*** Topaz ReMask™ for Windows V3.1 Release Notes ***

Contents
1. Installation
2. Running Topaz ReMask
3. Registration
4. System requirements
5. Program Features
6. More information

1. Installation

Topaz ReMask 3.1™ is a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and other photo-editing / imaging software programs (called host programs) that support Photoshop plug-ins.  It has been tested with:
	•	Adobe Photoshop CS3 - CS5
	•	Adobe Photoshop Elements 6-9
	•	PaintShop Pro

The installer will automatically detect and install the plug-in for Adobe Photoshop CSx and PS Elements users.

2. Running Topaz ReMask

Topaz ReMask is a Photoshop plug-in, not a standalone program, which means that you are not able to run it directly.  To use Topaz ReMask, open up Photoshop (or your other compatible image-editing software).  Topaz ReMask will be located in the “Filters ->Topaz Labs” menu. 
(You will need to open an image and unlock the image layer or create a copy of the original image layer in order to access the Topaz Labs folder in your PS Filter menu). 

3. Registration

When you first install the plug-ins, Topaz ReMask will be in demo mode.  All functions are available except the ability to save the processed image. In order to save your processed image, you will need to enter either a purchased license key or a 30-day fully functional trial key, which you can obtain here:

http://www.topazlabs.com/downloads

You may purchase the product online through our secure ordering system at: http://www.topazlabs.com/store

To enter your trial or license key, please open up an image in Photoshop and go to Filter -> Topaz Labs and select ReMask 3. Once the program opens go to Menu -> Enter Key.  You can then copy & paste or type in your trial or license key.

4. System Requirements

It is recommended that you have at least 1 GB of RAM.  Topaz ReMask 3 is very computationally intensive and you'll need a fast computer to run it at acceptable speeds.  Topaz ReMask 3 supports multi-core CPUs, which increases rendering speed substantially.

This installer is for Windows only.  For the Mac version please visit our website at: http://www.topazlabs.com/downloads

5. Program Features 

Topaz ReMask 3.1 is an incremental improvement release over ReMask 3.0. In addition to bug fixes, it also has some added features. New ReMask 3.1 Features include: 

	•	Increased speed in foreground recovery processing, it is now twice as faster as in V3.0 and produces more natural result.

	•	Improved Magic brush performance, it produces better quality mask results.

	•	New menu items to save and load trimap and mask. This allows user to save partial result and re-start their work flow from a previously saved trimap or mask.

	•	The resulted mask has true black for the cut area, i.e., the last bit is not "stolen". This enables ReMask 3.1 to load in masks produced by ReMask 2 or other masking software. 

	•	Brush cursor color reflects the selected brush.
 	
       •	Auto layer creation feature can work on any layer on the layer stack, not just the top layer.

	•	Shortcut keys for Fill tools.

Some additional program highlights are: 

•	Auto updater. Get software updates instantly.

•	Layer Mask Option (enable / disable in preferences). Let Topaz ReMask automatically create a layer mask for non-destructive editing.  

•	Auto Layer creation. Option (enable / disable in preferences) to automatically create a new layer (in Photoshop CS3 and above only) when invoking the plug-in.

•	Color decontamination technology to help solve color bleed issues.

•	Split screen options. 2-screen view or 4-screen view.

•	New Brush tools. Single color select ( with color range slider) and dual-color selections. 

•   	Sticky mode (enable / disable in preferences) to modify the dual-color selection process.
	
•	New Refining Toolset. Mask adjustment (strength and hardness sliders) and foreground color (recovery and desaturation sliders).

•	Better hair detection and selection technology.

6. More information

We highly recommend that you scan through the “Topaz ReMask 3 User’s Guide”, which explains how to use the plug-in and all of it's feature.  You can access your User's Guide by going to Computer -> C:/ -> Program Files -> Topaz Labs -> Topaz ReMask -> Docs and select the User's Guide.  You can also download the User's Guide and view ReMask tutorials online at: http://www.topazlabs.com/tutorials/remask

We will also have video tutorials on the Topaz ReMask homepage.

Need help or have comments?  Please contact our support specialists online at: www.topazlabs.com/support

For more information and updates:
http://www.topazlabs.com/remask