Topaz Labs Photoshop Plugins Bundle (09.2018) -

: Often cited as a competitor to Silver Efex Pro, this plugin offered a massive library of historical film presets (like Kodak Tri-X or Ilford) and advanced toning tools for fine-art monochrome conversions.

: By late 2018, Topaz was moving toward Topaz Studio , a standalone host application. The September 2018 bundle worked both as individual Photoshop filters and as "adjustments" within the Studio ecosystem, offering more flexibility in the workflow. Topaz Labs Photoshop Plugins Bundle (09.2018)

: These were the "artistic" pillars of the bundle. Impression allowed users to turn photos into paintings with realistic brushstrokes, while Glow focused on light-tracing effects and neon-like luminescence. Why 2018 Was Significant : Often cited as a competitor to Silver

: A lifesaver for complex selections, ReMask used a "tri-map" system (green for keep, red for cut, blue for compute) to handle difficult extractions like hair, fur, and translucent veils. : These were the "artistic" pillars of the bundle

: This tool focused on "micro-contrast." It allowed users to manipulate three different levels of detail (small, medium, and large) independently, which was essential for architectural and landscape photography.

: This period saw the launch of A.I. Gigapixel , which was included or sold alongside these plugins. It marked the first time photographers could upscale images by 600% using neural networks rather than standard interpolation.