Topaz Studio is a fast, flexible, powerful
creative toolbox and it’s the next level image editor for
photographers. Topaz Studio gives you lightning fast results with
Topaz’s exclusive image processing technology, in an intuitive,
affordable, easy to use application.
Topaz Studio a simple to use
editing platform with Topaz Labs’ acclaimed photo enhancement
technology. It works as both a standalone editor, a plugin within
Lightroom and Photoshop, and a host application for other Topaz plugins
which means it works exactly how you want it to. Now there’s no more
cumbersome workflows that require you to open multiple plugins to
achieve your look!
Working in Topaz Studio
Working in Topaz
Studio is easy! Topaz Studio is set up with the photographer in mind.
Whether you’re just getting started with photography or a tried and true
professional, Topaz Studio has exactly what you need. With an ever
growing library of expertly crafted pre-made effects to professionally
crafted assets to artistic and technical tools alike, Topaz Studio is
the perfect photographer toolbox, no matter what level of expertise!
All About the Workspace
Topaz
Studio features an easy to use Toolbar, a fast and fun Effect Panel
with search buttons and features, the workspace, an Image Browser, the
Scopes panel, and the Adjustment Panel, complete with Adjustment
Buttons.
Topaz Studio Main Toolbar
The Main
Toolbar gives you options to open and save images, an option for
comparing the before image and after image, zooming, and split views.
You can also click the Open Button to open additional images and save
images with the Save Button and Save As Button.
Saving Your Image
Save
or Save As Images. Save edited images as PNG, JPG, or TIFF files with
easy to locate buttons in the Main Toolbar, by using shortcut keys
(Command S or Command Shift S), or by going to Menu > File > Save
or Save As.
Topaz Studio Effect Panel
When
you first load an image, you’ll see Featured Effects in the Effect
Panel. Here you can search for effects by typing an author name, an
effect name, tags, or categories.
View Options
Click
the Grid Button to see more effects at a time. Once in Grid View, click
the List Button to see a single column list of effects.
Topaz Studio Effects Buttons
The
Effect Buttons give you access to a list of Categories and Tags to
search for effects quickly and easily. Click the More Button to see a
full list of all available categories and tags.
Topaz Studio Canvas
The
Canvas area is where your active image will be displayed. Easily change
the view options of the Canvas with the Main Toolbar, found in section 1
above.
Topaz Studio Image Browser
Use the Image Browser to view and adjust various edits of an image side by side or work on several images at once.
Topaz Studio Scopes Panel
At
the top right of the application is the Scopes Panel that features 4
separate views. The first allows you to view the Histogram of the image.
The second displays the Hue, Saturation, and Luminance of the image,
while the third button displays the amount of image Details. Finally,
the fourth button helps you navigate your image while zoomed in.
Topaz Studio Adjustment Panel
The
Adjustment Panel is where you can modify effects or create your own. It
gives you control over the large range of tools and adjustments located
in the Adjustment Buttons. The Adjustment Buttons features some of the
most commonly used adjustments, and you can see all available
adjustments by clicking the “More” button at the bottom of the list.
Saving Your Custom Effect
Save
and Share Your Effects. Save your new effect by clicking the Save
button and share your creation with others by selecting ‘Yes’ in the
Public field. Your effect will be shared to the entire Topaz Community
instantly!
Topaz Studio Adjustment Buttons
The
Adjustment Buttons gives you access to a list of commonly used
Adjustments like Crop, Lens Correction, Basic Adjustment, and more.
Click the More Button to see a full list of all available Adjustments.
Tools
We’ve
also included a tools section. You’ll find lens correction, global
masking (with 5 styles and 4 different tools to customize the overall
effect), and crop and rotate. Everything is located in a simple to use
toolbar with easy-to-use sliders and functionality.
Change Up the Workspace
Customize
your workspace windows with just the click of a button. The Effect
Panel, Scopes Panel, Adjustment Panel, and Image Browser can each be
collapsed by clicking the arrow on the bar on the inside edge of the
panel. The Effect Buttons and Adjustment Buttons can also be collapsed
and expanded by clicking at the top of the toolbar.
What are Adjustments?
Adjustments
are the core of Topaz Studio, they are built with very focused
functionality in mind. Adjustments may be used independently or combined
to create extremely unique looks and custom effects. Currently, there
are 24 Adjustments available covering everything from simple Film Grain,
to advanced color control with Color Theme. Adjustments are grouped
according to complexity, with Common Adjustments appearing at the top,
Advanced Adjustments in the next section, Artistic Effect Adjustments
below that, and Compositing Adjustments appearing last.
Versatile Masking
The
Topaz Studio Integrated Masking is unlike anything you have seen
before. We have included 5 masking types: Brush, Spot, Gradient, Color,
and Luminosity, as well as a mask adjustments panel and an option to
invert or completely reset your mask. Our brush masking includes
intuitive, content-aware technology that was developed in house. I’ve
gotten the chance to play with it quite a bit – it’s awesome and a
complete time saver to say the least. Not only are the new masking
features amazing, but you can now combine masking types. After making
adjustment with one type of mask, click apply or switch to another mask
type and build upon that mask. It’s never been so easy!