Though "Smart Objects" didn't exist in Photoshop 7.0, Grain Surgery encouraged the use of duplicate layers, allowing retouchers to fade the effect or mask it out of specific areas. The Legacy of Film Simulation

Samples noise from one image and applies it to another for consistent compositing. Sample Grain: Analyzes specific noise patterns for precision control. Key Features Superior Noise Reduction:

Explain how to on older versions of Photoshop.

Unlike generic blur filters, Grain Surgery 2 analyzed the image structure to reduce luminance and chroma noise without making images appear "plastic" or over-smoothed. Advanced Grain Simulation: