Hey, just got an email announcing some upcoming web seminars by Topaz, which makes PP software. I post the info below. You go to the link below to sign up:

http://www.topazlabs.com/webinars/


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Hi everyone! We have some exciting webinars coming up, taught by industry pros, as well as Product Training sessions designed to help you master your Topaz and post-processing workflow. Check out what we have scheduled so far for April!

Industry Pros Webinars

Awaken the Artist Within, presented by Rick Sammon
Monday, 4/11 - 4pm CDT (2pm PDT, 5pm EDT)

"I truly believe that every photographer, and that includes you, has an artist within - an artist that can be awakened in the digital darkroom by using creative plug-ins. An artist that can make your time sitting at your computer, processing your images, more fun. One of my favorite plug-ins is Topaz Adjust. With a click of your mouse and a swipe of a slider, you can transform your pictures into more creative - and professional looking - images." -Rick Sammon

We are thrilled to have Rick back with us to share some of his favorite Topaz Adjust effects. Rick is a professional photographer, a Canon Explorer of Light, and a well-known authority on post-processing techniques. He is the award-winning author of 36 photography books and gives over two dozen photography workshops and presentations around the world each year. Rick also has six apps – iPhone and iPad – in the iTunes store, including the new "Rick Sammon's HDR Portfolio".


Crafting Your Images with Adjust, Simplify and Detail, presented by John Barclay
Tuesday, 4/12 - 1pm CDT (11am PDT, 2pm EDT)

There may be times when you only want to apply Topaz enhancements to selective areas within your images. Professional photographer and workshop leader, John Barclay, will demonstrate how he selectively applies Topaz plug-ins using smart filters, layers and layer masks in Photoshop. With the knowledge of how to adjust only certain areas of your image, you can confidently craft your images into your artistic vision.

John is an award winning freelance photographer, enthusiastic workshop leader and an inspirational speaker who has been presenting his program Dream – Believe – Create to audiences around the Country. John’s work has been published in a number of magazines and books and is treasured by a number of private collectors.


Output Sharpening for Print with Topaz Detail, presented by Hal Schmitt
Tuesday, 4/19 - 4pm CDT (2pm PDT, 5pm EDT)

Join Hal Schmitt as he builds and demonstrates an effective and efficient output sharpening workflow using Topaz Detail. Output sharpening is one of the most challenging and contentious subjects in digital imaging. With a strong understanding of sharpening Why's and How's, and a simple, repeatable workflow using Topaz Detail, you can master this critical step.

Hal is the Director and Lead Instructor of LIGHT Photographic Workshops in Los Osos, California. He instructs all levels of photography, Lightroom, and Photoshop, and his workshops and photo tours are recognized around the world as incredible learning experiences. With incredible detail and sharpening control at all levels, Hal will show how he incorporates Detail into his output workflow.

Product Training Webinars

Introduction to Topaz ReMask 3 - Masking Made Easy.

Tired of spending too much time on masking? With a simple workflow and results that will speak for themselves, ReMask is your creative gateway to background replacements, selective adjustments and unique compositions. Join Topaz expert, Greg Rostami, as he introduces you to and demonstrates ReMask 3.

Tuesday, 4/5 - 11am CDT (9am PDT, 12pm EDT)
Wednesday, 4/6 - 2pm CDT (12pm PDT, 3pm EDT)


Introduction to Topaz DeNoise - Remove Image Noise, Recover Important Detail

Topaz DeNoise eliminates distracting image noise and preserves important image detail. Whether you're shooting in low light, using fast speeds, or encountering other noisy conditions, DeNoise gives you the peace of mind to know that you'll end up with a clean, clear, and noise-free result. Join Nichole Paschal, photographer and Topaz Marketing Specialist, as she introduces Topaz DeNoise and demonstrates the steps to achieve a noise-free, detail-preserved image.

Friday, 4/8 - 4pm CDT (2pm PDT, 5pm EDT)
Wednesday, 4/13 - 10am CDT (8am PDT, 11am EDT)
Monday, 4/18 - 6pm CDT (4pm PDT, 7pm EDT)


Introduction to Topaz Simplify - Creating Digital Art

By selectively removing image details, Simplify not only helps you clean up your images, but also gives you the tools to create an original piece of art in just a few clicks. With Simplify, you can achieve a variety of creative art effects including watercolors, textured oil paintings, charcoal drawings, line art, and photorealistic paintings. Join Nichole Paschal, photographer and Topaz Marketing Specialist, as she introduces Topaz Simplify and demonstrates how to give your images a creative edge.

Tuesday, 4/26 - 11am CDT (9am PDT, 12pm EDT)
Tuesday, 4/26 - 3pm CDT (1pm PDT, 4pm EDT)
Friday, 4/29 - 1pm CDT (11am PDT, 2pm EDT)

Quick Tip Thursday Webinars

Quick Tip Thursday webinars are designed for users who are already familiar with the basics of Topaz Plug-ins, and are interested in learning some quick tips and tricks to improve their Topaz workflow. All webinars are under 15 minutes in length.

Selective Adjustments using ReMask
Thursday, 4/7 - 4pm CDT (2pm PDT, 5pm EDT)

Are you looking for a simple way to selectively enhance a section of your image? Do you need to adjust your foreground separately from your background? Join us for a quick, yet informative demonstration on efficiently selecting areas of your image using Topaz ReMask, making selective adjustments a breeze.

Skin Issues Solved with Simplify and CS5's Content Aware Fill
Thursday, 4/14 - 3pm CDT (1pm PDT, 4pm EDT)

Do you have trouble spotting those spotty areas on skin? Are you looking for a simple and effective way to improve skin without smoothing? Join Topaz Labs' expert, Greg Rostami, for a quick, yet informative demonstration on how to use Topaz Simplify to identify problem skin areas, then utilize Photoshop's CS5 Content Aware Fill technology to help solve it.