ON1 resize ai upscaling question.

[CanonFan66]

Hi everyone. I'e been advised to reposy this qestion on the retouching forum. I have opted to purchase the 'ON1 resize ai' image-enlargement standalone software program and I'd just like to get other people's opinion on their preferred settings for the sharpening settings. I think (so far) that I prefer to select the 'Print' mode preset rather than the 'Fix focus' mode preset because the latter seems to produce an over crunchy and over-contrasty result to my TIFF files which I have already sharpened in Photoshop anyway, using a combination of Unsharp Mask and then High Pass Filter (overlay blend mode). I guess my question is in the ON1 resize program, which sharpening-type do you favour out of High Pass, Progressive and Unsharp Mask. It would be interesting to hear your opinions, although I suspect that ultimately the answer is to choose the specific settings according to the characteristics of each individual image, and just keep lookig at the preview until I find what looks best. Akso, which of the four available algorithms works best for you? Standard, Faithful, Genuine Fractals or Bicubic? Thanks in advance.

 

[Adam2]

Hi everyone. I'e been advised to reposy this qestion on the retouching forum. I have opted to purchase the 'ON1 resize ai' image-enlargement standalone software program and I'd just like to get other people's opinion on their preferred settings for the sharpening settings. I think (so far) that I prefer to select the 'Print' mode preset rather than the 'Fix focus' mode preset because the latter seems to produce an over crunchy and over-contrasty result to my TIFF files which I have already sharpened in Photoshop anyway, using a combination of Unsharp Mask and then High Pass Filter (overlay blend mode). I guess my question is in the ON1 resize program, which sharpening-type do you favour out of High Pass, Progressive and Unsharp Mask. It would be interesting to hear your opinions, although I suspect that ultimately the answer is to choose the specific settings according to the characteristics of each individual image, and just keep lookig at the preview until I find what looks best. Akso, which of the four available algorithms works best for you? Standard, Faithful, Genuine Fractals or Bicubic? Thanks in advance.

I’m not sure why you purchase their resizing program as a stand alone? Compared to the latest version of Topaz Gigapixel, I find On1 produces more artifact. On to your questions.

1) Sharpening, I don’t use it in this application because the options are too rudimentary. Your images will sharpen better in NoNoise AI, Topaz Photo AI, or LR/PS. Of the options available, “progressive” tends to produce fewer halos and appears more natural though this will vary by subject. For architecture or strong lines, high pass tends to work better.

2) The two AI algorithms are either standard or faithful. It’s worthwhile applying each, depending on the image to determine which produces better results with fewer artifacts. Standard works better the majority of the time. There are no reasons to use the legacY GF or bicubic algorithms.

 

[CanonFan66]

Thanks for you advice Adam,

 

[_vlad]

Hi everyone. I'e been advised to reposy this qestion on the retouching forum. I have opted to purchase the 'ON1 resize ai' image-enlargement standalone software program and I'd just like to get other people's opinion on their preferred settings for the sharpening settings. I think (so far) that I prefer to select the 'Print' mode preset rather than the 'Fix focus' mode preset because the latter seems to produce an over crunchy and over-contrasty result to my TIFF files which I have already sharpened in Photoshop anyway, using a combination of Unsharp Mask and then High Pass Filter (overlay blend mode). I guess my question is in the ON1 resize program, which sharpening-type do you favour out of High Pass, Progressive and Unsharp Mask. It would be interesting to hear your opinions, although I suspect that ultimately the answer is to choose the specific settings according to the characteristics of each individual image, and just keep lookig at the preview until I find what looks best. Akso, which of the four available algorithms works best for you? Standard, Faithful, Genuine Fractals or Bicubic? Thanks in advance.

My opinion is - use it for what it is intended mainly for - upscaling. Sharpening can be done later - AFAIK it is POST function not inherently related to upscaling algorithm. From all options available for me are most important two - basic algorithm (Standard or Faithfull) and Smoothness settings. Everything else can be managed later. Sharpening is based on 3 typical approaches USM, Progressive and HighPass - each of them has its optimal usage as per what you want it for. Just tweaking the parameters. Nevertheless all can be done later with better comfort and effectiveness

 

[_vlad]

Hi everyone. I'e been advised to reposy this qestion on the retouching forum. I have opted to purchase the 'ON1 resize ai' image-enlargement standalone software program and I'd just like to get other people's opinion on their preferred settings for the sharpening settings. I think (so far) that I prefer to select the 'Print' mode preset rather than the 'Fix focus' mode preset because the latter seems to produce an over crunchy and over-contrasty result to my TIFF files which I have already sharpened in Photoshop anyway, using a combination of Unsharp Mask and then High Pass Filter (overlay blend mode). I guess my question is in the ON1 resize program, which sharpening-type do you favour out of High Pass, Progressive and Unsharp Mask. It would be interesting to hear your opinions, although I suspect that ultimately the answer is to choose the specific settings according to the characteristics of each individual image, and just keep lookig at the preview until I find what looks best. Akso, which of the four available algorithms works best for you? Standard, Faithful, Genuine Fractals or Bicubic? Thanks in advance.

My opinion is - use it for what it is intended mainly for - upscaling. Sharpening can be done later - AFAIK it is POST function not inherently related to upscaling algorithm. From all options available for me are most important two - basic algorithm (Standard or Faithfull) and Smoothness settings. Everything else can be managed later. Sharpening is based on 3 typical approaches USM, Progressive and HighPass - each of them has its optimal usage as per what you want it for. Just tweaking the parameters. Nevertheless all can be done later with better comfort and effectiveness

Just an extra note - the result may be different using original->denoise->tweak->sharpen->upscale->finally sharpen
compared to
original->upscale->tweak->denoise-> sharpen. }In full ON1 the 3->4 can be 4->3 as they flexibly adjustable whenever needed.

To avoid extra artifacts I mostly use the latter.

 

[PJPfeiffer]

My preference is to perform sharpening and noise reduction prior to using and upscaling / resize app.