Topaz releases DeNoise AI update (double-discounted)

[plugsnpixels]

Today Topaz released a new version of DeNoise AI. They are running a sale on it as well as the entire Utility Bundle through 2/12 (double-discount applies).

Improved Low Light model
Better detail preservation through improved AI architecture and more training time.
 
Better RAW support
Adds CR3 support and fixes some raw loading/color issues from previous versions.
 
Estimated processing time
See how long individual images will take to complete processing.

Change log:

v2.4.0 (Released January 27th, 2021)

•Updated Low Light models to newest versions
•Updated Photoshop plugins
– Should now save/load all the settings properly
•Added support for new image file types
– New RAW formats: ARI, CR3
– New non-RAW formats: BMP, HEIC, PPM, PGM, PBM, PNM, TGA, and WEBP
•Added estimated time remaining when saving files
•Added In-App rating system
– If you experience any issues with output in the program, feel free to send feedback by clicking on the faces at the bottom right of the preview
•Added ability to load non-ASCII file names from Lightroom
– For instance, Japanese/Chinese/Korean, etc file names should work now
•Added an error message when models fail to run instead of just returning a non-updated preview
•Added an info hover on the brightness toggle to better explain cases where it doesn’t work
•Changed Windows installer so it’s admin only
– Should resolve various issues non-admin users have had in the past
– May require full uninstall/reinstall if you had it installed as non-admin before
•Changed Photoshop plugin mode to have an entry in the file list view
– This allows us to better show masking rather than having the brush at the top
•Changed OpenGL settings internally
– Hopefully this should help with black preview issues and puts this program in line with what Gigapixel and Mask do
•Changed sliders to allow text input for values
•Fixed various color/loading issues for RAW files
•Fixed issue where DNG files saved and re-opened in our apps would be magenta
•Fixed post-processing not running in certain cases
•Fixed preview scale so it adjusts to your screen display scale properly
– Images may look smaller than before if you have a display scale over 100%
•Fixed crash when running auto on images with specific file sizes
•Fixed crash on Mac related to file logger

[Balafre]

Do you also sell used cars?

[plugsnpixels]

Yes actually! I sold one of mine to Carmax recently. I'm still driving the other old one ;-)

[chez]

Do you also sell used cars?

I still don't understand why he's allowed to peddle commercial stuff on the For Sale board. But that's the illogical decision by the moderator.

[digitaldog]

I still don't understand why he's allowed to peddle commercial stuff on the For Sale board. But that's the illogical decision by the moderator.

+1

[plugsnpixels]

Back in 2003 I used to "peddle" Andrew's software too ;-)

[stormyboy]

I would rather read about Topaz stuff than the Bear Pit crap users of news readers of this site are subjected to.

[digitaldog]

Back in 2003 I used to "peddle" Andrew's software too ;-)

“Peddled” (?) perhaps on your own, never sold. And not here on LuLa; see the difference?

[Bart_van_der_Wolf]

I still don't understand why he's allowed to peddle commercial stuff on the For Sale board.

Maybe because the discount coupon/code he offers benefits the users of the forum ...?

But that's the illogical decision by the moderator.

As it always is.

[digitaldog]

Maybe because the discount coupon/code he offers benefits the users of the forum ...?
As it always is.

Well either the powers to be at LuLa need to change the rules or try consistently with this fellow. If anyone views this forum description:

For Sale
A place to list items for sale. No commercial ads allowed. No 'silent' auctions; asking price should be stated. Please move all questions and negotiations offline. Restricted to photography related products.

Personally I don't care if commercial ads are allowed or not but currently they are not.

[kers]

and how about the medium format contributors like;
Stefan.Steib
Doug Peterson

etc...
the same thing
you could put them in a special section

[digitaldog]

and how about the medium format contributors like;
Stefan.Steib, Doug Peterson...

Do they provide sales posts about those products here? If so, please show/provide a URL; they would then be as guilty as the OP, and the LuLa rules need even more enforcement, or a change of rules than previously suggested. And are you suggesting if Stefan.Steib or Doug Peterson is breaking the forum rules, it's fine for the OP and others as well?
Again, I have zero issues with anyone posting commercial sales. Once LuLa updates the rules.

[Jeremy Roussak]

This issue was discussed, at some length, a little under two years ago in this thread. The moans now are as they were then; and so will be the answers.

I suggest you all find something - anything - better to do with your time.

Jeremy

[Jeremy Roussak]

But that's the illogical decision by the moderator.

As it always is.

Oh, I like to allow a little logic to intrude from time to time, Bart, whatever chez/hogloff likes to think.

Jeremy

[chez]

As it always is.


Oh, I like to allow a little logic to intrude from time to time, Bart, whatever chez/hogloff likes to think.

Jeremy

Yeh, very little logic IMHO. Either lay out the rules and apply them to everyone or change the rules. Tell me again what you logic ( illogic ) is letting a special member advertise commercially while explicitly stating in the rules no commercial advertising?

[digitaldog]

Yeh, very little logic IMHO. Either lay out the rules and apply them to everyone or change the rules.

Again +1. But this ain't a hill worth dying on.
IF the mod's or owners want this discussion to end, the 'fix' is pretty simple: change or enforce the rules.
If not, I'll see you back here in two years.   

[chez]

Again +1. But this ain't a hill worth dying on.
IF the mod's or owners want this discussion to end, the 'fix' is pretty simple: change or enforce the rules.
If not, I'll see you back here in two years.   

The thing I find boggling is the "I'll let you know when you've over stepped the boundary"...yet they don't define and uphold that boundary. It's like having no posted speed limits and the cops will use their discretion to give you a ticket when they feel you over stepped the speed limit.

I think someone nailed it in that previous post. Jeremy has been challenged on this commercial posting, has no answer for it and just won't back down.

[plugsnpixels]

Reminder for those who are interested that the sale ends today (2/12).

[Balafre]

Yes Jeremy Roussak doesn't like being held up to scrutiny because his inconsistency is so visible to all. It's like the Chinese Govt approach to law enforcement "we'll tell you what you've done wrong when we imprison you".

To inject some impartiality perhaps we could collectively invite Emperor Xi Jin Ping to be LuLa's first guest moderator?

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

Oh, Jesus! You morons!

The guy (OP) offers you info about a discount, and offers his own personal discount of 15% on top of that, and all you do is bitch and moan about a first-class moderator for allowing this benefit for YOU!!!

There is only one person that can complain about it, Josh Reichmann. As long as he is ok with this, enjoy your free ride.

P.S. This is a great product, btw. I tried it and will buy it even without the discount (I was late a day or two for the 2/12 deadline).