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Update: I have created a new sharpening action-set: [link]Note that the new set allows you to choose a custom radius for the sharpening and does not include noise reduction actions (that pretty much just ran the NR filter anyway).
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A set of 6 free actions to help prepare images for output.
3 simple variations of the noise reduction filter for easy access.
Sharpening effects optimized for halftone/press or inkjet/dye output at 300 ppi (run it before printing to compensate for the blurring that takes place when printing!).
Included is also a sharpen effect optimized for screen.
The sharpening effects are non-destructive and fully tweakable (recommended: add an edge mask to avoid affecting skin etc.).
Made for Photoshop CS3 and newer.
Free to use for commercial work. Please don't redistribute - it can be downloaded for free from here!
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Note that output sharpening is the last thing you should add before print (the only thing you may add later is grain/noise). Zoom to 50% to roughly see how it will look.
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Comments: 8
Remember to check out the completely new and improved sharpening action-set.
[link]
A lot more options, and sharpening actions that do better at restoring "lost" detail.
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Thank you very much, these actions are exceptionally useful! Used here - [link]
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Oh, and a pro-tip for using sharpening and noise reduction:
- Use an edge mask for sharpening, and a surface mask for noise reduction.
This is very useful, and the mask will also help you avoiding sharpening e.g. the soft skin in a portrait while still applying sharpening to other areas (like eyes).
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