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Nik Sharpener Pro 3: How to achieve razor sharp images Kindle Edition

by Robin Whalley (Author), Martin Hellewell (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 82 ratings
This book covers Nik Sharpener Pro 3.

A significant but often overlooked element of how we impress others with our photography is image sharpness. It used to be that your images just needed to be in focus but this is no longer sufficient in today’s digital world. Your images need to be razor sharp and packed with detail, whether displayed on the screen or in print. Without the correct level of sharpness your work will just fail to impress and blend into a sea of mediocre photography.

Effective and correct sharpening will reveal the true beauty of your images. Fine detail will become evident, giving your photographs depth and realism. You can even use sharpness (and blurring) as a tool to control how people examine and perceive your images. By sharpening your images properly you can add an extra dimension of interest for those viewing your photography.

But how do you go about correctly sharpening your images without adding too much? This book provides answers using Nik’s superb Sharpener Pro tools.

You will learn:

How to use the Nik tools as part of a comprehensive, industrial strength sharpening workflow to achieve super sharp images with minimal problems.

The difference between the RAW Pre-sharpener and Output Sharpener tools, which to use in what circumstances and how to avoid introducing problems through incorrect sharpening.

Selective blurring and sharpening techniques to influence subconsciously the viewer’s perception of your work.

How to apply the correct level of sharpening for output to print or for screen display.

How to use all the elements of the Sharpener Pro interface to make your adjustments easier and quicker.
How to understand common sharpening problems and avoid them.

And there is more, all backed up by two full comprehensive case studies for which you can download high resolution images to practise your new skills.

This is a comprehensive 25,000-word guide supported by 128 illustrations. It is designed to help the beginner and intermediate level user of Nik Sharpener Pro gain maximum benefit from this tool and use it to bring out the detail and beauty hidden in your images.

About the Author

Robin Whalley is a Landscape Photographer with a passion for photography, image editing and a skill for sharing his knowledge. Although his name may not be widely known, his work has been published and sold around the world. What makes Robin’s books special is their concise content and how easy they make learning new skills.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GLAVNHW
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.4 MB
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Robin Whalley is a Landscape Photographer with a passion for software, photo editing and a skill for sharing knowledge. He’s been honing his photography skills since 2000, starting first with film before moving quickly to embrace digital. Although not widely known as a photographer, his work has sold around the world and appeared in the popular photographic press. His photography has also appeared in several exhibitions, including The Landscape Photographer of the Year. He now runs Lenscraft Photography, where he shares insights into creating beautiful and engaging photographs.

Visit Robin's Lenscraft website https://lenscraft.co.uk

Read Robin's Blog https://www.thelightweightphotographer.com

Watch Robin on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/robinwhalley

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Customers find the book easy to understand, with rich detailed instructions and step-by-step examples. They appreciate its usefulness, with one customer highlighting how it provides essential details about software usage. Customers consider the book worth its price.

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"...He is very clear about what he is doing next, easy to follow. The NIK package is really outstanding and it is free...." Read more

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"...The book is still useful on a stand alone basis for the basics are there for use with all sharpening software. But still, a bummer." Read more

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  • Ron
    5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and understandable advice
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2015
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    I have now read almost all of Robin Whaley's books over the past month, especially those books on Nik software. I have read other guides to software, but none compare to the clarity of these. He provides the essential details about how and when to use the software as well as an understanding of the principles and concepts that guide the use of the software. He employs ample examples show step-by-step how to achieve the most from the software. His writing style is straightforward, concise, and easy to read (without the cute attempts at humor found in other books). I have learned much from him. Now I am reading them again to engrain his lessons into my habits. I hope he will continue to produce such guides.
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  • Rajiv Chopra
    4.0 out of 5 stars again. excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015
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    A very good book again. Robin has deconstructed the programme and made it easy to understand.
    I like the way thar he ends the book with worked examples, and this is very helpful indeed.
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  • R. Hoskins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy reading, clear explanations and the results for my ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2016
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    Easy reading, clear explanations and the results for my photos using Nik Sharpener Pro 3 were very good. He is very clear about what he is doing next, easy to follow. The NIK package is really outstanding and it is free. I will try out his other materials as well. Certainly affordable, very good value for the money.
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  • Arthur F Woods
    3.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money and the time spent
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2015
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    very comprehensive outline of the controls in this software. A real eyeopener.
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  • David W. Jenkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rich detailed instructions
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018
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    An excellent tutorial for Nik Shapenener 3. I've used it for years, and still Robin was able to give me a few hints on achieving better results.
    Well worth both the price and the time to read.
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  • Richmond J. Dougall
    5.0 out of 5 stars I have used the Google-Nik plug-ins for a long time ...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016
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    I have used the Google-Nik plug-ins for a long time and have achieved prize-winning results - but I learned some key points thanks to the recent help books by Robin Whalley. The Kindle is a neat platform for these books. I am still working my way through this book, and I suspect I'll be doing more with these interesting sharpening techniques.
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  • Computer Nut
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2014
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    The writing is easy to follow. I like the book because it handles the basics step by step. It is the most complete book on Nik Sharpener Pro 3.
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  • Phil
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, concise - good information
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2013
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    Mr. Whalley's explanation of digital sharpness and how NIK's algorithm works gave me a good understanding of underpinnings of Sharpener Pro. His step by step instructions with examples provide an excellent jump start in my quest to make this one of my go-to tools in my post-processing repertoir. Kudos to Robin Whalley's efforts.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars It is an Excellent Book
    Reviewed in India on February 4, 2016
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    Robin Whalley is an excellent author, I have been following all his books. This book is value for money. He explains everything without missing a single point related to subject of this book.
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  • Sumgait
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2017
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    Great ebook - highly recommend anything from Robin Whalley
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  • Crusty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2014
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    I originally bought the Nik plugin package solely for Silver Efex Pro and then - when seeing there were other options that I might use - I got this kindle book as well as its companions, thinking that I would possibly get round to using at some time. Then the online course that I am undertaking started to introduce sharpening in one of the modules and I took the plunge of investing time - given a good initial experience with the companion Silver Efex Pro book.
    .........How pleased I am with the time investment.........
    The book is simple and fits in well with the previous read, with style and layout being familiar.
    My first attempt, albeit clumsy in comparison to the excellent included worked examples was simply stunning. The 24MB landscape holiday image that was well focused, with a sensible histogram and pleasing "in-camera" result, (which I felt pretty proud of upon capture - you can just tell can't you!) was transformed into a sharp, almost 3D-like picture - and a quantum leap in quality - and all done at the airport on my laptop whilst waiting through the 2 hour weather delay for my flight.
    An easy, but succinct, read, well worth the small investment of money and will be referred to frequently in the months to come as clumsy attempts become more refined. Recommended.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Guide
    Reviewed in Australia on April 12, 2014
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    An excellent guide to using Sharpener Pro.
    would recommend it to both hobby and professional photographers.
    I look forward to reading his other NIK series.
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  • Mr. Leslie Parry
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nik Sharpener 3
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2015
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    very good book. It assumes you know a bit about Nik software in advance, but that is only to be expected. Having taken that assumption into account it takes you though the process of achieving razor sharp photos
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