Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/01/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, when I was trying out LR3 I saw some commentary from the PK developers that the print output sharpening in LR may be better than the PK plugin. I think the same people are involved in both products. But then, I could never get in tune with LR so I use CS5. I do use the PK halftone output sharpeners when that is going to be the print medium. Ken On 1/18/2012 6:02 PM, Richard Man wrote: > I don't use a separate sharpener plugin, but in any case, LR print module > is now using the print sharpening engine from of these plugin vendors. > > On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Ken Carney<kcarney1 at cox.net> wrote: > >> Right. I have used PK Sharpener Pro forever. I open raw files in ACR >> with zero sharpening, as a last step apply PK capture sharpening and if >> needed high pass sharpening with a mask if needed. I used to use the PK >> output sharpener, but with the latest cameras and printers (Canon 5D MK II >> and Epson 3880) I see less use for it. >> >> Ken >> >> >> On 1/17/2012 7:27 PM, Jayanand Govindaraj wrote: >> >>> There is a much simpler way to do this - get Photokit Sharpener, and use >>> Edge Sharpen! That is what I have done. I experimented with masks, found >>> it >>> too time consuming, then went out and purchased plug ins for Photoshop >>> from >>> Photokit (long ago) and more recently Nik, which effectively automate the >>> masking process. >>> Cheers >>> Jayanand >>> >>> On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:09 AM, Robert Adler<rgacpa at gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Leo, >>>> This technique is taught by and used by Charlie Cramer in his printing >>>> class. He actually provides and action in CS that does this. Great >>>> technique for personal control. >>>> Thanks for the link. I'm saving it. >>>> Best, >>>> Bob >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 10:58 AM, leo wesson<leowesson at gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Don't know if ya'll are fans of John Paul Caponigro...here is some >>>> good >>>>> info on sharpening.. >>>>> >>>>> http://www.johnpaulcaponigro.**com/blog/category/sharpening-**2/<http://www.johnpaulcaponigro.com/blog/category/sharpening-2/> >>>>> >>>>> Leo Wesson >>>>> Photographer/Videographer >>>>> 817.733.9157 >>>>> www.leowesson.com >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See >>>>> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >>>>> more information >>>>> >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> Bob Adler >>>> Palo Alto, CA >>>> http://www.rgaphoto.com >>>> >>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See >>>> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >>>> more information >>>> >>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See >>> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >>> more information >>> >>> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See >> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >> more information >> > >