Smart UnSharpen Mask

Implementation of the famous Lighten-Darken layers USM trick

How to use the Smart USM script?

- Run this script on an open image.
- Play with the opacity of the lighten and darken layers.
- Use the airbrush on the mask layer to tone down the effect.
- Merge all the layers when done

Examples:

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