Topaz Labs LLC TP-TEX-C-001-GN User manual

Topaz Texture Eects

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I. Installation

A. How to Install

B. Plugin Compatibility 3

C. Host-Specic Installation 3

1. Photoshop 3

2. Lightroom 4

3. PaintShop Pro 4

4. PhotoPlus 5

D. Uninstalling 5
E. License Key 6

II. Introduction

A. About Topaz Texture Eects 7

B. Main Features 8
C. User Interface. 9

D. Adjustment Masking 26

1. Spot Mask

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2. Brush Mask
E. Overall Masking 28

F. Asset Manager 29

G. Eects Browser Grid View 30
H. The Topaz Community 31

1. Browse 31

2. Download 31

3. Share 31

V. Additional Resources

A. FAQ’s 33
B. Connect 35

C. Company Info 36

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III. Work Area

A. Eects & Collections 10

B. Adjustments 13

1. Basic Adjustment 15

2. Diusion 16

3. Edge Blur 16

4. Edge Exposure 17

5. Film Grain 18

6. Posterize 18

7. Split Tone 18

8. Vignette 19

9. Borders 20

10. Color Overlay 21

11. Double Exposure 22

12. Dust/Scratches 23

13. Light Leak 24

14. Texture 25

C. Common Adjustment Tools 26

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Installaon

Topaz Texture Eects

Topaz Texture Eects works as both a standalone edi­tor and plugin. This means a compatible host editor is
not required to use Texture Eects, although you may
access it as a plugin in a few compatible host editors.

System Requirements

Mac OS X 10.8 or higher
Windows 7/8/10 x64 + Open GL 3.2

*Does not support Windows 32bit

Download Instructions

• To download Texture Eects please visit topazlabs.

com/downloads.

• Locate Topaz Texture Eects and click on the ap­propriate Mac or Windows button beneath that
product to start your download.

• The download should start automatically, however
if prompted, select ‘Save’.

• The downloaded installer will then be located in
your Downloads folder or desktop as an .exe le
(Windows) or a .dmg le (Mac).

Compatibility

Texture Eects can be accessed as a plugin in:

• Photoshop CS4+

• Photoshop Creative Cloud

• Photoshop Elements 6+

• Corel Paintshop Pro X

• Serif PhotoPlus X5+

• Lightroom as an external editor

• photoFXlab

Accessing Texture Eects in Ps, PsCC, and Pse

To use Texture Eects as a plugin in Ps, Pse and PsCC
you must rst run it as a standalone editor (Mac only).
Texture Eects will then be available to use in Pho­toshop via the Filter menu. For Windows, the plugin
should automatically appear in the Filter list.

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Mac dmg Windows exe

The program will then install as a standalone editor to:

Mac: Applications folder
Win: C:\Program Files\Topaz Labs\Topaz Texture Eects

Should Texture Eects not appear in the Filter menu,

you may need to exit out of Ps and then re-open it.

I can’t nd Texture Eects in the Ps Filter menu

Important: Your image will need to be 8-bit or 16-bit
and in RGB mode. Go to Image-> Mode to change this.

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Accessing Texture Eects in Lightroom

Texture Eects can be accessed as an external editor in Light­room by going to Photo-> Edit In-> Topaz Texture Eects.

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Important: For optimal use of Texture Eects, go to Light­room-> Preferences-> External Editing.

Make sure that ‘TIFF’ is selected under File Format. In addi­tion, select 16 bits/component for bit depth and the color
space ProPhoto RGB for optimal editing.

Accessing Texture Eects in Corel PaintShop Pro X

To congure Texture Eects as a plugin in PaintShop Pro:

1. Go to File-> Preferences-> File Locations...

2. Scroll to select ‘Plugins’ from the File types list and click
‘Add’

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3. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Topaz Labs\Topaz Texture Ef­fects. Select the Topaz Texture Eects folder and click OK.

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4. Click OK again to return back to your main screen.

5. Go to Eects-> Plugins-> Topaz Labs-> Topaz Texture Ef­fects and select it to start the program.

Accessing Texture Eects in Serif PhotoPlus

To use Texture Eects as a plugin in Serif Photo Plus:

1. Go to File-> Preferences

Topaz Texture Eects

2. Select Plug-ins from the list and then click Browse.

3. Navigate to: C:\Program Files\Topaz Labs

4. Select the Topaz Labs folder and press OK.

5. Press OK again to return back to your main screen.

6. Exit out of Serif and then re-open it.

7. To access Texture Eects open an image and go to
Eects-> Plugin Filters-> Topaz Labs-> Topaz Texture Eects

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To uninstall Texture Eects please follow these instructions:

Mac

1. Quit Photoshop (or other editing program).

2. Navigate to the Applications folder: Macintosh HD ->
Library -> Applications-> Topaz Texture Eects.

3. Locate the Topaz Texture Eects folder and move it to the
trash. You will need to enter your system password to OK
this change.

Windows

1. Quit Photoshop (or other editing program).

2. Click on the Start Menu and select Control Panel -> Pro­grams -> Programs and Features (or Uninstall a Program).

3. Select Topaz Texture Eects and click uninstall.

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Entering Your License Key

Upon opening Topaz Texture Eects you should be
prompted to enter your 30 digit license key. You can
also enter your license key from the top Help menu.

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Simply copy and paste your 30 digit license key into the
provided space to activate the program. Or, if running
a trial, click ‘Continue Trial’.

Should you receive an activation failure, please make
sure that you have copied (ctrl/cmd + C) and pasted
(ctrl/cmd + V) the key. Also be sure that you did not
copy any extra blank spaces.

Please know that there is no dierence between the
trial and purchased version of Texture Eects. Texture
Eects does not require a trial key, as it is clock based.

For additional license key assistance, please see our
knowledge base:

My license key is not being accepted

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Common License Key Questions

Photo © Blake Rudis

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About Texture Eects

Inspiration is Only a Click Away

Who says it takes time to create an awe inspiring image?

With the ability to combine dierent adjustments to
quickly achieve a variety of wildly dierent looks, Topaz
Texture Eects allows you to do in minutes what could

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take hours in other editing software.

Texture eects allows you to add your creative touch,

your way. From soft and subtle lighting eects to high
impact grunge and contrast, Texture Eects comes with
150+ eects to help jumpstart your creativity.

Want to start from scratch? Texture Eects introduces an
easy to use interface with top to bottom design that frees
you to spend more time creating and less time struggling
with complicated tools.

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Not sure which adjustment to apply rst? Start at the top

of the list with a basic adjustment, then work your way
through the list of advanced adjustments, adding the ones
you want and skipping the ones you don’t.

Do you ever spend more time searching than you do
creating? With the included library of 275+ high resolution

textures, borders, light leaks and more that means no
more scouring the web for a texture that compliments

your image.

Have an eect you want to share? Click the share button
and your eect will instantly be available to the entire
Topaz Community, a new place to browse, download and
share user-created eects.

Photo © Scott Stulberg

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Main Features

Here are some notable features in Texture Effects:

1. Over 150 Customizable Eects. Choose from an

array of expertly crafted eects within these seven
collections: Earthy, Ethereal, Gritty Grunge, Lo-Fi, Pop
Grunge, Soft Grunge and Vintage.

2. Over 275 High-Res Assets. Texture Eects includes a
large library of textures, borders, light leaks and more
for you to instantly preview on your image.

3. Topaz Community Eect Sharing. Browse an
ever-growing library of user-created eects. Easily
download eects to apply them to your image and
quickly share your own inspired eects.

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4. Works as Standalone, Plugin and External Editor.

Topaz Texture Eects does not require a host editor
and can work free standing. It is also possible to use it

as a plugin in Photoshop and external editor in Light­room.

5. Texture Manager. Easily add new Texture categories,
import your own or purchased textures and instantly

see them in your Texture adjustment panel.

6. User Interface Design. With Texture Eects we have
continued to develop a more ecient interface to
improve usability and workow, allowing users to add,
delete and re-order adjustments to create custom and
streamlined eects.

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User Interface

There are four main areas to Texture Eects: the preview window, the eects panel, the adjustments/sliders and the eects
browser.

Upon entering the program you will see the main preview window and a list of eects by default. This is a good starting
point for nding the look you want. Browse through several dierent collections from the top pull down menu.

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Eects & Collecons

There are seven included collections in Topaz Texture
Eects: Earthy, Ethereal, Gritty Grunge, Lo-Fi, Pop
Grunge, Soft Grunge and Vintage.

The Earthy Collection

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Dawn Breaking Eect

The Ethereal Collection

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Fairy Light I Eect

Thistle Field Eect

Forest Light II Eect

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The Gritty Grunge Collection

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Urban Grit Eect

The Lo-Fi Collection

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Little Blue Bursts Eect

Seeing Red Eect

Cool Mist Veil Eect

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The Pop Grunge Collection

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Sea Green Glaze Eect

The Soft Grunge Collection

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Dingy Cream Eect

Flat Neon Eect

Far Beyond Eect