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Nik Software Sharpener Pro 3.0 (Academic License)

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Sharpener Pro 3.0

Sharpener Pro 3.0 provides professional power and control over the complete sharpening workflow, from RAW pre-sharpening and creative detail enhancements to superior output sharpening based on the output device.

Selective Sharpening with U Point Technology

Simply the most unique and powerful image editing technology available today, U Point powered controls allow you to precisely control sharpness and detail selectively within an image without the need for complicated selections or layer masks. Enhancements are automatically and naturally blended throughout your image for spectacular results.

Creative Sharpening Tools

Powerful new creative sharpening tools enable you to enhance subtle details and textures that are hidden with an image. When selectively applied using Control Points these tools enable you to draw attention to key areas within your images.

RAW Presharpener

The updated RAW Presharpener feature retains and enhances sharp details within images without amplifying noise and artifacts. RAW Presharpener compensates for the potential loss of clarity and detail caused through digital capture or digital noise reduction techniques.

Output Sharpener (Adobe Photoshop only)

Designed to sharpen based on proven loss of detail caused by different output methods and devices, the Output Sharpener filter provides the optimum controls for creating perfectly sharpened images for such devices as display, inkjet, continuous tone, half tone, and hybrid print devices.

Output Presets

Saves time in the photographic workflow by saving custom settings in the Output Sharpener for repeatable, professional results.

Powerful Selective Tool

The Selective Tool allows you to brush any Sharpener Pro 3.0 filter enhancement into your image using Photoshop s brush tools. Layers and masks are created automatically, enabling you to quickly and easily apply any filter with painterly precision.

Time-saving Professional Interface

The completely updated and reworked interface in Sharpener Pro 3.0 feature key controls placed conveniently on the right side of your image workspace for fast and consistent access. Also a Navigator Loupe provides a quick 100% view and navigation view, saved settings, and a resizable user interface help speed your workflow.

Smart Filter Support (Adobe Photoshop only)

Sharpener Pro 3.0 is compatible with Adobe Photoshop Smart Objects which permits you to fine-tune enhancements even after they ve been applied.

Multi-image Support (Adobe Lightroom or Apple Aperture only)

Sharpener Pro 3.0 is compatible with Apple Aperture s ability to work on multiple images at once. When more than one image is opened, "Previous" and "Next" buttons appear that allow photographers to easily sharpen several images quickly.

Please see Specifications tab for system requirements.

SKU: 1030BBA

Windows

Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
AMD or Intel processor
1 GB RAM (2GB or more Recommended)
Adobe® Photoshop® CS3 through CS5
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 through 9
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® 2.3 or later
32-bit and 64-bit compatible

Macintosh

Mac OS 10.5.8 and 10.6 and later
Intel processor
1 GB RAM (2GB or more Recommended)
Adobe® Photoshop® CS3 through CS5
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 through 9
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 or later
Apple® Aperture® 2.1.x and later
32-bit and 64-bit compatible