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1. We ve included some default presets for you and al though they won t work for every single photograph they serve as excellent starting points for customized tweaking Applying Presets Applying a default preset is easy and intuitive Simply clicking on a preset will change all the settings in To paz Simplify to match those in the selected preset To get the exact results you want you may still want to go through the tabs and tweak the parameters Adding Presets Sometimes it s convenient to be able to define pre sets and save your settings for later use To do this first adjust the Topaz Simplify parameters until you re satisfied with the result Then click on Save Remember that you can easily expand or collapse the presets panel by clicking on the small white arrow on the edge of the panel or by grabbing the panel edge and dragging it in or out Presets D fur im D Cancon image CrispEdge Painting colorful Painting harshColor Painting cl Painting watercolor h Sketch color D Sketch hardPencil B Sketch lightPencil D Underpainting D Wood Carving E Apple Example D Ughtbright BH No Name B Ghostly Additional presets seen here are user made presets and are NOT included in the release version of Simplify 3 However you are wel come to also create and save your own presets Work Area 1 Presets Preview The removable preview window displays preset previews Click Hide Show to expan
2. Ep Desktop Cancel Save You can then share this preset file with others who may then import it Sharing Presets Feel free to share your saved presets by emailing them to your friends and having them put it into their Topaz Simplify Presets folder Topaz Simplify User Manual Tools You will use the various tools in the tools panel during your workflow to make your image adjustments 1 Preview Navigator Displays the region of the preview image you are currently focused on 2 Zoom Buttons Use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out of your image Or you can also set your image to fit the preview window or to view it at 100 3 Undo and Redo buttons 4 Snap and Recall buttons Save up to 99 snapshot settings for comparison 5 Sliders and Parameters Controls the editing pro cess using sliders to adjust the various effects 6 Additional Slider Controls Use the Reset All but ton to reset all of the sliders values back to zero Use the I Feel Lucky button to apply randomized settings to your image This is useful when you want to experiment with different settings Have more guestions about Topaz Simplify 3 or any of the other Topaz software programs Check out the new Topaz Knowledge Base online at www topazlabs com support kb Work Area RR amp iv E aie Li umag Preu Ner at Edges P Simplify F Adjust P Edges 6 D tee AN hy i feel Late
3. The simplest creative art tool that instantly transforms any regular digital image into an artistic masterpiece TOPAZ SIMPLIFY Stunningly Simple J E p E i E lt e Uu ATNI Topaz Simplify User Manual I Installation A How to Install ccc cece cece eee eeees 3 B Entering DEE ee Eden 3 C Host Specific Installation ass ssssssaa 3 1 Paint Shop PrO EE 4 2 PNOO MPa Cl sv ss 5 3 EES saw E 6 Il Introduction A Artistic Photograph 7 1 Enhancing your Images 7 B Benefits of Artistic Enhancements 7 C ee E EE 8 1 About Topaz Simplify 8 2 Primary Functions eee ee 8 D NEW dE 9 Ill Work Area EE na 10 B Sa eee 14 Baa NEE 16 1 Applying Presets ssssrssrzzzea 16 LAGANE PrESEtS sms eee ek 16 3 Deleting Presets visos mms 17 A Importing Pl tssssesssasa sievai 18 5 EXPOMING EES 18 6 Sharing Presets assez 18 DME e a ss as as sasn san ms 19 Ey Deza a EEE Eee 20 Baga IS CV as a en nas 20 2 What s TNS fe ss 20 3 User Guide EE 20 4 Tech Support 20 5 Product Info 20 6 Detail Gallery 20 Contents IV Settings amp Parameters SIMPLE X else simas 21 atai laa SA 21 2 Feature zi elea eege 22 Ss Details SENS E 22 4 Details Boost 22 5 Details Size 22 6 Remove Small 22 7 Remove Weak a z 22 EE 22 EIERE Ee 22 gag elez vecie ms se EE 22 3e Sat ratiONM Ae
4. 2 In this project we will walk you through a second Sim plify workflow to show you how easy it is to instantly turn your digital image into a work of art b berie SO Seta GALTZA Eia Before Topaz Simplify After Topaz Simplify We will be using this photo of a playground for our example In the following steps we will show you how to achieve optimal results with your own photos following this model Let s get started Workflow 1 Open an image file 2 Create a duplicate layer of your image Right click on your image layer in your layers and select Dupli cate Layer You can also achieve this by selecting your image layer and dragging it down to the new layer icon Opacity 1 Fill Layer From Bacio round err d Convert to Smart Object Merge Layers Merge Visible Flatten Image 3 To begin working on your image go to Filters gt Topaz Labs gt Simplify 3 User Manual Work Flow Once your image loads use the zoom tools to zoom through the panel on the left side of the screen To E in on a specific part of your image Then you can click select it just click on it and the sliders will automati 2 on the preview and drag it around until you find an cally adjust to the pre defined settings and param a area that you like eters H We want to take this image into a more creative and For this example we will be using the Painting Harsh artistic direction so we
5. SR Cancel S Ce User Manual Topaz Simplify Menu You can access Topaz Simplify s menu by clicking on the Menu button at the bottom of the interface Enter Key What s This F1 Us rs Guid Tech Support Product Info Gallery About Preferences Select this to enable or disable the program tool tips or the Auto Update feature E Preferences Misc Enable Tooltips d Enable Auto Update OK Cancel Work Area Check for Update Checks for available Topaz Simplify updates Updates avallable d DO vou want to download version NA OS ri Show Details Click the Show Details button to get find out what s included in the update before you install Updates avallable Be wou want to dawnload version V4 0 5 mow Yes No Hide Details E This is recommended update for Topaz Adjust V4 0 4 amd prior versions This update added the following new features auto manual check for updates snap recall of up to 99 different effects for quick comparisons Preference settings ta enable disable heln trimax Topaz Simplify User Manual Enter Key Select this to enter your trial or purchased license key Tour Name My Name License Key POPPE BB PP RB D BB BB Cancel What s This Select this or click F1 then click on a feature in the Simplify interface to learn more about it Users Guide Select it to pull up this user guide Tech S
6. Bird 22 4 Saturation Boost 23 E el 23 VEO CO NP Jl sa saunas 23 2 Inverse e de GE 23 Sargia Ae 23 Ae SMM ECCS da J o a 23 5 Reduce Weak a 23 6 Reduce Small 23 KE ER sasn asai 23 VI Work Flow A Sample Project n 25 B Sample Project 2 a 32 VII Additional Resources e e EE 39 Bea a es 41 C Shortcut RVS n Ee 43 Bg euslea ee Age Eege E GER 44 Begleet EE 45 Topaz Simplify User Manual Topaz Simplify is a Photoshop plug in which means it won t run by itself and reguires a compatible host program To Install 1 Close Photoshop or other image editing program if you are using it 2 Open the Topaz Simplify dmg or zip file double click on the Topaz Simplify installer and then follow the on screen instructions Mac Dmg Windows Zip 3 Your Topaz plug ins will automatically be installed in your Photoshop plug ins folder 4 After the installation you will need to enter your license or trial key Important for Mac Users After installation Topaz Simplify will be installed in the following folder Macintosh HD gt Library gt Applica tion Support gt Topaz Labs gt Simplify 3 Ifyour Photoshop is installed in a customized location you will need to manually create a shortcut alias link inside folder lt Photoshop install folder gt gt Plug ins that links to Macintosh HD gt Library gt Application Support gt
7. Simplify 3 Topaz Simplify User Manual To uninstall Topaz Simplify follow these instructions Mac 1 Ouit Photoshop or other editing program 2 Navigate to the Topaz Labs support files and frames located at Macintosh HD gt Library gt Application Sup port gt Topaz Labs 3 Locate the Topaz Simplify file and move it to the trash You will need to enter your system password to OK this change 4 Navigate to your Photoshop plug ins folder located at Applications gt Photoshop gt Plug ins 5 Locate any leftover Topaz Simplify files and move it to the trash Windows XP 1 Quit Photoshop or other editing program 2 Click on the Start Menu and select Control Panel 3 Double click on Add Remove programs 4 Select Topaz Simplify and click remove Windows Vista 1 Quit Photoshop or other editing program 2 Click on the Start Menu and select Control Panel Uninstalling 3 Select Programs then Uninstall a Program 4 Select Topaz Simplify and click remove Windows 7 1 Quit Photoshop or other editing program 2 Click on the Start Menu and select Control Panel gt Programs gt Programs and Features 3 Select Topaz Simplify and click uninstall Please note that if you also have the 64 bit version of Simplify installed then you will need to first uninstall this version before you can uninstall the regular ver sion To connect wi
8. can use the shortcut keys in Topaz Simplify 3 to speed up your workflow User Manual Topaz Simplify 6 Start in the Simplify tab It is a good idea to begin here and then progress to the Adjust and Edges tabs in order to see the effects of your adjustments easily Simplify Colorspace RGB Simplify Size Feature Boost Details Strength Detalls Boost Details Size Remove Small Remove Weak 7 Slowly adjust each of the sliders to create the optimal exposure in your image For this image we will slightly decrease the Simplify Size slider to bring back in some of the smaller details and also slightly increase the Feature Boost slider Work Flow When you are happy with the Simplify settings move to the Adjust tab 8 The Adjust tab gives you control over the color contrast and brightness of your image w Adjust Brightness Contrast Saturation Saturation Boost 9 Slowly adjust each of the sliders to perfect the color in your image For this image we will slightly increase the Saturation and Saturation Boost sliders When you are happy with the color settings move to the Edges tab Visit the Topaz Simplify image gallery to checkout over 200 user submitted Simplify images Visit http gallery topazlabs com keyword simplify User Manual The Edges tab is where you can really the objects in your image pop by enhancing or minimizing the edges in your Image Topaz Simplify Y
9. color in your image For this image we will increase the Contrast slider just a bit 10 We will also gently increase the Saturation and Saturation Boost sliders When you are happy with the color settings move to the Edges tab Remember You can use the Saturation Boost slider s ability to adjust the saturation levels of weaker image colors to create a selective color effect User Manual Topaz Simplify The Edges tab is where you can really make the objects in your image pop by enhancing or minimizing the edge detail WF Edges Edge Type Color Edge Normal Inverse Color Edge Strength Simplify Edge Reduce Weak Reduce Small Fatten Edge 11 Use the Original and Preview tabs to switch be tween your original image and your Simplified image to see the difference You can also use your spacebar shortcut key to do this as well If you want to make some additional adjustments you may do by continuing your work with the sliders If you Workflow are happy with the new artistic look of your image then you are ready to process your changes 11 Click OK and watch your image transform into a beautiful artistic masterpiece a Before Topaz Simplify After Topaz Simplify Topaz Simplify User Manual PZO Hk Before Topaz Simplify Workflow User Manual Topaz Simplify After Topaz Simplify Workflow 32 User Manual Topaz Simplify Sample Project
10. or alternatively cre ates edges in the photo It also offers the ability to use those lines alone or to combine them with the rest of the image known as the base While the Simplify and Adjust tabs make up the main portion of the image the Edges tab plays an important role in determining the size shape and color of the edges in an image which can affect the final result in many ways Simplify offers 8 different types of color edges that Edge Tyr you can use to accentuate bera big Morria your image Choose any one of edge types with Zoe Line fia this option This include Gogo Edge Norms different combinations bire L ga Fira g ka LiH borng of color size and style Wang Lieve Fira of edge lines Settings amp Parameters YF Edges Edge Type Color Edge Fine Inverse Color Edge Strength Simplify Edge Reduce Weak Reduce Small Fatten Edge Inverse Edge Color Enabling this box will inverse the edge color By de fault edges are black on a white background You can use this feature to create white edges on a black background Edge Strength Increases the strength of the displayed edges This fea ture only detects edges that have not been excluded by the Simplify Edge parameter Topaz Simplify User Manual Simplify Edge This removes image features of a certain size The higher this setting is the less number of edges that will remain This parameter is analogous to the Sim
11. rk Area Interface Preset Panel View Use the small white arrows to expand and collapse the tool panel You can click the white arrow edge of the panel and drag it in or out or grab the I ir H Poet L ackse Kre Croup ge AEA GA BOA OO Pirru barba pz Falrirug Si EAT aa Ka rr Sich tad Fu ri AAL ada Ldn pe mie od Coren Lighting bd bb Sei Liser E m ek ege User Manual Topaz Simplify Preview Section The Preview section is the main window that is cen tered in the Simplify interface The preview section shows you the original image and the processed pre view of the image Click on the image in the preview window or use the Original and Preview buttons to switch between the Original and Preview tabs and compare the filtered and un filtered images D urin B Citi rip Gri dre D Parro martu BA bar Jee B Furry D PARO RR TSE B Kg c ku B re hirira D irat bizidunei B aberia KN e E kope lump ell gedd i be burra D Giai Work Area To pan the preview image click and hold the Ieft mouse button on the preview image and drag it around When you let go of the mouse button the new portion of the image will be processed and the result will be displayed You can also use SPACE bar or your numbered shortcut keys 1 and 2 to switch back and forth between your filtered and unfiltered image in the preview window F ra D esi erka E Carcel br DS User Manu
12. Edges Edge Type Color Line Fine Inverse Color Edge Strength Simplify Edge Reduce Weak Reduce Small Fatten Bdge 11 Use the Original and Preview tabs to switch be tween your original image and your Simplified image to see the difference You can also use your spacebar shortcut key to do this as well If you want to make some additional adjustments you may do by continuing your work with the sliders Workflow If you are happy with the new artistic look of your image then you are ready to process your changes 11 Click OK and watch your image transform into a beautiful artistic masterpiece Lee aif lb a er A ee ere ewe R adsa ak h Sei z Tt See e ee a a SE pri eee eee M a AE Ake Cee aA E E de atea I A t nd i me ope ri E aA d EK ZO Mie SE HE as X ee fi T EE re Ar e E Before Topaz Simplify After Topaz Simplify Topaz Simplify User Manual Before Topaz Simplify Workflow Topaz Simplify User Manual After Topaz Simplify e Han R E es a As e zm uz by Workflow Topaz Simplify User Manual Achromatic Without color Adjustment Layer A layer that allows you to adjust the look of an original image with out making it permanent With adjustment layers you can make various changes to a layer without damaging it and go back and readjust it at anytime Algorithm Any bit of code or pr
13. Topaz Labs gt Simplify 3 gt Plug ins Installation Entering Your Key Entering your trial key allows you to save your projects and print them during your evaluation period Entering your license key allows you do the same except with out any time limitations 1 Start by opening up an image in Photoshop 2 Go to Filters gt Topaz Labs gt Simplify 3 gt Menu gt Enter key 3 You can then copy and paste or type your key in Important To install the product on a second comput er you will need to download Topaz Simplify and then enter your same license key Host Specific Installation Topaz Simplify is also compatible with Lightroom Aperture and iPhoto To use Simplify in any of these programs you will need to download and install the free Topaz Fusion Express compatibility add on You can get it online at www topazlabs com downloads In Windows Topaz Simplify is supported by most host applications that support Photoshop plug ins This includes Paint Shop Pro Photo Impact Painter and Irfanview although there are additional host programs that may also support Topaz Simplify To install Simplify in either Paint Shop Pro Photo Impact or Irfranview first download Topaz Simplify to the default location Then to configure it into each program following the host specific instructions on the next page Topaz Simplify User Manual How to install Topaz Simplify in Paintshop Pro 1 First launch Pai
14. al Topaz Simplify ATR AGEE A F You can zoom in or out of the preview image by click ing the or buttons below the preview image You can also resize the window as well by dragging the bottom right corner in and out The Fit button will ft the entire image into the pre view window The 100 button will zoom to 100 view If zoomed below 100 the preview image will be inter nally resized in order to speed up preview updating Visit the Simplify Gallery to see Topaz Simplify at work http gallery topazlabs com keyword simplify Work Area The Ctrl and Ctrl keys zoom in and out of the image just like in Photoshop You can use the arrow keys to adjust the value of the slider that is currently selected A complete list of the shortcut keys can be found in the Shortcut Keys section later in this manual Photoshop and other host software support many Image Modes such as Grayscale RGB LAB CMYK etc Images can also be 8 16 or 32 bits per channel Topaz Simplify supports both 8 bits per channel and 16 bits per chan nel Topaz Simplify supports RGB mode only To work on black and white images first convert them to RGB mode Topaz Simplify User Manual Presets Presets are a great way to speed up and simplify the whole process of using Topaz Simplify Presets are set previews with previously defined settings that you can recall and reapply at any time
15. all Removes smaller image details whose size is below this value Remove Weak Removes weaker image details with a strength below this value Need to reset your slider values Simply double click on the slider name above the slider control to instantly reset the slider value to 0 Settings amp Parameters Adjust The Adjust tab offers convenient color controls which allows you to alter the brightness contrast and satura tion of the simplified image Adjust Brightness Contrast Saturation Saturation Boost Brightness Controls the brightness of the image A value greater than 1 increases the brightness and a value less than 1 decreases the brightness Contrast Controls the contrast in the image giving you the ability to increase or decrease the appearance of the darks and lights in your image proportionally Saturation Increases or decreases the color saturation richness of color in an image Topaz Simplify User Manual Saturation Boost Adjusts the amount of saturation in the weaker image colors without affecting the stronger image colors Setting this value higher than 1 0 will make the color more vibrant while a value of less than 1 0 makes the weaker color appear more washed out You can use the Saturation Boost slider s ability to adjust the saturation levels of weaker image colors to create a selective color effect Edges The Edges tab brings out modifies
16. allation Then click on the A button and browse to find the Simplify 3 plug in folder located in C Program Files Topaz Labs Topaz Simplify 3 plug ins and then click OK DODDO 4 Restart Photo Impact Go to Menu gt Effect to ac cess plug in 4 Topaz Denoise 3 J Tves4 i _TvCSS_x64 M TP E764 TEZ GA A Docs A Docs_x64 J Plugins J Plugins x54 1 Presets pM Tanar Seng User Manual Topaz Simplify How to install Topaz Simplify in Irfanview 1 Make sure that you have downloaded and installed the 8bf plug in add on available on the Irfanview webpage http www software com irfanview plugin download the current version 2 Open Irfanview and go to Image gt Effects gt Adobe 8BF filters E MN A A ETE KA KK AEK Installation 3 In the screen that pops up select Add 8BF filters and navigate to the C Program Files Topaz Labs To paz Simplify 3 Plug ins folder and click OK You will then see Topaz Simplify 3 in the Available Loadable 8BF Filters section Broeeta for Feider Ay Tepes Geran 3 H A Topaz Deipeg 3 A Teper Deeg 3 a A ToparDetai d Dec di Pa t bre A Ten ugan Express M Teper Egiaz J Tapar Remak 2 d Teper teiz 2 7 o F CS Bes Ce s 4 To use Topaz Simplify 3 in the future simply go to Image gt Effects gt Adobe 8BF filters again and select Topaz
17. arshColor B Painting l B Painting watercolor Sketch GOO B Sketch hardPencll Bi Sketch better B Underpainting B Wood Carving zw MTZ Workflow If you are satished with the preset adjustments then you can click OK to process your image and save it back to Photoshop If you would like to make some additional adjust ments to your enhancement settings then you can do so by adjusting any of the sliders in the three tabs manually until you achieve your preferred image results Don t forget that you can use the shortcut keys in Topaz Simplify 3 to speed up your workflow Topaz Simplify User Manual 6 Start in the Simplify tab It isa good idea to begin here and then progress to the Adjust and Edges tabs in order to see the effects of your adjustments easily w Simplify Colorspace RGB Simplify Size Feature Boost Details Strength Details Boost Details Size Remove Small Remove Weak 7 Slowly adjust each of the sliders to create the op timal exposure in your image For this image we will only increase the Simplify Size slider slightly allowing more of the smaller details to be removed When you are happy with the Simplify settings move to the Adjust tab Workflow 8 The Adjust tab gives you control over the color contrast and brightness of your image Adjust Brightness Contrast Saturation saturation Boost 9 Slowly adjust each of the sliders to perfect the
18. d or collapse the preset pre view window at anytime during your workflow 2 Presets List Lists all of the saved pre sets available for use 3 Preset Options The preset options al low you to save your presets delete presets default presents cannot be deleted import new presets and export your saved presets to share with your friends Topaz Simplify User Manual Then enter a preset name select the type of image that it is good for and then enter a description and click OK You can also select a second image cat egory type that the preset is good for Note that if the preset name you ve entered is the same as any currently saved preset then you will be asked if you want to overwrite the current one Your preset will be automatically saved as a new file with a tpp extension in the Topaz Simplify Presets menu and the preview is automatically generated To apply it later just click it like any other preset Deleting Presets If you d like to delete a preset the select the preset name and then click on Delete D Delete Sr Import E Export Please Note Default presents cannot be overridden or deleted Once you delete a preset it or overwrite it when saving then it cannot be retrieved Saved presets are located in the Topaz Simplify Presets folder C Program Files Topaz Labs Topaz Simplify Presets unless you ve opted to install Topaz Simplify into a different direc
19. ge detail like never before Specializes in overall image improvement Features sharpening re constructing enlarging high quality noise removal and JPEG arti fact damage tools MEUM Fae A Specializes in creat ing crisp and stylized images Also features extensive smoothing capabilities 3 levels of intricate and specific detail enhance ment for naturally enhanced images with no halos Remove unwanted backgrounds from your digital images quickly and easily with the new Topaz ReMask Bring the power of Topaz to your Aperture iPhoto and Lightoom workflow with the new Fusion Express plug in Increase video quality with this suite of video enhancement filters utilizing super resolution technology Video Plug ins Easily and efficiently capture video frames and significantly increase their quality and resolution with this stand alone Windows application Go to http www topazlabs com downloads to get your 30 day free trial
20. hannel to keep up with any newly released product video tutorials Participate in the entirely user led Topaz Flickr group for a helpful and highly active community for Topaz Photoshop plug ins User Manual Topaz Simplify Contact Information Topaz Labs LLC 5001 Spring Valley Road Suite 400 East Dallas TX 75244 Technical Support Visit http topazlabs com support Topaz Labs LLC a privately owned company in Dallas Texas focuses on developing advanced video and image enhance ment technology With today s widespread use of digital still cameras digital video cameras and HDTV the need for high quality digital images and videos has greatly increased Topaz Labs mission is to bring practical state of the art image and video enhancement technology to both professionals and consumers Copyright 2009 Topaz Labs LLC All rights reserved http www topazlabs com Topaz Simplify User Manual Be sure to check out the complete line up of Topaz products Image Plug ins Ultimate control over image exposure detail and color gives you the power to make your photos pop Advanced noise reduc tion filters noise while maximizing and retain ing image detail simply and effortlessly Takes any of your regular photos and ef fortlessly turn them into beautiful works of art Advanced JPEG artifact reduction filters elimi nate JPEG compression artifacts while preserv ing ima
21. hop The following keys work at all times MAC Shortcut PC Shortcut Action Spacebar Spacebar View Original Image CMD ALT R CTRL ALT R Reset All Zoom to Fit CM D O CTRL o Zoom to 100 CMD ALT o CTRL ALT o or CMD or CIRL Zoom ln or CMD orCIRL Zoom Out CMD Z Ctrl Z Undo CMD Shift Z Ctrl Shift Z Redo S Expands Collapses Simplify Tab A Expands Collapses Adjust Tab E Expands Collapses Edges Tab S Takes a Snapshot CMD Shift P CTRL Shift P Recalls previous Snapshot CMD Shift N CTRL Shift N Recalls next Snapshot CMD 1 CTRL 1 View Original Image CMD 2 CTRL 2 View Adjusted Image Left or Right Arrow Key Scrolls through presets Return enter key Applies selected preset key Reduces selected slider value by 0 1 key Increases selected slider value by 0 1 Home Key Set the slider value to minimum End Key Set the slider value to maximum Double click slider name Resets the slider to it s default value Mac and PC Shortcuts are the same unless indicated otherwise User Manual Connect with Topaz Check out our new Forum and our blog for tutorials tips and updates from Topaz Labs Topaz Simplify Find us on our Facebook page and network Follow us on Twitter for notifications of with other Topaz users recent news and easily get in touch with us whenever you feel like it Subscribe to our YouTube c
22. image layer in your layers and select Dupli cate Layer You can also achieve this by selecting your image layer and dragging it down to the new layer icon d S Original SE Hl Original copy Layer From Background Duplicate Layer Delete Lave Convert to Smart Object User Manual Topaz Simplify 3 To begin working on your image go to Filters gt Topaz Labs gt Simplify 3 4 Once your image loads use the zoom tools to zoom in on a specific part of your image Then you can click on the preview and drag it around until you find an area that you like Gren rem Cipap RB Segre too b perre Larue oe perra ol D rasmim astma KN Seth color D Grmh keAbeet N bart eter D rifa peru WISEN Tia barrer Workflow Again we want to take this image into a more artistic direction by removing details and giving it a painterly effect Doing this will bring new character to the scene To achieve this we will be working with the presets and sliders for this example but you can start any way you like User Manual Topaz Simplify 5 If you want to choose a default preset scroll through the panel on the left side of the screen To select it just click on it and the sliders will automatically adjust to the pre defined settings and parameters For this example we will be using the BuzzSim preset Presets E Bardo B Cartoon D image CrispEdge B Painting colorful B Painting h
23. ion in each pixel into the full color information so this format offers more control over how the final JPEG or TIFF image is generated Refine Improve something by making small changes to make it more subtle and accurate RGB Red Green Blue The color model that is used in digital cameras and by computer monitors Saturation The difference of intensity within a spe cific hue Shadow A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between the rays of light and a surface Sharpness The clarity of detail in a photo Smoothing To make a surface more regular or con sistent free from perceptible projections lumps or indentations Glossary Before Topaz Simplify After Topaz Simplify Topaz Simplify User Manual I need a Topaz Simplify trial key Visit http www topazlabs com downloads for a trial key Please check your Spam folder because your Spam filter sometimes filters out the automated email If you need more time to evaluate please e mail us at www topazlabs com support for an extended trial key I can t find Topaz Simplify in the Photoshop Filters menu If you re using Windows 1 Go to C Program Files Topaz Labs Topaz Simplify 3 Plug ins Right click the file tlsimplify3 8bf and click Copy 2 Go to your Photoshop Plug Ins folder usually located at C Program Files Adobe Photoshop CSx Plug Ins First delete anything that is current
24. ly there that has to do with Topaz Simplify 3 This includes any folder that might be labeled Topaz Simplify 3 or any tlsimplify3 8bf file After doing that right click on any empty space and click Paste 3 Ouit and restart Photoshop and Topaz Simplify will appear in your Filters menu If you re using Mac 1 Go to Macintosh HD Library Application Support Topaz Labs Simplify3 Plug ins and right click Topaz_ Simplify3 plugin Click Copy 2 Go to Applications Adobe Photoshop CSx Plug Ins or wherever your Photoshop Plug Ins folder is lo cated Delete any current reference to Topaz Simplify 3 Afterwards right click any empty spot and paste the Frequently Asked Questions Topaz_Simplify3 plugin file into the Photoshop Plug Ins folder 3 Quit and restart Photoshop and Topaz Simplify 3 will appear in your Filters menu Do you have any other Simplify tutorials Yes please see pages 26 and 33of this Topaz Simplify user guide and also visit http www topazlabs com tutorials simplify TI do not have Photoshop will Simplify work with my Elements Aperture Lightroom iPhoto Paint Shop Pro Photo Impact or Irfanview Yes you can use Topaz Simplify with any of the above host programs However to use Simplify in Aperture Lightroom or iPhoto you will need to download the free Topaz Fusion Express plug in For more informa tion please visit www topazlabs com fusion What are the limi
25. n be a pro after experimenting with it for a bit In order to make sense of the function of each of the various controls we have divided the interface into a few sections En ES LN Topar Simply A EN B ura Caren N ai T pt erita D rte hia B misiaj cd D reepa apr WITT B eck hadr D et E TT D Weed Cees B Age turp D tac Wedding Here D Ste beer B rr i B Dark tree LE Bo iiu ihi D bere Bow i E Geist as b besi Leka KN Mem E Cancel E Ce 1 Presets Preview 2 Presets Panel 3 Preview Window 4 Preview Navigator 5 Settings amp Parameters The removable pre Provides snapshots Displays the preview of the Displays the region of the Controls the editing using sliders view window displays of pre defined effects original and adjusted image preview image you are to adjust the various effects preset previews currently focused on User Manual Topaz Simplify Interface Tool Panel View Use the small white arrows to expand and collapse the preset panel You can click the white arrow edge of the panel and drag it in or out Work Area d or grab the F ter A D esi erka E Carcel b cx Work Area User Manual Topaz Simplify Interface No Panel View Use the small white arrows to expand and collapse the preset and tool panels You can click the white arrows or grab the edge of the panels and drag them in or out Topaz Simplify User Manual Wo
26. nd the image Typically Pan and Zoom allows users to magnify the image 2x or 4x time By magnifying the images and zeroing in on a specific section you can see details not visible when the entire image is sized to fit the preview Parameter A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation Photo editing or Imaging software Programs in which you can alter your photos and or create digital images Depending on the software you can improve exposure color and other attributes of your picture paint on it add type apply special effects remove noise resize it combine it with other pictures pre pare it for e mail or posting on the web output it to a printer or do any number of other manipulations or edits Topaz Simplify User Manual Plug in A computing feature with the ability to be added to a system to give extra features or functions Preset A pre defined combination of parameters and settings that is saved into a folder within Topaz Detail 2 Topaz provides default presets A preview of each preset can be seen in the preset preview window lo cated at the top left hand side of the interface above the preset list Preview Shows the processed preview of the image RAW image An image file format that contains un touched raw pixel information straight from the digital camera s sensor It has yet to translate the in format
27. nt Shop Pro 2 Go to File gt Preferences gt File Locations Select Plug ins from the File Types list and click Add b Fip ddp A Cech Galerie Basic hi Pree ri Bee ege Pref ererer ex Legean Files Topaz Late Topaz Demcise 24 EI el i EO Presets A Topaz Dene 3 Does d d ES A i i o Lk Topaz Labs LLC Vege Ceeg pe Installation 3 Choose C Program Files Topaz Labs Topaz Simplify 3 plug ins and click OK 4 Topaz Simplify 3 is now available to use Simply go to Effects gt Plug ins and select Topaz Simplify 3 b Artie b sral Hars ee EE ZEA TZEEK E bd Pa Fade Tari per dik adl KE Hire ba b Pral K Pen e bokdag d Enko riei Ara Se ute of edema Adot ptrpatbin hue d Led loaded phagein Hoz lo oro vath e D I Z egm ody Ak He legui pas bo segues oe Hess of pupport fle beer GPa Elei ee ag Laka Tepat Clean Geta Cream Fiesi Topar Latah Tepat Dalpeg Ean Mz gn Filet Topaz Late Topaz Demos Zeg d UA AO Filer Topaz EA Topaz Lieta Pigs D ES E Frapan Filem Topar Labo Topaz Egiak Esr KS IC Progam Files Topar Late Topar Sech Plug ei Se Fold oparit bei d Epaia 7 Ure gd bez Topaz Simplify User Manual How to install Topaz Simplify in Photo Impact 1 First launch Photo Impact 2 Go to File gt Preferences gt General or use shortcut key F6 Inst
28. ogramming that de fines a process Brightness The degree to which a color sample ap pears to reflect light Chroma Purity or intensity of color The difference of a color against the brightness of another color that appears white under similar viewing conditions CMYK Cyan magenta yellow and black A color model commonly used for 4 color printing by printers to define and mix all of the colors they are capable of outputting Color The human perceptual response to different wavelengths of light impinging on the photo recep tors in the retina Color channel The visual component of a color digi tal image that represents all the pixels in that picture made up of a specific primary color In a typical digital photo the primary colors of red green and blue from the RGB color model create all the colors in that photo which may be represented by three color channels each of red green or blue Glossary Color Profile defines the range of colors that can ap pear in a digital photo Desaturate Decreasing the intensity of a color hue Download The process of transmitting or transfer ring data from one device to another Export Outbound data transfer in a format that can be used by other programs Import Inbound data transfer into a file or docu ment Pan and Zoom A useful function that allows users to magnify the captured image in the preview and then by using the cursor to move or pan arou
29. opaz Simplify key doesn t work There are a couple of reasons why Topaz Simplify might think your key is invalid First make sure that your key is in the proper format It Il be in the format XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX and will be all numbers in 30 digits in five groups of six no letters Second make sure that as you re entering the key Frequently Asked Questions there is nothing in the space beforehand This means clicking pressing Ctrl A and hitting delete to make sure that absolutely nothing is in that field before you paste in the key If it doesn t work when you copy and paste try typing it out and vice versa My Topaz filters are grayed out in the filter menu Please make sure that you are using a 8 bit or 16 bit image that is in RGB color mode Also if your project includes adjustment layers please make sure that you are not on an adjustment layer You will need to select the image layer This will allow you to access your To paz programs have a question not listed here Please visit our knowledge base online at http www topazlabs com support kb If you are not able to find the answer there then con tact our support specialists online at www topazlabs com support or e mail customer support at help topazlabs com Topaz Simplify User Manual Shortcut Keys Topaz Simplify uses some shortcut keys to speed up your workflow Many of these keys are similar to those in Photos
30. plify Size parameter in the Simplify tab Reduce Weak Reduces edges that are faint or weak in intensity This feature is ideal when there are stray weak lines around the edges that you would like to remove Reduce Small Reduces edges that are small in size This is also ideally used with there are small lines around important edge detail that you wish to remove Fatten Edge Fattens the image edges making them thicker This feature is useful when the original image edges are thin or too small Before Topaz Simplify Settings amp Parameters After Topaz Simplify After Topaz Simplify After Topaz Simplify After Topaz Simplify User Manual Topaz Simplify Sample Project 1 In this section we will walk you through a sample project step by step to help you become more fa miliar with the Simplify program focusing on using a combination of presets and manual adjustments Before Topaz Simplify After Topaz Simplify Workflow We will be using this beach image of a couple on their wedding day for our example The goal for this im age is to take it in a more artistic painting direction by removing some of the smaller details and lines and enhancing the color In the following steps we will show you how to achieve optimal results with your own photos following this model So let s get started 1 Open an image file 2 Create a duplicate layer of your image Right click on your
31. precision 6 Rescue unusable images by adding a traditional art flare r d 5 E m Ge mplify After Topaz Si Topaz Simplify User Manual New Simplify Features Topaz Simplify 3 0 Features 1 Auto Updater Get software updates instantly 2 New user interface 3 Snap Recall buttons Save up to 99 snapshot set tings for comparison 4 Undo Redo buttons 5 Collapsible side panels Expand and collapse the preset panel and the tool panel for an adjustable workspace 6 Collapsible tabs Open and close the parameter tabs as you need them 7 Preset Enable Disable option Option to enable or disable the preset preview processing at program startup 8 Presets Layout New preset format with single preset preview window 9 Preset Navigation Use the up down arrow keys to navigate the preset list and display the selected preset thumbnail in preset preview window Use the return Enter key to apply the currently selected preset 10 Enable Disable Tool Tips Option to enable or dis able the pop up tool tips 11 Quick Slider Reset Double click on the slider name to reset default slider values Before Topaz Simplify After Topaz Simplify Introduction Topaz Simplify User Manual Wo rk Area Interface Main View Although the Topaz Simplify interface may look intimidating at first glance don t worry it s actually quite simple and easy to use You ll soo
32. space tends to shift color less Settings amp Parameters Simplify The Simplify tab controls what details in the image are removed and which ones are retained Different combinations of the settings create many different possibilities E Simplify Colorspace YCbCr Simplify Size Feature Boost Detalis Strength Details Boost Details Sire Remove Sena Remuve Weak Simplify Size Defines the size of the details being simplified Any de tail with a size below this value will be removed leav ing behind only the larger features The value of this parameter is relative to the entire image s size Topaz Simplify User Manual Feature Boost Boosts the main features in the image and exaggerates details Use this in the RGB color space to introduce col orful artifacts into the image For more natural image colors switch the colorspace to YCbCr Details Strength Selectively brings back detail from the simplified image and controls the strength of these details This parameter works with the Details Size slider Details Boost Controls the weaker details in the image A setting higher than 1 accentuates weaker details while a set ting below 1 weakens minor image details Details Size Determines the size of image features to be considered detail which will be brought back with the Detail Strength slider The value of this parameter is relative to the full image size Remove Sm
33. tations of the trial version of your software The only limit on the trial versions of the Topaz plug ins is time The free trial versions are designed to enable you to experience the full functionality of our plug ins for a 30 day trial period After the trial period is up you will only be able to use the Topaz software by purchas ing it You will then receive a license key to activate the plug in and the trial version will automatically become the full version with no time limitations Topaz Simplify User Manual If I use the 30 day trial version will I need to uninstall the trial version before I upgrade to a full version No the Topaz trial software is designed to be unlocked to become the full version simply by entering a license key The full license key will be e mailed to you immedi ately after you purchase the software Where do I enter my key To enter your key please open an image in Photoshop and go to Filter gt Topaz Labs gt Simplify 3 gt Menu gt Enter Key You can then copy amp paste or type in your license key and then select OK had Topaz Simplify as a trial then I purchased How do I enter my new license key You can enter your new license key by opening up an image in Photoshop and go to Filter gt Topaz Labs gt Simplify 3 gt Menu gt Enter Key Please remove the trial key and enter your new purchased license key then select OK and you are all set My T
34. th other Topaz users participate in Topaz contests and to see the latest tips tricks and tutorials sign up for the new Topaz Forum online at www topazlabs com forum Topaz Simplify User Manual Topaz Simplify About Topaz Simplify Topaz Simplify opens up the traditional art medium by bringing digital photographers the tools needed to instantly transform any digital image into a work of art Simplify can blur the distinction between photographic realism and art allowing you to make your digital im age into something that is truly unique to look at Topaz Simplify allows you to easily apply the look of brush strokes and other art tools with ease Using Simplify you can enhance the essence of your original image giving you a dynamic and creative result Topaz Simplify is also great for rescuing previously unusable images By adding artistic enhancements to a damaged underexposed overexposed dull or boring image you can instantly transform it into something that is creative unique and eye catching Simplify Sketch Original Simplify Cartoon Introduction The Primary Functions of Topaz Simplify Include 1 Remove details from your image based on size 2 Enhance or remove color in images 3 Generate or reduce lines edges and shading for changes in distinctness 4 Fine tune images to match your artistic vision 5 Create a new and artistic interpretation of your digi tal images with ease and artistic
35. tory Mac users have this folder at Macintosh HD Library Applica tionSupport TopazLabs Simplify Presets Preset Name Created By Good For D cription Nature and Landscape Architecture and Buildings Work Area My New Preset Me Nature and Landscape Also Good For Arvhirimotu re And Burildings wv Mture and Land cap Propi d SE DAE EE Pie As Pizza Cae ie ard AEI Lb Mack and White Enter preset description here For example this is a nature enhancement preset Nature and Landscape People and Animals Objects and Still Life Black and White The preset name already exists Do you want to overwrite lt User Manual Importing Presets To import a preset file click the Import button Topaz Simplify 7 Delete WW Import b Export This will open up a Browse box to import a saved preset from your computer into Topaz Simplify This is useful if you have downloaded a preset file that you d like to use Chen Fr L t Kd ae IE E EI Gree 0 s DOSTA ES Geei t setad tpc atartea D frase D Ge F BS ARTO a re ot ba t PS ATA HF Ge zc t Dee ea E GE ARCH PO era dal kanas Work Area Exporting Presets To export the preset file to a certain location click Export a Import T Export Name your preset and save it to your desktop or other specified location that you have reserved for saved presets EO a eea D Where
36. upport Brings you to the Topaz Labs support page where you can request assistance from our support special ists contact our customer service team retrieve lost license keys or browse through our Knowledge Base Product Info Select this to go to the Topaz Simplify web page to learn more about the Topaz Simplify plug in Contents Gallery Select this to open up your Internet browser and go to the Topaz Simplify image gallery to see other user images enhanced with Topaz Simplity MyTopaz Brings you to the Topaz community where you can connect and interact with other Topaz users Here you can also participate in discussions and contests and share your favorite Topaz images Tutorials Brings you to the Topaz Simplify tutorials page where you can access a variety of helpful video and text tu torials You can also submit tutorials that you created here as well About Select this to see what version of Simplify you cur rently have Topaz Simplify V3 0 0 Copyright 2009 Topaz Labs LLC User Manual Topaz Simplify Parameters Topaz Simplify has three settings tabs anda total of 26 parameters to help you achieve optimal image results Mode Combine GH Edges b Simplify Adjust F Edges Before Topaz Simplify After Topaz Simplify Colorspace allows you change the space where the simplifying action takes place The RGB colorspace tends to produce more dramatic color effects while the YCbCr color
37. will begin working with the Color preset default presets and then move to the sliders but you can start any way you like dad ell let A Ea tl AA aA Fa an il Pardel zakun ze bg OE ata tat Pe ate be fe ze 9 Lira rz ESS Lara dayi ad ed Zakua garba urar bediz bra Dren Color Dat rr all Lee Gro Lur bere bet e J iy P r eg BE age EE E F Lal L B Le L L b P b P E P E T La E E Leen E F i Topaz Simplify User Manual Work Flow With a wide variety of presets you will often find that a single selection will give you optimal image results Presets B Bursim B Cartoon B Image Crhp dge B Painting colorful Ei Painting harshColor B Painting off B Painting watercolor B Sketch color D Sketch hardPercil i da B Underpairiing D Wood Carving D Apple Example If you are satished with the preset adjustments then A e read you can click OK to process your image and save it ge gea Additional presets seen hereare back to Photoshop user made presets and are NOT DW Dark Ala included in the release version of Ifyou would like to make some additional adjust i Simplify 3 However you are wel d t one E create Gea save your ments to your enhancement settings then you can B Ghostly TEE do so by adjusting any of the sliders in the three tabs Su E e manually until you achieve your preferred image results R Menu Don t forget that you

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