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Apr 30, 2019 13:22:04   #
R.G. Loc: Scotland
 
Hi. I'm hoping to find a simple way to use median or average blending to combine multiple exposures. I'm hoping I don't have to buy a whole editor just to get that feature, but if it wasn't silly money I would consider it. I already have the Nik collection but I'm not familiar with it as yet and I wouldn't even know where to start looking for that feature. If all else fails I would be willing to buy something like On1 which isn't too expensive and has other features that I would find useful, but I'm hoping to find a cheaper and simpler option.

I've read a little about ImageMagic and it sounded very interesting but haven't downloaded it yet so I haven't a clue how user-friendly it is. I suspect that Ps Elements has that feature but my experience of Elements is that whenever you want to do something useful with it, it takes a drop to 8 bit processing - which I don't care for.

Median blending sounded more interesting than average blending, but if I found a simple way to do average blending that didn't involve too much expense or too much of a learning curve I would consider that.

I would be very grateful for your thoughts, suggestions and/or experiences with that feature. My main editor is Lightroom 6.

RG.

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Apr 30, 2019 13:30:21   #
dannac Loc: 60 miles SW of New Orleans
 
R.G. wrote:
Hi. I'm hoping to find a simple way to use median or average blending to combine multiple exposures. I'm hoping I don't have to buy a whole editor just to get that feature, but if it wasn't silly money I would consider it. I already have the Nik collection but I'm not familiar with it as yet and I wouldn't even know where to start looking for that feature. If all else fails I would be willing to buy something like On1 which isn't too expensive and has other features that I would find useful, but I'm hoping to find a cheaper and simpler option.

I've read a little about ImageMagic and it sounded very interesting but haven't downloaded it yet so I haven't a clue how user-friendly it is. I suspect that Ps Elements has that feature but my experience of Elements is that whenever you want to do something useful with it, it takes a drop to 8 bit processing - which I don't care for.

Median blending sounded more interesting than average blending, but if I found a simple way to do average blending that didn't involve too much expense or too much of a learning curve I would consider that.

I would be very grateful for your thoughts, suggestions and/or experiences with that feature.

RG.
Hi. I'm hoping to find a simple way to use median... (show quote)


RG

I'm probably missing something here, but PS has median blending .... Filters-Noise-Median.

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Apr 30, 2019 13:42:09   #
R.G. Loc: Scotland
 
dannac wrote:
RG

I'm probably missing something here, but PS has median blending .... Filters-Noise-Median.


Thanks for responding, dannac. I don't have Ps and don't fancy getting tied into monthly payments. My main interest is the median or average blending and I wouldn't make much use of Ps's vast capabilities.

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Apr 30, 2019 14:17:55   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Did you take a look at free GIMP? The name came up in a Google search for what I think you're trying to accomplish. Here's a video of the current version that one of our members provided:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EPIUyFJ4ag

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Apr 30, 2019 14:29:42   #
R.G. Loc: Scotland
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
Did you take a look at free GIMP? The name came up in a Google search for what I think you're trying to accomplish. Here's a video of the current version that one of our members provided:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EPIUyFJ4ag

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Thanks for the link. I saw a reference to GIMP too. I downloaded it a long time ago and couldn't even work out where to start. Maybe it's improved since then, and your linked video sounds as though it would be very helpful. I'll bear that possibility in mind. I especially like the price tag (the same as ImageMagic ).

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Apr 30, 2019 14:36:10   #
N4646W
 
R.G. wrote:
Hi. I'm hoping to find a simple way to use median or average blending to combine multiple exposures. I'm hoping I don't have to buy a whole editor just to get that feature, but if it wasn't silly money I would consider it. I already have the Nik collection but I'm not familiar with it as yet and I wouldn't even know where to start looking for that feature. If all else fails I would be willing to buy something like On1 which isn't too expensive and has other features that I would find useful, but I'm hoping to find a cheaper and simpler option.

I've read a little about ImageMagic and it sounded very interesting but haven't downloaded it yet so I haven't a clue how user-friendly it is. I suspect that Ps Elements has that feature but my experience of Elements is that whenever you want to do something useful with it, it takes a drop to 8 bit processing - which I don't care for.

Median blending sounded more interesting than average blending, but if I found a simple way to do average blending that didn't involve too much expense or too much of a learning curve I would consider that.

I would be very grateful for your thoughts, suggestions and/or experiences with that feature. My main editor is Lightroom 6.

RG.
Hi. I'm hoping to find a simple way to use median... (show quote)


Look at Affinity Photo. Less expensive than ON1 and faster. The new Beta is even faster.

Ron

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Apr 30, 2019 14:54:57   #
R.G. Loc: Scotland
 
N4646W wrote:
Look at Affinity Photo. Less expensive than ON1 and faster. The new Beta is even faster.

Ron


Thanks for the suggestion, Ron. I had PhotoPlus (also from Serif) a while back and was aware of its various limitations, but it sounds like Affinity is in the same league as Ps and the like.

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Apr 30, 2019 15:16:32   #
R.G. Loc: Scotland
 
I'm having to sign off just now but will answer all posts in due time. All suggestions are much appreciated.

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Apr 30, 2019 16:03:47   #
Linary Loc: UK
 
R.G. wrote:
Hi. I'm hoping to find a simple way to use median or average blending to combine multiple exposures. I'm hoping I don't have to buy a whole editor just to get that feature, but if it wasn't silly money I would consider it. I already have the Nik collection but I'm not familiar with it as yet and I wouldn't even know where to start looking for that feature. If all else fails I would be willing to buy something like On1 which isn't too expensive and has other features that I would find useful, but I'm hoping to find a cheaper and simpler option.

I've read a little about ImageMagic and it sounded very interesting but haven't downloaded it yet so I haven't a clue how user-friendly it is. I suspect that Ps Elements has that feature but my experience of Elements is that whenever you want to do something useful with it, it takes a drop to 8 bit processing - which I don't care for.

Median blending sounded more interesting than average blending, but if I found a simple way to do average blending that didn't involve too much expense or too much of a learning curve I would consider that.

I would be very grateful for your thoughts, suggestions and/or experiences with that feature. My main editor is Lightroom 6.

RG.
Hi. I'm hoping to find a simple way to use median... (show quote)


Affinity Photo has both a Median filter and a Median Brush tool.

Affinity is cheap, can work with Lightroom as an External Editor, has great tutorials, can be had on a 10 day trial, then purchase (less than £50) and then a 30 day money back guarantee if not happy. (I don't know how they can stop you from using the program as it is not internet based.) Can do almost everything PS can do- in 8, 16 even 32bits.) There are some things that need ironing out, but overall a good solid processing program.

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Apr 30, 2019 17:28:39   #
artBob Loc: Near Chicago
 
Although I can be of no help, unfortunately, I am interested in what you are trying to accomplish. If something works out for you, as I hope it does, would you consider sharing?

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May 1, 2019 08:03:36   #
dannac Loc: 60 miles SW of New Orleans
 
R.G. wrote:
I don't have Ps

Not sure why I assumed you did ...

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but it sounds like Affinity is in the same league as Ps

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but once you leave the raw module in Affinity, those settings are baked in, no going back.

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May 1, 2019 08:43:51   #
Linary Loc: UK
 
dannac wrote:
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but once you leave the raw module in Affinity, those settings are baked in, no going back.


No, the raw file is untouched - cannot be altered. the screen copy, having been already in the Develop Persona, can always be altered by returning to the Develop Persona. This works the same as the Camera Raw filter in Photoshop. It is all non-destructive.

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May 1, 2019 09:16:40   #
dannac Loc: 60 miles SW of New Orleans
 
Linary wrote:
No, the raw file is untouched - cannot be altered. the screen copy, having been already in the Develop Persona, can always be altered by returning to the Develop Persona. This works the same as the Camera Raw filter in Photoshop. It is all non-destructive.


I stand corrected ... thank you !

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May 1, 2019 09:59:28   #
ngrea Loc: Sandy Spring, Maryland
 
R.G. wrote:
Thanks for the link. I saw a reference to GIMP too. I downloaded it a long time ago and couldn't even work out where to start. Maybe it's improved since then, and your linked video sounds as though it would be very helpful. I'll bear that possibility in mind. I especially like the price tag (the same as ImageMagic ).

I used PS until I upgraded a computer and it didn't run ( would have needed to buy a disk back then), so I tried GIMP. It's been nearly 10 years now since I used PS. I find GIMP easy to use. Just take the time to click on the choices to see what they do. Once you get used to it, I think you will like it. One thing that puzzles me is that the latest version is different on my laptop than it is on my desktop. I've tried updating the laptop, but it still does include a couple of the new features.

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May 1, 2019 14:46:47   #
R.G. Loc: Scotland
 
Linary wrote:
Affinity Photo has both a Median filter and a Median Brush tool.

Affinity is cheap, can work with Lightroom as an External Editor, has great tutorials, can be had on a 10 day trial, then purchase (less than £50) and then a 30 day money back guarantee if not happy. (I don't know how they can stop you from using the program as it is not internet based.) Can do almost everything PS can do- in 8, 16 even 32bits.) There are some things that need ironing out, but overall a good solid processing program.
Affinity Photo has both a Median filter and a Medi... (show quote)


Another vote for Affinity. Thanks for the suggestion.

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