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Photo Retouching Step 2: Sharpen Image

This page will walk you through the steps involved in sharpening your image.

These adjustments can be made to any photo and will quickly and easily enhance a photo.

This technique is outlined in detail in the YouTube video embedded to the right.

You can also find this video on the ghsmacserver- Graphic/Resources/PhotoRetouching/ S1.ColorCorrection

Sharpen an Image

1. View your image at 100%

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You can view your image at 100% by double clicking on your Zoom Tool in the Tool Bar.  Verify your zoom rate by looking at the % next to your file name.

2. Apply an Unsharp Mask Filter

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You will apply an unsharp mask filter from the Menu Bar. Select Filter-> Sharpen -> Unsharp Mask.

3. Apply the following values to the Unsharp Mask Filter Dialogue Box.

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For a high resolution image you will want to use some values that are close to the values pictured to the right.  

Amount: 120%
Radius: between 0.5-1.0 pixels
Threshold: 0-1 levels

Click OK. 

Save your project.

Move on to the next step: Set Black and White Point

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