Sharpening out-of-focus shots in CS5.5... at DVinfo.net

Doug Puckett · November 24th, 2011, 09:46 PM

On a wedding Im cutting right now, I have some out of focus shots that for sure need sharpening before I deliver. Im using CS5.5. Is there a plugin or technique I can use to make this footage more usable? I will have to remember to ALWAYS bring my glasses with me!!

Thanks in advance.
Doug

Dominik Krol · November 24th, 2011, 10:29 PM

You can use "sharpen" and "unsharp mask" combination, if its really bad, or "unsharp mask" alone.

If you use "sharpen" you will need to reduce noise before you put it in.

Doug Bailey · November 27th, 2011, 03:08 PM

In addition to Dominik's suggestion, try using Levels and/or Curves. I've often saved the day by working with these two. Increasing contrast can give the appearance of being sharper.
Regards & best of luck,
Doug.

November 24th, 2011, 09:46 PM	#1
Doug Puckett Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 44	Sharpening out-of-focus shots in CS5.5... On a wedding Im cutting right now, I have some out of focus shots that for sure need sharpening before I deliver. Im using CS5.5. Is there a plugin or technique I can use to make this footage more usable? I will have to remember to ALWAYS bring my glasses with me!! Thanks in advance. Doug

November 24th, 2011, 10:29 PM	#2
Dominik Krol Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Copenhagen Denmark Posts: 70	Re: Sharpening out-of-focus shots in CS5.5... You can use "sharpen" and "unsharp mask" combination, if its really bad, or "unsharp mask" alone. If you use "sharpen" you will need to reduce noise before you put it in.

November 27th, 2011, 03:08 PM	#3
Doug Bailey Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 164	Re: Sharpening out-of-focus shots in CS5.5... In addition to Dominik's suggestion, try using Levels and/or Curves. I've often saved the day by working with these two. Increasing contrast can give the appearance of being sharper. Regards & best of luck, Doug.