PixInsight Reloaded
Since completing our PixInsight Foundations Part-3 series in 2014, there are already many new and exciting things we want to share with you! PixInsight
Core, version 1.8.4 Ripley received a major revision in the fall of 2015. To keep you up-to-date with the latest techniques and revisions to
the program, we've created the PixInsight Reloaded series.
PixInsight Reloaded is a rolling release. New PixInsight tutorials will be produced in no particular order. Each movie will feature one or more
items- whether a new process, script, or technique. Also included will be clarifications of items covered by our earlier PixInsight Foundations
series. Eventually, as the majority of movies have been produced, they will be organized by category. Upon completion of the series, a hard
copy will be made available, in addition to the streaming content offered here.
PI Resources Page - PixInsight Information and Links
| Our Latest Release |
New 6-13-2018 Repair Dark Mottle- Reveals a great PixelMath trick for reducing dark 'pepper' noise in the background sky. 1:12min
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New 6-10-2018 WriteJPEG Script- Instantly produces a nonlinear, high-res JPEG from a linear XISF, FITS, or TIFF. 1:10min
Download WriteJPEG Script Zip File |
New 3-15-2018 GAME Script- A brand new tool by Hartmut Bornemann makes building masks a cinch- this one's a 'game changer' folks! 2:40min
Download GAME Script Zip File |
New 2-15-2018 AdvStarmask Script- Automatically produces a great, general purpose star mask in seconds, and is a 'godsend' for those less comfortable with the StarMask process. 1:02min
Download AdvStarmask Script Zip File |
| New 12-23-2017 MosaicPlanner Script- by Andres del Pozo can help you plan your next mosaic. 3:27min |
| Andrés del Pozo Scripts- ImageSolver and AnnotateImage can plate solve the FOV, adding object names and astronomical designations. Two more scripts by Mr. del Pozo- CopyCoordinates, and MosaicByCoordinates (MSB) are also profiled. MSB, when used with ImageSolver, can be used for mosaic construction. 5:39min |
| Version 1.8.5 Updates |
| Preview PixInsight Version 1.8.5 Ripley- Kicks off our introduction to the latest and greatest version of PI. 2:24min |
| RepairedHSVSeparation Script- Can eliminate star artifacts caused by highlight-protecting nonlinear stretches such as MaskedStretch or ArcsinhStretch. 2:14min |
| Copy STF- Lets you transfer an Auto Stretch from one image to another. 0.53min |
| New Instance and Reset- Demonstrates a couple of minor features new to version 1.8.5. You can now more easily run a second instance of the program! You can also globally reset your settings in a revised way. 1:01min |
| Drag and Drop- Demonstrates a couple of new drag and drop options in the interface. 0:48min |
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Debayer- Has been improved with batch capability, and one additional convenience for DSLR users. 1:05min
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| ArcsinhStretch- Is a brand-new intensity transformation process by Mark Shelly, which preserves the color and detail of highlights even better than MaskedStretch. 3:26min |
| Large-Scale Pixel Rejection- A breakthrough addition to the ImageIntegration process. Use this powerful new feature to more effectively eliminate satellite and asteroid trails. 2:49min |
| LocalNormalization- A brand new process, to normalize the background variations between subexposures. While ImageIntegration does this based upon an image to image comparison, LocalNormalization (LN) can do it on a pixel to pixel level! Adding LN to your workflow could result in even better masters than before. 4:35min |
| PhotometricColorCalibration- A brand new process, which may replace standard ColorCalibration in your workflow. PCC plate solves your color master before calibrating it to the actual spectral types of stars in the field. 5:21min |
Table of Contents
Preview Introduction- What's new at IP4AP.com 5:47min
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Extensible Image Serialization Format- PixInsight's new default image file format deprecates FITS. 3:24min
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ColorMask Script- Rick Stevenson's brilliant new script let's you target specific colors. 3:02min
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| TGVDenoise Automatic Convergence- Can appreciably speed up the application of TGVD. 2:29min |
Working with Outside FITS- Choose the proper settings to bring them in-line with PI. 2:15min
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Preview Performance- Enhance the performance of your computer when processing with PI. 2:04min
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Dynamic PSF- Refine your understanding of the process to generate a more accurate synthetic PSF for
Deconvolution's External PSF tab. 2:37min |
| Deconvolution- Presented is a slightly different take on the Local Deringing Support Image. 1:18min |
| StarAlignment Star Detection- What to do when the process fails to find a sufficient number of stars for successful registration. 1:48min |
| Dynamic Range Extension- This overlooked feature in several processes can yield improved sharpening results without blowing-out the highlights. 1:41min |
| Reset Previews- Did you know that applying a process to a preview overwrites the previous application? 2:03min |
| Apply Processes- Expedite your workflow using keyboard shortcuts. 1:11min |
| Convolution- Use this little-known process to effectively smooth/blur the edges of a mask. 1:19min |
| MultiscaleLinearTransform (MLT)- PI's latest and greatest wavelets-based process is here. Replacing ATrousWaveletTransform, and to some extent, MultiscaleMedianTransform, MLT is perfect for linear noise reduction and includes a terrific, internal mask feature. MLT is also excellent for nonlinear sharpening. 5:20 min |
| File Explorer Window- This window is a nice way of navigating to the files on your drive(s), while providing useful information about them. 1:06min |
| SubstituteWithPreview Script- Despite a good result applied to a preview, a process fails to work as expected when applied to the image itself. Before you give up, this wonderful script can save the day! 3:07min |
| Andrés del Pozo Scripts- ImageSolver and AnnotateImage can plate solve the FOV, adding object names and astronomical designations. Two more scripts by Mr. del Pozo- CopyCoordinates, and MosaicByCoordinates (MSB) are also profiled. MSB, when used with ImageSolver, can be used for mosaic construction. 5:39min |
| History Explorer Image Origin- This brief tutorial reveals a little known but useful feature of the History Explorer. Now, you can view and revisit the process that created masks, etc. 1:21min |
| Enhanced Mosaic Construction- Star Pinch- This tutorial shows you how to eliminate star artifacts from the borders of your mosaic panels. 2:03min |
| RangeSelection Process- How to create a mask utilizing this process to select galaxies while also eliminating stars as an alternative to employing the PixelMath method. 1:18min |
| Process Console Delay- A couple of handy tips on the Process Console 1:23min |
| Project Compression- Save significant disk space when saving projects 1:11min |
| Zoom and Pan- Here are a few helpful hints for navigating in an image window with zoom and pan controls. 1:49min |
| Donut Eater- This tutorial shows you how certain dust motes that escape flat correction can be repaired. It also discusses the concept of Photoshop-style Layer Blend Modes. 2:15min |
| DSLR Fine Points- Speaks to newer DSLR imagers to clear up some of the misconceptions concerning preprocessing one-shot color data acquired with modified digital single lens reflex cameras. 4:42min |
| Enhanced Mosaic Construction- dnaLinearFit introduces a new script by David Ault, that can improve the seams of troublesome mosaic panels. 2:26min |
| BPP Custom Groups- Two minutes of pure dynamite for users of the BatchPreprocessing script. Calibrate disparate image sets in a single run using Add Custom. 2:04min |
| Advanced Mask Shapes- Offers tips to create masks with circular, elliptical, square and rectangular shapes using PixelMath (expressions courtesy Gerald Weschselberger) and the CloneStamp process. 6:38min |
| Star Halo Repair- Demonstrates Dr. Ron Brecher's method of fixing the excessive halos of Oxygen 3 data. Also featured is a neat trick with the CloneStamp process. A future tutorial will address problematic RGB star halos, beyond the aesthetic ones discussed here. 4:54min |
| Bayer Drizzle- Now, increase the apparent resolution of your One-Shot Color data using the BPP script, ImageIntegration, and DrizzleIntegration. As with monochromatic data, the inherent data must be of low resolution (i.e. undersampled and also dithered) to benefit from Bayer Drizzle. 3:23min |
| MureDenoise Script- By Mike Schuster, offers an alternate way to reduce noise in linear, monochromatic masters. 3:24min |
| SubframeSelector Script- Provides a deeper look at this essential tool by Mike Schuster, for analyzing subframes based on their statistics. 7:02min |
| CSS (cascading style sheet)- Allows you to alter most of PI's fonts and colors for a custom workspace. 2:51min |
| BackgroundEnhance and StarReduction Scripts- profiles two lesser-known, but very useful Utility scripts for image enhancement. 3:14min |
| One Last Look For Now- A recap of our latest, essential post-processing icon set, with updated comments by Warren. 8:58min |
| Miniseries |
| Preview of Part-1 available Deconvolution Miniseries- In this six-part miniseries, we take an in-depth look at Deconvolution, including the DynamicPSF process. Some new 'takes' on the procedures are revealed. This is your chance to 'deconvolve' any problems you may be having, and to become an expert in the Deconvolution process. |
| Preview of Part-1 available HaRGB Miniseries- An alternate take on combining H-alpha with RGB data, featuring a Photoshop-like 'layer blend mode' technique, and the HaRVB-AIP script. |
| Preview of Part-1 available NGC 3166-3169 Object Oriented Processing |
| Preview of Part-1 available BatchPreprocessing Script |
| Preview of Part-1 available One Shot Color Workflow with the BatchPreprocessing Script |
| Online Workshop Recordings |
| Using the power of the WEB, we'll bring you periodic informative workshops. We've archived previous Workshops here for viewing at your convenience, follow this link to our Workshop Page. |
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