Hi,

I have LR, PS and NIK software.
I'm wondering the best workflow or use of sharpening photos with this software.
I'm new to LR (moved from Aperture) and a PS novice, so go easy!.
I am quite familiar with Nik effects and mostly used them as a plugin from Aperture/LR, but want to improve my PS use and knowledge, so workflow questions arise.


My typical workflow.
1. Sharpen in LR (develop - details)
2. Export in PS - use Nik Raw Pre-sharpener (smart object). I don't sharpen everything, just apply where needed.
3. PS editing and then Hi-pass sharpening.
4. Save back into LR.
5. When exporting from LR there is also another output sharpening for screen (standard) which I typically apply.


Wondering:
a) if all these sharpening steps are needed?
b) were would I use Nik output sharpener?
c) Suggestions for improvement? (i.e.: have I got the right idea)

thanks for any info
Bron