Ever look at a photo and think it needs a little POP? Topaz Labs just released their easiest Photoshop plugin to date – Star Effects. It is so simply to use that you will have to resist the temptation to add it to every photo 
Topaz Star Effects starts you off with 25 presets. But, the fun is in experimenting. In the Main Adjustments tab, you can adjust the Threshold to control which light sources are turned into stars. Want a few stars? Lower the Threshold. Want lots of stars? Increase the Threshold. You can refine the overall effect further by using the Brush in the Star Settings tab to remove/add stars exactly where you want them. Also in the Star Settings, you can adjust the overall look of the star from a natural burst to a stylized vector look.
Also in the Main Adjustments tab, you can adjust the star size, star angle, number of points, spread and the overall luminance of the stars. Under Additional Effects, you can even add a burst within a burst, glow and ring flare. You can adjust the overall color, saturation of the star and even add a rainbow prism effect. You can even mix all of the effects by using the Apply button between setting changes. It’s so Easy!
If you are a Photoshop perfectionist, you may want to apply the star effect to a new layer with a black background (by using the Stars Only setting under the Star Settings). Just change the Layer Blending Mode in Photoshop to Screen to see the effect directly on the photo. You can then add a Mask to control the application or create a selection by selecting black in the color range and inverting the selection. So many options!
Topaz Star Effects is brand new and ready for you to download. This is also the first new filter NOT to be included in the Topaz Bundle; so it will require a separate purchase. The filter is regularly $29.99 but can be purchased for only $19.99 when you use the coupon code TopazStars (expires 2/15/12). Topaz has scheduled a series of Webinars for Star Effects so that you can see the plugin in action. But, I warn you — once you see it, you will want it!
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