Sharpen or unsharp mask in PPro CS6? at DVinfo.net

Dan Burnap · September 9th, 2012, 01:29 AM

Ans how much for 5D Mk3 footage?

Colin Rowe · September 9th, 2012, 06:54 AM

No answer to that Dan. It all depends on the footage, each shot will probably vary. But In general, as little as possible

Sareesh Sudhakaran · September 9th, 2012, 09:15 PM

Both are different algorithms. Unsharp Mask is, in theory, more suited to DSLR footage but there are potentially thousands of scenarios where that isn't the case.

Try both, use the one that you like. You'll need different results for different display sizes. The rule of thumb - the smaller the screen the more the sharpening - but again there are exceptions.

Hope this helps.

Kris Koster · September 13th, 2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Burnap

Ans how much for 5D Mk3 footage?

I prefer the unsharp option on a flat acquisition from the 5D3. The range from 110 - 130 approx is usually the case for most shots, and just up the radius a smidgen.

Only works well on footage acquired without any sharpening whatsoever in-camera.

Good luck!

September 9th, 2012, 01:29 AM	#1
Dan Burnap Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 335	Sharpen or unsharp mask in PPro CS6? Ans how much for 5D Mk3 footage?

September 9th, 2012, 06:54 AM	#2
Colin Rowe Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall UK Posts: 793	Re: Sharpen or unsharp mask in PPro CS6? No answer to that Dan. It all depends on the footage, each shot will probably vary. But In general, as little as possible __________________ Colin

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Sareesh Sudhakaran Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,385	Re: Sharpen or unsharp mask in PPro CS6? Both are different algorithms. Unsharp Mask is, in theory, more suited to DSLR footage but there are potentially thousands of scenarios where that isn't the case. Try both, use the one that you like. You'll need different results for different display sizes. The rule of thumb - the smaller the screen the more the sharpening - but again there are exceptions. Hope this helps. __________________ Get the Free Comprehensive Guide to Rigging ANY Camera - one guide to rig them all - DSLRs to the Arri Alexa.