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Software to Combine a Series of Eclipse Photos?
Aug 29, 2017 15:15:39 #
Dennis in Texas
Loc: Katy, Texas
I would like to combine several images of the eclipse into a single photograph showing the sequence of partial through to total and then through to final partial. I'll probably have 4 to 6 partial shots on each side of the total. Does anyone know of a software program that can do this? I know it must be out there because I've seen the results, just not how if was achieved. I've downloaded 2 different software programs but they seem to be suitable only for overlapping images like three or four shots taken across a landscape or a sequence of images of a drawing or painting. The images I want to sequence are obviously similar but don't need to be tied together, just sequenced across the frame.
Aug 29, 2017 15:28:32 #
You don't really need special software to do this. If you're using PS, or any other editor that has layer capabilities, load each as its own layer within one image. You can then move each of the layers to a favorable position. Masking will allow for final tuning of the image prior to outputting.
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Dennis in Texas wrote:
I would like to combine several images of the ecli... (show quote)
Aug 29, 2017 17:00:57 #
Dennis in Texas wrote:
I would like to combine several images of the ecli... (show quote)
It sounds to me that you're essentially creating a collage, which can be done with any editor. The first time I did that was over ten years ago, when I used a primitive thing called PictureIt! Most recently I did it with {free} gimp.
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Aug 30, 2017 06:51:32 #
rehess wrote:
It sounds to me that you're essentially creating a collage, which can be done with any editor. The first time I did that was over ten years ago, when I used a primitive thing called PictureIt! Most recently I did it with {free} gimp.
Maybe multiplicity?
https://petapixel.com/2016/06/28/create-stacked-photo-moon/
https://digital-photography-school.com/special-effect-how-to-create-multiple-flash-exposures-in-a-single-frame/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3spT03p0XAQ
https://mcpactions.com/2014/02/24/multiplicity-image/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCDuygVrU4g
Aug 30, 2017 11:04:47 #
Dennis in Texas
Loc: Katy, Texas
Thanks. I've downloaded GIMP and am slowly working to understand how to use it. It looks like a steep learning curve! But I'm also somewhat distracted and dealing with hurricane recovery issues.
rehess wrote:
It sounds to me that you're essentially creating a collage, which can be done with any editor. The first time I did that was over ten years ago, when I used a primitive thing called PictureIt! Most recently I did it with {free} gimp.
Aug 30, 2017 11:36:14 #
I did a montage of a lunar eclipse from a few years ago using PS. Open all the photos as layers in PS. Set the modes for all the layers except the bottom one to Lighten Only. Except for some masking and other edits, you're done. You can do something similar in Gimp.
Aug 31, 2017 10:56:14 #
Dennis in Texas wrote:
I would like to combine several images of the ecli... (show quote)
I did this one based on Matt K's YouTube:
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#all/15e03b1f3e821892
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Sep 6, 2017 22:43:04 #
Dennis in Texas
Loc: Katy, Texas
nikonlad wrote:
Hi nikonlad - could you tell me any more about Matt K's You tube? I followed the link provided but it doesn't take me to a You tube site. Would love to get to the video.
Sep 7, 2017 10:50:58 #
nikonlad wrote:
Follow the link and click on the first choice..Matt Kloskowski How to Edit Photo Eclipse....."
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