Years ago I had downloaded the Nik Collection

The Nik Collection has undergone several changes in ownership. Up until 1997 it was an independent app. Then acquired by Google and now DXO. Older versions are likely not going to run on a current MacOS.
You can purchase the current version or try it for free at:
https://www.dxo.com/en/nik-collection/nik-silver-efex/

That said, Classic has undergone improvement that IMO make the Nik Collection obsolete. I haven't use it since it was a free Google app. It is not worth the DXO price of $180USD IMO.

I have heard Topaz is really great - may have to look into that one! Thanks!

I used the NIK/Topaz thing, but now I only use Lightroom Classic. Now I often click one button, and the picture transforms.

I have heard Topaz is really great - may have to look into that one! Thanks!

Classic developed DeNoise and this transformed the Lightroom Noise Reduction process making third party tools redundant. I kept hoping Adobe would develop an AI sharpening function to complement DeNoise. So finally they did by buying Topaz. Topaz Focus tool fixes those OOF images.

I have a license for Topaz Photos and all their tools but the focus tool is the one I use when I need help with my blurry photos. It is my hope to see some of the topaz tools in the next version of Lightroom and Photoshop

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Like Clee said I was also hoping for a dedicated Sharpen AI tool as well. However since Adobe purchased Topaz not sure that will happen. Also as Clee said Adobe Denoise AI is excellent.

Currently the Topaz/Adobe linked DeNoise AI and Sharpen AI are only available in Photoshop, not LrC or ACR. Likely not in Lr either but I’m not sure. They use quite a few credits depending on sensor size. 10 or 20 credits.

Currently to get Topaz Photo as a plugin for LrC is quite expensive. We’ll see where this all goes at around Adobe Max.

If anyone needs a less expensive Sharpen AI option ON1 NoNoise has both Denoise AI and Tack Sharp.The current version is 2027.

I purchased NoNoise version 2024.5. Not for Denoising because I use Adobe Denoise AI. I got it for Tack Sharp and only apply it at the very end of my editing if needed. That includes all the manual sharpening tools. I call it sprinkling on the cake. I put more effort into all of LrC’s sharpening tools so I rarely use it now.

I’m waiting to see what is announced at Adobe Max before looking at NoNoise 2027.

One button? Really - you will have to tell me what you do and which button you use - I'm just re-learning how to do this and had LR 5 before.

For me, I'd say 70% of my Processing is done when I choose Adaptive Color.

My other workflow is:

• Clarity
• Crop
• DeNoise when necessary

If the focus is fuzzy, I'll Edit in Topaz and apply SuperFocus and Wonder3.

Me as well. First one button press is Denoise AI which I use most of the time. If I don’t use Denoise I apply Raw Details. The other one is the Adaptive Color profile.

One button? Really - you will have to tell me what you do and which button you use - I'm just re-learning how to do this and had LR 5 before.

Adaptive Color profile. I set my exposure compensation to +1 2/3 (ETTR). I will find a good example and post it to this thread unless @clee01l beats me to it.

Me as well. First one button press is Denoise AI which I use most of the time. If I don’t use Denoise I apply Raw Details. The other one is the Adaptive Color profile.

At what ISO do you apply Denoise?

For me, I'd say 70% of my Processing is done when I choose Adaptive Color.

My other workflow is:

• Clarity
• Crop
• DeNoise when necessary

If the focus is fuzzy, I'll Edit in Topaz and apply SuperFocus and Wonder3.

And I just cancelled Topaz. Seems I better change that back.

At what ISO do you apply Denoise?

Usually anything over 1,000 but exposure also makes a big difference. I apply it at lower ISO’s because it automatically applies Raw Details. Then I bring the Denoise slider down a lot.

Usually anything over 1,000 but exposure also makes a big difference. I apply it at lower ISO’s because it automatically applies Raw Details. Then I bring the Denoise slider down a lot.

Did not know that, I will give it a try for sure.

Did not know that, I will give it a try for sure.

You will see the Raw Details box checked but greyed out after applying Denoise.

ISO is not relevant. Sure higher ISOs are noiser. But I look around the image at 200% to see noisy pixels. Especially dark areas and sky. This image was shot with a Pentax at ISO 280.
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Thanks, learning so much today.

Yep not as much ISO as it is about good exposure. 1,000 is just a guideline for me. Viewing at 100 or 200% tells the story.

Forgot to say. Raw Details is much faster than Denoise AI so that is a factor for me as well.