Sharp Method 002
In this tutorial I demonstrate a new version of Process Action sharpening using Photoshop Smart Objects.
The use of Smart Objects in sharpening enables a far greater control over the parameters of sharpening after an image has been processed. It also gives greater masking options giving a better more subtle feel to image sharpening.
Follow us on our social media channels above
Like this page, tell others about it using the buttons below
Comments (3)
1. david ruane
01/26/2012 --18:33
There was an analogue darkroom technique called "unsharp masking" which is actually where Photoshop got the filter name from. The technique involved duplicating the original negative placing them together on a transparent glass and focusing the enlarger on the negative on the bottom of the glass. The negative on top acted as an out of focus (unsharp mask) which increases the contrast along the edges of the image.
The unsharp mask filter takes its name and methodology from photography. This is why it looks at a pixel and comes to a decision regarding it being an edge or not, then as a result, if it is it, increases contrast around the edge of that pixel. The radius being the size of area around the pixel, the amount being the intensity of the effect.
So us photographers are not the last people to know about "sharpening" :) We invented the process. Great tutorial, thank you.
The unsharp mask filter takes its name and methodology from photography. This is why it looks at a pixel and comes to a decision regarding it being an edge or not, then as a result, if it is it, increases contrast around the edge of that pixel. The radius being the size of area around the pixel, the amount being the intensity of the effect.
So us photographers are not the last people to know about "sharpening" :) We invented the process. Great tutorial, thank you.
2. David Finchett
02/23/2012 --10:50
Guy's evolving and subtle techniques of proportionate sharpening are a game changer for quality in digital photography.
As a photographer, it now seems reckless to me to use Photoshops unsharp mask feature without proportionate masking like this.
As a photographer, it now seems reckless to me to use Photoshops unsharp mask feature without proportionate masking like this.
3. David Finchett
04/25/2012 --00:00
I've tested this on a landscape image using both the old method and this new one, and the difference is stunning. The image was black and white and had areas of high contrast. The result using the new method with two masks was a higher quality of sharpness with no white fringing.
We take online behaviour seriously and encourage polite and respectful behaviour, we reserve the right to omit any offending comment.
House Rules
We reserve the right to fail messages which:
Are considered likely to provoke, attack or offend others
Are racist, sexist, homophobic, sexually explicit, abusive or otherwise objectionable
Contain swear words or other language likely to offend
Break the law or condone or encourage unlawful activity. This includes breach of copyright, defamation and contempt of court.
Advertise products or services for profit
Are seen to impersonate someone else
Repeatedly post the same or similar messages ('spam')
Are unrelated to the topic
Include contact details such as telephone numbers and postal or email addresses
Are written in anything other than English
Contain links to other websites
Describe or encourage activities which could endanger the safety or well-being of others
We may also close comments on a post if we think the discussion has become irrelevant or out of date. We want to keep our blog as focused as possible. For this reason, messages not relevant to the post may be rejected. We reserve the right to remove such messages and take action against those responsible.
We reserve the right to fail messages which:
Are considered likely to provoke, attack or offend others
Are racist, sexist, homophobic, sexually explicit, abusive or otherwise objectionable
Contain swear words or other language likely to offend
Break the law or condone or encourage unlawful activity. This includes breach of copyright, defamation and contempt of court.
Advertise products or services for profit
Are seen to impersonate someone else
Repeatedly post the same or similar messages ('spam')
Are unrelated to the topic
Include contact details such as telephone numbers and postal or email addresses
Are written in anything other than English
Contain links to other websites
Describe or encourage activities which could endanger the safety or well-being of others
We may also close comments on a post if we think the discussion has become irrelevant or out of date. We want to keep our blog as focused as possible. For this reason, messages not relevant to the post may be rejected. We reserve the right to remove such messages and take action against those responsible.
Give the gift of 12 months online learning at www.guygowan.com for less than 40c a day!
Just fill out the form below and the Gift Voucher will be emailed to you shortly after payment.