#i downloaded this template on some site like 10 years ago lmao

[gunsatthaphan]

Hi absolutely in love with your sharpening here

https://www.tumblr.com/gunsatthaphan/753363906843557888/are-you-consoling-me?source=share

May I ask for the settings please 🥺🩷

hello anon!!

first of all thank you!! 🧡🥺

I use a PS action template for my sharpening which basically consists of doubling of the main image layer and then applying selective sharpening (500%) to the first and the same selective sharpening (with the same settings) combined with gaussian blur (1.5 - 2px radius) to the second layer (with opacity set to 50%). The radius of the gaussian blur determines how much detail you want to retain in the sharpening process, a small radius gives you more detail while a bigger radius gives you more of a glossy/hazed/beauty filter look. I usually adjust it depending on the initial resolution of the scene and the lighting etc. In my experience this template works best for scenes with regular lighting/increased highlights or well lit darker scenes since it makes the details look more crisp. With darker scenes that are more poorly lit overall I recommend using a different sharpening technique since you won't be able to erase the image noise and do gamma corrections etc., even with an increased gaussian blur radius. But my solution to that is just to avoid dark scenes altogether lmao.

But yeah I have been using this template for years and I know it's basic but it's always worked great for me. I hope that helps!

xxx