Jay Gabani just did his talk on color. Lots of debate on science vs art and the philosophy behind manipulating color for artistic/visual appeal. David Malin put the position forward that manipulating color as proposed was not a true reflection of the image. 25 minutes of audience debate was the result. Great fun.
Some great data from R Jay Gabany with 7 techniques for intensifying colour.
Also an excellent presentation by Don Goldman about how to process narrowband images including how to deal with magenta stars, how to layer in rgb stars etc plus some useful info on bringing out details.
I wasn't aware of any competition like the first event. I checked the AAIC website again whilst there and there is no mention of any image competition nor was there any remarks about one when I was there.
It was a privilege to be able to meet and listen to you guys in person, after years of dwelling online. Definitely worth the long flight from Kuala Lumpur.
Also an excellent presentation by Don Goldman about how to process narrowband images including how to deal with magenta stars, how to layer in rgb stars etc plus some useful info on bringing out details.
Greg.
Yeah agreed, got lots out of his talks. Spending up on some filters next week. Oh well SA guys more rain.
Paul Haese just finished his talk on planetary imaging. Some great info on cameras, scopes, software and seeing. Soooo much to learn...
Great to meet you in person Chris. I wanted to catch up with you again yesterday just for a chat. PM me your phone details and I will give you a call this week.
Hi folks.
Would certainly like to add my sincere thanks to Mark, Megan, Debbie and Chris for organising and executing what was an outstanding event in my view and I have been to similar events, but the selection of presenters and range of topics covered was just great.
I certainly appreciate the great feedback I received concerning my particular talk. Indeed, many that were there travelled far and spent a lot of money to attend so I understand the want from those participating to get high quality, valuable and usable content; that was my intent all along and why I delivered a full 90 minute talk...so I hope I achieved that.
Personally, I also really enjoyed all of the other presentations and it was great to finally meet the folks behind the IIS Avatars and Aliases!
Again, thanks Mark - BZ to you. (That's Naval speak for 'Bloody well done').
I wasn't aware of any competition like the first event. I checked the AAIC website again whilst there and there is no mention of any image competition nor was there any remarks about one when I was there.
What are you referring to?
Greg.
Huh? There was to be an award presented to someone for their outstanding contribution to amateur astroimaging in Oz...? Must have been canned?
Thank you to everyone involved in AAIC 2013, that includes the organiser, speakers and all who attended.
I learned so much, some can use now with my DSLR work, and the rest will be useful if every I make the transition to CDD.
I took plenty of photos and I'll post them in their own thread.
I wasn't even in the running but I did vote for others 
