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Re: [APML] Redo- Sagittarius - M8 to M17



Hey Carlos,

--- "Carlos Milovic F." <cmilovic@yahoo.es> wrote:
> Be sure that this is not an processing artifact, in terms that the
> processing tolls as a design error generated that (in some way, like
> a JPEG artifact). I think that is mainly artistic interpretation with
> of course a minor addition of inexperience and not optimal use of the
> tools.

That's one thing I wanted to find out more about.
  
> I think that I'll speak for some PI users for this: I don't think
> that PS images look weird, or funny. I just have the feeling that
> they have been underprocessed (not always, of course), or that the
> needed toold were not at hand. For example, I don't like to see flat,
> white (oversaturated) stars. Also I think that in many images a much
> better vignetting correction could be applied. Others have
> oversaturated bright objects. And much more frecuently, that a poor
> noise reduction have been applied (both lost details, or too much
> grain/noise left, accompanied with some artifacts).

I am guilty of that every time I process anything. 8-)

> By the other hand, I have seen many great images done just in PS, or
> using a mix of softwares. I don't believe that the software you use
> is sich a big factor, if you really know how to use it, it's flaws
> and pros, and when to use another. The key point about PI, and why I
> like it so much, is that it has been designed by us, to fullfit our
> needs. It is in constant evolution, so we have the close opportunity
> to have a word to say about that, and make things better. And believe
> me, there comes a time when you need more than what PS has to offer.

Yes, I love the DBE routine. Someday, maybe I will outgrow what PS has
to offer. Heck, I don't know if I can do an adjustment layer.

Thanks for your patience,
Alan




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