest luminance regions where detail is visible You can also correct exposure balance lighting and rede fine tonal values af Adaptive Exposure Adaptive Exposure Regions hd Protect Highlights Protect Shadows Detail gt E Detail Boost Process Details Independently Features Jim Lasala Before By Topaz User Jim LaSala Jim LaSala After By Topaz User Jim LaSala Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Curve Tool B amp W Effects also integrates the powerful and flex ible Curve Tool histogram into the workflow Using the Curve Tool you can adjust image tonality to help emphasize tones contrast and brightness within your image Curve Tool Curves Medium Contrast ar Teer i j ll TU CN DBE e NE E MEE E 6 fa It includes pre loaded curve presets for quick curve adjustments or you can simply click and drag to add move anchor points Use the Reset button to revert back to the default settings Features Creative Effects The Creative Effects tab includes creative stylized tools from other Topaz programs Topaz Simplify and Topaz Lens Effects These creative effects are great for add ing realistic graphic and artistic effects to your image 2 CREATIVE EFFECTS
50. ractive Sliders This is recommended update for Topaz Adjust V4 0 4 and prior versions This update added the following new features auto manual check for updates snap recall of up to 99 different effects for quick comparisons Preference cettinas ta enahla dicahle heln trinis Show colored before image Items per row in grid view 5 Cancel OK Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Enter Key Select this to enter your trial or purchased license key Activate Your Name Topaz User License Key You may copy and paste into the License Key field Cancel OK What s This Select this or click F1 then click on a feature in the B amp W Effects interface to learn more about it Users Guide Select it to pull up this user guide Tech Support Brings you to the Topaz Labs support page where you can request assistance from our support special ists contact our customer service team retrieve lost license keys or browse through our Knowledge Base Product Info Select this to go to the Topaz B amp W Effects web page to learn more about the Topaz B amp W Effects plug in Work Area Gallery Select this to open up your Internet browser and go to the Topaz B amp W Effects image gallery to see other user images enhanced with Topaz B amp W Effects MyTopaz Brings you to the Topaz community where you can connect and interact with other Topaz users Here you can also participate in discussions and c
51. sired preset selected with your Please Note Default presents cannot be overwritten or deleted Once you delete a preset it or overwrite it it cannot be retrieved Saved presets are located in the Topaz B amp W Effects 2 Presets folder C Program Files Topaz Labs Topaz B amp W Effects 2 Presets un less you ve opted to install Topaz B amp W Effects 2 into a different directory Mac users have this folder at HD Library ApplicationSupport TopazLabs B amp W Effects 2 Presets Work Area PRESETS C Save Preset Preset Name My Preset Created By Me Good For Nature and Landscape Also Good For Architecture and Buildings Nature and Landscape People and Animals A Flowers and Plants Objects and Still Lite Black and White Description Enter a description here This description will pop up when you Ma hover over your preset if you have yout tool tips checked in your preferences f Save in My Collection Cancel OK ef Save in My Collection Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Importing Presets To import a preset file click the import icon PRESETS This will open up a Browse box to import a saved preset from your computer into Topaz B amp W Effects This is useful if you have downloaded a preset file that you d like to use Sharing Presets Feel free to share your saved presets by emailing them to your friends and having them put it into their Topaz
52. t presets allowing you to share with your friends Default presets that come with the program can not be deleted High Key II High Key Ill Last Used Settings Low Contrast Low Contrast Detailed Low Contrast Vignette Low Contrast Il Low Key Low Key Il Low Key Ill Neutral Grayscale Overexposed Underexposed Warm Tone Black Border Warm Tone Warm Tone Il Warm Tone Ii Smooth Li Warm Tone Ill Warm Tone White Border Effects can Not be added However you are able to create new presets and add them to any of the collections listed in the Effects Menu Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Preset Collections The Effects category breaks all of the included presets down into Collections each offering a different style of effects Unique to Topaz are the Van Dyke Brown Collection Cyanotype Collection Opalotype Collec tion and the Albumen Collection which all simulate historical printing processes This allows you to give your image an authentic look EFFECTS Traditional Collection Toned Collection Stylized Collection Cyanotype Collection Albumen Collection Van Muke Brown Cnollactinn WELCOME 10 this World famous 47 Wine growing region Lm Original Image Features Traditional Collection Features simplified black and white conversions that are very classic and minimalistic Jud 10 world famous 4
53. the edges of an image Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual need a Topaz B amp W Effects trial key Visit http www topazlabs com downloads for a trial key Please check your Spam folder because your Spam filter sometimes filters out the automated email If you need more time to evaluate please contact us at www topazlabs com support for an extended trial key I can t find Topaz B amp W Effects in the Photoshop Filters menu If Photoshop was open when you installed then you will need to restart Photoshop and then you should be able to access it If itis still not listed in your Filter menu then do the following For Windows Please go to your preferences menu in Photoshop and select Plug ins Check enable the Additional Plug ins Folder option then click Choose After that please navigate to C Program Files and select the Topaz Labs folder Then click Choose or it may say Save OK to save this back to Photoshop Back in Photoshop click OK to save your changes then restart Photoshop Once Photoshop opens go to your Filter menu and you should be able to access Topaz For Mac Please go to your preferences menu in Photoshop and select Plug ins Check enable the Additional Plug ins Folder option then click Choose After that please navigate to Macintosh HD Library Application Sup port and select the Topaz Labs folder Then click save Frequently Asked Questions OK to save this back to Pho
54. the check box is Checked You can also uncheck it at anytime to disable the effects g t Basic Exposure Each sub tab also includes a reset button Clicking this button will reset all of the sliders in that tab to their default values The Basic Exposure tab provides advanced contrast and brightness control You can also individually boost the vibrance of the black and whites in your image jJ Topaz B amp W Effects 2 EFFECTS Toned Collection Stylized Collection Cyanotype Collection Albumen Collection Van Dyke Brown Collection Opalotype Collection Platinum Collection My Collection Favorites Snapshots PRESETS Ji a CONVERSION m Basic Exposure Classic with Grain Contrast Cool Tone Black Border on gt Cool Tone Brightness Cool Tone Il gt Cool Tone Il Smooth Boost Blacks Cool Tone III B UA Cool Tone White Border Boost Whites b High Contrast war High Contrast Detailed High Contrast Il K 4 e aM C ABI EXPOSE High Key High Key I i k af E amp Color Sensitivity High Key Ill Last Used Settings on s Pt ij P db a Color Filter baw Contract MENU RESET CANCEL b User Manual Workfl OW Once you are happy with your selections move on to the Adaptive Exposure tab Adaptive Exposure is a very unique addition to B amp W Effects It allows you to simulate the creative exposure eff
55. toshop Back in Photoshop click OK to save your changes then restart Photoshop Once Photoshop opens go to your Filter menu and you should be able to access Topaz Do you have any other B amp W Effects tutorials Yes please see pages 51 and 60 of this Topaz B amp W Ef fects user guide You can also visit http www topazlabs com tutorials bweffects or sign up for a free webinar at http www topazlabs com webinars don t have Photoshop will B amp W Effects work with my Elements Aperture Lightroom iPhoto Paint Shop Pro Photo Impact or Irfanview Yes you can use Topaz B amp W Effects with any of the above host programs However to use B amp W Effects in Aperture Lightroom or iPhoto you will need to down load the free Topaz Fusion Express plug in For more information please visit www topazlabs com fusion I already have photoFXlab Fusion Express installed for use with my other Topaz programs but B amp W Ef fects 2 does not show up in the menus B amp W Effects 2 requires the latest version of photoFXlab and Fusion Express You will need to download from www topazlabs com downloads and then install After that you will be able to access and use B amp W Fffects 2 Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual What are the limitations of the trial version of your software The only limit on the trial versions of the Topaz plug ins is time The free trial versions are designed to enable you to experience the ful
56. ware Then go ahead and draw across any area in your image to apply the effect Edge Awareness Controls how edge aware your brush is Use a higher value for more precise selections and a lower value for a more natural stroke and transition Removing Your Selections If you switch to the Eraser this will allow you to erase adjustments made The mask view allows you to see the areas where your selective adjustments are being appiled in your image Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Advanced Grain Engine Features oe NEL B amp W Effect s grain engine applies true or simulated film grain to the image The grain options were de veloped from scans of real film for an authentic look as and feel Choose from the library of popular true grain types You can use the sliders to further customize the grain contrast and size in your image Film Grain Grain Kodak Trix 400 Grain Contrast Grain 5ize Kodak TriX 400 Efke KB 25 0214033 KB 50 Efke KB 100 Fomapan Profiline 100 Fuji Neopan Acros 100 Fuji Neopan Presto 400 ilford Delta 3200 ilford PanF Plus 50 Kentmere 100 Kodak TMaxPro 100 Kodak TMaxPro 3200 gt ee e T ae Hsu oh age preme MIT reper After By Topaz User Jim LaSala Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Adaptive Exposure B amp W Effects integrates the power of Topaz Adjust s Adaptive Exposure to enhance the dynamic range of your image This all
57. y clicking the grid icon to the right of each Effect Collection in the Effects list Topaz B amp W Effects 2 wr uum EFFECTS Traditional Collection Toned Collection Stylized Collection Cyanotype Collection Van Dyke Brown Collection Opalotype Collection Platinum Collection My Collection Favorites Snapshots PRESETS Aubergine Aubergine Dynamic p Chocolate iX Chocolate Dynamic L Dark Hazelnut Dark Hazelnut Dynamic Eggplant Eggplant Dynamic Last Used Settings Lavender Grey Lavender Grey Dynamic P RN QA Li A sp P dm d E i af a Chocolate Dynamic Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Adding Presets Sometimes it s convenient to be able to define pre sets and save your settings for later use To do this first adjust the Topaz B amp W Effects parameters until you re satisfied with the result Then click on Next enter a preset name select the type of image that it is good for and then enter a description and click OK You can also select a second image cat egory type that the preset is good for Note that if the name you ve entered is the same as a preset you ve already defined then you will be asked if overwrite the previous one Your preset will be automatically saved in My Colec tion unless unchecked when saving To apply it later just click it like any other preset Deleting Presets If you d like to delete a preset click de
58. y for shadow detail Increasing this parameter opens up the shadows and reveals previ ously obscured detail in the shadow areas A setting of o disables shadow protection Detail Determines the degree of detail enhancement applied to stronger details in the image A value greater than 1 0 strengthens the details in the image while a value less than 1 0 reduces and smooths details Topaz B amp W Effects User Manual Detail Boost The amount of detail enhancement applied to the smaller details in the image A value higher than 1 0 strengthens the weaker details in the image while a val ue less than 1 0 reduces the strength of smaller details This parameter affects mostly weak details Strong details should be adjusted using the Strength slider Process Details Independently Allows you to adjust exposure and details separately When this box is checked only underlying exposure will be adjusted when you use the Exposure tab The details will only be adjusted through the Details tab This gives you extra flexibility in your image and tends to reduce the overall noise and amount of dirty area in the final image rm tore Settings amp Parameters Understanding Regions So how exactly is a region determined within an image For each image take the longest side whether hori zontal or vertical divide this side into sections How many sections is determined by the region slider Then using those sections

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