Topaz Clarity

 
 
Posted: may 26, 2013
 
     
     
 
 
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Topaz Labs just released a new product called "Clarity". It is basically the Lightroom Clarity slider on steroids. It is advertised to:
 
1. Intelligently and dynamically enhance image contrast, and
2. Process different parts of your image differently.
 

From Topaz:

“Topaz Clarity uses proprietary technology that allows you to quickly and easily adjust various levels of contrast with no halos or artifacts. The results are compelling images with a very natural look.”

To this end, it provides a number of sliders to make the adjustments as well as an intelligent masking capability.
 
I have purchased this at the introductory (through 31-May-2013) price of $29.99 and will be trying it out on some of my photos. I have used Topaz Adjust in the past so I am interested in comparing Clarity to Adjust on some of the same photos.
 
I also want to try it out with some of my "People" photos as Adjust does a lousy job with those.
 
     
 
 
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