Today is the last day for the Topaz Labs Sale using the code NEWADJUST. So don’t forget to get it today if you want it.
The new release of Topaz 4 is a free upgrade so if you already have Topaz Adjust be sure to download it and start using it.
If you don’t have Topaz Adjust, the coupon code NEWADJUST will not only save $10 off a new purchase of Topaz Adjust, but will also save 20% off of any bundle purchase or Adjust->Bundle upgrade.
This is an old Formula that used to be on the Topaz Labs site that I love. I especially like what it does to eyes and hair (the dog hair looks amazing). I’m lucky I found an old link to the formula that still works so I’m sharing it with you:
We first apply Topaz Denoise/EQ to remove grains on the skin to give it a perfect skin look. Here are the parameters changed from default value:
- Noise Suppression = 1.0: maximum removal of grain
- Noise threshold = 3.05: it is a balance between removing noise and preserving details
- (Advanced)Sharpness adjustment at Radius=0.8: sharpen details a little bit
Then we use Topaz Sharpen to accentuate line features. Here is the setting:
- Sharpness = 1.1: Sharpen a little bit
- Edge Crispness = 2.0: enhance edge a little bit
- Radius = 0.87: we want to only enhance thin lines
- Noise threshold = 4.02: do not enhance noise
- (Advanced) Line Accent = 1: accentuate line features
- (Advanced) Iteration = 6: many iterations for best results
Samples:
10 replies to "Enhance a Portrait with Topaz Labs {Photoshop Formula}"
Kim,
First of all, thank you for all of your wonderful products!! They are a blast and easy to use. They have really added impact to my work and saved me so very much time!! I look forward to checking the website for new products! My question is, is that I have Topaz Adjust 4 and am not able to duplicate your examples in your tutorial “Enhance a Portrait with Topaz Labs {Photoshop Formula}” using the settings you have provided. Is this because TA4 is unable to duplicate what the previous versions of TA were able to do, or am I overlooking something? All your help is appreciated and thanks again!
Hi Orlando, Thanks for the comment, I’m glad you are enjoying the products. Are you using Topaz Denoise and Topaz Sharpen? Or just Topaz Adjust?
I am only using Topaz Adjust 4 at the moment.
Hi Orlando, This formula requires a couple of additional products from Topaz. The products needed are Topaz Denoise and Topaz Sharpen.
Ok, thanks for your assistance!
Kim,
The samples are super.
Is the Topaz Sharpen a stand alone product from Topaz or individual is it a part of one of the products. I dont see the sharpen on the website
Hi Greg,
Topaz Sharpen is part of Topaz Vivacity.
Topaz Vivacity has been discontinued…so now what?
Ho does one recreate the ‘Enhance a Portrait’ technique?
I love this effect, but can’t seem to apply it with the new bundle of Topaz products. Any ideas?
Hi Jim and Josh,
Unfortunately, this effect cannot be done anymore because Topaz Vivacity has been discontinued.