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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