Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Be aware that sharpened files using this software, which I have and use, can be VAST because they do use layers and Photoshop doesn't do much of anything in compressing layers. So files of >100 MBytes are likely. It also will test your computer's CPU. If you are using full-frame scans from film, or from a full-frame digital camera, you're going to do some industrial-strength work on that puppy. I got out of the practice of using it for that reason except on finished pieces. Photoshop will, in the next version as I understand it, allow better use of memory than it currently does and that should help. So, be aware that you'll be sucking up serious resources of every kind: RAM, disk, and CPU when you use these sharpening filters. Adam BrIDGE On 2/16/06, Tina Manley <images@infoave.net> wrote: > At 04:43 PM 2/16/2006, you wrote: > >My hat is off to anyone who is expert in sharpening. It's not an easy > >thing to learn. > > It's easy if you leave it up to the experts: > http://www.pixelgenius.com/sharpener/index.html > > This software has three sharpeners - one capture sharpener that is > used to offset any softness introduced by the digital process or > scanner. One specialized softener to use like a brush on certain > areas like eyes. One output sharpener to use depending on the output > - web, inkjet, etc. Each sharpener has many levels. Everything is > done in layers so you have total control and can fade or flatten > whenever you want. This is by the Pixel Genius gurus who write all > of the Photoshop How-to books. It's invaluable to me. > > Tina > > Tina Manley, ASMP > http://www.tinamanley.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >