Using smart filtering for increased flexibility

…In this movie I want to share with you a technique that I…think you're going to enjoy, because this technique will give you extra flexibility.…And this is all about working with our filters, as what's called smart filters.…Smart filters basically give us built-in flexibility, and when…it comes to sharpening sometimes this can really help out.…Well here, we'll begin by taking a look at how we…can start the process which will be converting the layer to…a smart object layer.…The next we'll run a filter, we'll sharpen the photograph and…we'll look at how we can modify and change those settings.…

Then in the next movie, we'll finish off this image by looking at…some more advanced settings and also how we can work with masking as well.…Alright well that's what's ahead, let's begin.…The first thing you need to do to take advantage of…smart filters is to convert your layer into a smart object layer.…Now there are three ways to do this. Let me show you all three.…Then you can choose the one that you like best.…One technique is to right-click or Ctrl+click the layer.…