![]() There are a number of options below the pre-sets that need to be treated with some caution and also just simply need to be known about. ![]() Once you've selected the desired colouring, you can adjust it using the slider options to the right if you desire. There are a lot to choose from and as well as an arty name, they have a band of various colours below each name that indicates the tones that go into making that layer. The pre-sets are listed below the categories on the left of the screen. A preview of the picture is displayed in the centre of the window while multiple sections are located to the right for adjusting more localised areas such as colour styles, texture, colour, tone and detail.Ī handy Navigator window sits in the top right corner of the window with buttons for a Loupe, Mask and Histogram options to replace the Navigator. These categories are listed down the left side of the window which – when launched – fills the entire screen. To start you off easily, Topaz have produced a series of effects that fit into various categories. For this test, we used Adobe Photoshop CS4. To launch ReStyle, you also need a photograph loaded into the program. It's compatible with most available today, with the exception of GIMP and some older programs. ReStyle has to be launched within the editing program you use. Installation is a straight forward affair and once you're done, a Quick Start PDF pops up to take you through the program. If you decide you want to trial the product before you decide to buy it, you can download it from the Topaz site and even with our mega-slow connection, it took no longer than 20 minutes. Costing $59.99 (approx £37), ReStyle is available as a download from the Topaz website and also comes with a free trial. ![]() Get more information and pick up a free trial version of Topaz Restyle here.ReStyle from Topaz Labs is a digital effects program designed to help add life to pictures which lack a certain je ne sais quoi by using pre-sets and customised effects to create your own trademark touch. Normally the plugin sells for $59.99 but you can pick it up for $39.99 using the discount code. If you like it, you can get a big discount by using the discount code febrestyle before February 28, 2015. If you’re interested in checking out Topaz Restyle, pick up the free trial and give it a whirl. The only downside, as I mentioned before, is that even though the plugin will ultimately save you time by making it quick and easy to apply effects, you could initially spend all afternoon playing with it and browsing through all the presets.īut I think you’ll agree it’s time well spent when you can speed up your workflow later and create images with impact. Also, named appropriately, it’s called “Antique Trees”! Before Processed with Topaz Restyle – Antique TreesĪnother great use I’ve found for this plugin is to remove colour casts caused by neutral density filters! Before – colour cast caused by 4 stop neutral density filter Processed with Topaz Restyle In this photo of a Baobob Tree in Africa, the preset really brought out the colours I was after. Remember what I said about how well they named the presets? This preset is called “abandoned bricks.” Before Processed with Topaz Restyle – Abandoned Bricks Here’s an image I made of some abandoned boots. Before Processed with Topaz Restyle – Nordic Punch I’m not sure if I prefer the before or after version on this one, but it did add an interesting effect. Before Processed with Topaz Restyle – Orange Orchard In the photo below of some lily pads in a pond in front of a condo building, the preset added quite a bit of depth to the lily pads. Before Processed with Topaz Restyle – Somber Ecru Here is another photo I made of a different metal warehouse and I applied a preset that is a bit more conspicuous. Not all of the presets are quite so subtle. Processed with Topaz Restyle – Dingy Attic I tend to go for the subtle approach so you can see the subtle but effective change between the before and after images. ![]() The first image I tried was on this photo I made of a metal warehouse that had some interesting colours. Here are some results from my own images. Please click the image to view a larger version. Isn’t that cool? I’m very pleased with how easy and fun it is to use. Here is a video demonstration of how I went about using the plugin to add some effects to one of my images: ![]() It takes a little getting used to having so many options, but I quickly realized that they have done an excellent job of organizing and naming the presets to make them a little easier to find. When I first tried the plugin, my first impression was that it is a bit overwhelming to browse through 1,000 presets to find one that is perfect for your image. This plugin has over 1,000 presets that allow you to easily add different colour effects to your images. I’m a big fan of Topaz Labs and one of my favourite plugins in their collection is Topaz Restyle. ![]()
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