I would eliminate that distraction in the upper left.

Can you do a session on luminosity masks?

Thank You!

Just bought PR4 during the Black Friday discounts and I'm impressed with the results on my Canon 6D high iso images.

hello , i couldn't try free tiral . yan you send me the link please ? or can you add here ?

Thanks for another great TK9 Friday edit.

Thanks Dave. I actually liked that we did not save the selections. That is the way that I typically work.

It would make sense that both would perform roughly the same in terms of image quality, as they both likely use the same processing engine, it's just that one may have more customization/features/options that the other and that's where Topaz will differentiate them. It wouldn't make much sense for them to use different algorithms for each program as that increases their cost and the cost of the product to the consumer. I think Adobe has sort of done the same thing with full blown Photoshop versus Photoshop Elements (Elements has the same engine as Photoshop, but some features are not available or they are simplified and certain fine-tuning options may not be available.).

Great video Dave but I do have a question...I just watched your video on sending your photo from LR to PS as a smart object then sending to Camera Raw to do your Denoise then go back to PS...Maybe I am missing a step, but when I go back into PS I am not able to make any minor adjustments or add a canvas border. Please advise. Again thank you. Diane

Great video! Easy to follow and tons of information. Thanks!

Excellent!! Takes selections to a whole new level. Thanks!!

Dave: This video is amazingly clear and instructive. This has improved my images beyond belief! Starting with RAW and using the full potential of Photo AI is a game changer.

Hi Dave, Thanks for all the great content. I'm learning so much. I have a question, forgive me if it's been covered and I just haven't come across it yet. I noticed that the photo we are working on are in TIFF format, is there a reason for this over Jpeg? Keep up the great work, thanks.

Nice job going back to basics using TK9, especially for those who haven't upgraded to version 3. Thanks so much for all you do and Happy Thanksgiving.

Dave...Thanks for tutorial providing multiple blends of techniques which show cases the raw power of the new TK9 capabilities...Have a great weekend and Thanksgiving Holiday!

Thanks!

Another great TK Friday and a lovely image with which to follow along. Having spent that last two weeks working up new Actions. it would have been nice to see them integrated into the current workflow. I understand that some like the long handed method but why create Actions if you are not going to use them? I find that using them at the outset speed up 'Stetting up for Success' and gives more time to the creative aspect of post-processing. I now use opening Actions on almost all my images and love the simplicity. Again, thanks to another great TK Friday.

Thanks

Dave, the Dimmer cation is great for creating a vignette. The Paint Contrast action is great for adding contrast rather than using Burn or Dodge.

Happiness is TK Friday. So many valuable tips in each TK Friday. Thanks Dave!!!

Great edit, thanks

No separate DNG file needed, yes but you still need to create a tiff file, so to my mind you still have extra files to clutter your file storage? Or did I miss something?

Dave fantastico gracias, seguimos aprendiendo. Un saludo

Hi Dave, thank you very much for this today more classical TK9 approach. 👍 😀 This photograph is very well exposed and editing it was a pleasure. For more complex stuff e.g. color dodge, luminosity painting, split toning I like to make this with a little help of some actions. TK9 is a great wide world. wish you all a nice weekend, Daniel ❤

Thank you Dave. 👍👍

Very nice edit Dave. I really like the convenience of limiting to a tone the effect of the Make it Glow Action by applying a Blend If setting, instead of doing it via a tone mask.

Nice image and great tutorial Dave. I like the "manual" edits, without actions for a change. Question: I've always been curious as to why you always chose the black-to-white linear gradient and then reverse it. Why not chose the white-to-black gradient from the start? Any particular reason? Thank you!

Great edit Dave! Thank you again for your time and effort.

Very articulate, clear and elaborate... Thank you sir!

Great Video. Thanks. I am on my free trial to PL8. I'll be using many of the features for my wildlife photography.. the noise reduction of course and the the local spot editing.

I love that in these videos you talk about your purpose for each of the edits. You talk about the why and not just the what. You show us the shortest way to get to the effects that we’re seeking. Thanks so much for your clear and purpose driven teaching style.

Thanks for the analysis! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How can I transfer them to Binance?

You always make great videos - thank you! I have to add - it's a feral kitty! The ear has been clipped indicating the cat has been fixed. Thought you would want to know!!!!

Thanks for the tips Dave. I was just trying on PS 2025/CR 17.0.1.2048 and it says “currently cannot be applied to smart objects” ?

Muchas gracias por descubrirnos estos detalles que solo un experto como tú nos puedes contar. Un saludo.

Could we extend this further to do some of our TK9 edits in photoshop while continuing to using Lightroom as our main editor? Is it even worth the effort? I would be interested in your thoughts.

Thanks Dave. I have encountered a small problem..when I open in camera raw following your instructions the dialogue dropdown for details does not give me the option to adjust the mask ?

Incredibly helpful video. Thanks!

Hi Dave, thanks a lot for this video. I'm all in with the TK9 Buttonclick Actions, so it is very nice that you show us, some other aspects of editing. LRC is part of my purchase, but I don't use it, too much fiddling with the catalogs. For me it is Bridge + ACR + PS. I appreciate this new pro denoising in ACR, because unfortunately Topaz don't developed their stand alones apps anymore, except G-AI. And for Foto-AI I bought in a bundle last year with Denoise and Sharpen, now they wanted an update purchase. In the end of the day I trust Adobe and the good old PS since 1993. 😄 Can't await the next TK Friday, cheers, Daniel, Berlin.

Love your edits! When you finish an edit and are ready to save it back to Lightroom, what final step should we take in our Layers Panel to close it out…Flatten or what?

Thanks Dave! Very helpful. Appreciate the time and effort that you put into these videos. This is a good one!

With a small sample size, Adaptive is the clear winner for me. The shadow detail it brings out is the difference.

I think that's underwhelming and probably the reactions a little exaggerated. The HDR only applies a like preset for some saturation, contrast, sharpness and probably some brightness. I mean, sure it does the job, and it does a great job. But not a $200 job imo.

So so useful, thank you Dave! Quick question… if I dragged the new actions into the My TK 9 actions set supplied by David Tillets, would that interfere with the way the other actions in that set work? I know he calls other actions from within those actioins and woul,d hate to mess anything up!

Thank you so much for your effort, Dave !!!

Great video Dave, I love using actions. I noticed that you didn't start with the "close panels" action in the last 2 actions you made. Is there a reason for that?

All of these, including Parts One and Two, are simply wonderful time-savers. Thank you.

Hi Dave, when I click on solid color the picture gets completely gray, what's wrong with my setting? Thanks

Studio 2 is a great product. I wish that Topaz would wake up and put Studio 2 back on the market or sell it to someone who will put it on the market.

Dave, outstanding video & inspirational!! It took a while, as after watching the 1st action, I immediately went to PS to start creating my own. Then finally watched the rest of the video to get further inspiration & to get hints on how to improve the ones I created. Just another reason you are such a great teacher. You should be the new Secretary of Education! Thanks so much!