iPhoto ’11: The Macintosh iLife Guide to using iPhoto with OS X Lion and iCloud
by Jim Heid, Michael E. Cohen, Dennis R. Cohen
Sharpening Tips
Should You Sharpen?
Just because digital images have an inherent softness doesn’t mean that you should apply sharpening to every photo you take. First, consider the photo itself. A photo that lacks fine details—say, a close-up of a baby’s face—won’t gain much from sharpening, and may even be hurt by it. Conversely, a photo containing fine details—such as the one on the opposite page—may benefit greatly from sharpening.
Also consider how you’ll be using the photo. A photo destined for a slide show or video project probably doesn’t need sharpening. A photo that you plan to print—either yourself or by ordering prints or a book—is a better candidate for sharpening, especially if the photo contains fine details.
Printing? Sharpen heavily. ...
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