I’ve been writing about Topaz Labs products since July 2009 and ON1 (then onOne) since PhotoTools 1.0 in 2008. The remainder of this article is for those who agree with this approach and are curious about the results / my findings. If you have a better way, then stop reading and go for it. I then passed the 25 percent version into the software below for a 4x upsizing and the 50 percent version for a 2x upsizing and compared these results against the original. To avoid hard to interpret data, I intentionally avoided using Photoshop and its “auto” option as then I’d end up with Forrest Gump downsizing. Its been my experience that this technique works best for downsizing in Photoshop, but your results might vary if you chose a different technique. I took the full-size original JPEG’s and downsized them in Photoshop using the Save for Web (Legacy) feature with the settings shown in the above screen shot with the percentage set to 50% and 25% using Bicubic Sharpener. Photoshop CC 2020 21.1.2 Save for Web Settings I then took these smaller files and upsized them at 2x and 4x to see how they compared with their original file to better understand what was lost. To do this I started with an original image at full size, then created scaled down versions at 50 percent and 25 percent in Photoshop. To help separate fact from fiction, I decided to take an engineering approach to do an analysis of how the resizing tools I have at my disposal really perform. It makes no sense to me how an image could get better on upsizing, but I do see how upsizing could improve to get closer to the original source image by with improved algorithms that understand what data is lost on downsizing. The skeptic in me sees source images that appear to be blurred with heavily sharpened after images which don’t tell the tale of what really happened. When she’s not working, she is more than likely on her daily walk in her neighborhood, at Orangetheory, binging Sex and the City or Gossip Girl, checking out local coffee shops, or trying new bars and restaurants in the city with friends and family.\We’ve all seen the ads that show incredible resizing that seems to recover tiny photos into something better than before, but honestly I don’t believe ads like that. Kylee can be found working out of her local Starbucks with her best friend, an iced chai in hand, and endless hours of music playlists to get her through the day. After spending four years in the happiest of valleys (State College, PA), she moved back home to South Jersey-otherwise known as the famous “outside of Philly” area. She has produced content ranging from beauty and health, to lifestyle and self-improvement. During her undergraduate career, she spent a majority of her time writing for, and eventually editing, VALLEY Magazine: Penn State’s only student-run fashion and lifestyle magazine. Kylee graduated from Penn State in May 2020 with a degree in journalism and a minor in French. She works with content for brands such as Popular Mechanics, Best Products, Bicycling, and Runner’s World. ![]() Kylee McGuigan is an associate commerce editor for Hearst Magazines’s Enthusiast Group. Read on to learn about our top recommendations, as well as what to consider before making a purchase.įor more great back to school gear, check out our picks for the best pencil cases, calculators, and backpacks. They also come in different colors, blade sizes, and can be suitable for left- and right-handed users. ![]() Each pair of scissors covered below is also relatively inexpensive, with few exceeding $30. We chose scissors that can satisfy a variety of uses-from cutting fabric and herbs to multipurpose options-to ensure there's a pair for every type of buyer. Plus, most have non-stick properties that make them effective at cutting through adhesives. ![]() The majority of our selections are made of stainless steel and coated with titanium to ensure their durability. On top of that, you’ll want to consider the material of the blade and whether or not it will be strong enough to cut the materials or food you need. Most of our picks have 8- or 10-inch blades-which is standard for an average pair-unless you’re in need of a more specialized pair, which may have non-standard dimensions. The first thing to figure out is what size scissors you need.
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