What are the best options for sharpening? Under what circumstances would you choose one technique over another, and why?
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Mitch
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Sorry Mitch, but I have not found any 'rules'
I just always use FocusMagic at the start of pp-ing
I then prefer Local-Auto Level Contrast to the more normal sharpening techniques
Remember that it does depend on how the photo is going to be viewed - screen (and re-sized) or print. There are just too many variables and it is a personal judgement call.
I think the only way to learn is to try different ways and see which one appeals to you
I think photography is becoming more and more an art form, rather than a rendition of the actual scene - so anything goes!
Zog
I just always use FocusMagic at the start of pp-ing
I then prefer Local-Auto Level Contrast to the more normal sharpening techniques
Remember that it does depend on how the photo is going to be viewed - screen (and re-sized) or print. There are just too many variables and it is a personal judgement call.
I think the only way to learn is to try different ways and see which one appeals to you
I think photography is becoming more and more an art form, rather than a rendition of the actual scene - so anything goes!
Zog
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Mitch,
Sharpening is not a one size fits all process there are different techniques for different needs.
I have 3 Primary techniques I use:
1) High Pass Filter - usually effective for outdoors scenery, landscapes and vistas. Not so good for People or items with smooth rounded surfaces with little or not transition edges.
2) Unsharp Mask - Similar to Highpass in usage and I usually do a visual compare at 100% to see whic of the two does a better job on my specific image.
3) Smart Sharpen - I have been using this filter in photoshop to sharpen people. It does a reasonably good job on most portraits.
Things I would add to everything else here...Always sharpen on a Layer and Always at 100%.
Greg
Sharpening is not a one size fits all process there are different techniques for different needs.
I have 3 Primary techniques I use:
1) High Pass Filter - usually effective for outdoors scenery, landscapes and vistas. Not so good for People or items with smooth rounded surfaces with little or not transition edges.
2) Unsharp Mask - Similar to Highpass in usage and I usually do a visual compare at 100% to see whic of the two does a better job on my specific image.
3) Smart Sharpen - I have been using this filter in photoshop to sharpen people. It does a reasonably good job on most portraits.
Things I would add to everything else here...Always sharpen on a Layer and Always at 100%.
Greg
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