Topaz Labs Release Latest Video & Photo AI Versions

Latest Release of Topaz Labs Software versions for Photo & Video Editing

As of December 24, 2024, Topaz Labs has released updates for its AI-powered software:

• Topaz Photo AI: Version 3.4.0 was released on December 23, 2024.
• Topaz Video AI: Version 6.0 was released on December 24, 2024.

These updates include new features and improvements to enhance user experience. Details of these features are below.

Topaz Photo AI Version 3.4.0 Latest Features

Topaz Labs has released Topaz Photo AI Version 3.4.0, introducing several new features and improvements:

• 1. Intelligent Text Detection and Preservation
• This feature automatically detects text within your images and suggests the "Preserve Text" enhancement, eliminating the need for manual masking.
• • How to Use:
    • When you load an image containing text, the software will detect it and recommend the "Preserve Text" enhancement.
    • Hover over the suggestion to view the detected text mask.
    • Enable the "Preserve Text" enhancement to apply it.
    • For further adjustments, navigate to the "Edit Selection" tab and use the brush tools to refine the selection.
• 2. Enhanced Crop Tool
• The updated crop tool offers size and aspect ratio modes for more precise cropping.
• • How to Use:
    • Select the crop tool within the application.
    • Choose your desired aspect ratio or size mode from the available options.
    • Adjust the crop area as needed to achieve your preferred composition.
• 3. Face Recovery for Side Faces
• This improvement enhances the restoration of side-profile faces, ensuring better detail and accuracy.
• • How to Use:
    • Load an image with side-profile faces.
    • The software will automatically detect faces and apply the appropriate recovery enhancements.
    • You can adjust the strength of the face recovery effect in the controls panel if necessary.
• 4. Super Focus Regeneration
• This feature allows you to regenerate Super Focus results, providing multiple output versions to select the best enhancement.
• • How to Use:
    • Apply the Super Focus enhancement to your image.
    • If you're not satisfied with the result, use the regeneration option to produce a new version.
    • Compare the different versions and select the one that best suits your needs.
• 5. In-App Support Outreach
• You can now access support directly within the application, making it easier to get assistance when needed.
• • How to Use:
    • Within the application, navigate to the support or help section.
    • Use the provided options to contact the support team or access helpful resources.
• 6. Welcome Screen with Tutorial Videos
• A new welcome screen featuring tutorial videos helps you get started quickly.
• • How to Use:
    • Upon launching the application, the welcome screen will display tutorial videos.
    • Watch these videos to familiarize yourself with the new features and enhancements.
• 7. Integrated Tutorials within Suggestions
• Tutorials are now embedded within feature suggestions, aiding in understanding and utilizing new functionalities.
• • How to Use:
    • As you work on your images, the software will provide suggestions for enhancements.
    • Some suggestions include tutorial links; click on them to learn more about the feature.
• Sample Images: Includes sample images for users to practice and explore the software's capabilities.
• File Export Naming: Adds a '-crop' suffix to file exports that have been cropped, improving file management and organization.

Additionally, Version 3.4.1 was released shortly after, addressing:

• Fixed grid artifacts with the High Fidelity v2 upscaling model.
• Resolved crashes during image import.
• Corrected spacing and color issues in Light Mode.
• Updated the application icon.

These updates enhance the functionality and user experience of Topaz Photo AI, providing more robust tools for image enhancement and editing.

Topaz Video AI Version 6 Latest Features

Topaz Video AI Version 6.0 introduces a suite of advanced features designed to elevate video enhancement and restoration workflows. Here's an expanded overview of its key features and their practical applications:

Key Features:

1. Model Blending (Mixo):
   • Functionality: This feature utilizes AI to create a depth map, enabling the application of two separate models to different parts of a video based on depth information. The primary model affects the foreground, while the secondary model influences the background. A slider allows users to adjust the extent to which the foreground model is applied, offering precise control over enhancement effects.
   • Use Case: Ideal for scenarios where distinct processing is required for foreground and background elements, such as applying intensive sharpening to foreground subjects while applying milder enhancements to the background.
2. Cloud Rendering:
   • Functionality: Offloads processing tasks to the cloud, providing faster rendering times and reducing the computational load on local hardware. This is particularly beneficial for users with older systems or those handling large-scale projects.
   • Use Case: Enables efficient processing of high-resolution videos without the need for high-end local hardware, facilitating smoother workflows for professionals and hobbyists alike.
3. Enhanced Timeline with Thumbnails:
   • Functionality: The upgraded timeline is more responsive and now includes thumbnails, aiding in the quick identification and selection of specific scenes or frames within a video.
   • Use Case: Streamlines the editing process by allowing users to navigate through footage more intuitively, enhancing efficiency in tasks such as scene selection and frame-by-frame editing.
4. Live Render Previews:
   • Functionality: Allows users to render specific segments of a video in real-time, facilitating immediate comparison of different settings or effects. This feature supports side-by-side and split-view comparisons, enhancing decision-making during the editing process.
   • Use Case: Assists in fine-tuning enhancements by providing instant visual feedback, ensuring the desired outcome before committing to full renders.
5. Crash Recovery:
   • Functionality: Automatically saves progress, allowing users to resume work seamlessly after unexpected interruptions such as system crashes or power losses.
   • Use Case: Provides peace of mind during extensive editing sessions, ensuring that progress is preserved and reducing the risk of data loss.
6. Export Pausing:
   • Functionality: Enables users to pause and resume exports at their convenience, offering greater flexibility in managing rendering tasks alongside other system activities.
   • Use Case: Allows for better resource management, particularly when multitasking or when system performance needs to be allocated to other applications temporarily.

Use Cases:

• Cinematic Video Restoration: Utilize AI-driven enhancements to restore old or degraded footage, improving clarity, color accuracy, and overall visual appeal, making it suitable for modern viewing standards.
• Professional Video Production: Apply advanced upscaling, noise reduction, and frame interpolation to produce high-quality videos for commercial purposes, ensuring content meets industry standards.
• Content Creation for Social Media: Enhance smartphone or webcam footage by upscaling resolution and stabilizing shaky videos, resulting in polished content ready for platforms like YouTube or Instagram.
• Archival Footage Enhancement: Improve the quality of archival videos by deinterlacing and upscaling, preserving historical content with enhanced clarity for educational or documentary use.

These features and use cases demonstrate Topaz Video AI Version 6.0's versatility and capability in addressing a wide range of video enhancement needs, catering to both professionals and enthusiasts seeking to elevate their video content. For a visual demonstration and further insights into Topaz Video AI 6.0, you might find this video helpful:

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