Topaz Fusion Install Help

Docrwm · 05-31-2013, 01:40 PM

Ok, I am not a computer novice. But this is making me nuts.

I have downloaded Topaz's Fusion program to run their plugins under LR. I run the packet and it says its installed. Ok, then I go to LR and open the Edit>Preferences>External Editing and look under "Application" by clicking on "Choose". Then I go to the location specified by Topaz - C:>Program Files>Topaz Labs>Topaz Funsion Express 2 (64-bit) and open it to find - and empty folder!

I'm supposed to find "Topaz Fusion Express.exe" but there is no .exe file in the folder at all.

What am I missing here?

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Ok the installation instructions are worthless. It self installs and you just need to go to Photo>Edit In and select Fusion Express 2 64-bit and then it asks you which plug-in you want to use.

Why all the confusion and misleading information on how to get this to work? I just started scrolling through menus and found the above and I now have a photo open in Clarity and am editing it. Geez!

Last edited by Docrwm; 05-31-2013 at 02:30 PM.

stormtech · 05-31-2013, 03:11 PM

I wanted to try the new Clarity tool from Topaz. I didn't have the same problem as you - I got Fusion to install fine, and it showed up when I clicked "Edit In" - then "Clarity" was in the list just like it should be. But when I clicked on "Clarity" I got an error screen. Tried re-installing a couple times etc. - finally gave up and just un-installed everything. Not worth it to me after spending an hour to try to make it work.

I have the whole NIK set from the special earlier this year - plenty enough for me to learn and play with.

Docrwm · 05-31-2013, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

I wanted to try the new Clarity tool from Topaz. I didn't have the same problem as you - I got Fusion to install fine, and it showed up when I clicked "Edit In" - then "Clarity" was in the list just like it should be. But when I clicked on "Clarity" I got an error screen. Tried re-installing a couple times etc. - finally gave up and just un-installed everything. Not worth it to me after spending an hour to try to make it work.

I have the whole NIK set from the special earlier this year - plenty enough for me to learn and play with.

NIK? Sorry, post processing is my least favorite part of photography. Funny, I used to like being in the lightroom back in the old days.

stormtech · 05-31-2013, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

NIK? Sorry, post processing is my least favorite part of photography. Funny, I used to like being in the lightroom back in the old days.

How is Clarity tool different from any of the NIK tools in that respect? The Topaz tools have the same presets and sliders as NIK.

Docrwm · 05-31-2013, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

How is Clarity tool different from any of the NIK tools in that respect? The Topaz tools have the same presets and sliders as NIK.

Not sure what NIK is Stan.

stormtech · 05-31-2013, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Not sure what NIK is Stan.

Sorry - I get lazy sometimes using acronyms.....

Nik Collection

This is the same as Topaz plugins - they are an add on specific editor that you use within Lightroom or Photoshop (and Corel PSP I think).

As far as how they work, it is the same as Topaz products. Once installed, you access them through the "Edit In' function in Lightroom, then a new window opens with the specific plugin to work on your image. Each of the plugins treats a certain aspect of the image (noise, sharpness, etc.) and has lots of presets to use along with intensity sliders.

Docrwm · 05-31-2013, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Sorry - I get lazy sometimes using acronyms.....

Nik Collection

This is the same as Topaz plugins - they are an add on specific editor that you use within Lightroom or Photoshop (and Corel PSP I think).

As far as how they work, it is the same as Topaz products. Once installed, you access them through the "Edit In' function in Lightroom, then a new window opens with the specific plugin to work on your image. Each of the plugins treats a certain aspect of the image (noise, sharpness, etc.) and has lots of presets to use along with intensity sliders.

Thanks. There are fewer of them but they are cheaper. The descriptions sound good. At this point I have the three I think I need for Topaz so I'm good. Now I have to decide if LR4 is worth $70 or whether I should just wait for LR5 to come out of Beta.

stormtech · 05-31-2013, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Thanks. There are fewer of them but they are cheaper. The descriptions sound good. At this point I have the three I think I need for Topaz so I'm good. Now I have to decide if LR4 is worth $70 or whether I should just wait for LR5 to come out of Beta.

I'm really torn right now myself - been using Acdsee Pro for years now - it can do every bit of what Lightroom can do, and I still hate the Library function in LR even after 3 months now really trying to get used to it. My main reason for trying LR is the fact of being able to use these plugins like Topaz and NIK.

That's a tough call on upgrading now or waiting for the public version of LR 5. For me it would depend on the cost - what the upgrade price would be from v3 to v5 or from v4 to v5. I jumped in to LR recently with v4, so to keep up to date I will likely upgrade right away as long as there is a decent upgrade discount.

I would be a happy camper if I could use the plugins with Acdsee Pro - I hate where I am now using 2 different editors. It makes it hard to get proficient with one or the other.

Docrwm · 05-31-2013, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

I'm really torn right now myself - been using Acdsee Pro for years now - it can do every bit of what Lightroom can do, and I still hate the Library function in LR even after 3 months now really trying to get used to it. My main reason for trying LR is the fact of being able to use these plugins like Topaz and NIK.

That's a tough call on upgrading now or waiting for the public version of LR 5. For me it would depend on the cost - what the upgrade price would be from v3 to v5 or from v4 to v5. I jumped in to LR recently with v4, so to keep up to date I will likely upgrade right away as long as there is a decent upgrade discount.

I would be a happy camper if I could use the plugins with Acdsee Pro - I hate where I am now using 2 different editors. It makes it hard to get proficient with one or the other.

Speaking of getting proficient, I have a On-Demand Course card from Adorama that would be a good way for me to learn LR4. If I upgrade I would have that to help me learn all its intricacies.

stormtech · 05-31-2013, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Speaking of getting proficient, I have a On-Demand Course card from Adorama that would be a good way for me to learn LR4. If I upgrade I would have that to help me learn all its intricacies.

I would highly recommend that course of action. I thoughly digested Scott Kelby's book on Lightroom 4 and found it a huge help. I've gone back to it as a reference many times. That on-demand course would do the same or more - once you understand all the principals of the functions the rest comes much easier.

05-31-2013, 01:40 PM	#1
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Topaz Fusion Install Help Ok, I am not a computer novice. But this is making me nuts. I have downloaded Topaz's Fusion program to run their plugins under LR. I run the packet and it says its installed. Ok, then I go to LR and open the Edit>Preferences>External Editing and look under "Application" by clicking on "Choose". Then I go to the location specified by Topaz - C:>Program Files>Topaz Labs>Topaz Funsion Express 2 (64-bit) and open it to find - and empty folder! I'm supposed to find "Topaz Fusion Express.exe" but there is no .exe file in the folder at all. What am I missing here? ________________________________ Ok the installation instructions are worthless. It self installs and you just need to go to Photo>Edit In and select Fusion Express 2 64-bit and then it asks you which plug-in you want to use. Why all the confusion and misleading information on how to get this to work? I just started scrolling through menus and found the above and I now have a photo open in Clarity and am editing it. Geez! Last edited by Docrwm; 05-31-2013 at 02:30 PM.

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05-31-2013, 03:11 PM	#2
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	I wanted to try the new Clarity tool from Topaz. I didn't have the same problem as you - I got Fusion to install fine, and it showed up when I clicked "Edit In" - then "Clarity" was in the list just like it should be. But when I clicked on "Clarity" I got an error screen. Tried re-installing a couple times etc. - finally gave up and just un-installed everything. Not worth it to me after spending an hour to try to make it work. I have the whole NIK set from the special earlier this year - plenty enough for me to learn and play with.

05-31-2013, 03:21 PM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech I wanted to try the new Clarity tool from Topaz. I didn't have the same problem as you - I got Fusion to install fine, and it showed up when I clicked "Edit In" - then "Clarity" was in the list just like it should be. But when I clicked on "Clarity" I got an error screen. Tried re-installing a couple times etc. - finally gave up and just un-installed everything. Not worth it to me after spending an hour to try to make it work. I have the whole NIK set from the special earlier this year - plenty enough for me to learn and play with. NIK? Sorry, post processing is my least favorite part of photography. Funny, I used to like being in the lightroom back in the old days.

05-31-2013, 03:24 PM	#4
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Docrwm NIK? Sorry, post processing is my least favorite part of photography. Funny, I used to like being in the lightroom back in the old days. How is Clarity tool different from any of the NIK tools in that respect? The Topaz tools have the same presets and sliders as NIK.

05-31-2013, 03:30 PM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech How is Clarity tool different from any of the NIK tools in that respect? The Topaz tools have the same presets and sliders as NIK. Not sure what NIK is Stan.

05-31-2013, 05:16 PM	#6
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Docrwm Not sure what NIK is Stan. Sorry - I get lazy sometimes using acronyms..... Nik Collection This is the same as Topaz plugins - they are an add on specific editor that you use within Lightroom or Photoshop (and Corel PSP I think). As far as how they work, it is the same as Topaz products. Once installed, you access them through the "Edit In' function in Lightroom, then a new window opens with the specific plugin to work on your image. Each of the plugins treats a certain aspect of the image (noise, sharpness, etc.) and has lots of presets to use along with intensity sliders.

05-31-2013, 05:24 PM	#7
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech Sorry - I get lazy sometimes using acronyms..... Nik Collection This is the same as Topaz plugins - they are an add on specific editor that you use within Lightroom or Photoshop (and Corel PSP I think). As far as how they work, it is the same as Topaz products. Once installed, you access them through the "Edit In' function in Lightroom, then a new window opens with the specific plugin to work on your image. Each of the plugins treats a certain aspect of the image (noise, sharpness, etc.) and has lots of presets to use along with intensity sliders. Thanks. There are fewer of them but they are cheaper. The descriptions sound good. At this point I have the three I think I need for Topaz so I'm good. Now I have to decide if LR4 is worth $70 or whether I should just wait for LR5 to come out of Beta.

05-31-2013, 05:34 PM	#8
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Docrwm Thanks. There are fewer of them but they are cheaper. The descriptions sound good. At this point I have the three I think I need for Topaz so I'm good. Now I have to decide if LR4 is worth $70 or whether I should just wait for LR5 to come out of Beta. I'm really torn right now myself - been using Acdsee Pro for years now - it can do every bit of what Lightroom can do, and I still hate the Library function in LR even after 3 months now really trying to get used to it. My main reason for trying LR is the fact of being able to use these plugins like Topaz and NIK. That's a tough call on upgrading now or waiting for the public version of LR 5. For me it would depend on the cost - what the upgrade price would be from v3 to v5 or from v4 to v5. I jumped in to LR recently with v4, so to keep up to date I will likely upgrade right away as long as there is a decent upgrade discount. I would be a happy camper if I could use the plugins with Acdsee Pro - I hate where I am now using 2 different editors. It makes it hard to get proficient with one or the other.

05-31-2013, 05:45 PM	#9
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech I'm really torn right now myself - been using Acdsee Pro for years now - it can do every bit of what Lightroom can do, and I still hate the Library function in LR even after 3 months now really trying to get used to it. My main reason for trying LR is the fact of being able to use these plugins like Topaz and NIK. That's a tough call on upgrading now or waiting for the public version of LR 5. For me it would depend on the cost - what the upgrade price would be from v3 to v5 or from v4 to v5. I jumped in to LR recently with v4, so to keep up to date I will likely upgrade right away as long as there is a decent upgrade discount. I would be a happy camper if I could use the plugins with Acdsee Pro - I hate where I am now using 2 different editors. It makes it hard to get proficient with one or the other. Speaking of getting proficient, I have a On-Demand Course card from Adorama that would be a good way for me to learn LR4. If I upgrade I would have that to help me learn all its intricacies.

05-31-2013, 06:17 PM	#10
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Docrwm Speaking of getting proficient, I have a On-Demand Course card from Adorama that would be a good way for me to learn LR4. If I upgrade I would have that to help me learn all its intricacies. I would highly recommend that course of action. I thoughly digested Scott Kelby's book on Lightroom 4 and found it a huge help. I've gone back to it as a reference many times. That on-demand course would do the same or more - once you understand all the principals of the functions the rest comes much easier.

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