Topaz Labs Lensing Effect is a Photoshop plug-in that adds realistic depth of field simulation and creative filters like neutral density, polarizing, fog, prism affect, soft focus, and much much more. This gives you the flexibility after the shot to add some pretty cool effects without the cost of expensive lenses and add-on filters. The plug-in works with Adobe Photoshop CS 3 – CS 5.5 (32–bit and 64–bit),Adobe Photoshop elements 6–10, Adobe Lightroom 2 and 3 via Topaz fusion express (free with Plug-in), Irfanview, paint shop Pro, photo impact,Serif photo plus. In the Mac world it works with Adobe Photoshop CS3–CS5.5 (32–bit and 64–bit), Adobe Photoshop elements 6–10, Apple Aperture 2 & 3, Lightroom 2 & 3 and iPhoto via Topaz fusion express. The slideshow video below is a demonstration of before and after photos using Topaz Labs Lens Effects. Some of the photos effects have been exaggerated to show what this program can do. Just making subtle adjustments to your photos can make a big difference in the mood and quality of the photos. Don’t forget you can try a full version of Topaz Lens Effects or any of the other Topaz Labs plug-ins for 30 days free. Just below the before and after slide show are a couple of YouTube tutorials on how to use Topaz Labs Lens Effects.
Fun with Topaz Labs Lens Effect Plug-in
December 27, 2011 by 2 Comments
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While similar plugins exist, Star Effects is said to employ a unique detection algorithm that can recognize hundreds of light sources, while providing users with the ability to control how many of the detected sources are affected using a Threshold slider. Individual light sources can also be selected or removed from the effect by using a selective brush. Once selected, these light sources can simulate traditional photographic star lens filters (also known as cross-screen filters) in such variants as traditional, starburst, cross star and hollywood star. Other parameters control the amount of glow, ring flare, size and intensity, color and finishing effects. A Combined mode displays both the images and the effects, while Stars Only displays just the effects.
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