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- Subcription Services | Masters of PixInsight
We’re excited to introduce our new subscription options, designed to meet the diverse needs of the astrophotography community. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive access or a more focused experience, we have a plan for you! MoP Complete Subscription Options Since our inception in August 2020, we’ve conducted over 100 workshops. Many have requested an easy way to access all our content, and MoP Complete is the solution! MoP Complete includes all live and recorded workshops, as well as PixInsight University. We offer MoP Complete as a monthly subscription or a yearly subscription at a discounted rate. The monthly subscription gives you an opportunity to see all we offer. You can cancel the monthly subscription anytime and jump into the yearly subscription for some big savings! If subscriptions aren’t your thing, no worries—you can still purchase any of our individual workshops , which include lifetime access! What Our Subscribers Say MoP Complete Newbies & Intermediate Series+Photons to Photos Series+PixInsight University 'MoP Complete,’ our all-inclusive annual subscription that grants you unlimited access to all live and recorded workshops, as well as our PixInsight University series. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from our extensive library of workshops, covering topics from PixInsight fundamentals to advanced image processing techniques. Our workshops are designed to help you master PixInsight, showing you the essential tools and settings needed to create stunning astrophotos. MoP Complete gives you access to our PixInsight Newbies and Intermediate series, and Photons to Photos series, where Warren or Ron demonstrate complete workflows from start to finish, offering you a unique “over-the-shoulder” perspective on their decision-making process. After the session, you’ll receive the data sets and process icons so that you can process the data yourself, using their techniques. Additionally, you’ll have access to 'PixInsight University', our comprehensive collection of concise tutorials, designed to guide you through specific processes and techniques with actionable, focused learning. $279 USD Yearly Price Purchase Mop Complete Yearly $45 USD Monthly Price Purchase Mop Complete Monthly
- One on One Instruction | Masters of PixInsight
As powerful as our Masters of PixInsight workshops are, some image processors long for more personal attention. While group classes are great, being able to work with your own data and establishing your own personal workflow can be. ONE-ON-ONE Instruction Take your PixInsight processing to the next level As powerful as our Masters of PixInsight workshops are, some image processors long for more personal attention. While group classes are great, being able to work with your own data and establishing your own personal workflow can be... PRICELESS! Our PixInsight Experts are available for 1-on-1 instruction. Each has their own personal teaching style for getting you where you want to go. Contact Warren or Ron to inquire about their availability and rates. Warren Keller warhenk@yahoo.com billionsandbillions.com Ron Brecher rbrecher@rogers.com astrodoc.ca Thanks! The MoP Team
- Virtual Workshops | Masters of PixInsight
The third workshop in the series will focus on extending your customization of N.I.N.A., including: • Updating to the development build • Configuring the Imaging tab • Estimating step size for autofocusing • Installation and use of key plugins • Building sequences to image mosaics • Using variables and expressions The third workshop in the series, will help users explore some of N.I.N.A.’s most advanced features, including some available only in the most recent development build. N.I.N.A. Part-3 Purchase The third workshop in the series will focus on extending your customization of N.I.N.A., including: Updating to the development build Configuring the Imaging tab Estimating step size for autofocusing Installation and use of key plugins Building sequences to image mosaics Using variables and expressions The third workshop in the series, will help users explore some of N.I.N.A.’s most advanced features, including some available only in the most recent development build. Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase
- 'Beyond YouTube: Meet the Instructors
YouTube is one-way. Masters of PixInsight is a conversation. In our workshops, you don’t just watch a video — you interact, ask questions, and get real-time answers from the people who literally wrote the book on PixInsight. Want to Learn PixInsight? Beyond YouTube: Meet Our Instructors, Live & Interactive YouTube is a one-way street. Masters of PixInsight is a conversation. In our workshops, you don’t just watch a video — you interact, ask questions, and get real-time answers from the people who literally wrote the book on PixInsight. And the conversation doesn’t stop when the workshop ends. As a subscriber, you’ll join our private MoP VIP Facebook Group, where Warren, Ron, Pete, and fellow imagers share insights, answer questions, and keep the learning going. Join us on September 9, 2025 at 7 PM EDT This special 2-hour FREE event is your chance to meet our instructors, experience a live image processing session, and see exactly why we're a smarter, more connected alternative to YouTube tutorials. What You’ll Experience 👋 Meet Your Instructors Warren Keller – Author of Inside PixInsight, NASA APOD contributor, and renowned teacher. Ron Brecher – Contributing Editor for Sky & Telescope, also featured on NASA APOD. Both Ron and Warren have been recognized as PixInsight Ambassadors based on their deep knowledge of the software, and their ability to train others in its proper use. Hear their stories, see their work, and learn why they’re passionate about teaching PixInsight in real time. 💻 Live Image Processing Demo Unlike YouTube, you won’t just watch the steps − you’ll see Warren and Ron process an image in real time, using the same Data Sets, Projects, and Process Icons you’ll receive. And yes − you can ask questions as they go. ✨ Why This is Different from YouTube YouTube tutorials are static. Watch, pause, rewind, hope you figure it out, and hope that the presenter knows what they’re doing. And, even at their best, it's difficult to connect the dots and build a consistent workflow. We pride ourselves in giving our students, "Context and Chronology," in other words – what to do, and when to do it! At MoP you get: Live, Interactive Learning – ask questions and get answers in the moment from recognized experts Community Access – our private MoP VIP Facebook Group keeps the conversation going between workshops Hands-On Practice – data sets, projects, and process icons so you can replicate every step Unlimited Replays – watch the recording anytime, forever Free Repeat Attendance – come back for updated live workshops at no additional cost. Ever. This isn’t just a video. It’s a community of imagers learning together. Ready for a better way to learn PixInsight? Register Below- First name* Last name* Email* Register Our Team Warren Keller Billionsandbillions.com Dr. Ron Brecher Astrodoc.ca Pete Proulx GotAstronomy.com MoP Sponsors See all of our Workshop Sponsors
- Workshop Access | Masters of PixInsight
Learn how to process your images in PixInsight from one of our online Live or Recorded Workshops. This is a must have for learning PixInsight. The website has been described as PixInsight University. It's covers PixInsight Fundamentals and will help you Mastering PixInsight. Newbie PixInsight Workshop Series Newbie Series New to PixInsight or want to flatten the learning curve? Our 6-part recorded Newbie Workshop series is designed to take you from a simple 11-step processing workflow and build on those steps. Each workshop contains Imaging Data and Process Icon sets to let you follow along step-by-step. You'll then be able to use these customized Process Icons on your own data. It's all here for you, step by step! Acquisition Best Practices This new addition to our beginner series will help you get optimum results during acquisition of your imaging data. We’ll look at imaging strategies that will make the best use of your equipment, given the realities of your imaging conditions. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Video & Data Weighted Batch Preprocessing Script Deep Dive The powerful Weighted Batch Preprocessing (WBPP) script is the most streamlined way to perform preprocessing in PixInsight. The masters output by WBPP are the starting point for rendering beautiful deep-sky images in PixInsight. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Video & Data PixInsight for Newbies After a night of catching photons, you can hardly wait to see and share the cosmic beauty of your photographs! While many options for deep-sky image processing software exist, none can match PixInsight for its versatility. As a very powerful program, the learning curve can seem daunting to the new user, but we’d like to show you that it’s not! In this workshop, we’ll take the mystery out of PixInsight, and show you how to produce pleasing results in just a few, simple steps. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Video & Data Next Steps for Newbies This is a continuation of our PixInsight for Newbies workshop. Now that you have begun to harness PixInsight’s powerful toolkit, it’s time to take it up a notch. In “Next Steps for Newbies”, Ron and Warren will expand on the basic workflow with the following powerful tools and techniques for both One-shot Color (OSC) and Monochrome cameras. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Video & Data Dialing Down the Noise - Dialing Up the Detail This workshop covers the various settings available in PixInsight to optimize noise reduction of linear images. We also explore several methods for pulling detail from your deep sky image and getting the most from high-dynamic-range images. We'll also explore processes and scripts for selectively enhancing structures in images. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Video & Data Masks Unmasked In this installment of the Newbie workshop series reveals the full power of including masks to add fine control to your processing workflow. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Video & Data Subscription Options We’re excited to offer yearly Subscription Options , designed to meet the needs of all PixInsight users. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive access or a more focused experience, we have the plan for you! More About Yearly Subscriptions Contact Pete Proulx if you have any questions - peterproulx@gmail.com (USA) 716-864-7400 Our Next Live Workshop Solar & Lunar Processing Tuesday October 20, 2026 7 PM EDT Unlimited Access $35 Don’t miss out - Sign Up today! More Info & Register *Workshop Prize Disclaimer Purchased a Live Workshop and looking for your link? (Click Here) About Our Sponsors Master of PixInsight has teamed up with World Class suppliers of products and services for the Amateur Astronomer. LEARN MORE
- Workshop Series Information| Masters of PixInsight
Learn how to process your images in PixInsight from one of our online Live or Recorded Workshops. PixInsight Workshops Your Online Resource for Virtual Learning Our Live and Recorded Workshops cover deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each session shows you the essential tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos! We are dedicated to showing beginners and experienced users how to get the most out of PixInsight! Our goal is to make you a Master of PixInsight! Newbie Workshop Series New to PixInsight or want to flatten your learning curve? Our 7-part recorded Newbie Workshop series is designed to take you from a simple 11-step processing workflow, building on those steps. Each workshop contains Imaging Data and Process Icon sets to let you follow along step-by-step. You'll then be able to use these customized Process Icons on your own data. Purchase the complete series or individual Workshops. Our Newbie series includes the following Workshops: Acquisition Best Practices Weighted Batch Preprocessing Script Deep Dive PixInsight for Newbies Next Step for Newbies Dialing Down the Noise Dialing Up the Detail Masks Unmasked Newbies Series > Intermediate Workshop Series Experienced with PixInsight and want to dig deeper? Our 4-part Intermediate series delves deeper into processing and special techniques. Purchase the complete series or individual Workshops. Our Intermediate series includes the following Workshops: Putting it All Together Advanced Image Integration Techniques Mosaics and Other Special Techniques Working With Narrowband Data Ask Us Anything Intermediate Series > Photons to Photos Workshop Series From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrate a complete workflow from beginning to end. We'll supply you with the Data Sets and Process Icons so you can process along and observe the steps and techniques used. Look over the shoulder of these PixInsight Ambassadors, and get a peek into how and why they make their image processing decisions. The series covers Monochromatic, One-Shot Color, and Narrowband processing. As of January 2025 there are 27 Workshops available. Complete data sets are provided with Workshop. Photons to Photos Series > Artful Imaging Workshop Series Our Beginner and Intermediate workshop series told you which levers to pull, and when. Now, as an advanced PI user, it’s time to explore your creativity in our Artful Imaging series. These live, interactive workshops use different approaches to hone your artistic eye, particularly in the later stages of your processing workflow. Our Advanced 'Artful Imaging' series includes the following Workshops: Your take: Participants will each process the same set of master frames, which will be provided one week prior to the workshop. We’ll look at as many of your results as there is time for, and provide suggestions for enhancement. Our take: Participants will submit their own PI projects containing final image(s) ahead of time. A few will be selected and reviewed in detail from an aesthetic perspective, including both composition and processing. ‘Mr Fix-It’: Participants will submit image processing challenges ahead of time. A few will be selected and explored in detail. Artful Imaging is offered on a yearly basis with participation limited to 30 users. Although we include this workshop in some of our yearly subscriptions, the recorded workshops are not offered for sale individually. Look for an email when this series is offered and reserve your seat. Subscription Options We’re excited to offer yearly Subscription Options, designed to meet the needs of all PixInsight users. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive access or a more focused experience, we have the plan for you! More About Yearly Subscription > Contact Pete Proulx if you have any questions - peterproulx@gmail.com (USA) 716-864-7400 Our Next Live Workshop Solar & Lunar Processing Tuesday October 20, 2026 7 PM EDT Unlimited Access $35 Don’t miss out - Sign Up today! More Info & Register *Workshop Prize Disclaimer
- PeacefulWorld
We stand with the peace-loving people of the world. Continue to our Homepage Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. "The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot. Think of the endless cruelties visited by the inhabitants of one corner of this pixel on the scarcely distinguishable inhabitants of some other corner, how frequent their misunderstandings, how eager they are to kill one another, how fervent their hatreds. Our posturings, our imagined self-importance, the delusion that we have some privileged position in the Universe, are challenged by this point of pale light. Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves. The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life. There is nowhere else, at least in the near future, to which our species could migrate. Visit, yes. Settle, not yet. Like it or not, for the moment the Earth is where we make our stand. It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known." — Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot, 1994
- Photons to Photos #40 | MastersOfPixInsight
Photons to Photos #40 M81, Bode’s Galaxy, in HaLRGB Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 40 , Warren will be processing a monochrome data set on M81, known as Bode’s Galaxy. The monochrome data was captured in 2026 by Jim Olsen. Warren will use some of the most recent tools and enhancements to reveal this beautiful galaxy, which is well placed for late autumn and winter imaging in the northern hemisphere. This workshop continues our very popular “Photons to Photos” series, where Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor will monitor the chat box and answer questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Ron and Warren use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. ________________ This workshop continues our very popular “Photons to Photos” series. From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrate a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Ron and Warren use various processes, scripts, masks, and settings in context. WHAT YOU’LL GET Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that will be covered in upcoming workshops. Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand your toolkit and improve your results. All attendees of this workshop will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all the master images and icons used during the workshop UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Warren Keller Warren Keller is an internationally renowned astrophotographer, author, and educator, celebrated for his expertise in astronomical image processing. He authored Inside PixInsight, a definitive guide to the software, and co-founded IP4AP.com, providing tutorials that have guided thousands in astrophotography. Beyond imaging, Warren is a musician and has contributed to the astronomy community through lectures, workshops, and collaborations with leading astronomical organizations.
- Photons to Photos #9 | MastersOfPixInsight
Photons to Photos #9 Tag-Team Narrowband Processing eta-Carinae Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 9 , you'll get a “twofer” as Ron and Warren will work as a team to process a narrowband data set from scratch. WHAT YOU’LL GET Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand their tool kit and improve their results. Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that have been covered in previous workshops. If you’re new to PI, we suggest viewing or attending the Newbie series first. All attendees of these workshops will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all images and icons used during the workshop UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Warren Keller Ron Brecher is an award-winning astrophotographer based in Guelph, Ontario, known for his stunning deep-sky images and expert use of PixInsight. A PixInsight Ambassador, he offers one-on-one tutoring and writes for top astronomy publications. When not imaging the cosmos, Ron is a toxicologist, musician, and passionate educator.
- Photons to Photos #28 | MastersOfPixInsight
Photons to Photos #28 M101 - Combining Mono and OSC Broadband and Narrowband Data from Two Scopes Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 28 Ron will work up a data set made with two telescopes and two cameras: OSC with a 4" refractor, and monochrome Luminance and H-alpha with a 6” refractor. Ron’s subject is spiral galaxy M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy. Ron collected this data from his home observatory west of Toronto, Ontario. WHAT YOU’LL GET Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that will be covered in upcoming workshops. Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand your toolkit and improve your results. All attendees of this workshop will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all the master images and icons used during the workshop An opportunity to win a door prize from our generous sponsors UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Ron Brecher Ron Brecher is an award-winning astrophotographer based in Guelph, Ontario, known for his stunning deep-sky images and expert use of PixInsight. A PixInsight Ambassador, he offers one-on-one tutoring and writes for top astronomy publications. When not imaging the cosmos, Ron is a toxicologist, musician, and passionate educator.
- Photons to Photos #15 | MastersOfPixInsight
Photons to Photos #15 Processing M31 Andromeda Galaxy Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 15 , Ron will work up some OSC data on the amazing Andromeda Galaxy, M31. This Galaxy is well placed for imaging in the northern hemisphere in late summer and fall. WHAT YOU’LL GET Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that will be covered in upcoming workshops. Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand your toolkit and improve your results. All attendees of these workshops will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all images and icons used during the workshop UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Ron Brecher Ron Brecher is an award-winning astrophotographer based in Guelph, Ontario, known for his stunning deep-sky images and expert use of PixInsight. A PixInsight Ambassador, he offers one-on-one tutoring and writes for top astronomy publications. When not imaging the cosmos, Ron is a toxicologist, musician, and passionate educator.
- Photons to Photos #39 | MastersOfPixInsight
Photons to Photos #39 Crescent and Soap Bubble Nebulae Unlimited Access $35 USD Purchase < Back From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Warren and Ron use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. About the Workshop In Photons to Photos # 39 Ron will work up a natural-colour image of the Crescent and Soap Bubble Nebulae in Cygnus. He is using more than 42 hours of broadband and narrowband one-shot color data collected by himself and Steve Barnes, using very different setups. This object is well placed for imaging throughout summer in the northern hemisphere. Ron's data was acquired in June and July 2026 from his home observatory, about a 2 hour drive north of Buffalo, NY. Steve’s data was captured in from his home not far from Detroit, MI. This workshop continues our very popular “Photons to Photos” series, where Warren or Ron demonstrates a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor will monitor the chat box and answer questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Ron and Warren use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. ________________ This workshop continues our very popular “Photons to Photos” series. From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrate a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor monitors the chat box and answers questions on-the-fly. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, learning how Ron and Warren use various processes, scripts, masks, and settings in context. WHAT YOU’LL GET Beginners will get a glimpse at some advanced tools and techniques that will be covered in upcoming workshops. Seasoned image processors will pick up new ideas and techniques to expand your toolkit and improve your results. All attendees of this workshop will receive the following: A PixInsight project containing all the master images and icons used during the workshop UNLIMITED ACCESS to a video recording of the workshop Your Instructor Ron Brecher Ron Brecher is an award-winning astrophotographer based in Guelph, Ontario, known for his stunning deep-sky images and expert use of PixInsight. A PixInsight Ambassador, he offers one-on-one tutoring and writes for top astronomy publications. When not imaging the cosmos, Ron is a toxicologist, musician, and passionate educator.

