 Margie M. Heldt |
Using High Pass Filter to Sharpen in PS I have just learned a way to sharpen my digital photos in photoshop using the High Pass Filter. I wondered how many others are using it and if you see pluses and minuses of using it over the USF. I especially like being able to sharpen on a separate layer and using a mask on the layer to remove just the areas I want to be sharpened, instead of the entire photo. Thank you for your input...Margie
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Margie M. Heldt |
Howie...This is the site where I saw the best explanation of the technique. Like I said in my post, I like how you mask the layer and apply it only on the photo where you want it sharpened. The other explanations seemed to have left this part off. If you try it, please let me know what you think of it and how it compares to the Unsharp filter in PS. Thank-you! Ophs...almost forgot the link... http://www.skyinsight.net/wiki/index.php/High_Pass_Filter_Sharpening_in_PhotoShop
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Diane Dupuis |
I also use high pass and find I have much more visible results than USM. I've tried every suggested setting for USM but I rarely see a difference. With high pass you can adjust the amount and take away in certain areas - I really like it!
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Margie M. Heldt |
Thank you Diane...I just took a look at your gallery and you have some really beautiful photos! Do you sharpen just about every photo taken with a digital? I heard they were softer...after sharpening, I can see what they mean now.
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Diane Dupuis |
Depends on each photo really. I'd say I use the high pass on maybe 1/3 to half of my pics.
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Michelle Ross |
is there a place for instructions using Elements .. I can't find the layer mask option in elements???
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Justin G. |
i believe layer masking is a feature in photoshop only. you can layer mask a USM also. you can layer mask anything
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Justin G. |
but I must say this high pass is powerful and much more controlled. I never did like usm and to see any great differences I always ended up seeing the white lines that were created. this is a nice feature. thanks for displaying it margie.
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Diane Dupuis |
Elements 3.0 definitely can do it. Make a new layer by copying your pic. Add the highpass filter to the copied layer (filter - other - high pass). Pick your setting (I usually go around 7 to 10) Change your mode for that layer to overlay And then you can adjust it from 100% to less if you want - and can delete certain parts if you want to keep some of it softer.
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Justin G. |
elements 3.0 has no layer mask options though (i don't believe). I know you can do high pass but I don't think you can do layer masks.
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