Graphics Programs Reference
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Figure 7-24. Here's the terrier from page 261, only this time he's been sharpened using Adjust
Sharpness. Notice how much each hair in his coat stands out, and how much more detail you can
see in his nose and mouth.
The High-Pass Filter
Unsharp Mask is definitely the traditional favorite, and Adjust Sharpness is the latest thing in
sharpening, but there's an alternative method that many people prefer because you apply it
on a dedicated layer, which means you can lessen the effect later by adjusting the layer's
opacity. Moreover, you can use this method to punch up the colors in a photo as you sharpen.
It's called
high-pass sharpening
.
