Neat Image - Noise Reduction

[Paladin]

Tried the demo version...the noise reduction filter did quite a neat job! Anybody tried before?

 

[Watcher]

Yes, I agree that it does a superb job of noise reduction, especially those high ISO stuff. So many options to tweak... However, although it is rather slow, I don't mind as I usually process only those of very high noise level. I have not bought it as the program is NOT a Photoshop plugin. It is very disruptive to the workflow where you do RAW->TIFF->Photoshop if you have paid for the full software. I'm awaiting it to become a plugin before I buy it.

 

[Paladin]

Are they looking into a plug-in version? Was tempted to purchase but seems quite ex at ~$50 USD

 

[MaGixShOe]

the Pro version has got more to tweak

 

[Watcher]

Originally posted by Paladin
Are they looking into a plug-in version? Was tempted to purchase but seems quite ex at ~$50 USD

Yes, but no delivery date. I had posted to their forums and their developer agreed that they are putting that in. That was back in Feb this year. They said it may take up to 6 months . The person couldn't confirm if the version that would be a Phototoshop plugin will be free for registered users, so I declined to register until then. Am occasionally using the demo version with ISO >1000 shots on my D100

 

[Zerstorer]

It works very well to remove grain from Film scans as well.

 

[edwinh]

It does not work well on areas with tiny details.

For example, you have a picture of the tar road. The texture of the road will look wierd after apply the filter. It's a little like using a sponge and wiping patches of the road smooth.

Over filter will make faces in portraits look like dolls.