There is one question that always comes to my mind when I edit my scans in Photoshop: where is the secret setting that allows sharpening the image and not the grain? For Photoshop, there is no difference between an edge and the countour of grain, no matter how I set the USM dialog. Any ideas how not to emphasize grain when sharpening?
There is one question that always comes to my mind when I edit my scans in Photoshop: where is the secret setting that allows sharpening the image and not the grain? For Photoshop, there is no difference between an edge and the countour of grain, no matter how I set the USM dialog. Any ideas how not to emphasize grain when sharpening?
There is one question that always comes to my mind when I edit my scans in Photoshop: where is the secret setting that allows sharpening the image and not the grain? For Photoshop, there is no difference between an edge and the countour of grain, no matter how I set the USM dialog. Any ideas how not to emphasize grain when sharpening?
The Focus Magic filter (not free) is the best tool I know for sharpening with grain. It has options for sharpening film and grainy images, and it does help a bit. There is a recent thread in this forum with some pointers to free tools I haven't tried yet.There is one question that always comes to my mind when I edit my scans in Photoshop: where is the secret setting that allows sharpening the image and not the grain? For Photoshop, there is no difference between an edge and the countour of grain, no matter how I set the USM dialog. Any ideas how not to emphasize grain when sharpening?
Look into a program like Neat Image or Noise Ninja. They will allow you to sharpen the image but not the grain, within reason. You could do this yourself with Photoshop but NI and NN will allow you to quickly try out various combinations to achieve the effect you want.
Sandy King
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