Hey guys! - I just wanted to say it looks like a few comments are being deleted automatically here, I'm so sorry if you took the time to comment and it's gone! :-( I'll contact KZread support about it later and see if I can't get it sorted!

@KopLamp

2 жыл бұрын

Aren't they moved to "held for review"? I have that happen a few times on my channel. Sometimes rightfully, sometimes not.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Martin! - Unfortunately they aren't being put there like they usually would, just completely disappearing :-( I appreciate the help though man! - Cheers!

@DrawsACircle

2 жыл бұрын

My comment disappeared, but I think Martin is right about the review thing, comments counter was not equal to the number of actual comments (my comment was the first).

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate! - I'm sorry your comment was one of those affected :-( Usually what Martin said is what happens and its really easy to see and sort out, but this is different, the comments aren't being moved anywhere :-(

Thank you Luke for forging ahead and introducing us to another amazing post-processing “possibility.” Your enthusiasm and love of this hobby makes this and all you videos a joy to watch. Do keep up the great work and don’t stop giving us “carrots” to chase.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe!! - It's super to hear that you have enjoying seeing the video mate, it's just one of those tools that you can't do without once you've given it a go! I'm happy to hear my enthusiasm comes across well mate, I do truly love astrophotography so I'm glad it shows! :-) Thank you so much for watching! All the best, Luke

Well, I got to say, I like you dude ! :-}}) You come across beautifully simple, humble, generous, authentic. Just a nice chap to have a beer with and talk for hours. Makes your content that much more enjoyable. Thank you !

@lukomatico

Жыл бұрын

Oh mate that's so kind of you to say, and simply awesome to hear!! :-D That's made my day, so thank you very much indeed! Thank you for your support & clear skies! 👍👍

This is so breathtaking! Honestly, this software are out of this world. And when you showed the little galaxy on the background i was so lost on how cool it was lol. Thank you for showing us this software, i had never heard of it but ill for sure use it from now on. Goodbye and clear skies!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Savjol! - it's great to hear you liked the presentation my friend!! :-D I too really love those little galaxies, they just make me think about things so much. Hoping you really enjoy the software if you give it a go mate, looking forwards to hearing how it goes!! All the best, and thanks again for watching! Luke

Great video Luke! I have got to get that Topaz Denoise! I did see this a few months ago, but then it slipped my mind, you’ve reminded me how good it is and how worth it, it is! I too like to think about the vastness of space and the possibility of other life forms that are targeting their telescopes at us! As I commented earlier on Pats video, the sheer numbers of potential planets in (the sweet spot) are unimaginable!! There are probably thousands of me and you playing out all sorts of scenarios across the universe! Nice work mate, keep it up and clear skies👍

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Simon! - I'm really glad you liked the video and it's awesome to hear we're on the same wavelength regarding what's out there mate, it's nigh-on unfathomable! Thank you so much for watching!!

Impressive video Luke! I had to download the Denoise AI trial to try it out and now am a proud owner! I’m cautious about downloading the Gigapixel trial because I need to spread out the expenditures! Thanks for sharing this! It’s really amazing how the noise can be significantly reduced and yet the details enhanced. Amazing!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Juno! - Ah that's just brilliant to hear mate, I'm really happy for you!! It's crazy how well it works isnt it? :-D I really do think it's a top-tier program, wonderful stuff! Thanks for letting me know it worked out well for you :-) Clear skies!

As Chuck said, excellent video! I have the suite, as well, and absolutely love it! For some reason, I have yet to try out the Gigapixel part...but now I think I'll absolutely try it out on some of my processed data!!!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey dude! - Thanks so much!! To be honest, I love the whole suite but Gigapixel AI is my favourite part! it can do incredible things! Thanks for watching man!

Great video Luke, you've done a great jobs showing what the program can do. I don't normally use it but I did use it to tame some noise in my recent M27 shot.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate!! - It's been amazing since starting using it, really no complaints especially when used with PixInsight as part of my process :-) Glad to hear it's been working for you too!! All the best, Luke

Looks really great - will give it a look! Thanks for another great video.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate!! Thanks for watching :-D I hope you like Topaz as much as I do if you give it a look! All the very best, Luke

I'm normally put of trying new software as I'm just plain comfortable with what I've used for years, however it's hard not to be attracted to Topaz when it makes such a difference with no learning curve. Thank you Luke, I've heard the name Topaz batted about but yours is the first demo I've seen :) Great talk at the beginning, you know I'm on the same page regarding galaxies : )

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris! - As always I truly appreciate hearing your thoughts! :-) I fully agree with what you're saying by the way! As per what is usual for me I decided to leap first and look later, after I'd bought it I began to see what you mean about there not being much out there really in terms of astro video about it - kind of slim pickings! I'm glad you liked the little talk! I did kind of wonder if I should leave it out and just jump straight into the video but decided to go for it anyway, glad I did! Thank you so much for watching! All the very best, Luke

Great video Luke. I have used Topaz Denoise for sometime now and I love it. It is also really great for terrestrial photography.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony! It's awesome to hear of another user of it :-D I'm completely sold with the software, love it! And oh man, do I ever agree RE: usage for terrestrial photos! :-) Clear skies mate!

Another great video Luke. Topaz looks to be an outstanding piece of software. Will definitely consider getting it after this brilliant explanation of its capabilities

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul! Hope you're well mate :-) It's a lovely bit of software for sure!! If you do give it a go I'd love to hear how it goes, All the best and thank you for watching!! Luke

I bought this also, great software, now I am going back into old photos and see what I can get.

@lukomatico

Жыл бұрын

It's brilliant isn't it Gary! :-D I had a ton of fun doing the same thing, not only with astro shots but some terrestrial stuff too! Thanks for commenting!

Great introduction to Topaz mate. Really enjoyed the watch👍

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much matey!! - I really do appreciate hearing that :-) I hope you're getting a bit of clear skies your way too! All the best, and thank you for your support! Luke

Thank you so much for sharing, I am subscribing to your channel. I just bought a more powerful computer with 32GB of RAM so hopefully it will handle the software. After this amazing demonstration of Topaz AI, how can I not want to add it to my processing arsenal? Truly incredible software!

@lukomatico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Martin! I appreciate your support a great deal 👍👍 Hope you have tons of fun with Topaz! It's lovely software

Nice review Luke, I’ve been using Denoise AI for a while now and it works really well.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe!! - glad to hear you're another user! I couldn't believe the results mate, and now I can't imagine not using Topaz! :-) Clear skies bud 👍👍

Cool Video!! 2:47 So True boi!!! That's Also Why I Love Astrophotography, looking back at Time and Taking Your Own Pictures/Or even Observe through Eyepice rather Than Just Enjoying Images By Hubble. It really Brings Your Connection To the Universe, WHICH Believe no 'Hubble' Image Can really give You a Sense of Scale. This Hobby Is More Rewarding than Any Other You Can Imagine. Thanks For Sharing your Opinions! By The Way, I have Used 'Topaz AI' to Process my Moon Pictures, That Give Me So Much Resolution, Great Tools!! I also Love How You showed for Each Image. Nicely Done, Clear Skies!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Avanteesh! - I hope you are doing well my friend :-D I'm glad that you liked the video, especially the introduction I guess! - it felt good to really share what motivates me with this hobby, I love it and I'm sure you feel the same way about astro too! Great to hear you've had success with Topaz on Lunar images! I hear it can be super powerful on planetary shots too at times, depending on the amount of resolution to begin with of course. As always, thank you so much for watching!! Take it easy, Luke

WOW Luke!!! I'm barely starting to understand PhotoShop and even less Pixinsight...but man, your images are so good!! Gonna have to look into this.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you Jason mate! :-) it's an incredible tool to have access to so I'm really glad I've got it now! :-D I hope you are doing well mate! 👍👍

I did a test on the Elephant’s Trunk, didn’t change a setting but the result made my jaw drop to the table, I purchased Denoise AI using your discount code 👍😊

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

That's absolutely awesome to hear my friend!! - I'm honestly over the moon to hear that!! :-) Thank you so much for the support by the way, I genuinely appreciate it! 👍👍

Nice one Pal Purchased!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear it Richard! Be sure to give the software a go with normal pictures too by the way, it works fantastic and gets you even more value from your purchase! :-) Good luck and clear skies mate 👍

Holy WOW! Thank you, Luke, for exposing this great enhancement software. I will definitely give it a try (via your affiliate link. (I like the way your mind thinks ... possible life in other galaxies looking back at us and wondering the same thing).

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there Pat! - Ah I'm so happy to hear you liked the video my friend! :-) I was just talking to SImon's Astro too who mentioned on your last video about life out there, we're all of the same mindset it seems! Thank you for watching, and for your continued support of me and this channel! I appreciate it! If you do try out Topaz then I'd love to hear what you think! All the best, Luke

Hi luke mega thanks tried the trial topaz download it's amazing so easy and I just put no noise adjusted image back into photoshop to adjust colours and tweaks 2 minutes nothing major it's ridiculous how much better it is with even the limited data I had originally am all in now bought it.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there mate! - Awesome to hear that, thank you so much for letting me know about how it went, I'm honestly chuffed for you!! :-) All the very best, and thanks again!! Luke

Hey Luke! - I've been using the Topaz Denoise with Photoshop for a while now, whilst I don't always use it, I do find it very handy sometimes. Nice one 👍

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ollie! Another user! great to see!! it's a cracking bit of kit to have, so glad I'm using it now too! :-) It's hard now to go back to just accepting noise in my images when I can largely remove it with a few clicks, it's a game changer to me Thanks so much for watching dude! All the best, Luke

Hey Luke, Just want to say a massive thank you for your excellent tutorials. You've educated right from the start with Sharpcap " 5 Images in one night', through to Pixinsight and Topaz. Great news I managed to get my first image published in Astronomy Now this September issue with the Swan Nebula. So keep up this excellent work mate and again a massive thanks!!

@lukomatico

Жыл бұрын

That's absolutely fantastic to hear Richard!! - Huge congratulations mate, that's a brilliant achievement! :-) Thank you so much for letting me know I've helped you along in some way my friend, it's highly inspirational to hear! Clear skies!

@richardguest5891

Жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico Cheers Pal!

Great video. Using the trial version of Topaz DeNoise and I really like the results, with the exception of the watermark...ha.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Mark! - I really was blown away when I started using it!! :-) Thanks for watching mate

Thanks Luke. Another great video! I use your "Hubble for OSC" a lot! Love it. Works great. Questions if you don't mind. I might have missed it. Let's say I'm working in PI, at the point put where I have a starless image. Does Topaz recognize an xisf file, or do I have to export as something else? Or if I have finished master, what file would I need to save as to open and work in Topaz. Working on getting Topaz installed (because of your video) but my Win 10 won't update (error) to the latest version, and can't run their latest version. Their support is giving me some ideas to work with so that I can get it running. Curious what file format(s) I need to use once I get it going. Thanks & CS! Wayne

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there Wayne! It's great to hear from you, I'm really glad that you've been enjoying the hubble osc video by the way! :-) Regarding filetypes, if in the middle of processing you wish to export to topaz for some work, then I always just use a 16 bit tiff file as topaz can't read xisf, this works great though 👍 If you are touching up older images that are already saved and complete then I've just been using them in whatever the native file was saved as, be it jpeg, png, you name it :-) topaz seems to work fantastic regardless! I hope that helps and that you get to the bottom of the issue with installation! Clear skies :-) P.S, I love the look of your observatories!

You are very right about the best things being that you have to pay for them! Great video Luke. I have always heard about this program, but never really though that it would be so easy to use! I think it does an amazing job as well

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey bro! I'm hoping you are doing great, it's been awesome to see Jason enjoying your gear by the way man, that's really good of you to do that for him! :-) I'm glad we're in agreement about the program by the way mate, it's so easy and the results speak for themselves! :-) Thank you for your support Isaac, I appreciate it my friend! All the best, Luke

@IcemanAstro

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico oh yeah man!! Jason is my Runner and astro brother!! Move to Arizona Luke and we will lend you some gear too bro!!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! - you make a seriously tempting case for a move Isaac!! :-D Clear skies bro!

Great vid again Luke BTW. Clear skies pal. Jim

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jim! - I hope you're getting some clear weather mate :-)

@AstroPixUK

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico Monday looks good. :)

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Exciting times!! no moon too :-D

Excellent video. I keep hearing about Topaz, but I have yet to dive in.

@andrewwellum6472

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more, fancy seeing you here Chuck, that's what I love about this hobby, everyone seems to know and support each other!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chuck! - Great to see you here my friend :-) I hope you're getting some clear daytime skies for that new scope!! I personally am very happy indeed that I dived in with Topaz, the results look good over youtube for sure but they are better when viewed 'live' and uncompressed! Thank you for watching :-)

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew! - Thanks for watching mate :-) Chuck's a top guy, I don't know how he finds the time to be supportive like this but somehow he does!! All the best, Luke

@andrewwellum6472

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico No worries Luke, keep churning out the videos and we'll keep watching!

@ArnaldoLopezMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I just had a look at your sharpening video using the find edges tool in PS. But after seeing this video I might download the trial to give that a go 😎 Thank you both for these great videos! This hobby is sometimes more about processing than capturing. I kept wondering why other’s pictures where so much better than mine using the same equipment… But slowly I’m getting better in processing and images start to get better too!

Just when you think you've spent enough on processing software something else pops up lol, I have to say that Topaz software handled the noise well & the details too I just need to focus on my focus at the minute lol. Great video as always look forward to seeing the next one.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate! - I'm happy to hear that you liked this look at the software mate! :-) I hope you are soon able to focus on your focus haha :-D Hopefully some clear skies soon and you can test it all out! All the best and thanks for watching! Luke

@dumpydalekobservatory

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the software looks very impressive but I've had to put a stop to spending more on astro for a while, there's a rumor of an aurora tonight so we are gonna head out for a look in a bit & as for focusing on my focus I've got a Bahitnov mask in the pipeline which aren't easy to find for my scope here in the UK.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on mate! Good luck with the mask, I'm sure that'll sort things nicely :-D and, even better luck for the Aurora! that'd be incredible to see :-) Clear skies!

what a timing, I was just looking into purchasing this and 15% off is always nice.. I did use your link to register and set up the order, so I do hope that you get something back from them.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! :-) That's absolutely wonderful mate, thank you so much for your support!! - I'm confident that just about anyone who tries Topaz out for themselves will be super happy with the results, I'm really wishing you the best with it! :-) Thank you again, and clear skies!! 👍👍

Great video Luke. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, will definitely try the demo out. Amazing results. Clear skies.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jon! - that's awesome to hear mate!! :-) I really couldn't believe what I was seeing when I first experienced the software, it's so effective! Thank you so much for checking the video out and for your support, it is appreciated 👍👍 Clear skies!

@jonbasstro1413

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico Hi Luke, I’ve been trying out the Gigapixel and DeNoise AI on some images.As I use free software,(DSS, SiriL and Gimp) the DeNoise AI especially has improved virtually everything I’ve ran through it. Amazing results.It has given my “noisey” images a huge improvement and at the moment I can only describe is like night and day.I’m leaning towards purchasing the DeNoise package for now and then possibly Gigapixel,in the future, especially if I take the leap and go for say Pixinsight for image processing in the future. Any advice or thoughts on my reasoning most welcome.Cheers.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonbasstro1413 Hey mate! - I think for sure that gigapixel and denoise ai both have their place at times, for me personally with the scopes/cameras I use then If i had to pick just one then I'd probably go with gigapixel ai (tough choice), but denoise AI would still be awesome on it's own! :-) I'm so glad to hear you've been having success with it mate, - I'd just say keep experimenting with as much data as you can and see what you like the most - it may also be worth trying out the programs with regular photos too if you enjoy that side of things! :-) I hope that helps! All the very best, Luke

@jonbasstro1413

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico Hey Luke, that’s great,thanks for your advice on this. I will keep experimenting with both applications on different images for a bit longer, I’ve yet to try it on galaxies and star clusters, I was too busy concentrating on some of the nebulae shots I took over Summer.Cheers again and clear skies!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome mate, looking forwards to hearing how it goes for you!! :-) Clear skies! 👍👍

Thanks, just saved £30 and delighted with the software 👍🏻

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Olly!! Super chuffed to hear you're liking the software mate! :-) Clear skies!

Hi Luke. Thanks for another inspiring video. Do you use the Topaz progs on non linear data only? Do you still use the PI denoise routines at all eg in the linear phase and then Topaz once you have stretched the image? More details on your modified PI workflow would be much appreciated. Thanks, Des.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Des! - thanks so much for watching, I'll try to answer your comments in order for you 👍 1, I use topaz on nonlinear data 2, I do still use pixinsight denoise methods during processing, linear and nonlinear 3, I'll definitely be doing a video on my usage in conjunction with PixInsight at some point! :-) Thanks again for stopping by!

This is a great tip, Luke! Will dive into it! Cheers mate!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate! - Awesome to hear you'll give it a look! :-) Good luck!!

@douweodh4146

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico I downloaded the trial version of the DeNoise and was blown away by the results! Image quality went up by 50 %. Will buy for sure. Haven’t tried Giga pixel AI yet, if I’m correct that programs purpose is to retain detail when cropping images? This is a game changer anyhow. I had most fun with using the slider between original and new image, it feels as if you just sweep all the noise under the carpet, haha! Cheers mate!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant!! - too be honest with you, re: gigapixel - gigapixel ai is my favourite program out of them all! It works tremendously well at denoising and preserving detail, leaving you able to resample the image afterwards if you want and still retain brilliant quality 👍👍 Thank you again!! :-)

My next purchase. I've just downloaded the trial version to play with 😁

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan!! - That's brilliant mate, you already take beautiful images so I think Topaz is going to be the icing on the cake!! :-) Love to see how it goes mate, be sure to tag me if you post results on insta etc! Thanks so much for watching, and for your continued support my friend!! Clear skies, Luke

Well done

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike! - thank you so much my friend :-) I hope you are keeping well!

I kept meaning to buy this the last time it was on offer, thanks for the reminder. Just used your link and promo code. Cheers.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick! - Ah that's absolutely awesome of you mate, thank you so much for that!! :-D I really hope you enjoy Topaz as much as I am, I'll be bringing more videos with it for sure as time goes on! All the very best, and thank you again Luke

@rv3211

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico I had a play with it a few months ago and still even had the trial installed. Cost me slightly more using your link, but it's well deserved. Keep up the good work.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

You're a legend Rick! I can't tell you how much I appreciate the support, thank you so much for choosing to help me out like that my friend! :-) Clear skies!

The Gigapixel AI example was the most impressive actually. The Denoise creates a bit too soft images to my taste. I tend to use Photoshop camera raw filter on the shadow part of the image and have the result in a new layer, which I then tone down again using the opacity slider. That Gigapixel thing however, seems to do a denoise as well, but it leaves the details intact (or even improve them). I do think I'll keep in playing around in the 'free software' world though (yes I know Photoshop isn't free - looking into darktable and gimp a bit)

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Martin! - Gigapixel AI is my favourite tool of the three, but that said the compression of KZread has made the results of Denoise AI (and Gigapixel AI) look a bit less spectacular than they actually are! :-) I think the wall image was particularly challenging as it'd be hard to differentiate between signal and noise with such a low SNR image, it was an extreme test of the software but worthy of inclusion I thought! :-D I hear you RE: free software still being viable, it's certainly pretty good these days! that said, once I tried PixInsight there was no going back! the data we capture is so hard won that I always want to make the absolute best of it, and that inevitably means using the best software too (in my opinion) Thanks for watching mate! :-)

@dadwhitsett

Жыл бұрын

21:28

I’ve been using Denoise for a while now. Howeve it has less effect on tiny galaxies but a lot from my experience nebulas . Also Denoise seems to square pixelate tiny stars even on Low or Clear models. I tried Gigapixel and enlarging didn’t pixelate the tiny stars and did remove noise and blur effectively. So I’m leaning now towards using just Gigapixel, enlarge the image after manually sharpening through PS/LR instead going to Denoise. Adding to this originally I Denoise both separately starless and stars only. Running Denoise on final output produced overall unintended artifacts. Separating them seems to be the best course. Any thoughts?

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there mate! - I found much the same really, so now my usual processing workflow involves splitting images up between stars and starless, only recombining at the last moment generally speaking - this gives me the chance to export the starless image for denoising, then bring it back into pixinsight to finish, thus avoiding artefacts 👌 I do find gigapixel ai works really well usually for most things, but sometimes for galaxies Sharpen Ai is a better bet I've noticed. Thanks for taking the time to get in touch and share your thoughts!! It's always interesting to hear! Clear skies my friend 👍👍

Have to agree with you, astronomy is the oldest and most beutifull of the natural science's, and it's one of the only ones were the ameuture can have a serious input. I absolutely love the thrill of seeking out and finding a really difficult object through my 12 inch reflector, just starting astrophotography really enjoying it ,I see it as another aspect of the hobby. Lot's to learn but happy to learn keep em coming old chap. Regards

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter! - I hope you are well :-) There's definitely something to be said for astronomy and astrophotography, it's a truly incredible way to spend your time and gives so much back in return! That's a great outlook too, 'lots to learn, but happy to learn' :-) admirable! Thanks so much for watching! All the best, Luke

So true about the galaxies man.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there John! - Glad to hear we're of a similar mind mate, the possibilities are endless! :-) Thanks for watching!

Wow mate. 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 the Gigapixel enhancements were unreal. Thanks for the video, really good examples of what the tools can do. Will be looking at purchasing for sure.

@savtheastroguy

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Hogarth, how did you become a member? If u could tell me I'd really appreciate it!

@HogarthsAstrophotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@savtheastroguy i think you dont see the member option on mobile devices, i used youtube on a pc to join. Hope this helps

@savtheastroguy

2 жыл бұрын

@@HogarthsAstrophotography oh ok, thanks for letting me know

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Hogarth! - Man I'm glad you liked the video!! the power of this tool is insane for sure, can't believe how good it actually is! (gigapixel ai is generally my favourite one) feel free to send over any images you want comparisons made on mate!! All the best and thank you for your support, Luke

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Savjol! - I hope you're doing well mate :-) Thank you for watching!

Nice vid, Luke. Is this something to use on linear or non-linear images? I love EZ De-noise, but it's only for linear data. Will this work on non-linear data? I wouldn't mind something to run right at the end.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there mate! Hope you're well :-) It certainly is intended for nonlinear images, - worth note however that sometimes you can break the rules a bit & run ez-denoise on nonlinear images too, sometimes it works well, others not so much! worth a crack though! :-) I'd highly recommend Topaz overall, it does a wonderful job, but you may be able to still sqeeze a bit more juice of out Ez-denoise if you don't fancy making other purchases! Clear skies mate!

@beatsntoons

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico all good this side of the globe mate, hope you are too. Thanks for the info. I'll give EZ-Denoise a few more go's but would be good to have an alternative handy. Also helps to have discount links ;) thanks!

Hi Luke. Wow! Totally understand the ‘I did that’ feeling when you take a picture yourself. I’m basically new to the hobbie still. Like you I spent money on gear but haven’t paid for any software yet. I’ve just been using dss + gimp. Would say splashing out on pixinsight and topaz is worth doing yet or should I get some more basic experience first?

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben! - It's great to hear that we're on the same wavelength mate! :-) It's a tough question, but I'll do my best to answer for you - I'd say if you are loving the hobby and genuinely think you'll be enjoying it for years to come, then don't do what I did and hold yourself back with free software for an age! PixInsight was a huge boost for me and increased my enjoyment a great deal :-) That said, as you are just starting out, and you don't feel that the data you are capturing is quite 'there' yet, then work on that first of course :-) It's a tough one, but I hope that helps somewhat mate! Thank you for watching!

@benjiwhittle

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico thanks. I love the hobby and now it gets dark earlier I’m sure I’ll have more chances to photo the stars so I’ll have more processing to learn. It doesn’t make a huge amount of sense to learn gimp properly only to start over with pixinsight in a few months time. I think I’ll make the jump sooner rather than later. Plus I can take advantage of the topaz discount you managed to wangler for us Love your videos by the way. Really genuine and down to earth. Keep them coming 👍

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

@@benjiwhittle Hey Ben! - I do agree mate, no point learning twice over when you already know you're loving the hobby! 👍👍 I'm really thankful that you are enjoying the videos my friend! I absolutely love to share my passion for astrophotography so I'm having a brilliant time, I feel so lucky! :-) Thanks again for watching and getting in touch mate! All the best, Luke

@benjiwhittle

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico so many clouds this weekend! I thought I’d take the opportunity to learn how to use pixinsight. I’m hoping to have some sort of go to workflow that covers our basic needs. Have you got any good recommendations on video tutorials to check out? Clear skies

I love using topaz as my denoise and sharpning

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott!! I'm glad to hear it! such a wonderful tool to have in your astro-processing arsenal, the future is here! Thank you so much for watching and for your support my friend, All the best, Luke

@ScottDavies

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico been using it for a while Luke 👌Amazing tool for us all to enjoy 😉 Clear skies my friend and congratulations on another amazing video 👏

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Clear skies mate :-)

I wasn't too impressed with the denoise, but that Gigapixel ai is incredible!

@lukomatico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! - I think GigaPixel AI is pretty crazy for sure!

Great video, are these images fully processed before using topaz? And what file types do you import and export in topaz?

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lee! - These ones were fully processed, some of which though (horsehead image, and 30 minute wall image) were only processed in a very quick manner, yet Topaz sorted them out nicely! this work was done on .jpeg files, but when I'm integrating it into PixInsight workflows I tend to use a 16 bit tiff :-) Thanks for watching!

I need all the denoise I can get, playing with the new zwo485 and making lots of noise . Just downloaded for free trial. cheers Luke, great vid as usual.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey k k! - I hope you are enjoying the 485! I'm hopeful that you'll enjoy the trial and Topaz can do a good job of denoising for you! :-) Thank you so much for watching, and thank you also for choosing to support me by joining my channel! I appreciate it my friend, All the very best, Luke

@kk-GUK

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke, finally got first light on the Esprit with the 485. Shot M81 and was quite pleased with the result. The Esprit performed superbly, super sharp and good colour capture. The 485 is a good camera, just need more image time with it to tune in. Not had chance to test the denoise software yet, work commitments. Hopefully get a chance this week. All the best and look forward to the next video.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Ah that's great mate! - I'm happy to hear you got a chance to shoot for a while, nice target choice too! Looking forwards to hearing how you get on with Topaz when you have the chance :-) Clear skies mate!

@kk-GUK

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke, just had a quick go with Topaz, oh yes cleans the image up very nicely and really like the different options to denoise. Purchased it. Cheers mate

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant to hear mate!! - it's cracking software in my opinion, wouldn't be without it now 👍👍 Thank you so much for using my link mate, I appreciate it!!

What about slider "recover original details"?

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! :-) Thanks for watching! RE: Recover original details, I feel on my own images they generally look better with it set low or off, but your mileage may vary! it's not a dramatic slider on space imagery at least :-)

the gigapixel enhancement is outstanding

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick! - I happen to like gigapixel AI the best of all the tools, it is just so good! :-) Thanks so much for watching mate!

😳 I’ve got some saving to do 😃

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey dude!! - It's a brilliant program, especially if you do daytime photos too as it can really save a bad shot, and make a good one great! Cheers for watching mate!!

So are these stand alone programs? Not plugins to other editing software, this was an excellent presentation of it by the way. Thanks for sharing and clear skys

@jrbfotocom

2 жыл бұрын

plug in for photoshop is available

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Joel! - as kindly stated below by jrb, they can be plugged in to photoshop but I prefer the standalone programs myself :-) Thank you for watching!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for offering that info JRB! Much appreciated my friend :-) Clear skies!

@joelsweatman1503

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

Fantastic video. I like how you shared what drives you to go out there to image. I share a similiar sentiment and the act of taking images, and being out there underneath the night sky means more to me than anything. If you are ready, I'm wondering if you would consider an upgrade to a Sony IMX571 sensor equipped camera (Altair Astro 26, QHY 268, ZWO ASI2600)? Since we're on the topic of noise, you won't be disappointed by it. I have the Altair Astro 26C, check out my review of it on my channel. It's changed my astrophotography game entirely. Clear skies!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey dude! I'm glad you liked the video and that we share similar values with this incredible thing we call Astrophotography! :-) RE: camera, I already do use a 2600 haha :-D I've had a LOT of astro cams over the years and the 2600 is the best of them. Thanks for watching mate! (btw I'm a subscriber to your channel!)

@nocturneastro2539

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico oh I am so sorry, I must have have misheard you and I thought you were using the 1600. Great pictures man, I followed one of your processing video and you have great presentation skills! Keep up the good work! 😃😃 Also, thanks for subscribing! You're awesome!

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

No problem at all man haha!! - and you are right by the way, I do show some 1600 data in the video! :-D Thanks so much re: the processing vid by the way! 👍

With the DeNoise Ai you didn't have "Auto" selected during the Comparison views . This then will only apply whatever was last used and will not Optimize each of the Ai Models . /SRK

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott! - I should have shown this during the video really but I don't find auto to do a very good job on space images at least, so I set the demonstrated modules to the same settings, roughly 30 denoise, 10 sharpening - so all the comparison views you see are with a level playing field :-) Thanks for watching!

@scottrk4930

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico OK ,perfect ! Glad to see Topaz Labs and Astrophotography getting together on KZread . I image with a DSLR at high ISO and this Software has saved me from lots of frustration . LOL ./SRK

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear it Scott! :-) Thank you again for watching and sharing your thoughts mate! Clear skies :-)

I’ve been resisting Topaz forever. Both daytime photography and night. I just haven’t jumped. I wish I could demo it before buying it.

@kevinnewell09

2 жыл бұрын

I believe you can try it out before you buy it

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Garnett! - I believe what Kevin says is indeed true, there's 30 day no questions asked returns I think - not truly a trial in the classic sense of the word but better than nothing I suppose! :-) I hope your skies clear soon mate, that is, if you can get out of your door to enjoy it because of all the astro parcel packaging in the way! :-D All the best, Luke

@GarnettLeary

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukomatico I’ll probably give it a go. Thanks again.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

@@GarnettLeary No problem at all my friend! :-) Enjoy!!

Too good? Is there an explanation somewhere on how Topaz works? The fact that it has to download from the Internet while working makes me think… is Topaz adding Internet image data to mine? At the risk of sounding paranoid, the results seem almost impossible.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick! - it is able to download different AI models, but not actual pictures and data etc, it's improvements are done by training different AI (machine learning) to recognise and deal with noise/blur/undersampling issues, they train the AI by effectively feeding it reference images to learn from :-) I hope that helps explain what's going on! Clear skies 👍👍 Edit: just want to add, on the Topaz site itself it has some good explanations of machine learning and how they train their AI's

Sir translate my comment. आप किसी वी जगा को १००० zoom कीजिए या उससे वी जादा एंड उस जगा में आप कोई दोस्त को खड़ा रखिए । एंड उसी समय उसको कॉल कीजिए और बोलिए वो कुछ एक्टिविटी करे ताकि आप जो देखेंगे वो रियल टाइम दिख रहाहे या थोड़ा समय ले राहहे। इसमें हम कन्फर्म हो पाए, की अंतरिक्ष में जो हम देखते है वो कुछ समय पहले का होता है। प्लीज सर वीडियो बनाइए

No matter how good the program, denoise always loses you detail, if I use it, I use it very minimal and selective.

@lukomatico

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! - Thanks for stopping by :-) Any denoising program used carelessly or agressively certainly can be destructive to data you actually want to keep, but utilizing quality software with a careful and perhaps even masked application, can, and does, preserve the details in your images while reducing noise, thus a net gain in image quality. :-)