Unsharp

The typical sharpening tool used in Photoshop and other graphics programs is named after this traditional darkroom process and is called the Unsharp mask.

Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz 2009

This new function enables you to apply enhancements such as Unsharp Mask or D-Lighting to a specific area with just a click of the mouse.

2BakSa.Net 2009

Finally, I converted the image itself to a Smart Object and added an Unsharp Mask filter.

Hey! Hey! I Forgot To Tell You & An Inadvertant Tutorial Sean Craven 2009

Crop, convert to LAB color, add three adjustment layers -- Curves, Brightness & Contrast, and Levels -- throw down a little Unsharp Mask, and done.

Archive 2009-07-19 Sean Craven 2009

Finally, I converted the image itself to a Smart Object and added an Unsharp Mask filter.

Archive 2009-07-05 Sean Craven 2009

However I observe that quite strong “Unsharp mask” photo editing effect has been used.

Delicate Arch - The Panda's Thumb 2009

Crop, convert to LAB color, add three adjustment layers -- Curves, Brightness & Contrast, and Levels -- throw down a little Unsharp Mask, and done.

Initiation Sean Craven 2009

Yea, I know there are a million USM tutorials around, but this one found via a photo board Unsharp Mask: How Do You Actually Use That Thing? is nice as it seems to show more the application of it in the form of "slide X to value Y, look for property P, move slider back to Y-10" type instructions.

UFies.org: May 2008 Archives 2008

Yea, I know there are a million USM tutorials around, but this one found via a photo board Unsharp Mask: How Do You Actually Use That Thing? is nice as it seems to show more the application of it in the form of "slide X to value Y, look for property P, move slider back to Y-10" type instructions.

Unsharp Mask Tutorial - UFies.org 2008

I recommend that you sharpen your photos by hand, using the Unsharp Mask tool in your favorite photo editor.

PCWorld 2010