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Denoising high ISO images // Test: darktable vs Neat Image (Linux user)

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Morris0
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Re: Selective denoising and sharpening

Rightsaidfred wrote:

Morris0 wrote:

I suggest you use selective denoise and sharpening. You will get much nicer results and will be able to use more aggressive denoise.

Morris

Thank you Morris.

In contrast to darktable, Neat Image does not offer the option to work with masks, at least not in the current version 9 and when used as a standalone. But of course one can produce multiple outputs and then selectively overlay with a software that allows to work with layers, such as GIMP.

In case you meant to work with darktable only and selectively denoise certain areas more and others less with darktable - well, yes, darktable offers excellent masking (no automatic recognition of shapes, though), but I personally with my skills am unable to achieve the same or similar level of denoising with darktable as Neat Image does, also locally. So that's not an option for me.

Regards,

Martin

I paint my masks with a soft brush in Photoshop. With some practice it's quick and easy.  Possibly you can do something similar

Morris

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