Astronomy
The 25 free pre-orders went fairly quickly, which is exciting and I hope that everyone who gets them will find them a valuable set for processing and will spread the word about them.
Likewise, I would appreciate any feedback about the actions or if you encounter any problems so I can get them fixed for everyone.
I am running a few more tests, and then it looks like the set will be released early!!! (The special Pre-Order price will continue to be valid until after the published release date of 30 January)
The final list of actions in Annie's Astro Actions is:
- Step By Step Processing Of The Orion Nebula
I have gotten several requests as to how I processed my latest M42. Before I go into that I want to mention that my processing of this was done using Adobe Photoshop CS5 and includes a few different processes layered together. This is snowballed a little...
- Before And After Of Annie's Astro Actions
Here are some of the actions in action (no pun intended). I will soon have Before and Afters for all of the ones I am putting on the set: Channel Processing: Star Layer Separate: Remove Stars: (Note: Large stars might leave behind faint remnants,...
- Making A Mosaic
If you want to image a larger object with a small chip CCD it inevitably leaves to one thing: Mosaics. My first attempt turned out fairly well (I made a 6 panel mosaic of the Rosette Nebula), but did take a good bit of figuring out, aligning, and minute...
- New Astronomy Processing Tools For Photoshop Cs2
I am in the process of creating some astronomy tools for Photoshop CS2. If you are interested in testing them with me, please let me know ... I only have CS2 on my computers but believe they are compatible with a few other versions of Photoshop as well,...
- Processing Comparison Of M42
I very quickly learned a few months ago when I started astrophotography that processing made all the difference in shots. Yes, it takes some skill to set up a shot and different equipment can make quite a difference, but where the real photos are set...
Astronomy
Finalizing Action List
The 25 free pre-orders went fairly quickly, which is exciting and I hope that everyone who gets them will find them a valuable set for processing and will spread the word about them.
Likewise, I would appreciate any feedback about the actions or if you encounter any problems so I can get them fixed for everyone.
I am running a few more tests, and then it looks like the set will be released early!!! (The special Pre-Order price will continue to be valid until after the published release date of 30 January)
The final list of actions in Annie's Astro Actions is:
- Channel Process: Used to do most of the initial processing for each channel file you have (or a combined RGB image)
- Create LRGB: Takes 4 channel files to create a complete LRGB image
- Create RGB: Takes 3 channel files to create a complete RGB image (can be used for Ha, SII, and OIII as well)
- Enhance Galaxy Dust Lanes: Used to bring out and sharpen the dust lanes of a galaxy
- Make DSO Stand Out: Highlights and Sharpens your DSO - for color images [first update will allow for greyscale images as well ... if you have a greyscale and want to use this, just convert to RGB first]
- Brighten Color & Sharpen: Increases the saturation of colors in the image while also sharpening the image slightly
- Smooth Out Image: Gives the overall appearance a "softer" look
- Remove Stars (Large Image): Removes the Stars from your image (for large chip cameras & DSLRs)
- Remove Stars (Small Image): Removes the Stars from your image (for small chip cameras)
- Create Mosaic (6 panel): Takes 6 panels and does the initial processing for a mosaic
- Create Mosaic (4 panel): Takes 4 panels and does the initial processing for a mosaic
- Star Layer Separate (Large Image): Separates the Stars from your DSO and places them in separate layers, ideal for large chip cameras as well as DSLR images
- Star Layer Separate (Small Image): Separates the Stars from your DSO and places them in separate layers, ideal for small chip cameras
Before and afters for many of the actions are in the next blog post down.
Let me know if you have any questions!
- Step By Step Processing Of The Orion Nebula
I have gotten several requests as to how I processed my latest M42. Before I go into that I want to mention that my processing of this was done using Adobe Photoshop CS5 and includes a few different processes layered together. This is snowballed a little...
- Before And After Of Annie's Astro Actions
Here are some of the actions in action (no pun intended). I will soon have Before and Afters for all of the ones I am putting on the set: Channel Processing: Star Layer Separate: Remove Stars: (Note: Large stars might leave behind faint remnants,...
- Making A Mosaic
If you want to image a larger object with a small chip CCD it inevitably leaves to one thing: Mosaics. My first attempt turned out fairly well (I made a 6 panel mosaic of the Rosette Nebula), but did take a good bit of figuring out, aligning, and minute...
- New Astronomy Processing Tools For Photoshop Cs2
I am in the process of creating some astronomy tools for Photoshop CS2. If you are interested in testing them with me, please let me know ... I only have CS2 on my computers but believe they are compatible with a few other versions of Photoshop as well,...
- Processing Comparison Of M42
I very quickly learned a few months ago when I started astrophotography that processing made all the difference in shots. Yes, it takes some skill to set up a shot and different equipment can make quite a difference, but where the real photos are set...