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How to make your photos super sharp in Photoshop (without adding noise)

February 23, 2009 by Steve Berardi 28 Comments

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There seems to be a lot of debate about the best sharpening method in Photoshop. Some say it’s “unsharp mask,” while others swear by “smart sharpen,” and a few have developed complex multi-step workflows for sharpening their photos.

I’ve tried a few of these techniques, but the one I like best is High-Pass sharpening. It’s my favorite method for two reasons:

  • It barely adds any noise to your photo
  • It’s a short and quick process

So, here’s how you do it: [Read more…] about How to make your photos super sharp in Photoshop (without adding noise)

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