Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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Preview
Amount
Radius
Blur settings
Angle for
Motion Blur
More accuracy
Preview
Zoom
Angle - Sets Motion Blur direction.
More Refined - Longer processing for better results.
PRO'S TIP
Unsharp Mask filter workflow:
1 For best results, choose the Remove setting first. The Lens Blur option provides a
good balance between sharpening effects and minimal sharpening artifacts.
2 Enlarge the preview to at least 100%. Next, select a low Radius value - 1 or 2 for
high-resolution images and 1 or less for low-resolution photos.
3 Now gradually move the Amount slider from left to right, stopping occasionally to
check the results of the sharpening.
4 When you reach a setting that provides good sharpening, but doesn't create halo
artifacts, click OK to apply.
5 To see the results of your sharpening being reflected in the Elements document itself,
make sure that the Preview option is selected.
Applying sharpening
makes permanent and
irreversible changes to
your photos so it is al-
ways a good idea to
keep an unsharpened
copy of your image as
an original. Alterna-
tively you can apply
sharpening changes to
a duplicate layer that
is positioned above
the background in the
Layers Palette.
Elements' sharpening tools
In addition to using a filter to sharpen your image, it is also possible to make changes to
specific areas of the picture using one of the two sharpening tools available. The Blur and
Sharpen tools are located in the Elements toolbox.
The size of the area they change is based on the current brush size. The intensity of the ef-
fect is controlled by the Strength value found in the options bar.
As with the Airbrush tool, the longer you keep the mouse button down the more pro-
nounced the effect will be. These features are particularly useful when you want to change
only small parts of an image rather than the whole picture.
 
 
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