What AP processing software do you use? - AstroGab2024-03-28T12:04:54Zhttp://astrogab.ning.com/forum/topics/what-ap-processing-software-do?commentId=6354305%3AComment%3A10259&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI use CcdSoft for grabbing, C…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-04-10:6354305:Comment:297482011-04-10T21:50:50.881ZArie Nagelhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/ArieNagel
I use CcdSoft for grabbing, CcdStack2 for calibrating, registrating and combining my deepsky images. Finally i do the finishing touch with APS CS2.<br></br>
For high resolution i use for grabbing the DMK software (comes along with the camera), for stacking i use Registax 5 and again the final touch is done with APS.<br></br>
I also use Nebulosity, Noise Ninja, Images Plus and various plug ins.<br></br>
My best planetarium/atlas program is Guide8. I use it for framing my future deep sky piccies. And it is…
I use CcdSoft for grabbing, CcdStack2 for calibrating, registrating and combining my deepsky images. Finally i do the finishing touch with APS CS2.<br/>
For high resolution i use for grabbing the DMK software (comes along with the camera), for stacking i use Registax 5 and again the final touch is done with APS.<br/>
I also use Nebulosity, Noise Ninja, Images Plus and various plug ins.<br/>
My best planetarium/atlas program is Guide8. I use it for framing my future deep sky piccies. And it is great fun to plan these under the (mostly) cloudy sky in the Netherlands.<br/>
I work on an i7 27" iMac, equiped with WinXP, Ubuntu and MacOS. well i stack in deep sky stac…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-04-07:6354305:Comment:288032011-04-07T10:41:11.043Zspike77http://astrogab.ning.com/profile/spikebrasseaux
well i stack in deep sky stacker always 2 then i open up in nero and do some croping and minor adjustment mayb take out a lil noise 3 then load up in nebulosity 2 and mayb take out a lil more noise with median reducer just a lil and tighten up the star edges 4 then i go to gimp 2 .6 and hit levels and curves and sometimes unsharp mask take care of any vignetting if i have any usually i crop that out but not always and then upload thats my round cool thing here buddy i see we all have a lil diff…
well i stack in deep sky stacker always 2 then i open up in nero and do some croping and minor adjustment mayb take out a lil noise 3 then load up in nebulosity 2 and mayb take out a lil more noise with median reducer just a lil and tighten up the star edges 4 then i go to gimp 2 .6 and hit levels and curves and sometimes unsharp mask take care of any vignetting if i have any usually i crop that out but not always and then upload thats my round cool thing here buddy i see we all have a lil diff order of things but close to eachother on a lot of it Here are the PixInsight tutor…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-03-18:6354305:Comment:196432011-03-18T17:47:09.160ZConorhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/Conor
Here are the PixInsight tutorials I started out with:<br />
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<a href="http://www.harrysastroshed.com/pixinsighthome.html" target="_blank">http://www.harrysastroshed.com/pixinsighthome.html</a><br />
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I plan on doing a screencast myself soon which will document my entire<br />
processing chain. Watch this space!
Here are the PixInsight tutorials I started out with:<br />
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<a href="http://www.harrysastroshed.com/pixinsighthome.html" target="_blank">http://www.harrysastroshed.com/pixinsighthome.html</a><br />
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I plan on doing a screencast myself soon which will document my entire<br />
processing chain. Watch this space! Hey Steve
I'm a Linux/BSD ge…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-03-16:6354305:Comment:188412011-03-16T23:16:46.647ZConorhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/Conor
Hey Steve<br />
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I'm a Linux/BSD geek, I don't use windows either. Thankfully, PixInsight is primarily developed for Linux and there's a Mac build as well! I recommend the 64 bit version, personally, as they seem to be a bit more stable and many of the procedures seem optimised for 64 bit CPUs. Certainly worth a look, if even for the trial! Glad I spent the money though; I wouldn't use anything else.<br />
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Conor
Hey Steve<br />
<br />
I'm a Linux/BSD geek, I don't use windows either. Thankfully, PixInsight is primarily developed for Linux and there's a Mac build as well! I recommend the 64 bit version, personally, as they seem to be a bit more stable and many of the procedures seem optimised for 64 bit CPUs. Certainly worth a look, if even for the trial! Glad I spent the money though; I wouldn't use anything else.<br />
<br />
Conor I'll dig out the links to the…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-03-14:6354305:Comment:178032011-03-14T16:18:16.379ZConorhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/Conor
I'll dig out the links to the video tutorials I have. They were a great starting point. If I can't find them, I'll host them<br />
somewhere.
I'll dig out the links to the video tutorials I have. They were a great starting point. If I can't find them, I'll host them<br />
somewhere. If anyone is good at Pixinsig…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-03-13:6354305:Comment:174252011-03-13T16:17:51.796ZDave Lanehttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/DaveLane
If anyone is good at Pixinsight and would like to do online tutoring to cut down the learning curve for me I'd pay for lessons.
If anyone is good at Pixinsight and would like to do online tutoring to cut down the learning curve for me I'd pay for lessons. I use Pixinsight. First I use…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-03-13:6354305:Comment:176022011-03-13T12:09:32.111ZJavier Larreahttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/JavierLarrea
I use Pixinsight. First I used the free LE release and now I've tested the core 1.6 version. It works really well clearing the light pollution gradients using the DBE function. Good tools to sharpen structures like HDR wavelets. Also is really flexible making masks.
I use Pixinsight. First I used the free LE release and now I've tested the core 1.6 version. It works really well clearing the light pollution gradients using the DBE function. Good tools to sharpen structures like HDR wavelets. Also is really flexible making masks. Just a question. I'm a newbie…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-03-09:6354305:Comment:160032011-03-09T18:01:52.758ZFederico Lucianihttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/FedericoLuciani
Just a question. I'm a newbie with Photoshop - but I'm familiar with a lot of graphic tools; does Gradient eXterminator keep what it says? I use PixInsight but for a world of reasons at the end I've to stretch a lot, so color gradients are a constant struggle...
Just a question. I'm a newbie with Photoshop - but I'm familiar with a lot of graphic tools; does Gradient eXterminator keep what it says? I use PixInsight but for a world of reasons at the end I've to stretch a lot, so color gradients are a constant struggle... I'll agree there was some deg…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-27:6354305:Comment:103742011-02-27T13:28:16.239ZConorhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/Conor
I'll agree there was some degree of a learning curve with PI for me initially. Indeed,<br />
there is no documentation for what is, at first, a complex application. As they say on<br />
the website, a reference documenting all features and processes of the program<br />
would be difficult and time consuming, and the result difficult to navigate due to the<br />
sheer size. I originally did all of my processing in GIMP and so I was used to some<br />
level of complexity, but having invested some time with PI, I honestly…
I'll agree there was some degree of a learning curve with PI for me initially. Indeed,<br />
there is no documentation for what is, at first, a complex application. As they say on<br />
the website, a reference documenting all features and processes of the program<br />
would be difficult and time consuming, and the result difficult to navigate due to the<br />
sheer size. I originally did all of my processing in GIMP and so I was used to some<br />
level of complexity, but having invested some time with PI, I honestly wouldn't use<br />
another application again.<br />
<br />
The numerous tutorial videos which are being produced were where I really got<br />
going with some of the more complex algorithms and procedures. I found them to<br />
be far more informative of real-use examples and they encouraged me to experiment<br />
in the right direction. Now that I've perfected my processing chain, it's nearly second<br />
nature and the inhibitions which plagued me in the beginning when I didn't understand<br />
much of the processes have now disappeared.<br />
<br />
To conclude, I would highly recommend the programme to anyone into AP. Sure, there's<br />
the price tag, but it's a lifetime investment and an invaluable tool. The forums are<br />
really helpful and the PixInsight team themselves are a very dedicated bunch. Juan, a<br />
developer on the team has even answered my queries in the depth of night on public<br />
holidays - that's dedication. In short, without sounding like I'm shamelessly plugging<br />
the software - Buy PI, you really won't regret it. I couldn't agree more. Those…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-27:6354305:Comment:104192011-02-27T03:43:50.161ZConorhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/Conor
I couldn't agree more. Those utilities are a joy to use. I haven't seen results like them in other programs.
I couldn't agree more. Those utilities are a joy to use. I haven't seen results like them in other programs.