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Topaz Labs AI Software – Sharpen, Denoise, Gigapixel, PhotoAI

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Topaz labs have made a range of specialist image processing software over the years. Their focus has become AI (“artificial intelligence”) based tools. There are lots of detailed reviews on the web, so I will just do a quick overview … Continue reading →

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GIMP – GNU Image Manipulation Program

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software. GIMP provides sophisticated image editing tools similar to those in Photoshop. There is a vast array of 3rd party plugins that can extend the functionality of GIMP. Continue reading →

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Luminar

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

The current offering from Skylum (as at Jan 2023) is Luminar Neo. https://skylum.com/luminar It offers extensive AI based editing functionality. It has powerful editing filters, layers (so you can do things like replace skies, and make composit images, apply texture … Continue reading →

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Non-destructive editing

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Non-destructive image editing allows you to revise your edits without starting again from scratch. Continue reading →

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Backup

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

The importance of backup Tidying my room a while agoI came across a very dusty doc I had made yonks ago on the importance of computer backup. It had the “Backup song” that parodies the song “Yesterday” by the Beatles.  … Continue reading →

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Software

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

There are lots of packages available, some expensive/subscription, some free. All have pros and cons in terms of features, ease of use. This post addresses some of the most popular photo editing packages. Continue reading →

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How to do basic screen calibration

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

It is important to calibrate your screen so that what you see on your monitor is close to what others will see if they display your image on their (calibrated) monitor. A basic calibration is easy and needs no additional hardware or software. Continue reading →

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Lightroom and Photoshop

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Lightroom is an excellent image editor as well as having powerful digital image management functions. Photoshop is often regarded as the gold standard in image editing. Continue reading →

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Some resources

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

There are lots of resources on the WCC website https://www.waverleycameraclub.org. In particular have a look at the resources page from the top menu https://www.waverleycameraclub.org/resources/ where there are a number of documents on how to do things. If you are planning … Continue reading →

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Workflow

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Workflow describes the overall processes you use between retrieving the image from your camera to your finished image including file management, cataloging, editing and display. Continue reading →

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