Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/01/18

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Subject: [Leica] sharpening
From: robertmeier at usjet.net (Robert Meier)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:29:50 -0600 (CST)
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I've been really liking the prints I'm getting from LR3, better than what 
I've done for a long time with PS.


On Jan 18, 2012, at 5:39 PM, Ken Carney wrote:

> Right.  I have used PK Sharpener Pro forever.  I open raw files in ACR 
> with zero sharpening, as a last step apply PK capture sharpening and if 
> needed high pass sharpening with a mask if needed.  I used to use the PK 
> output sharpener, but with the latest cameras and printers (Canon 5D MK II 
> and Epson 3880) I see less use for it.
> 
> Ken
> 
> On 1/17/2012 7:27 PM, Jayanand Govindaraj wrote:
>> There is a much simpler way to do this - get Photokit Sharpener, and use
>> Edge Sharpen! That is what I have done. I experimented with masks, found 
>> it
>> too time consuming, then went out and purchased plug ins for Photoshop 
>> from
>> Photokit (long ago) and more recently Nik, which effectively automate the
>> masking process.
>> Cheers
>> Jayanand
>> 
>> On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:09 AM, Robert Adler<rgacpa at gmail.com>  wrote:
>> 
>>> Leo,
>>> This technique is taught by and used by Charlie Cramer in his printing
>>> class. He actually provides and action in CS that does this. Great
>>> technique for personal control.
>>> Thanks for the link. I'm saving it.
>>> Best,
>>> Bob
>>> 
>>> On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 10:58 AM, leo wesson<leowesson at gmail.com>  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Don't know if ya'll are fans of John Paul Caponigro...here is some good
>>>> info on sharpening..
>>>> 
>>>> http://www.johnpaulcaponigro.com/blog/category/sharpening-2/
>>>> 
>>>> Leo Wesson
>>>> Photographer/Videographer
>>>> 817.733.9157
>>>> www.leowesson.com
>>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Bob Adler
>>> Palo Alto, CA
>>> http://www.rgaphoto.com
>>> 
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In reply to: Message from leowesson at gmail.com (leo wesson) ([Leica] sharpening)
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Message from kcarney1 at cox.net (Ken Carney) ([Leica] sharpening)