Digital BW, The Print

Hi Julian;

Do you have PS-CS2? If so, the 'smart sharpening works well, better 
than USM. I too use 2-3 passes with a barely perceptible bump each 
time, and if I can, I do all sharpening in 16-bit. If I have noise 
or grain in some parts of the image, I often apply the sharpening to 
a duplicate image layer, convert it to a 'hide-all' layer mask, and 
paint in only the areas I want sharper. Keeps those skies smooth and 
grit-free.

Steven Karafyllakis

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "jlk4410" 
<Jlkmmw@...> wrote:
>
> Sorry if this sounds too basic and I am struggling.
> So much that I've read seems geared to RGB that I'm looking for 
advice about sharpening 
> Grayscale images. Yes, I've searched the archives at DB&WTP, and 
Googled, and what I've 
> found seems dated, RGB,  and unclear.
> PhotoKit, Pixel Genius suggests 
> 1:Capture sharpen{easy/gentle with an edge mask}, 
> 2:Creative sharpen, 
> 3:Output sharpen, {for the method, size and DPI} 
> meaning 2 or 3 sharpening passes. AND Photokit only works in RGB!
> Convert to RGB? Then back again for output? What's the workflow 
look like?
> Other sources suggest sharpening for output at the end of the 
workflow. {only one pass} 
> I'd appreciate hearing from the experienced members on the subject 
of sharpening 
> Grayscale images for Ink jet output. 
> FYI
> Mac OS 10.4.7  PS2
> NEC LCD calibrated monitor
> Epson R2400
> Specific project is 645 B&W NEGS Fuji Acros scanned with an Imacon
> Anyone willing to share their secrets?
> 
> Thanks,
> Julian Kaiser
>