Topaz B&W Effects

Create Stunning Black and White Images

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To most people, performing black and white conversion of images just means clicking a couple of buttons. But if you really want high-quality photographs that take full advantage of the power of black and white photography, you’ll need to bring in the big guns. In other words, you’ll need today’s discount software promotion, Topaz B&W Effects!

Topaz B&W Effects is the most technologically advanced black and white conversion software on the market today. With Topaz B&W Effects, you’ll be able to produce stunning images full of compelling tone and detail that would otherwise go unnoticed in full color. Plus, Topaz B&W Effects gives you over 200 effects that you can invoke in just one click, plus selective adjustment brushes and pixel-perfect grain reproduction that will make your art pop.

It’s amazing to see what you can achieve in the world of black and white photography with Topaz B&W Effects! From creative effects to finishing effects, you’ll be able to easily produce images that will leave viewers breathless and wondering how you did it!

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“The more I use B&W Effects 2, the more I love it. An ability to select from hundreds of available presets and then fine tune them to make each image unique has blended seamlessly into my photographic workflow.”- Mike Murphyhttp://www.murphyz.co.uk/
“I love it. There are so many presets and lots of different looks can be achieved from the filter. WOW - it is a fun program that is very versatile.”- Denise Ippolitohttp://deniseippolito.com/2011/08/topaz-bw-effects-sample-image/
“I began playing with and testing the soon-to-be-released Topaz B&W Effects plug-in today. There is some serious power in the program.”- Light Photography Workshops by Hal Schmitthttp://lightworkshops.blogspot.com/2011/08/first-conversion-with-topaz-bw-effects.html
“B&W Effects’ presets pointed me in the right direction and made me feel much more comfortable working in a black and white environment...”- PhotographyBay by Eric Reaganhttp://www.photographybay.com/2011/08/31/topaz-bw-effects-plug-in-released-brief-hands-on-report/
“I found that there are over 150 presets and a bazillion ways to modify each preset. I went through all the presets and as I have a passion for old time effects so I stopped one that gave a dreamy albumen look...”- Grant Dixonhttp://sideways-glance.com/2011/08/31/topaz-bw/
“...But now, salvation is at hand for those who fancy dicking around with B&W without the cost or complication, thanks to Topaz B&W Effects…”- Pattaya Dayshttp://www.pattayadays.com/2011/09/the-world-in-black-and-white/
“BW Effects is an excellent mid priced tool, and may even have the edge over Nik’s offering. Let’s take a look at what it has to offer…”- ShutterCount.co.ukhttp://www.shuttercount.co.uk/software/topaz-bw-effects-plugin-for-photoshop/
“The coolest part of this for me is that I can save a bunch of time by skipping the Topaz Adjust step because most of what I need is built right into B&W Effects, including Adaptive Exposure!”- Joel Wolfson Photography by Joel Wolfsonhttp://joelwolfson.com/blog/workshop/quick-review-of-topazs-new-black-white-plug-in/
“If suddenly a couple of hours has gone and you’ve been playing with filters, then you’re hooked. That’s what B&W Effects does...”- Pixiq by Jose Antuneshttp://www.pixiq.com/article/beyond-black-white
“Terrific Black and White Effects from Topaz Labs...”- Rick Sammon's Digital Imaging Diariesby Rick Sammonhttp://www.ricksammon.info/2011/08/terrific-black-and-white-effects-from.html

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Frank Stephens The video above is lengthy but a very useful description of Topaz B&W Effects 2. You can upgrade to future versions at no charge. Here are the system requirements for Topaz software:
http://www.topazlabs.com/...EntryID=17

Jul 19 2013 at 12:32am Copy Link

LU Are all of your products supported with a free upgrade policy for life such as this one or is this a special purchase option.

Also, does this software require any other products to run successfully or is it independent to your other products?

Thank you

Jul 19 2013 at 4:56am Copy Link

Jan-Christoph Ihrens What exactly makes Topaz B&W Effects "the most technologically advanced black and white conversion software on the market today"? I'm using Nik Silver Efex 2, and while Topaz B&W Effects looks quite nice, I'm not able to see a technological lead of it compared to the Nik plugin (especially when I take into account Nik's U Point technology). What is it that could make me switch to Topaz B&W Effects in order to keep pace with the times?

I'm not trying to be negative - I bought the Topaz Photoshop Bundle about two years ago -, but if you advertise your tool with such a claim, I guess you can explain it to me, and I might consider switching to your plugin.

Thanks in advance! :)

Jul 19 2013 at 7:29am Copy Link

Ashley Robinson @Lifetime Upgrades Yes all of our products have a free upgrade policy for life. B&W Effects is a plug-in, so you do need a host program such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture, iPhoto, or PaintShop Pro.

@Jan-Christoph Nik Silver Efex 2 is also a great program and the U Point technology is definitely a nice feature to have. The main difference with our program is that we use more sophisticated algorithms that produce higher quality images and we also have 200 presets that simulate historical printing processes. :)

Topaz Labs - Jul 19 2013 at 7:53am Copy Link

Jan-Christoph Ihrens @Ashley Robinson: Thank you very much for your quick reply! Although I don't have much time today, I'll give it a try - because of the higher image quality you claimed for your product, not the presets. ;-) And because Google took over Nik and nobody knows what this will bring... :-/

Jul 19 2013 at 8:10am Copy Link

Sarsfield All of the Topaz plug-ins are exceptional, imho. I purchased the suite when they first came out and have been very happy with all of them. However, I would have to say that this price does not seem to be a "deal" at all. I hope that Topaz would look at this pricing and offer a true deal the next time around so that more bitsters could take advantage of a real deal.

Jul 20 2013 at 9:51am Copy Link

Jan-Christoph Ihrens 40% off is no deal? Well, the Engineers, Programmers etc. are working hard to create these programs, and they have to be paid, not to forget the other costs a company has. Why should they give away their products for free?

I can understand that you'd like to pay less, but please think of the people offering the deal before demanding an even lower price - they have to earn a living, too.

Jul 20 2013 at 11:19am Copy Link

Sarsfield I tried to compliment your product and you take offense at my suggestion. Well, I'm sorry. 40% off what? Your inflated retail price? 40% off means nothing when nobody pays retail. Retail is for suckers and most Bitsters are not suckers. Nice product but overpriced for this venue, imho. Have a nice day.

Jul 20 2013 at 6:32pm Copy Link

Jan-Christoph Ihrens My product??? Sorry, I think you must have mistaken me for somebody else. I'm not the vendor of this product, just another BDJ customer... ;-)

Apart from that, I prefer quality and companies that still exist more than a few years from now, so I don't think that getting things cheaper and cheaper and cheaper is something that is always desirable. Companies need money to be able to produce high-quality products.

Jul 20 2013 at 6:54pm Copy Link

Frank Stephens I have to speak up. Topaz produces excellent products at a typical price point for what they do. Discounts are often available, but 40% is an exceptional discount. Freebie-hunters don't promote software development, and as we've seen, often can't even read. I like to see quality products from quality companies (although the Topaz website could still stand considerable improvement).

Jul 20 2013 at 11:17pm Copy Link

Jan-Christoph Ihrens @Frank Stephens: Thanks for supporting my point of view, but there's no need to get personal... ;-) Many people just don't think about the connections between quality, continuity and money.

I've seen too many great projects die over the years to not support the ones that deserve it. I even donate voluntary to some Open Source projects now and then - I guess that makes me a "sucker" in Sarsfield's eyes... ;-)

Jul 21 2013 at 3:56am Copy Link