Image Stacking: DRAMATIC Noise Reduction WITHOUT Photoshop
How to significantly reduce noise in your milky way and astro landscape images without losing detail
Stacking multiple images to reduce noise is not a new concept and is one of the best ways to get a clean, high-detail image in low light without noise reduction software, providing you have enough time to capture multiple images. It’s also a great way to increase your exposure integration time without needing a star tracker (though this technique can be used with start trackers as well for even better results).
But stacking astro landscapes isn't always easy, particularly when you’re using ultra wide angle lenses and trying to blend in Photoshop.
Today, we're covering a much easier way to stack astro landscape images than the classic photoshop method using free software called Sequator. We'll cover file prep (I use Lightroom, but you can use your raw editor of choice) as well as walk through all the Sequator settings to help you get to a point where you have a nice, clean image to further edit in your style.
An easier way to stack your astro landscapes and reduce noise.
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Table of Contents:
0:00 - Image stacking can be easier!
0:42 - Why would you stack exposures for noise?
3:26 - Capturing the files you need
4:43 - How many images should you take?
6:15 - Preparing your raw files for Sequator
15:13 - How to use Sequator for best results
24:41 - Let's see our results!
26:12 - A tip about stacking with panoramas
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