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How to Stack Multiple Images to Reduce Noise in Starry Night Skies

Greg Benz Photography via YouTube

Overview

Learn how to combine multiple high ISO exposures to reduce noise in starry night skies or the Milky Way using "Starry Landscape Stacker" in this 16-minute tutorial. Discover techniques for achieving extremely sharp stars in a clean image. Explore the theory and background behind the process, then dive into RAW processing in Lightroom. Master exposure stacking for stars using "Starry Landscape Stacker" and for the ground using Photoshop. Finally, learn how to blend the final image in Photoshop for stunning results. Gain valuable insights into landscape astrophotography and enhance your night sky photography skills.

Syllabus

Theory and background
RAW processing in Lightroom
Exposure stacking stars with "Starry Landscape Stacker"
Exposure stacking ground with Photoshop
Blending the final image in Photoshop

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Greg Benz Photography

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