08-28-2008, 11:17 PM
One issue with unsharp mask is that after applying it, if you need to significantly downsize an image for any reason, you'll often get jagged edges from artifacting.
here is a simple trick in photoshop that works for ISO 800 and down (gets noisy at higher settings).
Save your image as a photoshop document but leave it open. Go to Filters - texture. select texturizer. In that filter, set it to 100% and level 12 then load the saved photoshop image and apply it.
You will often see a decent sharpening effect and not get any issues if you downsize.
here is a simple trick in photoshop that works for ISO 800 and down (gets noisy at higher settings).
Save your image as a photoshop document but leave it open. Go to Filters - texture. select texturizer. In that filter, set it to 100% and level 12 then load the saved photoshop image and apply it.
You will often see a decent sharpening effect and not get any issues if you downsize.