Nightscaper 2024

In this second presentation of a two-part Deepscapes series, Mike will detail how to separately optimize the deep-sky and foreground images captured in the field and blend them into a stunning deepscape image. Specifically, you will learn:

• how to apply the latest basic and advanced tools in Adobe Lightroom to bring out the best features of your deep-sky images
• how to stack multiple deep-sky and foreground images separately for noise reduction
• how to remove a background color cast/vignette using PixInsight
• how to remove the stars from your stacked deep-sky image for separate editing of the stars-only and starless images, and then re-combining in Photoshop using layers and masks
• how to seamlessly blend the optimized deep-sky and foreground images into a deepscape using layers and selection tools in Photoshop
• how to use the Selective Color tool in Photoshop to make your deepscape pop

These methods will allow you to refine your images at each step and create a custom deepscape photograph that genuinely reflects your artistic vision.