We then rename the duplicate layer, just to keep track of what we’re doing. This is the layer that we’re now going to run the Topaz effect on.
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For those who are unsure how to create a duplicate layer, we do it by dragging a layer to this point on the Layers palette, as marked in red. Starting with our original image, we create a duplicate layer on which we’re going to run the Smooth & Flat effect in Topaz Adjust. Even if you don’t use Topaz Adjust, it will be of interest to see how things are done, since you could try this combination with other Photoshop effects, with good results. The effect in this instance was done by over-smoothing the image, and then running two effects on that over-smoothed layer which both accentuates the overall contrast and local contrast in some way. The Photoshop fairy dust in this instance is a combination of different effects in Topaz Adjust, and with a sprinkling of some Photoshop fairy dust, we end up with this image above: By the way, the lighting is entirely available light – the open shade behind a building. But the starting image here is essentially un-retouched. I did retouch a few skin blemishes and stray strands of hair. This image of our model, Anissa, is nearly straight out of the RAW converter. So what we’re going to cover here is but one way of using this program to enhance an image in Photoshop.
There are hundreds of ways you could use this program, because you can blend the different effects in different ways on a single image. (Also nice is that it is relatively inexpensive as software goes.) What I like about Topaz, is its simplicity of use – but if you want to, you can delve much deeper into it. This time, I’d like to specifically look at Topaz Adjust– a neat plug-in for Photoshop. I’d like to present another in the ongoing series on giving your images more ‘snap’ in Photoshop. Photoshop tips – making your images pop – Topaz Adjust
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