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12/20/2007 12:23:41 PM · #1 |
I was wondering when you make prints. Do you retouch the original file size then resize it to your final print size, or do you first resize the image to the needed size and then retouch that.
Retouching the original size is easier and faster for the computer, but does it make a differnce in the quality of the image.
I have been told that sharpining is always the last process you should do.
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12/20/2007 12:27:46 PM · #2 |
I do all PP on the original file size, then sharpen as needed after resizing. Otherwise you have to rework the same image multiple times if you decide to change the aspect ratio for other print sizes. PP once, resize many. :-)
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12/20/2007 12:28:51 PM · #3 |
You should have a master file that has all edits on it, preferably in layers. Then when you resize for printing, you can touch up anything that needs work, usually the sharpening.
R.
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12/20/2007 01:29:40 PM · #4 |
A "best practice" is to perform all of your edits on the full-sized image, use layers so you can pick and choose various edits. This should be saved as either a PS project or as a TIF (tiff allows the saving of layers).
When you are ready to print, submit to challenge, etc., resize your image, convert to 8-bit (if necessary), then sharpen.
Generally speaking, sharpening is the last step before export/output. Keep in mind that there are some sharpening methods that should be done before resizing (e.g. high-pass filter sharpening).
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12/20/2007 01:36:58 PM · #5 |
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