Topaz Remask Just Out !

[wll]

Just got an e-mail last night about this. I have been using Vertus Fluid Mask for quite a while but this looks like much newer technology to do the job, plus I like Topazes product line very much.

Can hardly wait to try it, I can't seem to download it, maybe the servers are too busy.


Topaz ReMask - Lightning Fast Cut-Outs and Masks


wll

[ivoire]

Originally Posted by wll

Just got an e-mail last night about this. I have been using Vertus Fluid Mask for quite a while but this looks like much newer technology to do the job, plus I like Topazes product line very much.

Can hardly wait to try it, I can't seem to download it, maybe the servers are too busy.


Topaz ReMask - Lightning Fast Cut-Outs and Masks


wll

Enter the discount code "easyremask" and get it for $29.99

The Photoshop Bundle sells for $179.99 and if you use the code "ronmart" it is $152.99

[wll]

Originally Posted by ivoire

Enter the discount code "easyremask" and get it for $29.99

The Photoshop Bundle sells for $179.99 and if you use the code "ronmart" it is $152.99

Just downloaded it, but is not easy to use ;-( where is the actions folder in PS, I can't find it anywhere. (CS2), plus dealing with layers and ?, don't want to do that .. wish they had an interface like the rest of there programs.


wll

[ivoire]

Originally Posted by wll

Just downloaded it, but is not easy to use ;-( where is the actions folder in PS, I can't find it anywhere. (CS2), plus dealing with layers and ?, don't want to do that .. wish they had an interface like the rest of there programs.


wll

You have to download, unzip and install each file, separately. then, open an image in photoshop click filters from the menu and at the bottom of the dropdown box there should be topaz labs

[wll]

Originally Posted by ivoire

You have to download, unzip and install each file, separately. then, open an image in photoshop click filters from the menu and at the bottom of the dropdown box there should be topaz labs

Yep, that is very true and I did that..... but then what..

Where is Topaz in the ACTIONS menu ?

I sure wish they had it set up like the rest of there filters, that I can understand, this I don't ?


wll

[ivoire]

Where is Topaz in the ACTIONS menu ?

There is no 'actions menu' in CS4. in the menu at the top of the screen is 'Filter'. If you click on filter, a drop down menu appears and topaz is at the bottom of the menu

[wll]

Originally Posted by ivoire

There is no 'actions menu' in CS4. in the menu at the top of the screen is 'Filter'. If you click on filter, a drop down menu appears and topaz is at the bottom of the menu

Yep, you are right, but did you read how this Topaz program works ?

Not like the others at all, you must down load actions (where ever that is) and go from there.

Yes, Topaz ReMask is at the bottom of the filter tab, we all know that, but that is as far as it goes.

It asks for layers and bla, bla, bla... not my cup of tea. To bad, the other Topaz filters are easy and very understandable, something at my advanced age I need :-) I very much like the Topaz interface when you go to one of there filters .... to bad this one does not do that.


wll

[ivoire]

It takes a bit of work to use and an understanding of the mask functions in photoshop. the demo (in my opinion) is quite deceiving and makes it look overly simple. Once you've done it a few times it gets much easier. Eventually there will be a user interface to simplify the process. For now, have a look at this tutorial. This plugin does a great job, despite its somewhat cumbersome process.

Flickr: Discussing Tutorial 07 Topaz Remask Tutorial in Topaz Software

[wll]

Originally Posted by ivoire

It takes a bit of work to use and an understanding of the mask functions in photoshop. the demo (in my opinion) is quite deceiving and makes it look overly simple. Once you've done it a few times it gets much easier. Eventually there will be a user interface to simplify the process. For now, have a look at this tutorial. This plugin does a great job, despite its somewhat cumbersome process.

Flickr: Discussing Tutorial 07 Topaz Remask Tutorial in Topaz Software

The but is I've been using Vertus Fluid Mask and was hoping this would be easier .... for me this plug in is WAY to complicated, I will wait till the next version comes out.

BTW. I use the other Topaz plug ins all the time, because their interface is easy to use and the images come out just like I want. I'm a big fan of Topaz, just that this new program (for me) needs to have an interface.


wll

[ivoire]

No download required, the actions are here:

Windows: C:\Program Files\Topaz Labs\Topaz ReMask\Actions

Mac: HD->Application Support->Topaz Labs->Topaz ReMask->Actions

If using windows & photoshop, in photoshop select windows, select actions, select load actions, go to the C:\Program Files\Topaz Labs\Topaz ReMask\Actions and select topaz_mask