Sharpener Pro 3.0 is the most advanced and powerful sharpening solution
eliminating the guesswork typically required for achieving superior and
consistent results.
New adaptive sharpening algorithms and award-winning U Point® technology
for selective sharpening ensure desired sharpness or creative softening of
details are easily accomplished. The Sharpening Soft Proof that lets you
accurately inspect results before printing saving money in costly test
prints, improved handling of new output devices, and new output presets
provide repeatable, professional results. Sharpener Pro 3.0 is the only tool
that provides controls for both output and creative detail sharpening of
different objects quickly and easily without the need to make different
adjustment layers for each object or area.
A recognized leader in digital imaging technology, Nik Software has developed
class-leading solutions to specific challenges photographers face when
sharpening images throughout the photographic workflow and packaged them in
one convenient toolset. Use Sharpener Pro 3.0 to regain clarity in digital
images, draw the viewer’s attention to the focal point of an image and
achieve professional, high quality sharpened images every time.
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Sharpener Pro 3.0, download a free
Trial version to use Sharpener Pro 3.0 on your own images for
15-days, or click here
to see the software in action.
Sharpener Pro 3.0 provides professional power and control
over the complete sharpening workflow, from RAW pre-sharpening and creative
detail enhancements to superior output sharpening based on the output device.
Simply the most unique and powerful image editing technology
available today, U Point powered controls allow you to precisely control
sharpness and detail selectively within an image without the need for complicated
selections or layer masks. Enhancements are automatically and naturally blended
throughout your image for spectacular results.
Powerful new creative sharpening tools enable you to enhance
subtle details and textures that are hidden with an image. When selectively
applied using Control Points these tools enable you to draw attention to key
areas within your images.
The updated RAW Presharpener feature retains and enhances
sharp details within images without amplifying noise and artifacts. RAW
Presharpener compensates for the potential loss of clarity and detail caused
through digital capture or digital noise reduction techniques.
the new Industry-First allows detailed inspection of sharpening
results on screen before printing, eliminating costly test prints.
Designed to sharpen based on proven loss of detail caused by
different output methods and devices, the Output Sharpener filter provides the
optimum controls for creating perfectly sharpened images for such devices as
display, inkjet, continuous tone, half tone, and hybrid print devices.
Saves time in the photographic workflow by saving custom
settings in the Output Sharpener for repeatable, professional results.
The Selective Tool allows you to brush any Sharpener Pro 3.0
filter enhancement into your image using Photoshop’s brush tools. Layers
and masks are created automatically, enabling you to quickly and easily apply any
filter with painterly precision.
The completely updated and reworked interface in Sharpener
Pro 3.0 feature key controls placed conveniently on the right side of your image
workspace for fast and consistent access. Also a Navigator Loupe provides a quick
100% view and navigation view, saved settings, and a resizable user interface
help speed your workflow.
Sharpener Pro 3.0 is compatible with Adobe Photoshop Smart
Objects which permits you to fine-tune enhancements even after they’ve been
applied.
Sharpener Pro 3.0 is compatible with Apple Aperture’s
ability to work on multiple images at once. When more than one image is opened,
"Previous" and "Next" buttons appear that allow
photographers to easily sharpen several images quickly.
Adobe Photoshop
View a quick overview demonstrating the power of Sharpener Pro 3.0.
Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to launch and see an overview of the Sharpener Pro 3.0 interface running in Adobe Photoshop
Apple Aperture
Learn how to launch and see an overview of the Sharpener Pro 3.0 interface running in Apple Aperture.
Discover the streamlined, professional setup for sharpening images for specific output devices, ensuring the highest quality image sharpening every time.
Find out how to setup Output Sharpening presets to save time in the photographic workflow.
Learn about the new creative sharpening tools inside of the Output Sharpener filter, providing the ultimate creative sharpening for enhancing details and textures in photographs.
Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to use Sharpener Pro 3.0 as a Smart Filter within Adobe Photoshop CS3, allowing you to go back and fine-tune your edits at any time
Apple Aperture
Learn how Sharpener Pro 3.0 supports the ability to sharpen multiple images in one editing session in Apple Aperture.
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