Noise

[Giant]

Hi guys,

What's the best software that will help eliminate high noise in a photo. Does Photoshop have a plug-in or something?

Thanks
Giant

[gmitchel]

I strongly recommend Neat Image Pro+.

It is inexpensive for a Photoshop plug-in and Vlad practically gives away upgrades. I went from Pro to Pro+ for like $10. I have never paid for a version upgrade.

Customer service is excellent. Vlad has his own forums.

There is a learning curve to using any noise removal software. You want to eliminate noise without softening detail. The "Tip of the Week" on my site this week explains how to use a surface mask to keep sharpening away from the edges so your images stay sharp.

http://www.thelightsrightstudio.com/DigitalDarkroom/TipOfTheWeek/2005JAN10/2005JAN10.htm

Neat Image Pro+ also lets you build profiles for your camera, and pre-built profiles are available on his site for many cameras.

It's the very best, IMHO.

Cheers,

Mitch

[Giant]

Wow, thats wierd, I know a Glenn R. Mitchell in South Korea.

Thanks for the tip, I will give it a bash!!

[mwinog2777]

Neat Image, free version. It is so good I bought it later.

[GPR1]

I use Noise Ninja. It's another option.

Greg

[Giant]

Thanks guys! I will try them all, so far Neat Image Pro works very well!!

[Olegis]

Another vote for the Noise Ninja. I use the standalone version, but there is also a plugin version for Photoshop.

[Kaylesh]

Hiya,
I use Noiseware Community Edition which is a free version.. I find it works quite well and am amazed at the results .
Kaylesh

[ARTSPACE]

I swear by Noise Ninja as well.

[Giant]

Thanks for all your input. I will try out Noise Ninja as well.