Topaz Photo AI is now $20 off until July 2. Topaz recently released Photo AI version 3.0.4 with bug fixes and UI updates:

• Updated status indicator
• Other UI/X tweaks
• Fix crop, upscale to specific pixel dimensions, and face recovery causing disjointed face output
• Fix crop and upscale causing preview area to shrink
• Added version number to the title bar
• New frameless window implementation on Windows to fix black window area issue and allow hovering over the maximize button to show the snap options
• Lensfun Update

Via NikonRumors

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Topaz Labs released Video AI version 5.1. Here is what's new:

• Instant Rendering (Experimental): Video AI now renders previews as soon as you click ‘Play’. Instant renders make the timeline more interactive and allow you to directly compare models with shorter wait times.
• Frame Interpolation for DaVinci Resolve OFX (macOS + Windows): Access Apollo, Aion, and Chronos directly from DaVinci Resolve. Convert to slow motion at up to 16x interpolation and make use of Resolve’s retiming controls for smooth speed-ramping.
• New multi-GPU options (Video AI Pro): Video AI now includes two multi-GPU modes. The existing “All GPUs” option now supports NVIDIA cards running TensorRT models, leading to major utilization increases for systems with 2+ NVIDIA cards. This mode is now named “Single video” under “GPU Settings”. The second mode, “Multiple videos”, optimizes for large export queues when running on systems with multiple GPUs. We’ll have more to share about this Video AI Pro feature when it launches in June.
• New Welcome Screen: Quickly reopen projects and resume renders using the new Welcome Page. This is a home for recent projects and includes the ability to select favorites for easy access.
• Preferences UI Refresh: Navigate settings using the new preferences sidebar with expanded categories and new tooltips.
• Colorspace settings added to Video Input Options: Set custom colorspace, color primaries, color trc, and color range for video inputs with metadata issues.

Topaz Video AI 5 is here

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Adobe adds AI Generative Remove and Lens Blur to Lightroom:

• Fixed issues in Adobe Lightroom
• Adobe Lightroom Desktop update
• The latest camera support added
• The latest lens support added

The latest Adobe CC subscription plan rates can be found here. The different Adobe Creative Cloud options are described here. Additional information on Photoshop and Lightroom is available on this page.

Check also the Adobe deals on Amazon:

Additional information on AI Generative Remove and Lens Blur:

AI Generative Remove

Powerful ability to remove anything with one touch​:

• Brand-new feature to help users generate significantly improved removal results, powered by Firefly technology. ​
• Smart enough to replicate the background behind removed items, matching complex patterns like paisley shirts or ripples in water to ensure no smudges, distortions, or dark spots are left behind.​
• More realistic results, less work needed to get the ideal result, and less precision is needed in the selection​

Lens Blur

Pro Quality photos in just one click:

• No longer need a special lens, a specific phone, or the right setting to achieve the popular blurred look​
• Blur any part of any photo. ​
• 7 new Lens Blur presets automatically apply blur on portraits, cityscapes, and street/urban photography​
• Create a preset of a Lens blur effect you like and apply it to more photos in the future​

Additional information on the latest Lightroom release:

New updates released: Adobe Generative AI for Photoshop plus a new version of Excire Foto 2024

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Neurapix: a new AI start-up from Germany that learns from previously edited images and applies individual’s editing style to new photos in Adobe Lightroom Classic

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I already briefly mentioned the new Topaz Video AI 5 release. The latest version comes with improved AI model quality, a better user interface, and more integrations for professional editing workflows. Here is the full list of fixes from the previous version 5.0.2:

• Added back reset button for timeline zoom.
• Added .SER as an importable file type.
• Fixed certain input tiff sequences failing to load with projects.
• Fixed 0s elapsed bug when finishing export.
• Fixed stabilization not reloading in app (loading with error).
• Fixed benchmarking failing to load.
• Fixed trim + crop + rotation persistence across projects.
• Fixed EXR+DPX failing to reconvert.

New releases: Topaz Photo AI 3.0.1, Video AI 5.0.3, Gigapixel 7.1.3, Luminar Neo 1.19.0 + DxO PhotoLab sale

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Topaz Labs has a new logo, redesigned website, and released several new software updates:

• Topaz Photo AI version 3.0.1
• Topaz Video AI version 5.0.3
• Topaz Gigapixel version 7.1.3

Luminar Neo Spring update version 1.19.0 is now officially released (see pricing) with new technologies like Water Enhancer AI, Twilight Enhancer AI, new masking tools for Luminosity and Object Selection, Batch processing in HDR Merge, and a brand new interface:

• Water EnhancerAI: Adjust and refine watercolors with a standalone feature that automates the process.
• Batch HDR: Speed up your workflow with batch processing for HDR Merge.
• Twilight EnhancerAI: Mimic the enchanting hues of the magic hour with precision and ease.
• Object Select & Luminosity Masking: Increase photo editing precision with advanced masking capabilities.
• Enhanced Waiting Statuses: See informative animations when loading and processing for real-time updates on actions in progress.
• Experience the new look and feel in the updated Luminar Neo: A fresh look and feel for both Luminar Neo and our website, with a brand-new logo, a distinctive color palette, and stylistic updates. Possibility to turn off Dynamic Background for the app (solid color for the background instead of blurred image for the full app) - On/Off switcher is located in Settings
• New Landscape category in Tools - now you can easily find all your favorite Landscape tools in the Landscape Category
• Improved results for GenErase and GenSwap.
• Support for new cameras, including: Sony A9 III, Hasselblad CFV 100C, Leica SL3, OM System OM-1 Mark II, and Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome.

The DxO PhotoLab 7.6, 20% off deal is ending in 3 days.

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