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Noise reduction comes before sharpening<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

1. What to do first<\/h2>\n

Sharpening and noise reduction are two sides of the same coin, so it\u2019s quite handy that the main controls sit together within Lightroom\u2019s Detail Panel. But which to tackle first? It\u2019s a balancing act, so there may be some back and forth, but noise reduction usually comes at the start and sharpening at the end.<\/p>\n

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2. Tackle grainy noise<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Use the Luminance slider to eradicate grainy noise in high ISO images<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

The Noise Reduction Luminance slider within the Detail Panel is the best tool for fixing grainy noise of the kind you\u2019ll often see when shooting at high ISOs. Simply zoom in close to the image and adjust it until the noise disappears. Be careful not to push it too far, as it can smudge the details.<\/p>\n

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3. Choose noise over blur<\/h2>\n

Eradicating all noise is counterproductive. Noise reduction blurs detail, and sharpening amplifies noise, so it\u2019s always a compromise between the two. But a little noise is more preferable to mushy details, so push noise reduction as far as you can without adversely affecting the most important details.<\/p>\n

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4. The Detail and Contrast sliders<\/h2>\n\t\t
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For subtlety use the Detail and Contrast sliders<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

These two noise sliders are more subtle than Luminance. A high Detail value emphasises detail but it can result in pockmarking. A low Detail will reduce artefacts but at the cost of fine details. Contrast comes into play when a low Detail value is set, as it forces in more edge contrast.<\/p>\n

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5. Zoom to 100%<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s best to judge sharpening and noise reduction at 100% view. Set this value in the navigator or use the little preview box in the Details Panel. Sometimes you might want to go in even closer. A handy shortcut \u2013 Cmd\/ Ctrl+Alt and plus (+) or minus (-) \u2013 lets you jump to different zoom values.<\/p>\n

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6. Fix colour noise<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Start with the default setting of 25<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Colour Noise is less of a problem than luminance noise, and easier to fix. The default colour setting of 25 often works, but go higher if you see blotchy spots of colour noise. Push too far and the colours may smudge, but this can be remedied with the Color Detail slider.<\/p>\n

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7. Use the compare views<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Always compare ‘before’ and ‘after’ versions as you go along<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

The hardest part about sharpening and noise reduction is judging just how far to go, so it can help if you compare your adjusted image with the original version to see the improvements you have made. Click the rectangular before\/after view icon to cycle through different views.<\/p>\n

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8. The three sharpening stages<\/h2>\n

Sharpening is often a three-stage process. First we apply \u2018capture sharpening\u2019 to counteract the inherent softness in raw files. Next we might apply \u2018creative sharpening\u2019 to enhance certain areas. Finally, after resizing for print or export, we apply \u2018output sharpening\u2019 to optimise details for the chosen output.<\/p>\n

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9. Get a painterly look<\/h2>\n\t\t
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It’s easy to create a painterly look<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Here\u2019s a fun effect to try. Noise reduction results in blur and if we push things way over the top we can create a brushed, painterly look. Simply drag the Noise Luminance slider all the way up to 100, then set Noise Detail to 0. Finish off by boosting colour saturation in the Basic panel.<\/p>\n

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10. Helpful views<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Hold Alt while dragging sliders for a greyscale view<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Hold the Alt\/Option key while dragging any slider in the Detail Panel (except the colour noise settings) for a greyscale view that adapts as you move the slider, helping you to judge the effects of each control. This tool is particularly useful when judging the amount of Masking or Detail for your image.<\/p>\n

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11. Sharpening for landscapes<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Use the Detail slider for landscapes<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

While the Masking slider helps to preserve areas without detail in portraits, the Detail slider is often a better choice for suppressing sharpening in landscape images. Like Masking, hold Alt and drag the slider for a greyscale view that helps you gauge the level of detail suppression required.<\/p>\n

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12. Don\u2019t sharpen everything<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Be careful about where you apply sharpening<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

For portraits or images like this, we really don\u2019t want to sharpen the detail-free space, as this amplifies noise. The Masking slider lets us confine the sharpening to the important parts. Hold Alt while dragging it to the right \u2013 areas that appear in black will be excluded from sharpening.<\/p>\n

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13. Typical sharpening values<\/h2>\n

The Amount slider sets the overall sharpening strength. In general, we keep it in the range of 80-130, with Radius between 0.8 and 1.5. Subject is a major factor \u2013 landscapes and detail-rich images tend to need a higher Amount setting and a lower Radius, while portraits require a lower Amount and higher Radius.<\/p>\n

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14. What is sharpening Radius?<\/h2>\n

Sharpening increases edge contrast. An \u2018edge\u2019 is where lighter pixels meet darker pixels. The pixels on one side get lighter and those on the other side go darker. The Radius slider controls the distance from the edge \u2013 in pixels \u2013 in which the contrast change occurs. This is why, if we push Radius too far, we can get halos.<\/p>\n

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15. Sometimes noise is good<\/h2>\n\"lightroom\n

If an image is slightly out of focus, a little noise can help give it the illusion of sharpness. Noise can also help prevent unsightly banding in areas of tonal gradation, such as skies or studio backdrops. It can also be used for creative effect. Add extra noise with the Grain sliders in the Effects panel.<\/p>\n

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16. Check with printers<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re sending images out to a third-party printer, then check with them beforehand to see if they apply their own sharpening (often the more mainstream or high street printers do). If so, then skip output sharpening in Lightroom. The last thing you want is for sharpening to be applied twice!<\/p>\n

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17. Sharpen selectively<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Selectively sharpen eyes with the Adjustment Brush<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

We rarely want to sharpen everything in the picture; just the important parts, such as the eyes in a portrait. The Adjustment Brush lets us selectively paint in sharpening. Grab it from the toolbar, load with sharpening, then carefully paint over areas. You can hit O to toggle a mask that shows where you\u2019ve painted.<\/p>\n

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18. Speed up your workflow<\/h2>\n\"lightroom\n

Once you hit upon a good combination of sharpening or noise reduction, why not make a preset? Click the plus icon in the Preset Panel to the left of the Develop Module to make presets, then check the relevant settings. You can apply your presets when importing new images via the Import dialogue.<\/p>\n

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19. Sharpen for print<\/h2>\n\"lightroom\n

When making a print or exporting to JPEG, you should apply output sharpening in the Export dialogue or Print module. It looks overly simplistic \u2013 we set strength to low, standard or high \u2013 but these settings are tailored to your output and resolution, and under the hood they\u2019re built around a sophisticated sharpening engine.<\/p>\n

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20. Change the defaults<\/h2>\n\"lightroom\n

By default, Lightroom applies a small sharpening amount of 25 to raw files (but it does not apply this to JPEGs). If you like, you can tailor the defaults to your needs, or turn them off. First, hit the Reset button. Next, input your new default values, then hold Alt and click the \u2018Set Defaults\u2019 button at bottom right.<\/p>\n

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James Paterson<\/em><\/h2>\n

James is as skilled a photo editor as he is a photographer. His work has appeared in countless magazines and books, and in 2014 he was appointed editor of Practical Photoshop magazine. His subjects range from portraits to landscapes, architecture and underwater scenes. For James, Photoshop is more than just a work tool. Visit www.patersonphotos.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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