Description
This 132-page guide takes the reader through several image processing workflows to help get the best out of your astronomy images using Canva’s Affinity software package.
This is written for the Windows Version, but the techniques used are essentially the same in the Apple version; however, the menus may differ slightly.
Please note: I have heard from some customers that some Photoshop Plug-ins do not work with the Apple OS.
I have not used Affinity with an iPad, so I cannot comment on how similar that version might work, when it’s released, or not.
The images and some of the stacks used in the examples in this guide can be downloaded from my webpage, allowing the reader to follow the workflows.
Amongst the many techniques covered within this guide are:
Affinity.
Studios.
Toolbars.
Adjustment Tools.
Settings.
Actions, Plugins and Macros.
Imaging Basics.
Stacking Astrophotography Images.
Working with Layers and Adjustment Layers.
Remove Backgrounds & Gradients.
Tone Mapping.
The Curves Tool.
The Levels Adjustment Tool.
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast.
Increasing Colour Saturation.
Live Filter Layer Sharpening.
Converting Image Formats.
Removing Green Bias using HLVG Plugin.
Layer Masking.
Multi-Layer Masking.
RGB and LRGB Images.
The Linear Fit tool.
Creating Hubble Palette Images.
Combining Colour and Monochrome Images.
Aligning Layers by Stars.
Adjusting Colour Balance.
Opening Single Raw and FITS Files.
Separating Colour Channels into Discrete Layers.
Flattening an Image.
Reducing Stars.
Removing Stars.
Handy Hints and Tips.
Saving and Exporting Images.
Testimonial received from very satisfied readers of my guides. 😀
“I’ve almost worked through the book now. I’ve been following your Curves, Levels, Background Removal, Vibrance process, and using layer masks which are completely new to me, then using NoiseXTerminator at the end. I’ve reprocessed some snapshots that I’d previously processed in Affinity Photo using the JR Macros and the new process from your book is giving much better results.
Thanks again, for the book and your help with the sample files.”
