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Finished picture with Phase One C1?

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My workflow is normaly batch processing the 1D Mark II N raws in C1 Pro with sharpening set to standard look, amount 300 and threshold 3 and then open up in photoshop cs2 for further retouch and USM,

but

sometimes i want the finished \"product\" right out of C1, but i have tried different sharpening settings but it always seem like i can get alot more sharpening out of them in PS USM! (in ps i generaly use 300, 0.3, 0) Even when i have already given them 300, 3 in C1! I I always look at them at 100% and sharpen them based on that in PS.

Could somebody tell me a good setting for finishing of the pictures in C1 with no further processing?

Thank you!
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  • Anonymous
    Modest Us,

    I'll share some thought on this with you.
    Please know that figuring out the best settings for Capture One to achieve your satisfaction requires testing and then more testing.

    At the Preferences > Miscellaneous tab is the ability to set a Default Sharpening. Soft look setting is used primarily for close-up portrait work because it hides skin blemishes to some extent. Standard look is the other option available.

    Once set, the preference sharpening settings will display at the Focus tab slider tool.

    The Preference settings will be applied to all processed images from a Session if you Do Not Touch the Sharpening sliders at the Focus tab.
    Once you adjust the sliders at the Focus tab, All Bets are off for that particular image. Either / Or is the Rule-of-Thumb here.

    Preference settings perform the equal sharpening upon all images.
    Sharpening at the Focus tab adjusts an individual image only, unless of course you apply the settings to other selected Thumbnails.

    Another selection available in the Preferences > Process settings tab is to Disable Sharpening on output. You checkmark this when using another software for sharpening.

    At the Focus tab it is best analyze the Focus View Display image and not the Preview image. The Preview will show sharpening adjustments, but is too low in resolution for making critical decisions, even at full screen. The Focus View actually processes that portion of the RAW for display and analyses.

    Amount - how much contrast between pixels
    Threshold - the higher the # the LESS that is sharpened in the image

    In analyzing sharpening effects only, do not adjust Color Noise suppression sliders since these can have an affect upon sharpening.

    Without a doubt, the most critical analyses of image sharpness is by printing.

    Sincerely,
    k c
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