Star Trails Over Half Dome
Apr 21, 2013 02:30:29 #
I have 60 30-second on/off star trails that I cannot turn into lines. I used StarStaX and Startrails with the Multiply Option, but all I see are beads. How do I turn them into lines?
Star Trails Over Half Dome
Apr 22, 2013 08:16:28 #
Apr 22, 2013 08:44:05 #
I haven't tried this yet but plan to. What was the interval between shots? Maybe that was to long is my guess, but having not tried it yet I'm just making a SWAG. :lol:
Apr 22, 2013 08:50:40 #
Did you have the long exposure noise reduction turned on? That would be one reason for the result you got.
Apr 22, 2013 14:19:20 #
proteus1
Loc: NEVADA
St3v3M wrote:
I have 60 30-second on/off star trails that I cannot turn into lines. I used StarStaX and Startrails with the Multiply Option, but all I see are beads. How do I turn them into lines?
I think it's a GREAT photo, never seen one like it ! ! ! !
WALT
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Apr 22, 2013 14:22:17 #
proteus1 wrote:
I think it's a GREAT photo, never seen one like it ! ! ! !
WALT
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
WALT
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Thank you! Here is another from the same night that turned out better. Oddly all I changed as the ISO.
Star Trails Over North Dome
Apr 22, 2013 14:25:39 #
twowindsbear wrote:
why not make 1 30 minute exposure?
This was my first venture into Star Trails and with a few quick reads it was pointed out there are two ways to produce these; one long exposure which may cause a lot of noise or multiple 30 seconds shots later stacked in software. The 30 second examples were lines so I expected the same. I have since received word from several software companies and have learned the error of my ways. It will be hard to do, but with practice I will reshoot this later in the year.
Apr 22, 2013 14:26:54 #
GPappy wrote:
I haven't tried this yet but plan to. What was the interval between shots? Maybe that was to long is my guess, but having not tried it yet I'm just making a SWAG. :lol:
I have thought about this too and wonder myself if I reshoot it the same way but with a 1-5 second dark frame if it would not be better. I will keep practicing and try to perfect this.
Apr 22, 2013 14:27:45 #
jkm757 wrote:
Did you have the long exposure noise reduction turned on? That would be one reason for the result you got.
Sadly I this was my first time doing these and had it on Auto. I am learning and will try again soon.
Apr 22, 2013 16:48:55 #
Im pretty sure on startrails.de they have a blend button to turn the dots into lines.....
Kev
PS the 2nd shot is superb.!
Kev
PS the 2nd shot is superb.!
Apr 22, 2013 16:51:24 #
big ed wrote:
Im pretty sure on startrails.de they have a blend button to turn the dots into lines.....
Kev
PS the 2nd shot is superb.!
Kev
PS the 2nd shot is superb.!
It is called Gap Filling, but the company says it was never intended for gaps that large. More for mirror flap than anything. They suggested ways in post to correct it, but you need the North Star as a reference, so that would be difficult. I also learned that the angle from center also makes a difference as noted in North Dome. So much to learn, but so much fun doing it!
Apr 22, 2013 17:25:50 #
Apr 22, 2013 17:52:03 #
Hi steve finding the north star... simple ... android playstore "sky map" in the search box....
Kev
Kev
Apr 22, 2013 17:52:51 #
big ed wrote:
Hi steve finding the north star... simple ... android playstore "sky map" in the search box....
Kev
Kev
I meant in the Half Dome photo to use as a point of reference, but thank you!
Jul 15, 2014 00:07:20 #
St3v3M wrote:
I have 60 30-second on/off star trails that I cannot turn into lines. I used StarStaX and Startrails with the Multiply Option, but all I see are beads. How do I turn them into lines?
Wow... very nice. Here's my color version from another forum per your request.
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