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Have you ever wanted to add a beautiful blur to the background of an image, while still keeping the foreground sharply focused? Have you ever wanted the flexibility to simply change your focal point, directing the viewer's attention exactly where you want it? Or maybe you've seen some great filter-created effects that you want to achieve but don't own the necessary filters. Well Topaz Lens Effects gives you the tools and the after-the-shot flexibility to apply these effects plus much more.

During the month of December Topaz Labs helps users of their programs exploring ways to enhance creative focus in their images using the tools in Lens Effects. Lear the fast way how to use the Lens Effects tools effectively to create eye-catching images that will draw your viewer into the shot and also save you from spending more money on excessive camera accessories.

Did you just ask "What can I do with Lens Effects?. Well, here are just some of the creative possibilities with Topaz Lens Effects:

Blur out distracting or non-essential elements in front or behind your focal point using the advanced Depth of Field simulation.

Guide your viewer's eyes where you want them by changing or enhancing the point of interest in your image with the intuitive Focal Point tools

Experiment with and apply a variety of (typically expensive) virtual Filters for polarization, graduated neutral density, single/dual tone and more.

Explore even more of the effects possible with Lens Effects such as:

creative blur, motion blur, tilt-shift (miniatures), diffusion and vignettes.

Another thing to remember: Topaz Lens Effects 1.2 update Coming Soon!

In just a few weeks Topaz Labs will be releasing an upgrade for Lens Effects! The upgrade will include bug fixes, new presets, and two new filters for warmth/cool and reflector effects. This will be a FREE upgrade to current Lens Effects users. Don't own Lens Effects? No worries! Until 12/24/11 Topaz Labs has a special discount on Lens Effects for those who would like to add it to their Topaz collection. Just enter: "simplefocus" when purchasing to get it for only $29.99.

And last but not least, there are some webinars that you can attend freely, about the use of Lens Effects. See under:

1. Intro to Lens Effects

Tuesday, 12/20 2pm CST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm GMT)

Register at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/404799262

2. Produce Striking Lifestyle Photographs with Lens Effects

Wednesday, December 21  11am CST (9am PST, 12pm EST, 5pm GMT)

Register at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/249000414