SX2002
Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
I use a free programme called Neat Image...been using it for many years, it removes all the noise I ever need to remove.
You can pay for another version but the free one works just fine.
I find DXO PureRAW 3 to be an excellent program for noise reduction. It can be used as a plug- in with LRC or as a stand alone. I also have Topaz Photo AI but I always use DXO PureRAW for noise reduction.
DxO Pure Raw also works well and I've used it successfully on very noisy images. But the inclusion of noise software in Photoshop is very convenient and I find more often than not it's my go-to.
Use Topaz Denoise AI. Works well.
I have discount codes for Topaz products.
PM me if interested.
gmar3180 wrote:
I find DXO PureRAW 3 to be an excellent program for noise reduction. It can be used as a plug- in with LRC or as a stand alone. I also have Topaz Photo AI but I always use DXO PureRAW for noise reduction.
First step after importing and culling is everything goes through PureRAW. It’s a great raw processor. On occasion, if I’m working with something really noisy, high ISO and underexposed, I’ll also use some Topaz.
Here’s an example of using both, (this was PureRAW 2)
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-763077-1.html
In General, as sensors have gotten better, noise has become somewhat less of a problem (unless you are always in situations that require very high ISO's) At the same time, the sharpness slider has been over used and creates over sharpening artifacts that look like noise. ...... want to make a beautiful blue sky look 'crunchy' just push global sharpening to the max.
Always remember, sliders can be a trap, and they are seductive.
Also remember that in general noise reduction is a blurring process
Sharpening is best thought of as a 3 stage process, Sharpening during the conversion/demosaicing process, then selective sharpening during the editing process, and finally output sharpening (depending on weather that output is to a printer or for a screen (screens need less than prints)
So having a tool that helps with digital noise if you have it, can be very valuable in some cases.
But also remember, excess or accumulated sharpening, looks like noise.
@R.G.'s advice above is very good. Also remember sharpening will never fix blur or missed focus, it will make it look unnatural and crunchy.
I've been using NeatImage plug in. My copy is probably 5-10 years old, but it does a very credible job. And no monthly subscription costs. I just checked, the upgrade from V8 to V9 is $20.
bsprague wrote:
I use denoise in both Topaz Photo AI and Lightroom Classic. My Topaz AI is a couple months out of renewal so it may not be as good as a fresh annual.
I've not tried to do a careful side by side comparison. My experience seems to be that some images will work a little better with one and other images with the other. Topaz AI will offer a couple automated options on top of the denoise that will sometimes add to the repair.
I use Topaz, and it is great.
The DeNoise hasn't been upgraded for a long time. They are upgrading Photo AI, but not the other programs. so you are not missing anything.
I have been using ON1 Photo RAW for years and I have found that the NoNoise and TackSharp produce great results.
MrBob
Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama
Zaydewise wrote:
I have been using ON1 Photo RAW for years and I have found that the NoNoise and TackSharp produce great results.
Just got ON1 Photo Raw 2024 and am really impressed...
Topaz Photo AI is awesome but so is DxO PureRaw V2 or V3
If you want to reply, then
register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.