Frame or no frame
Nov 21, 2018 12:30:36 #
I made a Frame template in photoshop and sorta like it and sorta don't .....but the reason for the post is to add another stack of NGC1499 - California Nebula that I took last night
185 total exposures, 85 Ha, 50 OIII, and 50SII (one of our better nights - imaged from 6:30 last night to 4:00 this morning) - Supporting files, 100 bias, 150 Flats (50 each filter) and 20 darks. Processed entirely in PixInsight.
I tonemapped the colors using SHO - Hubble Palette - doing a lot of experimenting with Color Mask in PI and curves to tweak the colors captured....similar to luminosity masking in PS but faster/easier too.
If anyone wants the PSD frame template let me know....you will need a working knowledge of Photoshop - just add your picture - Link the layers - free transform the frame to fit the way you want around your image - leave room for text at the bottom if you want to add it.
185 total exposures, 85 Ha, 50 OIII, and 50SII (one of our better nights - imaged from 6:30 last night to 4:00 this morning) - Supporting files, 100 bias, 150 Flats (50 each filter) and 20 darks. Processed entirely in PixInsight.
I tonemapped the colors using SHO - Hubble Palette - doing a lot of experimenting with Color Mask in PI and curves to tweak the colors captured....similar to luminosity masking in PS but faster/easier too.
If anyone wants the PSD frame template let me know....you will need a working knowledge of Photoshop - just add your picture - Link the layers - free transform the frame to fit the way you want around your image - leave room for text at the bottom if you want to add it.
Nov 22, 2018 09:42:43 #
nikonshooter wrote:
I made a Frame template in photoshop and sorta lik... (show quote)
This looks great. I love the detail you picked up. I looked out at the coast sky, but huge almost full moon, and open to not try anything. The narrow band filters made it possible I suppose!?
Nov 22, 2018 09:47:34 #
bastro wrote:
This looks great. I love the detail you picked up. I looked out at the coast sky, but huge almost full moon, and open to not try anything. The narrow band filters made it possible I suppose!?
Forget the moon - image anyway. Just try more exposures with shorter times. I imaged with two kits last night - M42 and the Western Veil NGC6995.....I am shooting flats now but will process today or tomorrow but my point...the data looks good and I followed the moon most of the night. I am taking 10 second exposures in L and 20 in RGB or Orion and 45 seconds for L, and 60 seconds RGB for the Western Veil (much feinter)
If I am home and happen to have a clear night (which are rare rare rare) I am going to photograph something!
Nov 22, 2018 13:57:45 #
Nicely shot and processed.
Quite beautiful.
Like you I am torn between the overlay. I see what you are trying to do but the faux matting is just a tad flat.
Things are finally getting up into the part of sky that I like at a reasonable hour.
Now if weather and work would quit conspiring to halt my efforts.
Jim
Quite beautiful.
Like you I am torn between the overlay. I see what you are trying to do but the faux matting is just a tad flat.
Things are finally getting up into the part of sky that I like at a reasonable hour.
Now if weather and work would quit conspiring to halt my efforts.
Jim
Nov 22, 2018 16:50:31 #
I like the photo and I do like "matted & framed" images - my only dis-like is the size of the mat takes away from the image.
I like to use "increase canvas size" to create my mat and the frame using it allows me to choose the size and color of each very quickly. May I work on yours and share on PM?
Harvey
I like to use "increase canvas size" to create my mat and the frame using it allows me to choose the size and color of each very quickly. May I work on yours and share on PM?
Harvey
nikonshooter wrote:
I made a Frame template in photoshop and sorta lik... (show quote)
Nov 22, 2018 16:56:50 #
Harvey wrote:
I like the photo and I do like "matted & framed" images - my only dis-like is the size of the mat takes away from the image.
I like to use "increase canvas size" to create my mat and the frame using it allows me to choose the size and color of each very quickly. May I work on yours and share on PM?
Harvey
I like to use "increase canvas size" to create my mat and the frame using it allows me to choose the size and color of each very quickly. May I work on yours and share on PM?
Harvey
Sure...do you want the PSD file? If so, message me your email and I will send it to you!
Nov 22, 2018 17:27:31 #
I like the frameless myself.
Matting can be added when the image is actually framed.
I think the PSD frame detracts for the beautiful image you've created.
Gimme more meat, and less parsley.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Matting can be added when the image is actually framed.
I think the PSD frame detracts for the beautiful image you've created.
Gimme more meat, and less parsley.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 22, 2018 18:22:56 #
SonnyE wrote:
I like the frameless myself.
Matting can be added when the image is actually framed.
I think the PSD frame detracts for the beautiful image you've created.
Gimme more meat, and less parsley.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Matting can be added when the image is actually framed.
I think the PSD frame detracts for the beautiful image you've created.
Gimme more meat, and less parsley.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I am leaning that way for the same reason - you said it well!
Have a great Thanksgiving season too!
Dec 5, 2018 09:48:43 #
Dec 5, 2018 21:49:01 #
Stay true Ed , it doesn't need any matted framing unless you display it . It's a beauty without it.
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