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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

Working With Narrowband Data Recorded Workshop Purchase In their Virtual Workshop series, Ron and Warren have focused on natural-color images acquired with broadband filters that capture all wavelengths from red to blue. Narrowband filters isolate the light emitted by specific elements – mainly hydrogen sulfur, and oxygen – providing new options for capturing supernova remnants and emission nebulae. This approach can reveal not only the structures of these objects, but also their underlying chemistry. It can produce stunning results even in severely light polluted skies. The newest multi-bandpass filters now make narrowband imaging viable for one-shot color cameras, too. In this workshop, Ron and Warren will show you how to get the most from your narrowband data sets, with or without broadband color. We’ll build on the tools we’ve used previously, focusing on: Narrowband Palettes – Hubble (SHO), Canada-France-Hawaii telescope (HOS), HOO Filter Options – for Monochrome and One-Shot Color Cameras Adjusting Hues – to get the color palette you want Adding Narrowband to Broadband Images -- to enhance natural-color images Adding Broadband to Narrowband Images – to give stars a more natural appearance These techniques can be used with narrowband data from one-shot color and monochrome astronomical cameras, as well as DSLRs. For many of these methods, we’ll use and build upon the tools and techniques introduced in our previous workshops. WHAT YOU’LL GET Attendees of this workshop 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 _______________________________ Warren Keller and Ron Brecher have teamed up to deliver a series of information-packed Virtual Workshops covering deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each carefully-planned session helps you learn about the most important tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos. Working with Ron and Warren, and practicing with the resources provided, will help you move confidently from beginner to experienced user. Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase

Acquisition Best Practices Recorded Workshop Purchase This newer addition to our beginner series will help you get optimum results acquiring 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. Some of the topics we'll cover include: Optimizing image scale Camera readout mode, gain, and offset settings Choosing an exposure lengths Acquiring calibration frames: how, how many, how often? Monochrome Strategies: RRR-GGG-BBB vs RGB-RGB-RGB Mosaics- one pane each night vs all frames each night Acquiring RGB stars for Narrowband images Focusing: how, how often? Rotators- to rotate or not? Guiding – how good is good enough? WHAT YOU’LL GET Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: Image files that are used in the virtual workshop Updated process icon set to use on your own data An opportunity to win a door prize from our generous sponsors Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase

Getting Started with N.I.N.A. Purchase While our core focus remains PixInsight, image acquisition has always been part of the bigger picture. In fact, our most attended workshop to date Acquisition Best Practices focused entirely on improving data collection techniques. This series builds on that success, now with a deep dive into N.I.N.A., the most widely adopted imaging platform among our own team and many of our subscribers. In Workshop 1 , we’ll guide you through the complete setup of N.I.N.A., starting with understanding what the software does and how it streamlines equipment control. You’ll learn how to install N.I.N.A., navigate its interface, and connect your imaging equipment properly, including the essential steps for driver installation and ASCOM platform setup. We’ll cover connecting devices within N.I.N.A., integrating external programs like plate solvers and planetarium software, and installing key plugins to expand N.I.N.A.‘s capabilities. Finally, we’ll configure your imaging options, file management settings, and customize the imaging tab layout to prepare for smooth and efficient imaging sessions. NINA Workshop 1 - Topics Covered: What is NINA? Installing NINA Interface Connecting Equipment to Your Computer Connecting NINA to Your Equipment Set up Other Programs Install Plugins Set up Imaging Options Set up the Imaging Tab Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase

New to PixInsight? In our follow-up to 'PixInsight for Newbies' this 2 hour pre-recorded Workshop continues with processing technique that will get you processing your astrophotography images in no time! Next Steps for Newbies Recorded Workshop Purchase This is a continuation of our PixInsight for Newbies workshop. Now that you've 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: Adding CosmeticCorrection to preprocessing to eliminate hot pixels Superior background modelization with DynamicBackgroundExtraction Spectrally-based color balance using PhotometricColorCalibration Making a mask for precision noise reduction and color saturation Whether you use an OSC or a Monochrome camera, these enhancements to your workflow will help you get the most from your nights under the stars. WHAT YOU’LL GET Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: Two full data sets including lights, darks, biases, and flats EXPANDED process icon sets to use on your own data An ENHANCED basic workflow to help you create your own great images _______________________________ Warren Keller and Ron Brecher have teamed up to deliver a series of information-packed Virtual Workshops covering deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each session will help you learn about the most important tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos. Working with Ron and Warren, and practicing with the resources provided, will help you move confidently from beginner to experienced user. Unlimited Access $35.00 Purchase

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! Subscription Upgrade For those that currently have a yearly subscription to IP4AP (now PixInsight University), you have the option to upgrade your subscription to a yearly 'MoP Complete’ subscription. 'MoP Complete' is our all-inclusive annual subscription that grants you access to all live and recorded workshops, plus PixInsight University. To upgrade to a yearly MoP Complete plan, simply fill out the form below. We’ll email you a coupon code as a credit for any remaining months on your current subscription that you can apply to your purchase. If you signed up for our Photons to Photos #26 workshop, we will also apply that as a credit. This is a manual process, so it may take up to 72 hours to receive your code. Thank you for your patience as we transition to these exciting new subscription options! 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. You’ll have access to our PixInsight Newbies and Intermediate series and Photons to Photos series, where Warren or Ron demonstrate complete workflows from start to finish. You’ll receive the data sets and process icons so you can process alongside them, offering a unique “over-the-shoulder” perspective on their decision-making process. 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. Purchasing this subscription might make you ineligible for workshop door prizes. Please read the 'Workshop Prize Disclaimer' below. $225 USD Yearly Introductory Price *Workshop Prize Disclaimer MoP Complete Upgrade Request Your request upgrade request has been submitted. Submit

Ask Us Anything Virtual Workshop Recorded May 25, 2021 Purchase We’ve truly enjoyed sharing this PixInsight journey with you. So many of you have been with us since our first workshop, ‘PixInsight for Newbies.’ Our classes have been focused on helping you build workflows, using simple, step-by-step examples, to more complex ones. For this workshop, we’ve opened the floor up to you! Based on the requests we received, we’ve pulled a few common threads together. Wavelets: What are they, and how are they used? This will have applications to noise reduction, sharpening, making masks, and more. Background modelization – Getting into the finer details DBE, including how to compensate for missing flats, how to sample an image thoroughly, even in places where it is unwise to place a sample point. Noise reduction: How to dial in the right settings to remove noise before and after delinearization; when to use MURE Denoise script. Special OSC topics: Debayering (when and how), CFA Drizzle, and Superpixel We'll show you again how to make and retrieve an icon set containing your processing steps, in the order you prefer. Thanks for all of your support. We’ve had a blast working with all of you during the past year, as you become the Masters of PixInsight! _______________________________ Warren Keller and Ron Brecher have teamed up to deliver a series of information-packed Virtual Workshops covering deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each carefully-planned session helps you learn about the most important tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos. Working with Ron and Warren, and practicing with the resources provided, will help you move confidently from beginner to experienced user. Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase

PixInsight Workshop - ​Like hisses and pops on a vinyl record, noise in digital images is the bane of every deep-sky astrophotographer. It robs your images of fine detail, gives them a grainy appearance, and limits how large they can be displayed and still look good. Excess noise also prevents you from using other enhancement techniques -- like sharpening – to their full potential, since you’ll be enhancing the noise along with the signal. Dialing Down the Noise and Dialing Up the Detail Recorded Workshop Purchase Like hisses and pops on a vinyl record, noise in digital images is the bane of every deep-sky astrophotographer. It robs your images of fine detail, gives them a grainy appearance, and limits how large they can be displayed and still look good. Excess noise also prevents you from using other enhancement techniques -- like sharpening – to their full potential, since you’ll be enhancing the noise along with the signal. But once our images are denoised, it’s possible to use other set of processing techniques to reveal exquisite detail in our images, without enhancing the noise. In this workshop, Ron and Warren will expand on the various processes and scripts available for noise reduction and detail enhancement for linear and non-linear images. Whether you use a One-Shot Color or Monochrome camera, incorporating effective noise reduction and detail enhancement into your workflow is essential for getting the most from your data! WHAT YOU’LL GET: Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: Image files that are used in the virtual workshop Updated process icon sets to use on your own data – including TGVDenoise _______________________________ Warren Keller and Ron Brecher have teamed up to deliver a series of information-packed Virtual Workshops covering deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each session will help you learn about the most important tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos. Working with Ron and Warren, and practicing with the resources provided, will help you move confidently from beginner to experienced user. Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase

Photons to Photos PixInsight Workshop Series Photons to Photos Series From time to time, Warren or Ron demonstrate a complete workflow from beginning to end. We 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. Time to become the Master of PixInsight! Photons to Photos #33 In Photons to Photos #33, Warren works on something special. Masters of PixInsight in partnership with SWOS — Stan Watson Observatory South. presents NGC 247 - The Needle's Eye Galaxy. This data set is from SWOS — taken under the pristine skies of the Chilean Andes using a 24” PlaneWave telescope and Moravian C5 camera. It’s a jaw-dropper. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #32 In Photons to Photos #32 Ron will work up a three-filter data set made with his Sky-Watcher Esprit 120 and, a QHY168C camera, and Optolong filters, including the L-Synergy that passes sulfur and oxygen emissions. Using this filter with the Optolong L-eXtreme allows SHO imaging with a one-shot color camera. Ron’s subject is the well-known Wizard Nebula. Ron collected this data in September 2025 from his home observatory. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #31 In Photons to Photos #31, Warren will process an image of LDN 1622, a.k.a. the Bogeyman Nebula. MOPster Kevin Rasso captured this OSC data using a 90mm refractor at the Winter Star Party in February 2025. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #30 In Photons to Photos #30 Ron will work up a data set made with his Celestron 14” EDGE HD and, a monchrome QHY600 camera, and Optolong RGBSHO filters. Ron’s subject is Sh2-101, the Tulip Nebula. Ron collected this data from his home observatory located about a 2 hour drive north of Buffalo, NY. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #29 In Photons to Photos #29, Warren will process an image of NGC 7000, the North America Nebula, and NGC 5070, the Pelican Nebula. This one-shot color data was generously provided by our friend by Mike Griffin. He acquired it with an Askar FRA400 refractor and 0.7x reducer, and a ZWO ASI2600 MC camera. Two different filters were used to capture the image. This beautiful field is well-positioned for capture in summer and fall in the northern hemisphere. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #28 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. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #27 In Photons to Photos #27, Warren will process an image of IC 405, the Flaming Star Nebula. This monochromatic HaLRGB data was generously provided by our friend by Mike Miller at Sierra Remote Observatories with a SV152 refractor. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #26 In Photons to Photos #26 Ron processes the Question Mark Nebula (NGC 7822). He will work on an OSC set made with two filters: a UV/IR cut filter for broadband, and an Optolong L-Ultimate filter for narrowband. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #25 In Photons to Photos #25, Warren will process an image of NGC 7023, the Iris Nebula. This monochromatic RGB data was generously provided by our friend Shawn Nielsen aka: Visible Dark. The Iris Nebula is well-positioned for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during autumn. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #24 In Photons to Photos #24, Ron will work up more than 54 hours of monochrome data on the iconic Bubble Nebula, NGC 7635. This object is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during autumn and winter. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #23 In Photons to Photos #23, Warren will process an image of M45, the famous Pleiades, also called the Seven Sisters. The one-shot color data was generously provided by our friend, Kenny Lewis. The Pleiades is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during late summer and early autumn. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #22 In Photons to Photos #22, Ron will work up 29 hours of monochrome Ha and RGB data on the beautiful Cocoon Nebula, IC 5146. The Cocoon is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during late summer and early autumn. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #21 In Photons to Photos #21, Warren will process an image of M20, the famous Trifid Nebula, using monochrome LRGB data generously provided by our sponsor, Telescope Live. The Trifid Nebula is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during late summer and early autumn. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #20 In Photons to Photos #20, Ron will work up some monochrome Ha, O3 and RGB data on the iconic Ring Nebula (M57). It is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes during summer and early autumn. Ron collected this data from his home observatory, the Doghouse, using a Celestron C14 and QHY600M camera with Optolong filters. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #19 In Photons to Photos #19, Warren will work up Narrowband data on the Dolphin Head Nebula. The image data was acquired by our partners at Telescope Live. This target is well placed for imaging from southern-latitudes from November through April. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #18 In Photons to Photos #18, Ron will work up some monochrome Ha and RGB data on a beautiful, nebula-filled field in Auriga that is well suited to shorter focal lengths. IC 410 includes the famous “Tadpoles” and Flaming Star nebula. In January it is well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes. Ron collected this data from his home observatory, the Doghouse. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #17 In Photons to Photos #17, Ron will work up one-shot colour data on the Heart and Soul nebulae. The image ws acquired using the new Optolong L-Quad Enhance filter. This wide-field target is currently well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #16 In Photons to Photos #16, Warren will work up some monochrome narrowband data on a beautiful, large nebula that is well suited to shorter focal lengths. IC 1396 contains the Elephant Trunk Nebula and many other features, and is currently well placed for imaging from mid-northern latitudes. This data was collected by our Supernova Sponsor, Telescope Live. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #15 In Photons to Photos #15, Ron will work up an OSC data on the amazing Andromeda Galaxy, M31. This Galaxy is well placed for imaging in the northern hemisphere in late summer and fall. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #14 Photons to Photos #14 In Photons to Photos #14, Warren will work up some monochrome data on the most glorious globular cluster in either hemisphere, omega Centauri. This data was collected by our Supernova Sponsor, Telescope Live. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #13 In Photons to Photos #13, Ron will combine data from two different cameras and telescopes to produce a detailed deep-sky portrait that you'd be proud to hang on your wall. His subject is the Black Eye Galaxy, M64, which is well placed for imaging in early spring. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #12 In Photons to Photos #12, It’s Galaxy Season again! We’ll peek over Warren’s shoulder as he processes an OSC version of the Leo Triplet, from linear RGB master to finished photo. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #11 In Photons to Photos #11, Ron will combine data from two different cameras and telescopes to produce a detailed deep-sky portrait of M45, The Pleiades, that you'd be proud to hang on your wall. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #10 In the next Photons to Photos session, we’ll watch over Warren’s shoulder while he processes a medium resolution, monochromatic version of the iconic Orion Nebula, M42. This beautiful, multicolored nebula is relatively easy to process because of its strong signal, but can present challenges due to its high dynamic range. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #9 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 of eta-Carinae from scratch. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #8 M101 lies off the handle of the Big Dipper. This beautiful grand-design spiral galaxy is well placed in the northern sky all night long in late spring and early summer. In this workshop Ron will blend luminance- and Ha-filtered masters from his mono camera and 6” scope with one-shot color data from his 4” refractor to capture the essence of this object. This workshop will include demos of some recent enhancements to PI and the latest add-ons, including NoiseXterminator. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #7 M13 is arguably the finest globular cluster in the northern hemisphere, and is well placed for imaging in the late spring and early summer. In Photons to Photos #7 you can watch over Warren's shoulder as he processes a One-Shot Color image of the Hercules cluster from start to finish. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #6 In Photons to Photos #6, you'll look over Ron's shoulder while he processes a monochrome LRGB data set from scratch. The subjects are two iconic springtime galaxies that are well-placed for northern imagers in March and April: the Whale and the Hockey Stick. Ron will start with monochrome L, R, G and B masters and finish with a JPEG that's ready to share on the web. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #5 Warren will work his magic on a monochromatic LRGB set of the Horsehead and Flame nebulae, taking it through linear and non-linear processing, finishing with a JPEG he’d be proud to share online or with friends. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #4 Ron will combine luminance from a mono camera with one-shot color data from a separate telescope to make a beautiful deep-sky portrait of M33. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #3 Warren will work his magic on an image of the Corona nebula captured with a One-Shot Color (OSC) camera, taking it through linear and non-linear processing, ending with a JPEG he’d be proud to share online or with friends. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #2 This time out we'll see Ron work his magic on a One Shot Color data set, taking it through linear and non-linear processing, ending with a jpg he’d be proud to share with friends or online. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data Photons to Photos #1 Watch Warren work his magic on a set of monochrome LRGB masters, taking it through linear and non-linear processing, ending with a jpg he’d be proud to share with friends or online. More Info Purchase $35 USD Access Purchased Video & Data

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Search Results 54 items found for "" Virtual Workshops | Masters of PixInsight Mosaics and Other Special Techniques Recorded Workshop Purchase This workshop will be delivered in two parts: ​ Part 1 – Mosaics: Have you ever wanted to image a deep-sky object that was larger than your camera’s field of view? Using a smaller telescope is an option, but usually at the expense of resolution. Instead, you can stitch multiple panes together to make a seamless mosaic of a larger region. The sky really is the limit! We’ll show you how to use these essential mosaic-making tools: ​ StarAlignment – options and settings used for making a mosaic template and preparing panes for merging into a mosaic GradientMergeMosaic – to combine multiple mosaic panes prepared with StarAlignment Part 2 – Special Sauce: You can add these steps to your workflow, as appropriate, to enhance your images further. We’ll show you where they fit in with the workflow that we have covered in previous workshops. ​ MorphologicalTransformation – change the size and/or shape of stars ExponentialTransformation – bring up faint details outside your main object Repaired HSV Separation Script – correct color mismatches in star centers These techniques can be used with narrowband data from one-shot color and monochrome astronomical cameras, as well as DSLRs. For many of these methods, we’ll use and build upon the tools and techniques introduced in our previous workshops. WHAT YOU’LL GET Attendees of this workshop 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 _______________________________ Warren Keller and Ron Brecher have teamed up to deliver a series of information-packed Virtual Workshops covering deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each carefully-planned session helps you learn about the most important tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos. Working with Ron and Warren, and practicing with the resources provided, will help you move confidently from beginner to experienced user. Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase Virtual Workshops | Masters of PixInsight Photons to Photos #3 ​ One Shot Color Processing Virtual Workshop ​ Recorded Workshop Purchase From time to time, Warren or Ron will demonstrate a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor will monitor the chat box and answer questions in real time. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, watching how Ron and Warren use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. ​In Photons to Photos #3 , Warren will work his magic on an image of the Corona nebula captured with a One-Shot Color (OSC) camera, taking it through linear and non-linear processing, ending with a JPEG he’d be proud to share online or with friends. 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. ​ Attendees of this workshop 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 Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase Virtual Workshops | Masters of PixInsight Artful Imaging 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 new Artful Imaging series. These live, interactive workshops will use different approaches to hone your artistic eye, particularly in the later stages of your processing workflow. ​ 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. (Presented April 2, 2024) ​ 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. (Scheduled for September 17, 2024) ​ Since we’d like these workshops to be interactive, attendance will be limited to the first 25 registrations. As always, the workshop will be recorded and accessible for unlimited viewing. Sign up early, as this is expected to be a very popular series! ​ WHAT YOU’LL GET Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: ​ Image files that are used in the virtual workshop An opportunity to win a door prize from our generous sponsors Unlimited access to workshop recording, project file and icons Artful Imaging #2 “Our Take” June 11, 2024 7 pm EDT 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. This is an interactive workshop and attendance is limited to 25 registrations. We currently have 14 open slots left. "Our Take" Workshop $100 Register "Our Take" and "Mr. Fix-It" Workshops $185 Register About Our Sponsors Master of PixInsight has teamed up with World Class suppliers of products and services for the Amateur Astronomer. LEARN MORE Virtual Workshops | Masters of PixInsight Photons to Photos #1 ​ LRGB Processing Virtual Workshop Recorded June 21, 2021 Purchase From time to time, Warren or Ron will demonstrate a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor will monitor the chat box and answer questions in real time. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, watching how Ron and Warren use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. ​ Watch Warren work his magic on a set of monochrome LRGB masters, taking it through linear and non-linear processing, ending with a jpg he’d be proud to share with friends or online. 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. ​ Attendees of this workshop 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 ​ Don’t miss out - Sign Up today! Unlimited Access $35.00 USD ​ Purchase Workshop Information Page Weighted Batch Preprocessing Script Deep Dive Recorded Workshop Purchase The powerful Weighted Batch Preprocessing (WBPP) script is the most streamlined way to perform preprocessing in PixInsight. “Preprocessing” refers to all the steps required to make one or more master images from a set of sub-frames (“subs”). The masters output by WBPP are the starting point for rendering beautiful deep-sky images in PixInsight. In this workshop, Ron and Warren will show you how to get the most out of WBPP whether you are using monochrome, OSC or DSLR data. They’ll show you how, as the “conductor,” WBPP controls all the players in the preprocessing “orchestra,” ensuring that each plays their part correctly. In addition to explaining the script’s interface and its basic use Warren and Ron will demonstrate: CosmeticCorrection – Preparing mono and OSC icons for WBPP to use Setting Default Quality – Set up WBPP to balance quality and speed to suit your needs LocalNormalization – Using the interactive checkbox to get control over the reference frame Exposure Tolerance – combining – or not – exposures of different length. Sub-frame Weighting Options -- default and custom options Preparing to Drizzle – When to activate the Drizzle checkbox Grouping Keywords – Working with complex data sets Managing Your Output – What should you keep? What can be safely discarded, and when? WHAT YOU’LL GET Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: Unlimited access to workshop video, PixInsight project and icons used in the workshop An opportunity to win a door prize from our generous sponsors _______________________________ Warren Keller and Ron Brecher have teamed up to deliver a series of information-packed Virtual Workshops covering deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each carefully-planned session helps you learn about the most important tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos. Working with Ron and Warren, and practicing with the resources provided, will help you move confidently from beginner to experienced user. Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase Virtual Workshops | Masters of PixInsight Ask Us Anything ​ ​ Virtual Workshop Recorded May 25, 2021 Purcahse We’ve truly enjoyed sharing this PixInsight journey with you. So many of you have been with us since our first workshop, ‘PixInsight for Newbies.’ Our classes have been focused on helping you build workflows, using simple, step-by-step examples, to more complex ones. For this workshop, we’ve opened the floor up to you! Based on the requests we received, we’ve pulled a few common threads together. Wavelets: What are they, and how are they used? This will have applications to noise reduction, sharpening, making masks, and more. Background modelization – Getting into the finer details DBE, including how to compensate for missing flats, how to sample an image thoroughly, even in places where it is unwise to place a sample point. Noise reduction: How to dial in the right settings to remove noise before and after delinearization; when to use MURE Denoise script. Special OSC topics: Debayering (when and how), CFA Drizzle, and Superpixel ​ We'll show you again how to make and retrieve an icon set containing your processing steps, in the order you prefer. Thanks for all of your support. We’ve had a blast working with all of you during the past year, as you become the Masters of PixInsight! _______________________________ Warren Keller and Ron Brecher have teamed up to deliver a series of information-packed Virtual Workshops covering deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each carefully-planned session helps you learn about the most important tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos. Working with Ron and Warren, and practicing with the resources provided, will help you move confidently from beginner to experienced user. ​ Unlimited Access $35.00 USD ​ Purchase Workshop Access | Masters of PixInsight Where's my Workshop Link? We use GotoMeeting video conferencing for our Workshops. Links are emailed and posted 48 hours before the Workshop. ​ ​ The emails sometimes are seen as SPAM, so check your junk folder We send the links several times during the 48 hours period If you don't get an email, the link is also posted to the Workshop page 48 hours before the workshop (see below) New to GotoMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first workshop starts: https://meet.goto.com/install To find your link go to the Workshop page from the website's main menu bar at the top of any page. Scroll down and look for the name of the workshop you purchased, then click on the 'Access' button for that workshop. About Our Sponsors Master of PixInsight has teamed up with World Class suppliers of products and services for the Amateur Astronomer. LEARN MORE Virtual Workshops | Masters of PixInsight PixInsight for Newbies 2-HOUR VIRTUAL WORKSHOP September 6, 2022 7:00 – 9:00 pm EDT Purchase 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. ​ Warren Keller and Ron Brecher have teamed up to deliver a series of information-packed ‘Virtual Workshops’ covering deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each 2-hour session will show beginners the most important tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos! Working directly with Warren and Ron, and practicing with the data and resources provided, you’ll move confidently from beginner to experienced user in no time. ​ The first Virtual Workshop will demonstrate a compact workflow for producing color images, including: ​ Understanding the PixInsight user interface Evaluating the quality of individual subframes Making master frames from one-shot color and monochrome (R, G, B) subframes Processing the masters using a basic ‘process icon set’ Saving a project for future use Saving a JPEG to share Future Virtual Workshops will expand on this basic workflow and delve more deeply into specialized topics. ​ WHAT YOU’LL GET Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: ​ Two full data sets including lights, darks, biases, and flats Process icon sets to use on your data A simple, standardized workflow to begin producing great images with your own data Unlimited Access $35.00 Purchase Virtual Workshops | Masters of PixInsight Dialing Down the Noise Recorded Workshop Purchase Like hisses and pops on a vinyl record, noise in digital images is the bane of every deep-sky astrophotographer. It robs your images of fine detail, gives them a grainy appearance, and limits how large they can be displayed and still look good. What’s worse, noise prevents you from using other enhancement techniques like brightening and sharpening to their full potential, since you’ll be enhancing the noise along with the signal. ​ In this two-hour workshop, Ron and Warren will expand on the various settings available to optimize MultiscaleLinearTransform and NoiseXTerminator for noise reduction of linear images, and SCNR for color images. These tools were introduced in 'PixInsight for Newbies' and 'Next Steps for Newbies.' In addition, we'll cover the powerful TGVDenoise process to tame noise in non-linear images, using masking techniques also previously introduced. We also introduce the artificial intelligence-powered NoiseXTerminator process developed by Russell Croman. ​ Whether you use a One-Shot Color or Monochrome camera, incorporating effective noise reduction into your workflow is essential for getting the most from your data! ​ WHAT YOU’LL GET: Attendees of this workshop will receive the following: ​ Image files that are used in the virtual workshop Updated process icon sets to use on your own data – including TGVDenoise _______________________________ Warren Keller and Ron Brecher have teamed up to deliver a series of information-packed Virtual Workshops covering deep-sky image processing with PixInsight. Each session will help you learn about the most important tools and settings needed to create jaw-dropping astrophotos. Working with Ron and Warren, and practicing with the resources provided, will help you move confidently from beginner to experienced user. ​ Unlimited Access $35.00 USD ​ Purchase Free Newbies Recorded Workshop | Masters of PixInsight Our Next Live Workshop Working with Narrowband August 27, 2024 More Information Enjoy Our Free Workshop Preview Below All of our 'Live' Workshops are recorded for later Unlimited Playback. When you purchase any of our recorded workshops, you'll have exclusive access from our Members Access page. Each workshop includes recordings of all sessions held for that particular workshop, this will include any future workshops. Your purchase keeps you future proof as PixInsight evolves. Workshops also include Image data sets and process Icons where applicable. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Recorded Newbie Series New to PixInsight or want shorten your learning curve? Our 5-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. More information... Recorded Intermediate Series Experienced with PixInsight or want to dig in deeper? Our 4-part Intermediate series goes deeper into processing and special techniques. More information... ​ Recorded Photons to Photos Series From time to time, we'll have 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. More information... ​ PixInsight for Newbies Recorded Workshop 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. Newbies Workshop Preview This workshop was recorded on: October 10, 2023 Contact Pete Proulx if you have any questions - peterproulx@gmail.com (USA) 716-864-7400 Photons to Photos Workshops | Masters of PixInsight Photons to Photos #7 ​ M13 Globular Cluster One-Shot-Color Processing Purchase From time to time, Warren or Ron will demonstrate a complete workflow from beginning to end. The other instructor will monitor the chat box and answer questions in real time. This allows participants to see the entire post-processing workflow from beginning to end, watching how Ron and Warren use various processes, scripts, masks and settings in context. ​ M13 is arguably the finest globular cluster in the northern hemisphere , and is well placed for imaging in the late spring and early summer. In Photons to Photos #7 you can watch over Warren's shoulder as he processes a One-Shot Color image of the Hercules cluster from start to finish. 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. ​ Attendees of this workshop 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 Unlimited Access $35.00 USD Purchase IP4AP Primer and Previews | Masters of PixInsight PixInsight Primer and Previews In 2014, Warren produced five landmark 'Primer' videos, kicking off the PI Foundations Part-1 series. Our 'Primer' videos, reflect the version 1.8. Ripley's cosmetics and functionality. These 'P rimers' are designed to get you comfortable with PI's interface. ​ If you're new to IP4AP.com, here you'll find previews of our Video Tutorials. Sample our tutorials and see why we've been a top resource for learning Image Processing, and PIxInsight since 2005. Back to IP4AP Homepage Monthly or Yearly Subscriptions IP4AP is a PixInsight-centric resource for astro-imagers, featuring an 'all you can eat buffet' of video content! Also found here are tutorials on Photoshop, MaxIm DL, Astroart, and others. Get access to exclusive content via our subscription service, featuring image data, projects, workflow crib sheets, New Instance PI process icons, tips and tricks. Monthly Subscription $9.99 Yearly Subscription $99.99 7 Day Free Trial PixInsight Primer Series Part-1 Introduction to the User Interface, PI Community, Automatic Updates, Global Preferences, Toolbars, Explorer Windows, Menus 7:22min IP4AP Series Content Part-2 The User Interface continued- Explorer Windows, Tool Bars, Overall functionality 7:34min Part-3 The User Interface continued- the Screen Transfer Function, New Instances 6:47min Part-4 The User Interface continued- Processes, Previews, Real Time Previews, Intro to Masks 6:59min Part-5 The User Interface continued- More Masks, the Process Container, and the Image Container 4:57min Tutorial Previews GAME Script- A brand new tool by Hartmut Bornemann makes building masks a cinch- this one's a 'game changer' folks! 2:40min GAME Script 2020- Is the latest version of Hartmut Bornemann's mask editing script with an extremely significant new addition, rendering advanced mask making a breeze! 2:58min WBPP 2.0 Part-1- is an introduction to the changes and improvements to the WeightedBatchPreprocessing script. Part-2 will present a few examples of the new Control Panel and grouping features. 12:48min PI-13 Nonlinear-7 The new TGVDenoise process is profiled. 7:31min PI-15 Narrowband-1 begins our 6-part miniseries on Narrowband image processing. After an introduction to the major palettes, we use PixelMath, LRGBCombination, and ChannelCombination, to assemble Ha, OIII, and SII images into a Master file. 5:12min Workshop Previews These are previews of a snippets from MastersOfPixInsight.com, and our 'Newbie' Virtual Workshop series. The focus of these workshops is to take you from absolute beginner to intermediate processor over the course of a few months. Workshops are a separate offering from the IP4AP Tutorials Workflow Series 'One-on-one sessions' with Warren. Join him as he shares his 'insights' into how to create beautiful astro-art. We have complete processing session featuring Narrowband processing, HaLRGB processing and many more examples. 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