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Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
 11/27/2007 05:50:30 PM · #1
I entered my first challenge with unfortunate results because I messed up the USM. I used it before I "saved for web" and what I was wondering is does it make a difference if you use USM before or after you save for web? Can anyone help me with this.

Message edited by author 2007-11-27 19:33:34.
Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35 f/4 ED VR
 11/27/2007 05:52:52 PM · #2
I sharpen right before save for web, after editing and resizing. You shouldn't post the original in your profile until after the challenge is over.
Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
 11/27/2007 06:01:24 PM · #3
oops- okay i deleted it.
Canon EOS-60D
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon
 11/27/2007 06:12:19 PM · #4
When and how you sharpen can make or break a photograph. Under the learn area there's a great tutorial on sharpening. I wish I could give you a "one fits all" sharpening technique but that's impossible. So I think this tutorial will help you out a great deal.

The Learn area of the site has a lot of great tutorials that users have posted. It's a great place to get tips on a wide variety of subject.

Hope this helps.
SDW

Message edited by author 2007-11-27 18:12:50.
Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35 f/4 ED VR
 11/27/2007 06:20:32 PM · #5
I found your challenge image after seeing the one that you had on your profile and I see what you mean but I don't think the sharpening did that. I suggest reading this tutorial, Using Photoshop to Prepare Photos for DPC Challenges.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM
 11/27/2007 06:26:38 PM · #6
Real World Image Sharpening by Bruce Frazier is a nice book to run through sharpening and the different techniques that are used. I found that it helped me out alot. you can also google and find alot about USM and Smart sharpen as well.
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