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Old 01-22-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Just tried this software for the first time. Seems pretty cool and very easy to use. Here's the before and after shot.


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Nice job. I've heard of it but, never tried it.
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I have it and use it a lot, although I find it best to use it on a new layer and then adjust opacity to taste. It's much cheaper than Lucis. I don't know if it's as good or not.
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The only thing is........Topaz is not HDR software. All it does is tone mapping. It can't dramatically increase the dynamic range of an image by combining multiple exposures.

With that said I have it and use it from time to time. For increasing the dynamic range of an image I use Photomatix and combine multiple images.
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I also think that this program has its uses but can not replace photomatix for real HDR.

I like this program for the times when you just take a "snapshot" and want to improve it.

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Jordan,

That was my thought also. Nothing can replace an actual HDR but this software is pretty cool for what can be done with 1 photo.

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I use it and like it for some applications, I like that you can spice up an image and it doesnt require 3-6 images and also require you carry a tripod, true its not true HDR software but it does a pretty decent job coming close
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Would look a lot better if it wasn't Gordon.
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Would look a lot better if it wasn't Gordon.
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Ya I'm not a Gordon fan myself. I got access to the Watkins Glen race so I went. I'm a huge open wheel fan myself!!
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oh,,, I alwyas love Indy cars !! Those are bad to the bone !! would love to drive one of those rocket ships !! I just cant sit and watch someone drive a car around in circles for hours at a time,, now, Indy cars,, I can watch that,, at least they take a turn now and then
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Ok what about people who don't turn at all!
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Love the drags also!!!
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