In addition, Topaz Labs offers a standalone utility, with layers functionality, that allows to use their plug-ins without the need for another photo editing application. As for those who may think that the recent change in Adobe's licensing schemes for Photoshop and other products makes these plug-ins less attractive, rest assured that these plug-ins work nicely together with other applications ( compatibility overview) that recognize PS plug-ins.
#Topaz detail vs topax clarity trial#
There are also some other examples available in other blog entries, but the best way to judge is to use the 30-day trial on your own images. Here is a demo video which will quickly show some of the capabilities. The tool also has a built in opacity slider for those who don't use an application with blending layer capability, and it offers smart (edge-aware) masking capability to apply the effect to only selected parts of an image.
Of course, it is also possible to go completely overboard, and create IMHO horribly over-processed images, but it can also be a really powerful tool in the hands of a master when used with restraint. One can also address the medium-tone contrast, or focus on micro-contrast. Or, if one wants to tame the harsh shadows of a cloudless sunny day, that's also possible, but both can also be done at the same time. For example, if one only wants to add a bit of definition in low contrast puffy white clouds, that's possible. 'Clarity' allows to tweak that definition in gradients with different levels of contrast.
It's hard to describe what 'Clarity' exactly does in a few words because it interacts with local contrast, but it basically allows to adjust the local contrast transitions and thus add (or remove) some definition to luminosity gradients. Topaz just posted a blog entry to that effect as well. It took me a bit of time and testing on existing images to get a somewhat intuitive feeling for this new Clarity tool, and to see if it added something useful to what the other available plugins can achieve. However, this new plugin from Topaz Labs adds a lot more control over the process, and does so without creating halos that can occur with the other implementations, if pushed a bit too much. Photoshop Lightroom, Photoshop ACR, or Capture One Pro, to add a little more 'punch' to the images. Some of you already use a Clarity function as it is implemented in e.g. The plug-in design allows to interface with a number of popular programs. They also offer an introductory discount until the end of the month, so be quick if you want to test it first and decide if it will help you to achieve better results, quicker. Just to let you know, Topaz Labs released a new plugin yesterday Topaz Clarity.
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