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Capture Sharpening, output sharpening & up sizing?

gurtch

Well-known member
Old Timer Here. I recently had problems with my desktop PC and had to reinstall older versions of Photoshop. I currently have Photoshop CS6 and Photoshop 2024 that I use all the time. I also have CS6 (32 Bit) and CS5 (32 Bit). Those old versions had "Filters" installed and Automations installed. My problem is even though I found some of the Plug-Ins etc on old discs, I no longer have the serial numbers etc. I am very set in my ways so that after I found what worked for me I stuck with it. I used Photokit Sharpener which had Capture Sharpener, and Output Sharpener. This was important because when I started out, many of my images were from scanned film. PK Sharpener allowed for color, B&W negs and slides. It allowed to choose 4"x5" film, 120 size and 35mm. For output you could select output for PRINT (that's me) or web, etc. Because originally, like most, my DSLR yielded small images and to make big prints they had to be upscaled. I used Alien Skin Blow Up. Between these two add ons I have been making (and from time to time selling) 20"x24" and 24"x32" prints. So, I now no longer have those two add ons. I still need to scan some of my fathers, 1930s negatives and some of my own, and make big prints, and also go back to my older digital images that will need up sizing. Believe it or not I did find a number of add-ons that I copied to discs for back up for just such an occasion, but no serial numbers. You can see some of my Dad's 1930s images on my web site. Look at the "Alexander Gurtcheff" page.

Thanks all very much

Dave Gurtcheff

Beach Haven, NJ

web site: www.modernpictorials.com
 

tenmangu81

Well-known member
Hi Dave,

Very nice pictures from your father, that deserved to be printed and shown, indeed !
For old negatives/printed images to be enlarged/sharpened, I use the Topaz apps, which are not that bad at all, and that you probably already know. I have myself pictures of my father or of events he participated in the 30's, taken by his many friends, and that I could improve a lot using these apps. I don't know yours.
Cheers,
Robert
 

Manoli

New member
In case anyone's interest is piqued, Dave is referring to software by PixelGenius, now discontinued but available as freeware. Full details and download on the website.

PixelGenius Announcement Regarding PhotoKit™ Products
https://www.pixelgenius.com
 

gurtch

Well-known member
Thanks Manoli. I saw this on another site, and you are right!!
From Another Site copied and pasted:

From another Forum. My favorite, Photokit Sharpener is now FREE!


See copied and pasted here:


I can't help you with Alien Skin, but Photokit Sharpener is now free. The website is pixelgenius.com. There, you can download a free, full version, no serial number required. It works perfectly with every version of PS. I use it nearly every day, mostly in PS25, but often in CS5. I purchased it years ago. This is not a scam or illegal. It is a gift from the Pixelgenius owners. You can read the short paragraph from them explaining the gift. You may not recognize the names today, but 15 or 20 years ago, they were Photoshop's brightest lights.
 

gurtch

Well-known member
I was able to download the free PK Sharpener. I had a little trouble unzipping the files but I finally did it. I now get a message when I try to use it in Photoshop CS 6 64 Bit. Please see screen shot. Any ideas?
Thanks again.
Dave



 

tenmangu81

Well-known member
On my side, I downloaded the PK plugins as PG Toolbox plugin module, as stated, but Photoshop 2025 can't open any of the modules.:unsure:
P.S. Dave, your image above is very nice !
 
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