[Diane]

I have Photo Art Master and did not know it contained spyware. I had bought it last year. Just wanted to warn you all of spyware.

[Fluffbutt]

Hi guys and gals.

I love your Buzz-y works. There's one small thing - not a critisism, but a critique - most buzz-y pictures look very similar (buzz-ed LOL).
I feel that buzz should be a *step* in a process, not THE process.

As an example - that first yellow rose piccy, try dupe layer, chalk & charcoal, then set to overlay or softlight - voila, sketchy effects.

The spider (GOOD pic BTW) how about an overlay or screen layer using an embossing effect - that spider will jump out at you..

Also, try using buzz in a middle of three layers, back is untouched, buzz is screen 80%, next is eg watercolour/paintengine/ etc overlay 40%.

I doo like those pix tho. And thanks for the stack settings - we need more of these.

ADMINS - how about a depository wehere we can drop these buzz settings and paint engine presets, etc, and then refer to them inline in the forum?

That way we don't have to wade through forums posts to find any bunch of things? Maybe a silly idea - part of the fun is wading thru the forums.. haha

[zulabarr]

The Simplifier filters are unique--you can't replicate them in Photoshop. You can buy the Simplifier filters on their own at a much lower price than BuZZPro or PhotoArtMaster. Most of the other filters in BuZZPro can be duplicated in Photoshop. The filters have the advantage over PhotoArtMaster in that you can utilize layers and layer blending modes that provide an endless number of unique effects.

[lvich]

If you can lay your hands on a copy of Computer Arts Projects magazine, issue #52, there is a FREE Buzz Simplifier Plugin on the accompanying CD. This is NOT a demo! After installation, you email the company for the serial. This will allow you to upgrade to other Buzz products and also receive a 25% discount!

Happy Buzzing!

Linda V.
http://www.dynamicdesign.biz/gallery
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalnuts/
http://www.pbase.com/lvich

[Manjumena]

Originally Posted by lvich

Linda V.
http://www.dynamicdesign.biz/gallery
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalnuts/
http://www.pbase.com/lvich

http://www.dynamicdesign.biz/gallery
Beautful work!

[Manjumena]

Dear all,
Even with the few tutes availble for Buzz in the net, all I see everyone is using the Simplifier 1, 2 and colour edge and colour mono.
Anyone using this oil, watercolour,......... or presets? any links???
Thx
Manju

[Lynn]

Originally Posted by Toad

Hint: For those who are short on cash - Simplifier is available separately and is much cheaper.

I'm trying to resist reading threads that I just know will clue me in to yet one more plug in I'll *have* to have...thanks for the hint on the cheaper version!

Lynn

[DannyRaphael]

The link to this gallery of examples and mini-tutorials has been posted previously in this thread (courtesy of a CheryH find).

In case you missed it, it's worth repeating because it is simply outstanding:

http://www.dynamicdesign.biz/gallery/gallery1.htm

[Neve]

I've had Buzz Simplifier a few weeks now and haven't stopped using it since. It would have to be my favourite filter right now and I enjoy thoroughly experimenting and applying other filters after buzzing. I've not been disappointed at any stage, each result is always a surprise! This one no different.

Buzz (using setting 3)
Auto Hue/Sat - Strong
Xero/Illustrator
Duped layer - Photo Wizz/Luma Negative (free filters)
Layer Mode - Soft Light
Merged all.

The results posted here are beauties and I've enjoyed viewing them. Thank you. Thanks for the great links too.

[Neve]

PSP8.01

This is another example I did last week. I was aiming for a colourful poster effect so made sure to select a very colourful photo. I've tried it also on busy street scenes and liked the results.

Buzzed - http://www.fo2pix.com/applications/a...p?id=8_0_6_0_C

Filter/Adapt Equalization - http://www.reindeergraphics.com/free.shtml

Buzzed again

Optional - Cutout/8/1/4

Aim Filter/USM - http://www.aim-dtp.net/aim/plug-ins/fifo/

Dupe layer - Mode Soft light

Merge and increase contrasts and levels if required.

You can further experiment with layer blend modes after duping your result.

[Henk Bos]

Just starting with BuzzPro and haven't found the best technique yet. This one came out pretty well.

[Neve]

Can you recall Henk how you got such a great result!?

Cheers

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by Henk Bos

Just starting with BuzzPro and haven't found the best technique yet. This one came out pretty well.

I'd say this one came out EXCELLENT. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your creations.

~Danny~

[Steve Conway]

I hate to be the one to dash cold water on the nice things being said about the Buzz plugins.

I was impressed with what I saw people doing with these plugins too. So I downloaded and installed the Buzz Simplifier demo and tried it about 2-3 times out of the possible 30. I decided that Buzz Lite might be more what I was looking for, so I uninstalled Buzz Simplifier and attempted to install the Lite demo. Whereupon the install program locked up and would not install the Lite demo. So I tried uninstalling the Lite and reinstalling the Simplifier and no go. The programs all will stop in the middle of installing and none will now install on my pc.

I contacted the tech support dept. and they only suggested that my downlods were corrupted and to try other copies. I did as they suggested but something the programs put on my pc, possibly in the registry, will not let me install anything of theirs. I know they do not want anyone using up their free demo tries and then reinstalling to get more free tries, but that was not my intention.

Now I am out of luck as to purchasing a Buzz program because it would not install.

If anyone comes across a similar program that will approximate Buzz Simplifier, I would really be interested.

The last I heard from the company was an email asking me if I had decided to purchase a full program yet?

Steve

[Cameraken]

Steve

Just a thought. If you have system restore activated you could go back to a time before the installation. This should correct your registry and then you could reinstall.

Ken