I am new to Topaz Denoise AI (2.0) and a fairly experienced user of C1. I have experimented a bit with noisy images from my C1 catalog. I have tried the program from C1 using "Open with" on a new variant and the "edit with" that creates a Tiff file.
Now, from what I have understood, It is best to start noise reduction early in the RAW or TIFF processing workflow.
I can see 4 ways of processing for noise reduction (?), but I am not sure which is the recommended way when working with C1 Pro:
1) Under C1, use "Open with Topaz Denoise" on new variant of a NEF file with C1 Noise reduction and Sharpening set to none and apply AI Clear or AI Denoise as needed. Back in C1, process the denoised NEF as usual, namely, Base Characteristics, WB, exposure, layers, etc.
2) Under C1, use "Open with Topaz Denoise" on new variant of a NEF file keeping C1's default Noise reduction and Sharpening and apply AI Clear or AI Denoise as needed. Back in C1, process the denoised NEF as mentioned in step 1
3) Under C1, create a new variant of a NEF file with C1 Noise reduction and Sharpening set to none and use "Edit with Topaz Denoise" on new Tiff file and apply AI Clear or AI Denoise as needed. Back in C1, process the denoised Tiff as mentioned in step 1
4) Under C1, use "Edit with Topaz Denoise" on the original NEF keeping C1's default Noise reduction and Sharpening to create a new Tiff file and apply AI Clear or AI Denoise as needed. Back in C1, process the denoised Tiff as mentioned in step 1
Any recommendation on best way to proceed for noise reduction with Topaz Denoise?
Philippe