Piccure...Camera shake recovery?
Aug 10, 2014 22:50:42 #
Yes, I know if the picture isn't taken properly then no amount of post processing can recover it. However, I just saw my first painted bunting on my bird bath today and my camera was within reach so I grabbed it and started shooting through my double pane patio windows. 70-200 (at 200 mm) f4 and unfortunately at ISO 100 which gave me 1/50 sec. (I did manage to reset it to ISO 400). As a result, many of the photos were not sharp due to camera (photographer) shake. Since I have a copy of Piccure which is supposed to handle camera shake, I though you would like to see the result. The first photo is the original CR2 converted to jpeg with only a little clarity added. The second photo is a significant crop with no modification and the third has been processed by Piccure, Topaz Dnoise, and CS6 high pass filter. Any thoughts?
Aug 11, 2014 01:16:19 #
Number 3 looks good, but the pixel peepers will blow it up, see the grain, noise, whatever you call it and down grade it.
But I like it. Hope you get a chance to try from closer without the glass in the way.
But I like it. Hope you get a chance to try from closer without the glass in the way.
Aug 11, 2014 08:19:51 #
robertjerl wrote:
Number 3 looks good, but the pixel peepers will blow it up, see the grain, noise, whatever you call it and down grade it.
Yes, good photo and Topaz did it's work. I am forever amazed that the math .. algorithms... do such a fine job. I have all their products of course have never paid a cent for an upgrade; they are free.
Aug 11, 2014 08:21:35 #
Aug 11, 2014 20:31:00 #
Number three is absolutely stunning. For anyone mildly interested in the beautiful array of birds we have to look at, this one is spectacular! Thank goodness your camera was nearby...!
Aug 11, 2014 23:19:03 #
veralisa296 wrote:
Number three is absolutely stunning. For anyone mildly interested in the beautiful array of birds we have to look at, this one is spectacular! Thank goodness your camera was nearby...!
Here is one where I didn't have to use Piccure. I had kicked up the ISO to 400
Aug 13, 2014 00:32:01 #
All I used was the noise reduction (Median) in PS CC 2014 set on amount of 1 to get rid of the little "squigglies" that were present. I then gave it a shot of unsharp mask, and this is the result. It didn't need much because it is already a great photo.
Aug 27, 2014 12:19:42 #
CajonPhotog wrote:
All I used was the noise reduction (Median) in PS CC 2014 set on amount of 1 to get rid of the little "squigglies" that were present. I then gave it a shot of unsharp mask, and this is the result. It didn't need much because it is already a great photo.
Thank you Cajon, very nice
Aug 28, 2014 07:15:27 #
Sep 14, 2014 13:01:39 #
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Sep 15, 2014 08:46:32 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Did you have to turn off your virus protection to download and install the program? I tried to download the trial, but Norton 360 rules it unsafe and will not install it. I am hesitant to turn off virus protection unless I know someone has already done it with no ill effects.
I have it downloaded and running. I do not remember having to turn off Norton to download it, but then my memory is not what it used to be....it happens after you turn "21" :-) :-)
Sep 15, 2014 08:49:43 #
artar wrote:
How many turns of 21 have you logged artar?I have it downloaded and running. I do not remember having to turn off Norton to download it, but then my memory is not what it used to be....it happens after you turn "21" :-) :-)
Sep 15, 2014 09:32:02 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
How many turns of 21 have you logged artar?
Too many to count :lol: :lol: . The IRS thinks I'm retired
Nov 23, 2014 17:03:58 #
I've been "demoing" Piccure Plus this afternoon and find that in Lens+ mode it does a good job where there are significant color differences and/or contrast. In areas where shading is subtle (in particular, I have wide angle shots of fall foliage where the leaves are different gradations of yellows and greens) and the sharpening result is much worse than the original. The leaves become blobs - - - impressionistic rather than clear.
The motion+ mode helps (with camera shake), but don't expect miracles. One has to be prepared to decrease noise levels, which as one might expect reduces sharpness.
I welcome suggestions for what I might be missing, but I find my Topaz Products do a more than adequate job, albeit using entirely different algorithms. Incidentally, I have been using the Piccure Quality+ settings and experiencing the loooooooong processing waits promised.
The motion+ mode helps (with camera shake), but don't expect miracles. One has to be prepared to decrease noise levels, which as one might expect reduces sharpness.
I welcome suggestions for what I might be missing, but I find my Topaz Products do a more than adequate job, albeit using entirely different algorithms. Incidentally, I have been using the Piccure Quality+ settings and experiencing the loooooooong processing waits promised.
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