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How to get a better quality image out of a bad one


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Hey all...I've been asked to do kooizes for the outgoing pageant court again, but what they want, I am not skilled enough to produce. Can anyone tell me how to recreate or get a better higher res image of these peppers? There are 5 of them, and the image they gave me which came from the shop that made the magnets for the float sent that, and said that's the best one they have. :banghead:

Also, what is the easiest way once that part of it is done, to have the names of each child have a lower arc to the shape of the bottom of the pepper? That is how the magnet is, but not in the image they sent me. I am trying to see if they have the final image they used, but not having much luck with them!

Any help or ideas is most greatly appreciated!

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First, what do you not like about the blur you added?

I think that you have the areas around the heads & crowns too sharp.


In answer to your question, I prefer to use a smart object, smart filters and their layer mask. More on that in a second.

You can also duplicate the original.
Add a Gaussian Blur to the duplicate.
Add a layer mask to the duplicated layer.
Use your Brush Tool set to black, a soft brush and with a lowered flow (1%) to reveal the underlying layer (sharpen the area brushed).
You would use white to conceal the underlying layer if you go too far.

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My preferred method is explained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-AeRnem9mc
 
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First, what do you not like about the blur you added?

I think that you have the areas around the heads & crowns too sharp.


In answer to your question, I prefer to use a smart object, smart filters and their layer mask. More on that in a second.

You can also duplicate the original.
Add a Gaussian Blur to the duplicate.
Add a layer mask to the duplicated layer.
Use your Brush Tool set to black, a soft brush and with a lowered flow (1%) to reveal the underlying layer (sharpen the area brushed).
You would use white to conceal the underlying layer if you go too far.

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My preferred method is explained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-AeRnem9mc


Sorry, I haven't been home in a few days, thanks a lot! Will get a chance to watch the videos and look at the guides today finally!
 

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