How to SHARPEN Blurry Photos in Photoshop in SECONDS

Tutorial: How to Sharpen Blurry Photos in Photoshop

Step 1: Introduction

• The video creator, Will Simpson, apologizes for missing last week due to buying a house.
• He mentions receiving questions on Instagram about making images pop off the screen.
• Will introduces a free course on replacing skies in photos, which includes nine epic sky images.

Step 2: Preparing the Image

• Open the blurry photo you want to sharpen in Photoshop.
• Duplicate the background layer by pressing Command or Control + J twice.
• With the second duplicated layer selected, press Command or Control + I to invert the colors.
• Change the blending mode of the inverted layer to "Vivid Light."
• Apply a Gaussian Blur filter to the inverted layer. Adjust the blur radius to around 2.5 for optimal detail enhancement.

Step 3: Applying Sharpening Technique

• Create a new layer above the original background layer and the inverted layer.
• Rename this new layer as "Sharpening."
• Change the blending mode of the "Sharpening" layer to "Overlay."
• The "Overlay" blending mode enhances contrast and sharpens the image.

Step 4: Adjusting Opacity

• If the sharpening effect is too strong, adjust the opacity of the "Sharpening" layer to your preference.
• Lower the opacity to reduce the sharpening effect while still maintaining improved clarity.

Step 5: Applying the Technique to Landscapes

• Download the provided action from the video description to quickly apply the sharpening technique.
• Load the action in Photoshop and run the "Exploring Photography Vivid Light Sharpening" action on your landscape photo.
• Adjust the Gaussian Blur settings within the action for optimal sharpening.

Step 6: Refining the Sharpening Effect

• Use the mask tool to selectively apply sharpening to specific areas of the image.
• Press Command or Control + I with the mask selected to invert it.
• Select the brush tool and set the foreground color to white.
• Brush over the areas where you want to enhance sharpness, leaving other areas less detailed.

Step 7: Finalizing and Saving

• Review the before and after effects of the sharpening technique on your image.
• Save your sharpened photo in the desired format.
• Experiment with different photos to apply this fast and effective sharpening method.

Conclusion:

• Will Simpson's technique provides a quick and efficient way to sharpen blurry photos in Photoshop.
• Remember to adjust the settings and opacity to achieve the desired level of sharpness.
• Practice on various images to master this effective sharpening method.