Gigapixel AI V5 update
Topaz have updated Gigapixel AI to Version 5. New processing models allow different resizing techniques for different types of image - such as natural scenes or manmade....
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26
June
2020
Keith
| Articles and reviews, Black and white, Paper review, PermaJet, Printing, Review | No comment
PermaJet FB Gold Silk 315 review
Review: PermaJet FB Gold Silk 315 glossy baryta paper. The 315gsm Gold Silk paper has been reformulated with a smoother surface finish and improved coatings....
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23
June
2020
Keith
| Articles and reviews, DxO, Image Editing, Nik, Review, Software review, Software update, Tilt / Shift | No comment
Review Nik Perspective Efex
Review of Perspective Efex plugin and standalone app in the DxO Nik Collection 3. Correcting verticals and image projection geometry. Adjust wide angle distortion for group photos and add 'tilt/shift look' with selective focus...
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03
June
2020
Keith
| Articles and reviews, Black and white, DxO, Image Editing, Nik, Review, Software review, Software update | 4 Comments
Review of DxO Nik Collection 3
Review of Nik Collection 3 by DxO - The Image editing plugins are updated and expanded to fit more varied workflow choices without losing the original Nik functionality. Demo available....
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03
June
2020
Keith
| Articles and reviews, Colour management, Image Editing, Lighting, Product photography, Review, X-Rite | No comment
X-Rite ColorChecker SG review
Review of the ColorChecker SG card from X-Rite. The advanced colour reference card has a wider range of colours than the standard 24 patch ColorChecker card used for creating camera profiles. Creates DNG and ICC profiles - also useful for scanner profiling...
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20
May
2020
Keith
| Articles and reviews, Black and white, Colour management, Paper review, PermaJet, Printing, Review | No comment
PermaJet FB Pearl 300gsm
Paper review: Permajet FB Pearl 300gsm lustre/pearl finish photo paper. Fibre based baryta paper for pigment and dye based inks - give a bit more of a 'darkroom' feel to some images...
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29
April
2020
Keith
| Articles and reviews, Black and white, Paper review, PermaJet, Printing, Review | No comment
Permajet Titanium Gloss 300 metallic
Paper review: Permajet Titanium Gloss 300gsm metallic gloss finish photo paper. High gloss paper for pigment and dye based inks...
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21
April
2020
Keith
| Articles and reviews, Image Editing, Macro, Photography Ideas, Product announcement, Review, Software review, tutorials | No comment
Helicon Focus focus stacking part 3
Review: Helicon Focus for focus stacking part 3. Making highly detailed macro photographs of very small objects, using a stackshot macro rail and MP-E65mm macro lens. Camera options for mirrorless...
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12
April
2020
Gigapixel AI V4.5 update
Gigapixel AI V4.5 update adds batch processing for image upsizing. User interface allows upscaling parameters to be set per image in batch mode. Free 30 day demo available...
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10
April
2020
Keith
| Articles and reviews, Image Editing, Macro, Photography Ideas, Product photography, Review, Software review, tutorials | No comment
Helicon Focus focus stacking part 2
Review: Helicon Focus for focus stacking part 2. Moving the camera to create source images for a stack. Creating depth of field....
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09
April
2020