Bundle (09.2018) — Topaz Labs Photoshop Plugins
: A lifesaver for complex selections, ReMask used a "tri-map" system (green for keep, red for cut, blue for compute) to handle difficult extractions like hair, fur, and translucent veils.
: Designed to improve impact through intelligent contrast, Clarity focused on the midtones to give images a three-dimensional feel without oversaturating the colors. Topaz Labs Photoshop Plugins Bundle (09.2018)
: In 2018, this was the gold standard for noise reduction. Unlike Photoshop’s native filters, it was remarkably effective at removing grain while preserving the underlying textures of skin, fabric, or feathers. : A lifesaver for complex selections, ReMask used
: This tool focused on "micro-contrast." It allowed users to manipulate three different levels of detail (small, medium, and large) independently, which was essential for architectural and landscape photography. This specific release was a comprehensive suite designed
The represents a pivotal era in photo post-processing, capturing the transition between traditional algorithmic adjustments and the early integration of machine learning. This specific release was a comprehensive suite designed to provide photographers with a "one-stop shop" for specialized finishing touches that standard Adobe Photoshop tools often struggled to replicate with the same ease. Overview of the 2018 Bundle
: This period saw the launch of A.I. Gigapixel , which was included or sold alongside these plugins. It marked the first time photographers could upscale images by 600% using neural networks rather than standard interpolation.