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ContentsTopaz SimplifyUser ManualI. InstallationA. How to InstallB. Host-Specific InstallationD. Uninstalling.34.6II. IntroductionA. Topaz Simplify1. About Topaz Simplify2. Primary FunctionsB. New Features7779III. Work AreaA. InterfaceB. PreviewC. Presets1. Applying Presets2. Adding Presets3. Deleting Presets4. Importing Presets5. Exporting Presets6. Sharing PresetsD. ToolsE. Menu1. Preferences2. Check for Update3. Enter Key4. What’s This?5. Tech Support6. Product Info7. Gallery8. 2020202020.21.212121IV. Settings & ParametersA. Effects & Presets.22B. Parameters.22C. Global Adjustments.231. Simplify Mode.232. Simplify.243. Adjust.254. Edges.265. Curve Tool.27D. Local Adjustments.28E. Finishing Touches.291. Transparency.292. Vignette.293. Tone.30VI. Work FlowA. Sample Project #1B. Sample Project #2.3138VII. Additional ResourcesA. GlossaryB. FAQ’sC. Shortcut KeysD. ConnectE. Company Info.4547.49.50.512
Topaz SimplifyUser ManualInstallationThe Topaz Software Manager is the new host for yourTopaz installations. You will be able to easily accessyour downloads, updates to Topaz Simplify from thishost.Before you install the Topaz Software Manager,please close all applications, including Photoshop,Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, iPhoto, Aperture,etc.Please do not open any other applications during theinstallation process.To Begin Installing the Software ManagerDouble-click on the installation file provided from yourdownload from the Topaz Labs website. A windowwill appear displaying the Topaz Software Managersetup wizard.Then you will choose either 32-bit and/or 64-bit installation ofSimplify. Once you have made your selections click ‘Start Installations’. It will go through a 9-part installation process andonce it is finished you may exit the Topaz Software Manager.Important for Mac UsersAfter installation, Simplify 4 will be installed in the followingfolder: “ Applications- Topaz Labs - Topaz Simplify 4”.The Installer will walk you through the process.After you have read the Read Me and accepted theEnd User License Agreement, your installation will becompleted and you can close the Wizard.The Software Manager will then launch and you willneed to click ‘Install Topaz Labs plugin(s) not currently installed on this computer, and then ‘Next’.Important for PC UsersAfter installation, Simplify 4 will be installed in the followingfolder: “C:\ - Program Files (x86) - Topaz Labs - Applications- 32-bit/64-bit - Topaz Simplify 4”.3
Topaz SimplifyUser ManualPlease see below on how to properly install into Photoshop,Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, Aperture, and iPhoto.Photoshop and Photoshop ElementsWhen your installer is complete it should automatically installin to your Filters tab under Topaz Labs- Simplify 4 .If you can’t see Simplify 4 after you quit and restart Photoshop, try the following:For Mac :Go to Applications - Topaz Labs - Topaz Labs Plug-ins - andcopy and paste the Topaz simplify4.plugin file to your Photoshop Plug-Ins folder. This is usually located in Applications - Adobe Photoshop - Plug-Ins. Delete the Simplify 4 shortcutalready in that folder, if there is one. Restart Photoshop andyou’ll see it in the Filters menu.For Windows:Go to C:\Programs Files (x86) - Topaz Labs - Applications - 32-bit/64-bit - Topaz Plugins - copy and paste thetlsimplify4ps.8bf file into your Photoshop Plug-Ins folder. Thisis usually located in C:\Program Files - Adobe - Adobe Photoshop - Plug-Ins. Delete the Simplify 4 shortcut already in thatfolder, if there is one. Restart Photoshop and you’ll see it inthe Filters menu.InstallationLightroomTo use Simplify 4 in Lightroom you will need to go throughTopaz Fusion Express. Fusion Express will be automaticallydownloaded with Simplify 4. Fusion Express should automatically be listed as a preset within Lightroom. If you would liketo use Fusion Express as your external editor, please see thesetup instructions below.For Mac:1) Go to “Lightroom - Preferences - External Editing”, inthe Additional External Editor panel, choose Fusion Express(located in “Applications - Topaz Labs - Fusion Express”) asthe external editor2) Select TIFF in File Format pull-down menu3) Select the Color Space choice and Bit Depth. It is recommended to use 16-bit ProPhoto RGB for Color Space for bestpreserving of color details from Lightroom.For Windows:Open Lightroom (if you had it open during installation youwill need to first restart it). Go to your Lightroom menu - Preferences. Navigate to the External Editing section. Youwill need to make several selections here in order to configure Lightroom’s external editing options:Under the Additional External Editor section please click onthe Choose button next to Application. This will bring up afinder window allowing you to navigate your system files.For 32-bit Windows find it here: C: - Program Files - TopazLabs - Applications - 32-bit- Fusion Express applicationFor 64-bit Windows find it here: C: - Program Files (x86) - Topaz Labs - Applications - 64-bit - Fusion Express applicationUnder the file format option please select TiffUnder the Color Space option please select ProPhotoRGBUnder the Bit Depth option please select 16bits / component4
Topaz SimplifyUser ManualApertureTo use Simplify 4 in Aperture you will need to gothrough Topaz Fusion Express. Fusion Express will beautomatically downloaded with Simplify 4. Fusion Express should automatically be listed as a preset withinAperture. If you would like to use Fusion Express asyour external editor, please see the setup instructionsbelow.Aperture user’s have the option of using Fusion Express as a plug-in (recommended) or as an externaleditor.To use Fusion Express as a plug-in to access yourTopaz filters in Aperture, select an image and go toPhotos - Edit with Plug-in and select Topaz FusionExpress.To configure Fusion Express as your external editor inAperture, follow the steps below:1. Go to: Aperture - Preferences and select Export.Here you will make several selections to configureAperture’s external editing options and to set Simplify4 as your default external editor.2. Click the Choose. button underneath the ExternalImage Editor Field and navigate to: Applications- Topaz Labs - Fusion Express and select “Open” or“Choose”3. Make sure that the External Editor File Format field isset to Tiff.After configuring Simplify 4 as the additional ExternalEditor in Aperture, a menu item called, “Edit in FusionExpress”, is added under Apertures “Photo - Edit In”pull-up menu.InstallationiPhotoTo use Simplify 4 in Aperture you will need to gothrough Topaz Fusion Express. Fusion Express will beautomatically downloaded with Simplify 4. Please seethe setup instructions below for external editor setupin iPhoto:Please see the iPhoto Configuration instructionsbelow:1) Go to iPhoto - Preferences - General2) Locate the Edit Photos Option and select “In Application .” to launch your finder window.3) Then you will need to navigate to Applications - Topaz Labs - Fusion Express and then click Open - this willsave your selection back to your iPhoto preferences.4) Make sure that the box next to “Save edit as 16-bitTIFF”.For information on how to get set up in programslike Paint Shop Pro, Irfanview, and/or Serif Photo Plusplease visit topazlabs.com/setup for step-by-stepinstructions.5
Topaz SimplifyUser ManualTo uninstall Topaz Simplify follow these instructions:You will need to first open your Topaz SoftwareManager.UninstallingYou will then be taken to this screen where you willcheck the box next to the word ‘Simplify’ and thenclick ‘Start Uninstallation’.For Mac it will be located in your Applications- TopazLabs folderFor Windows it will be located in your Start Menuunder Topaz Software ManagerYou will first see the welcome screen.Click on the ‘Uninstall Topaz Labs plugin(s)’ optionand then click ‘Next’.6Once it is ‘Finished’ your program will be uninstalledcompletely.
IntroductionTopaz SimplifyUser ManualTopaz SimplifyThe Primary Functions of Topaz Simplify Include:1. Remove details from your image based on size.About Topaz SimplifyTopaz Simplify opens up the traditional art mediumby bringing digital photographers the tools needed toinstantly transform any digital image into a work of art.2. Enhance or remove color in images.3. Generate or reduce lines, edges and shading forchanges in distinctness.Simplify can blur the distinction between photographicrealism and art, allowing you to make your digital image into something that is truly unique to look at.4. Fine-tune images to match your artistic vision.Topaz Simplify allows you to easily apply the look ofbrush strokes and other art tools with ease. UsingSimplify, you can enhance the essence of your originalimage giving you a dynamic and creative result.6. Rescue unusable images by adding a traditional artflare.5. Create a new and artistic interpretation of your digital images with ease and artistic precision.7Topaz Simplify is also great for rescuing previouslyunusable images. By adding artistic enhancements to adamaged, underexposed, overexposed, dull or boringimage, you can instantly transform it into somethingthat is creative, unique and-eye catching.Before Topaz SimplifyOriginalSimplify CartoonSimplify SketchAfter Topaz Simplify
IntroductionTopaz SimplifyUser ManualNew Simplify 4 Features1. Apply Button. Stack multiple effects and presetsduring the same workflow.2. Local Adjustments. Intuitive selective adjustmentbrush for burning, dodging, smoothing, and brushingout (erasing) added adjustments - plus edge-awareoptions.3. Presets Collections. Presets are organized into 7unique collections.4. My Collection. Users can now save their presetsunder My Collection.Before Topaz Simplify5. Histogram. Shows the tonal range of your image.6. Curve Tool. Easily adjust image tonality to helpemphasize tones, contrast and brightness within yourimage.7. Finishing Touches Tab. Features options for vignettes, tone adjustments and overall transparencyadjustment.8. Split Screen. Use the 2-screen split view for easybefore and after comparison.9. Effect enable/disable. Clickable preview optionsthat allow you to hide or view a set of adjustments foreasy comparison.After Topaz Simplify8
Work AreaTopaz SimplifyUser ManualInterface (Main View)Although the Topaz Simplify interface may look intimidating at first glance, don’t worry: it’s actually quite simple andeasy to use. You’ll soon be a pro after experimenting with it for a bit. In order to make sense of the function of each ofthe various controls, we have divided the interface into a few sections:4135291. Presets/Effects Preview2. Presets Panel3. Preview Window4. Preview Navigator5. Settings & ParametersDisplays previews ofpresets & effects.Provides “snapshots”of pre-defined effects.Displays the preview of theoriginal and adjusted image.Displays the region of thepreview image you arecurrently focused on. Alsodisplays histogram.Controls the editing using slidersto adjust the various effects.
Topaz SimplifyUser ManualWork AreaInterface (Tool Panel View)Use the small white arrows to expand and collapse the preset panel. You can click the white arrowedge of the panel and drag it in or out.or grab the10
Topaz SimplifyUser ManualWork AreaInterface (No Panel View)Use the small white arrows to expand and collapse the preset and tool panels. You can click the white arrowsor grab the edge of the panels and drag them in or out.11
Topaz SimplifyUser ManualWork AreaInterface (Preset Panel View)Use the small white arrows to expand and collapse the tool panel. You can click the white arrowedge of the panel and drag it in or out.or grab the12
Work AreaTopaz SimplifyUser ManualPreview SectionThe Preview section is the main window that is centered in the Simplify interface. The preview sectionshows you the original image and the processed preview of the image. Click on the image in the previewwindow (or use the Original and Preview buttons) toswitch between the Original and Preview tabs andcompare the filtered and un-filtered images.To pan the preview image, click and hold the leftmouse button on the preview image and drag itaround. When you let go of the mouse button, thenew portion of the image will be processed and theresult will be displayed.You can also use SPACE bar or your numbered shortcutkeys “1” and “2” to switch back and forth between yourfiltered and unfiltered image in the preview window.113
Work AreaTopaz SimplifyUser Manual14You can zoom in or out of the preview image by clicking the “ ”, or “-” buttons below the preview image.You can also resize the window as well by draggingthe bottom right corner in and out.The “Fit” button will fit the entire image into the preview window.The “Ctrl/Cmd ” and “Ctrl/Cmd –” keys zoom in andout of the image, just like in Photoshop.You can use the arrow keys to adjust the value of theslider that is currently selected.A complete list of the shortcut keys can be found inthe Shortcut Keys section later in this manual.The “100%” button will zoom to 100% view.If zoomed below 100% the preview image will be internally resized in order to speed up preview updating.Visit the Simplify Gallery to see Topaz Simplify at Photoshop and other host software supp
4 User Manual Topaz Simplify Installation Lightroom To use Simplify 4 in Lightroom you will need to go through Topaz Fusion Express. Fusion Express will be automatically downloaded with Simplify 4. Fusion Express should automati-cally be listed as a preset within Lightroom. If you would like to use Fusion Express as your external editor, please .
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NOT compatible with photoFXlab or Fusion Express Topaz ReMask works as both a standalone editor and plugin. This means a compatible host editor is not required to use Topaz ReMask, although you may . Topaz ReMask is a masking and extraction tool that makes it easy to extract elements from your digital images. Isolating an object from a .
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To uninstall Topaz B&W Effects follow these instruc-tions: Mac 1. Quit Photoshop (or other editing program). 2. Navigate to the Topaz Labs support files and frames located at: Macintosh HD - Library - Application Sup-port - Topaz Labs. 3. Locate the Topaz B&W Effects 2 folder and move it to the trash. You will need to enter your system pass-
Topaz Labs offers a suite of software plug‐ins for Windows‐based Photoshop 7 through CS4, Elements 1 through 8, and other images editors that are Photoshop plug‐in . Mac using a Topaz Fusion Express, which is available free on the Topaz Labs website. .
