3 step sharpening

If you want to automate the process check out the Pixel Genius Photoshop plug-in PhotoKit Sharpener from http://www.pixelgenius.com . The late (and sorely missed) Bruce Fraser created the Photokit sharpener with input from other members of the PixelGenius crew.

If you are using Lightroom there are two capture sharpening presets , based on the Photokit Sharpener, that are options in the Develop Module. When you either export or print directly from Lightroom you also have the option of applying a rather simplified output sharpener targeted to the size, resolution and type of output.

>>> If you are using Lightroom there are two capture sharpening presets , based on the Photokit Sharpener, that are options in the Develop Module. When you either export or print directly from Lightroom you also have the option of applying a rather simplified output sharpener targeted to the size, resolution and type of output.

I'm really impressed how well LR sharpening works. The designers did a great job abstracting out the complexity...

Ellis,

When using LR2 print sharpening do you generally click on the Print Resolution box, or allow the file to print at its native resolution? I have found that the print shaprening in LR2 to produce less than desirable results when printing a small image 4x6 from a high res file. It appeared oversharpened even at the low print sharpening setting I did not click the Print Resolution box to force a specific resolution and in a previous thread it was suggested that may have been the issue.

I had a prior post that raised this follow-up question, but it had fallen down in the list and didn't get the feedback. Sorry for hijacking the thread Patrick.

Regards,

Eric

At the risk of hijacking Patrick's thread (sorry Patrick)

Here's another that works very well.

<http://www.outbackphoto.com/filters/dopf005_detail_extractor/DOP_DetailExtractor.html>

That didn't work, let me try again.

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No problem Eric, if that coudl help you : )

I would use the low sharpen in Lr 2, or simply turn it OFF (what i do) and do a better one in the sharpen menu.

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Since Ps have already a good way of making a sharpen, call Smart Sharpen, i have a hard time spending $ to get something else to do it. The bad things is those external plugin dont just cost 50$ but some hundred $..that i find ridiculous since you can do it directly in CS, with the rigth knowlege, the exact same result.

I have create a french and english tutorial for a magazine, if any one would like to get is hand on it, just ask by email..its free : )

then you decide if you really need to invest more $ to get your file *sharper*

Patrick, if you still have my email address, please send me that article along with the actions that you mentioned in another thread. TIA :o)

done : )

Eric, Simply put: I rarely print directly from Lightroom so I am not qualified to answer your question. I currently print through Photoshop CS3 .