Sharpening and noise
reduction are two
of those rather boring but
nonetheless essential image-
editing tasks we all need
to master if we want the best
photographic results. They’re
something to be done swiftly
and without fuss, so that you
can get on to more creative
edits – so it helps to speed up
this rather mundane processif you know exactly which
tools to use, and how.
Camera Raw’s Detail panel
is the best tool Photoshop
offers. Helpfully, it’s divided
into two logical sections:
sharpening and noise
reduction. It makes sense that
these appear together: in a
way they’re two sides of the
same coin. Over-sharpening
can amplify image noise, andGet to grips with the most powerful tool Photoshop
offers for sharpening and noise reductionMASTER THE DETAIL PANEL
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BEFORE AFTER
excessive noise reduction
can soften details.
There’s no magic formula
for finding the right balance
between the two: it’s just
about experimenting with
different settings. If you
find it difficult to judge the
right strength of a slider,
try moving it up to its full
amount, then drag backwards
until the image looks right.