Reprocess from the 31st, much better?

[Pete Presland]

Following from the original post https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/266883-a-few-from-31032016/ 

I have had another go at one of the RGB's from the 31st. In C/S2 I performed a histogram stretch on the individual channels first, then lightly sharpened them, before combining them. I then opened the image in Reg6 and did an RGB balance which certainly removed the red cast I always seem to get.

It looks better to me, but I am never satisfied until I get SGL members approval.

[mikeskor]

Certainly better, Pete. A fine image. 

[si@nite]

What a difference Pete, processing can be half the battle sometimes, I very rarely use the same approach twice, but im always looking at old data & trying different things, something to do on these cloudy nights we cannot get out!

[laudropb]

Definitely better Pete.

[Pete Presland]

I think I have been getting a bit preoccupied with trying to get as much contrast as possible, especially between the equatorial belts. Might have to revisit some older data I think as well.

[Theninjagecko]

I like that, Focus seems like you nailed it.

[Space Cowboy]

Looks better Pete though on my monitor those limbs are still quite dark.

[Pete Presland]

5 minutes ago, Space Cowboy said:

Looks better Pete though on my monitor those limbs are still quite dark.

I agree, but I would think the middle would end up blown out if I brighten it anymore?

[Aussie Dave]

Depending on your image editor Pete, there are ways to brighten the outer edge without affecting the center.

[Space Cowboy]

21 minutes ago, bunnygod1 said:

I agree, but I would think the middle would end up blown out if I brighten it anymore?

How does this look on your monitor Pete? All I did was raise gamma in image analyser. I've also used colour noise reduction to remove the coloured fringes :

 

[Ruud]

Yes, the newly processed image clearly is an improvement.

[Pete Presland]

3 hours ago, Space Cowboy said:

How does this look on your monitor Pete? All I did was raise gamma in image analyser. I've also used colour noise reduction to remove the coloured fringes :

 

Thanks Stuart. Certainly an improvement, what S.W were you using?

[Space Cowboy]

S.W?

[Pete Presland]

1 minute ago, Space Cowboy said:

S.W?

Software programme for raising the gamma and colour noise reduction to remove the coloured fringes. I think the penny has dropped  "image analyser" but any one in particular?

[Space Cowboy]

Yep I used Image Analyser.

[Pete Presland]

1 minute ago, Space Cowboy said:

Yep I used Image Analyser.

This one ?  http://logicnet.dk/Analyzer/

[Space Cowboy]

Yes thats it!