![]() ![]() I am all against the use of filters as a crutch to hide bad photographs. I think it is interesting to do a series of images, for example, exploring some specific effects. I also believe some people will regularly use these digital filters in their photographs, for a special effect or mood. I use it to obtain results, for one or another reason. I've nothing against the use of Simplify or any other special effects filter for some projects and some photography. Even if they could not draw a straight line…įirst create the best photographs you can, then, if you want to, use a filter to transform them in someting different This said, I've met my share of photographers (!) that got overly excited when they discovered the first filters in Photoshop, years ago, and suddenly “discovered” they had a dream from their childhood: become painters. I am not a painter, I do not want to be a painter, I like the medium I use. The program does make changes that will baffle some people, and make them say the usual “wow, it looks like a painting” that some people tend to accept as a compliment, but that photographers should regard as an insult. Some will tend to use it as a crutch to transform photographs that were not interesting to start with into “wannabe” masterpieces. ![]() I absolutely believe in the interesting aspects of the program, using it myself for some photography, but photographers should be careful if they decide to use Topaz Simplify. Besides, Simplify, as many other programs from Topaz Labs… simplifies the process of changing your images. Yes, it is true, you can create some fantastic imagery with the program, that extends the possibilities of your photo editor to levels you would hardly achieve simply by tweaking the sliders on your Photoshop or Lightroom. That's the marketing from Topaz Labs when presenting their collection of filters, now upgraded to version 4.1. The offer attracts many people: create beautiful paintings from your photos with Topaz Simplify. ![]()
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