Comments on: Compilation of Topaz ReMask Resources

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:09:13 +0000

Nice, Stanley. That’s a great way to do it as well.

By: Stanley Ashbrook

Stanley Ashbrook — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:24:47 +0000

Another way to construct the gray transition zone I used to use with Photoshop’s Extract is to create a path around the subject you want to select (I belive a bit quicker than trying to paint around the subject)and after copying the background to a layer, add a layer mask and with the layer mask active, the foreground color 50% gray, the bursh tool selected with hard edge and a width you would like for the gray transition, go to the Path palette and with the Path active select Stroke the path. Turn off the Path and you have a nice gray transition area for your tri-mask. For large areas of hair for example you can paint a wider area.

By: Benita

Benita — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:01:35 +0000

Thanks for the helpful compilation. I’ve been trying to extract my subject, but have been unsuccessful so far. The quick start guide looks like the type of basic information that will help me.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:10:36 +0000

Thanks all.

Ray, Elements version will be available before the end of the year.

Moshe, great points. As we revise the documentation we’ll def take these into account.

Mike and Victor, just let me know if you have any questions about how the software works or what you can do with it… in fact we just posted up a new user-submitted Gallery page with some nice photos.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:47:34 +0000

What a fantastic addition to the portfolio, I cannot wait to lean how to use it. I have only just recently found the Topaz software, I have tried the 30 day download and I am now looking to purchase the complete bundle.

By: Moshe Ronen

Moshe Ronen — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:30:17 +0000

Hello,

Purchased and began to play with ReMask. No problem with the basic steps, all is well as long as the subject is simple.

However, it gets tricky when you must ‘Refine’ the mask. I think the resources, videos and User Guide, should dwell on it much more. As it is now, the subject is merely mentioned as a possibility, without really teaching how to do it.

Just one note about the resources: The term ‘Quick Mask’ is loosely used in the documentation. When you select the Layer Mask and press Backslash (so as to see the mask in red on the Image window) you do not really go into Quick Mask. Quick Mask is a dual state to ‘Select Mode’ and you switch between the two by pressing ‘Q’ or the bottom icon on the tools-bar. Pressing Backslash has nothing to do with selection, it does not create a temporary mask channel as Quick Mask does, and is only a visual aid for drawing a Layer Mask. It confused me until I realized what the intention was. Also, I don’t see any reason to switch to ‘Channels View’ as advised to do in the Manual. There are also some inaccuracies in the illustrations of the Channels Palette, regarding the ‘View Eye’.

All said, I enjoy the software and hope you’ll improve it still further.

Moshe

By: Victor Bassani

Victor Bassani — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:54:26 +0000

I do not know this program would like experience him
If you belong to my interest will buy

By: Ray

Ray — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:10:08 +0000

Thanks Eric,

Keep bringing them on…. Any update on version for PS Elements etc….