I think, basiocally, you would have been better off using bounce flash; it would certainly have helped with the skin tones. But, thats' only my opinion !
I tend to agree with the comment comparing a small amount of noise to grain in a film image. It's really not a horrible thing if it's not too much. There are plenty of software apps to clean up noise. It tends to soften the image a bit but in this case that might add to the image.
Hi Everyone , Took some shots recently at a night club .. Ive attached one here ... I see too much noise on the image ..
I'm using a D300s / Sb60 flash / iso 600 .. Shooting raw . I was only 6 feet from the People ..
Any way I can minimize the noise ... I'm scared to use a higher Iso in case it makes it worse ..
Could I be doing something wrong ?
All Help appreciated . Cheers
You don't say what the f stop you are using. I'd say it is too high, you have too much depth of field. Open up the lens and adjust ISO and speed accordingly and see how it goes. :-)