Create Sharpen Layer

This recipe adds a new layer that sharpens the image below it. One advantage of this technique is that the underlying image is not altered so if you find that the sharpening is incorrect the layer can be deleted without effecting the image.

Just follow the steps listed.

You only need to use Step 2 or Steps 3&4, not both.

After Step 5 the image will look darker, this is expected, keep going Step 6 will correct this.

In Step 6 the filter preview window will look very gray, this is expected.  Do NOT adjust the radius setting using the filter preview window as you will need a very large setting for it to look right and the sharpening effect will be lost.  Start with a radius of about 5 pixels for a 1800x1200 pixel image and use the image window to judge the effect.



Thanks to Bruce Fraser for this technique. http://www.creativepro.com .