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I think i am using most of the useful AP features, many if which are shown in Photoshop AP tutorials by guys like Ken Crawford. Clipped layers are useful for colorising mono camera RGB and Narrowband files, and each layer can be manipulated individually by adding curve, level, contrast and other controls clipped to that layer. . It seems a bit complicated but once you have used it awhile it is pretty quick to build the layers. Problem is the file size on the base layer can quickly get massive if you want to save all the layers. Best approach is to pre-stretch your input files before you start the layering. Individual colour control is also nice, allowing you say to dial back magenta in some stars. Adding luminance is easy with slider opacity control and ability to switch back and forth between various light preferences, like soft light, etc. I find a large calibrated monitor a useful tool to support Photoshop. I am definitely still learning. Btw you dont have to spend a lot of money to buy Photoshop, just enroll for Photoshop CC and pay $10 a month, leave when you want.
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