PixInsight LE

TrevorW · #1 09-12-2009, 07:22 PM

Does anyone use this program

I've figured out DBE, H and Curves but trying to get my heade around the SGBNR algorithm

multiweb (Marc) · #2 09-12-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorW

Does anyone use this program

I've figured out DBE, H and Curves but trying to get my heade around the SGBNR algorithm

Never used it but have a look here. Talk to Sander Pool. He did some writing about the software and knows it inside out.

TheDecepticon · #3 09-12-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by multiweb

Never used it but have a look here. Talk to Sander Pool. He did some writing about the software and knows it inside out.

If he's not too up himself and thinks your worthy or his time.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #4 09-12-2009, 09:28 PM

Houghy and I both use the full version, and it's incredible. I'm a pretty experienced Photoshop user (since version 1.0) and I'm having a bit of a time getting my head around PixInsight. It's very powerful and infinitely scriptable. Brilliant but difficult.

Great video tutorials (that'll probably be mostly relevant to the LE version as well):

http://www.harrysastroshed.com/pixinsighthome.html

h0ughy (David) · #5 09-12-2009, 10:29 PM

please note this:

[Texto en Español al final]

Hi everyone,

The PixInsight LE freeware application was first published in 2004. The free LE (Limited Edition) application has represented the initial development stages of the PixInsight project, as well as the first public release of PixInsight.

After nearly five years since the last update (LE version 1.0.2.143), today we have made the decision to discontinue PixInsight LE. We know this may be a controversial decision, but we have at least three strong reasons to take it:

- PixInsight LE is a completely obsolete application. It does not provide a minimally accurate idea of PixInsight's current state of development.

- PixInsight LE is only available on Windows, which is contrary to what we want to achieve with PixInsight. Within the goals and general philosophy behind PixInsight, it is unfair to continue maintenance of a freeware product for a single platform.

- For a long time, PixInsight LE has been counterproductive to the aspirations of the PixInsight project. PixInsight LE is very often seen as a tool which is only valid to solve a very specific problem (gradient removal with the DynamicBackgroundExtraction tool, a.k.a. DBE), and nearly nothing more. Actually, PixInsight LE, even being obsolete, provides a reasonably complete, 32-bit post-processing solution, which is able to achieve better results than other commercial products. It always amazes us when we read descriptions of how PixInsight LE is used for DBE, then the image is downgraded to 16-bit, as a necessary step to open it with other application, with the purpose to apply levels, curves, etc. That is quite disappointing because PixInsight LE offers far better histogram and curves transformations, not to mention advanced color saturation adjustments, morphological transformations, wavelet transforms, noise reduction tools, pixel math, an efficient masking system, and an accurate color management system, among other tools and features. Unfortunately, we feel that today PixInsight LE has become an obstacle to understand what PixInsight actually is, what it can do, and how it evolves.

Based on these considerations, from now on the old PixInsight LE application will no longer be available for download from our servers.

As for a new limited edition of PixInsight, we certainly have some projects in mind, but still nothing decided, and absolutely no time line available. The next PixInsight LE will not be a free product, but it of course will provide an outstanding set of advanced image processing capabilities at a very reasonable cost, and it will be available at least on Linux/X11, Mac OS X, and Windows platforms.

Thank you for your interest and support.

Harryianpage · #6 19-12-2009, 10:52 PM

Hi

You can't be talking about the sander pool

I have never seen him put a word out of place

Regards

Harry Page

gbeal · #7 20-12-2009, 07:23 AM

Ha, that'll get it going Harry.
BTW, welcome aboard, a name I recognise.
Gary

Harryianpage · #8 20-12-2009, 11:34 AM

Hi Gary

Thanks for the hello

I noticed some visitors to my little ol web site from here , so had a look in

You have a nice forum here

, I hope you don't mind me looking in now and again

Harry

gbeal · #9 20-12-2009, 01:54 PM

As long as you have a slightly warped sense of humour, I am sure you will fit in just fine. It is a darn good group, very little scrapping, and even less moderation. Lots of real clever sorts here too, so info exchange is handy.
Gary

TrevorW · #10 21-12-2009, 11:04 AM

Houghy when was this put out becuase you can still download the program

Thanks Chris for the feedback on tutorials

h0ughy (David) · #11 21-12-2009, 11:12 AM

the notice was within the last few weeks. personally i wouldnt download the LE version as it is very outdated. The new Programme is lightyears ahead - and you do get a 30 day trial period - its well worth the money

Harryianpage · #12 22-12-2009, 06:20 AM

Hi

I am quite sure there is not legitimate way to download pixinsight LE , but if you have a copy in your possession you can still use it !

As Houghy said I would encourage you to try the full version

Regards Harry

cfranks (Charles) · #13 22-12-2009, 03:20 PM

I also use the full version. Difficult to get used to it but with Harry's excellent videos, I'm getting there.

Charles

h0ughy (David) · #14 22-12-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cfranks

I also use the full version. Difficult to get used to it but with Harry's excellent videos, I'm getting there.

Charles

have you bought a licence yet Charles? i bought mine outright from the start - i knew i wasnt going to use it properly within the 30 days. glad i did. Eddie trimarchi uses it as well

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Harryianpage · #15 23-12-2009, 05:09 AM

Hi Charles

Glad to be of service

Harry

cfranks (Charles) · #16 23-12-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

have you bought a licence yet Charles? i bought mine outright from the start - i knew i wasnt going to use it properly within the 30 days. glad i did. Eddie trimarchi uses it as well

,

Yes, I bought it without the trial period too. I have a couple of 'problems' that I need to put up to the forum but, other than that, it seems a superb, ever growing package.

I agree with Harry's comment re: Sander. From my reading of the Forum, all the assistance he has given to various questions has always been polite and informative. Very knowledgeable bloke.

Charles