Sharpenning your picture.
Jul 14, 2014 10:47:20 #
What is your favorite tool or plugin for sharpenning your picture in PP? And how do you know that you did it right /not over or under sharpenned/?
Jul 14, 2014 10:53:44 #
MMC wrote:
What is your favorite tool or plugin for sharpenning your picture in PP? And how do you know that you did it right /not over or under sharpenned/?
I use OnOne percect enhance (8.5) and the detail slider. Sharpen until it looks better but still realistic. It is all a matter of preference of the shooter as to how much is enough (less is usually better).
Jul 14, 2014 10:53:50 #
MMC wrote:
What is your favorite tool or plugin for sharpenning your picture in PP? And how do you know that you did it right /not over or under sharpenned/?
LR 5.5 clarity. Too much and you get artifacts.
Jul 14, 2014 11:07:36 #
Thanks.
skiman wrote:
I use OnOne percect enhance (8.5) and the detail slider. Sharpen until it looks better but still realistic. It is all a matter of preference of the shooter as to how much is enough (less is usually better).
Jul 14, 2014 11:07:48 #
Jul 14, 2014 11:09:37 #
MMC wrote:
What is your favorite tool or plugin for sharpenning your picture in PP? And how do you know that you did it right /not over or under sharpenned/?
NIK Software's Sharpener Pro Output Sharpener. As to know when you've overdone it, you need to rely on your own judgment and eyesight.
Jul 14, 2014 11:15:33 #
In most cases I prefer High Pass sharpening. I like the results to be barely visible when viewed at 50%.
Jul 14, 2014 11:17:33 #
Jul 14, 2014 11:18:47 #
Bob, thank you for you reply. Are you using any sharpenning tools from Photoshop?
Bob Yankle wrote:
NIK Software's Sharpener Pro Output Sharpener. As to know when you've overdone it, you need to rely on your own judgment and eyesight.
Jul 14, 2014 11:26:31 #
Thanks for your reply. I am not familiar with this action. I have found some information on internet but did not read it yet.
TheDman wrote:
For the web I like the Tony Kuyper action. As sharp as you dare without the halos.
Jul 14, 2014 11:30:22 #
MMC wrote:
What is your favorite tool or plugin for sharpenning your picture in PP? And how do you know that you did it right /not over or under sharpenned/?
Faststone USM sharpening with a radius of .3 or less and an amount of 4 or less will keep the noise down.
A handy trick for flower petals is to blur first and then sharpen.
This will give you that border around the flower head that is all the rage this week.
Jul 14, 2014 11:42:40 #
MMC wrote:
Bob, thank you for you reply. Are you using any sharpenning tools from Photoshop?
Yes, Filter>Sharpen>Smart Sharpen. It gives you the most control over your sharpening efforts. I usually use Amount: 18%; Radius: 1.6px; Reduce Noise: 5%; Remove: Lens Blur.
Jul 14, 2014 11:46:48 #
Thanks again. What is your opinion about shake reduction?
Bob Yankle wrote:
Yes, Filter>Sharpen>Smart Sharpen. It gives you the most control over your sharpening efforts. I usually use Amount: 18%; Radius: 1.6px; Reduce Noise: 5%; Remove: Lens Blur.
Jul 14, 2014 11:53:45 #
MMC wrote:
Thanks again. What is your opinion about shake reduction?
I've used it too, but it doesn't give a natural looking edge. For an instance, please go to http://static.uglyhedgehog.com/upload/2014/7/12/1405187667768-mountainlichen.jpg I used Shake Reduction on that photo. It looks OK in the small image, but if you click to zoom in, it's pretty erratic. It's not something I would choose to use again.
Jul 14, 2014 12:06:21 #
Thank you.
Bob Yankle wrote:
I've used it too, but it doesn't give a natural looking edge. For an instance, please go to http://static.uglyhedgehog.com/upload/2014/7/12/1405187667768-mountainlichen.jpg I used Shake Reduction on that photo. It looks OK in the small image, but if you click to zoom in, it's pretty erratic. It's not something I would choose to use again.
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