mightec
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Hi Igor
I cannot see an email from you, I have just checked, it may have got blocked, but I cannot see why.
Regards
Mike
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I have purchased many versions of PTE, but have been away for a number of years, now want to use version 8. I have changed my computer and I have lost track of a Registration key, I have an REG.txt file but I do not know how to use this to get a License Key. I have email support, but as yet no reply, may be that they are all on holiday.
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Hi Everyone
I have been missing from the forum for some time, also my website E-Shop was off line because of a problem with PayPal, which is now resolved and my E-Shop is now open again for trading. You can get to my E-Shop by click Here.
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Hi Peter
I have just noticed your Rubik's Cube demonstration, what a great effect. I tried it in an earlier version of PTE, but mine doesn't compare with your version. Very well done.
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Fancy your own Website, if so why not have a look at Xara Graphic Solutions, it is priced at a reasonable cost and very straight forward with the ability to create roll over Nav Bars, pop-up photographs, a great number of templates. There is also a good number of video tutorials to look at and provide you with support. If you are interested, why not have a look Here.
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I am very sorry to hear of the sad death of JPD, his work inspired me to look further into the use of PicturesToExe, as other have said, he will be sadly missed. We need some how to keep his memory alive.
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Don
From my experience with the software, you have nothing to loose and everything to gain. Enjoy.
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Hi mightec,
Ive been thinking about Topaz Adjust for a little while now. I watched the tutorial on their website and looked through some of the images there. Im wondering, however, if the image adjustments achieved through this software could be obtained through Photoshop alone. Would a few adjustments using curves, vibrance/saturation, sharpening, and some noise reduction lead to the same result?
Im currently experimenting with Photomatix and have found that it, along with Photoshop, can deliver results that I cannot achieve with Photoshop alone. Do you know if Topaz Adjust would enhance the results achieved by the combination of Photoshop and Photomatix? Or, is Topaz Adjust simply a more convenient way to get the same results?
Thanks,
Don
Hi Don
I have sort some further advice on your question and here is the reply.
No, actually - Topaz Adjust's effects can't be achieved by any means in Photoshop. It basically tonemaps the image, but in a pretty specific way. Unless you were to dodge and burn each individual pixel in Photoshop to achieve the same look, there's no way to do it in Photoshop. (Although you can get somewhat close with curves/shadow highlights/vibrance/etc). As for noise reduction, there's simply no way to accomplish the same level of noise reduction in Photoshop as in Topaz Adjust or Topaz DeNoise.
Lots of people like using Topaz Adjust after a Photomatix HDR conversion. Photomatix also contains a tonemapper, although it works differently than the one in Topaz Adjust.
Hope that this is of some help to you in your decision making.
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Hi Don
Sorry for the delay in responding and John, no problem, this is what a forum is for, the best collective advice.
Topaz Adjust is certainly very convenient and as John mentioned, possible better than the average user could achieve using Photoshop. Can I refer you to Scott Kelley's Photoshop Inside Review, this was based on ADJUST3, and most believe that ADJUST4 is an improvement. Here is the link to the Review. Hope that this helps, if you want to try a download of ADJUST4 and get a 30 day Unlimited Trial Key, then click Here.
The Topaz ADJUST4 base price is $49.99. However, during the promotion period 1st - 15th March you can use a coupon code "newadjust", this will give you a saving of $10 resulting in a purchase price it for $39.99. The same coupon code will also work to save 20% on the Topaz Bundle, or bundle upgrades.
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Topaz Labs announces a major upgrade of the Topaz Adjust Photoshop plug-in, which features new presets, a completely redesigned user interface, and upgraded image processing algorithms. With these improvements, Adjust4 offers a new way for photographers to improve their photographs quickly.
Topaz Adjust4 is a free upgrade for existing customers and retails for $49.99. It is compatible with Windows and Intel-based Macs. For more information you can visit the Topaz Adjust homepage at Here.
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Topaz Labs announces a major upgrade of the Topaz Adjust Photoshop plug-in, which features new presets, a completely redesigned user interface, and upgraded image processing algorithms. With these improvements, Adjust4 offers a new way for photographers to improve their photographs quickly.
Topaz Adjust4 is a free upgrade for existing customers and retails for $49.99. It is compatible with Windows and Intel-based Macs. For more information you can visit the Topaz Adjust homepage at Here.
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It turns out that Ronnie uses the same software as recommended by Lin, I downloaded a number of software packages and this did create the smallest file size. However, I decided to upgrade to SwishVideo3, a software package that I have used for sometime. Thanks for your help.
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Ken
Thanks, I have sent Ronnie an email.
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Hi Lin
That's a quick response, thank you as always for your help. I will give it a go, I assume it would have a better quality than my route, cheers. Happy Holidays.
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Hi
I am not sure if this is possible or whether there is a plan to provide this facility but how do I create a flash version of a slideshow. At the moment I would create an avi file then convert this into a flash file using a secondary software, is this the only way or is there a more direct route.
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Hi Everyone
I have not been around much on the forum lately, I have been coming to terms with the Topaz software and I must say that I am really enjoying the experience. Here is a link to the software, check it out. Click Here
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Hi Dom
Another great effect, I agree with all the comments thus far, very well done, another innovative step for mankind.
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Hi Lin
Thanks for sharing, it certainly shows what can be done, even in fun. Is Mount Evans your own little mountain
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Hi Lin
Thanks for sharing so quickly, I am glad to say my video card came through, the show was very smooth. The only problem is that it wetted my appetite but I am not sure how to be able to create the effects.
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That's about it, just 'SUPERB'
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Hi Dom
I enjoyed the Demo, its a clever idea, fast moving, a great concept, but then I don't expect anything but the best from your templates. The images also give out the pleasure of spending time on the beach with your children, or in my case grand children, well done.
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Slideshows4U - Changing Places Template
The Changing Places Template, by default contains 30 landscape images, with a 4:3 aspect ratio and we recommend an image size of 1024 px by 768 px.
Unfortunately, the forum does not show the YouTube viewer at the correct aspect ratio, to view the template at the YouTube website, then click
.This Demo, by default is played in SD quality. To view in HD quality click the HD button at the bottom of the display viewer.
To view at full screen, click the second icon in from the right of the display viewer.
For an even better quality display, download a virus free .exe file from Here.
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Hi Lin
I used to use Proshow Developer, which does have the video capability, but I thought that the quality would not be up to PTE, has this all changed? I assume that it is always good to have this facility, however, I seem to be more into still photography. With the use of animation, I seems to have dropped video footage.
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Slideshows4U - Zoom Zoom Template
The Zoom Zoom Template, by default contains 30 landscape images, with a 4:3 aspect ratio and we recommend an image size of 1024 px by 768 px.
Unfortunately, the forum does not show the YouTube viewer at the correct aspect ratio, to view the template at the YouTube website, then click
.This Demo, by default is played in SD quality. To view in HD quality click the HD button at the bottom of the display viewer.
To view at full screen, click the second icon in from the right of the display viewer.
For an even better quality display, download a virus free .exe file from Here.
How do I get a new License key
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Hi Igor
I have been able to recover my old License Key and that has enabled me to purchase an upgrade, just awaiting a confirmation email with new License Key.
Regards
Mike
PS To all others that answered my posting, thank you very much.