Use Unsharp Mask on Images in the GIMP App

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Video: Use Unsharp Mask on Images in the GIMP App

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You're watching VisiHow. In this tutorial, we're going to show you how to apply an "Unsharp Mask" effect to an image in GIMP in Windows 7.

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   You should have the program open and an image ready to use

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   For more information, refer to our tutorials on how to open GIMP and how to open existing documents in GIMP.

   

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   First, click "Filters"

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   Then, move the cursor to "Enhance"

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   Click "Unsharp Mask..." from the menu that appears

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   A dialogue box will appear where you should be able to see a preview of your image.

   

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   To navigate the preview either click and drag the preview or click the scrollbars in the dialogue box

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   If you cannot see the preview, then check the "Preview" box

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   Next, you can change the "Radius" value

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   You can do it by using the scrollbar or by typing the radius you want.

   

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   You can also change the "Amount" in the same way

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   After that you can change the "Threshold" in the same way again

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   This is good for creating abstract images if you make the change very dramatic.

   

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    Click "Cancel" to cancel the changes

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    Once you are satisfied, click "OK"

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    The changes to the image will be applied.

    

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