Saving unsharp masking as a layer
2005-05-06 by yaakovsinclair
Is there a way to save usm as a layer, so that you can save different degrees of sharpening depending on your print size? thanks!
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Saving unsharp masking as a layer
Re: [Digital BW] Saving unsharp masking as a layer
2005-05-06 by Mark Savoia
You can save each degree of sharpening (per print size) as a separate action and then just run it when needed. Name each action according to size for example. Mark On May 6, 2005, at 7:31 AM, yaakovsinclair wrote: > Is there a way to save usm as a layer, so that you can save different > degrees of sharpening depending on your print size? > thanks! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Saving unsharp masking as a layer
2005-05-06 by Louis Dina
For me, sharpening is usually the last step before printing. In Photoshop, I will usually create a new top layer (Ctrl-Alt-Shift-N), then stamp that layer with a composite of all underlying layers (Ctrl- Alt-Shift-E). I will add sharpening to this layer (usually a little stronger than desired), then use the opacity slider to tone down the sharpening to the desired final amount. If I leave this in PSD or layered TIF mode, I can adjust it for any desired printing mode. All underneath layers are left untouched, so I can always delete the sharpening layer without damaging the original. Lou --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "yaakovsinclair" <sinclair@a...> wrote:
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> Is there a way to save usm as a layer, so that you can save different > degrees of sharpening depending on your print size? > thanks!
RE: [Digital BW] Saving unsharp masking as a layer
2005-05-06 by Jim Farrell
There is a way of unsharp masking using layers courtesy of Russell Brown, basically create a duplicate of the background layer, apply unsharp mask (over do it somewhat), duplicate this layer. We now have two unsharp mask layers. Using the blending modes, change the topmost layer to a blending of lighten, and the other unsharp mask layer to darken. Now using the opacity slider adjust the layers opacity until you get the correct amount of sharpening (you will probably have a lower value on the lighten layer). If necessary you can apply a layer mask and then paint using the paintbrush in the mask to further refine the areas that you wish to be sharpened. As a matter of interest this method can apply to most filters (eg blur). Hope this helps Jim _____
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