Using a pedestal to prevent over-subtraction of dark frames is a common necessity for narrowband imagery. In the video learn what to look for and how to use it.

New Selective Rejection with the GAME Script- BEST method

Here is the latest and greatest version of Selective Rejection, an Adam Block innovation. Harmut Bornnemann added a small feature to his GAME script (at my request) that enables this new and improved way to reject artifacts in images.

Look at your Flats Closely

This lesson comes from Office Hours with Adam. Here a gentleman is having problems getting his flats to work. I demonstrate what to look for- especially big red flags!

GAME Script: Update

The mask generating Script by Harmut Bornnemann has spectacular new capabilities.

FWHM and Cosmetic Correction

Here is a PixInsight Forum response that demonstrates the nature of Cosmetic Correction, Star Detection, and SubFrameSelector all in one sweet small example.

CMOS Darks and Flat Darks: Part 3

This lesson focuses on a common issue- often encountered by CMOS camera users. A demonstration of the problem and its solution is shown. In addition, the method of fine tuning flats is also shown.

CMOS Darks and Flat Darks: Part 2

This lesson focuses on a common issue- often encountered by CMOS camera users. A demonstration of the problem and its solution is shown. In addition, the method of fine tuning flats is also shown.

DSLR and OSC StarAlignment Problem

It is possible to have StarAlignment "succeed" in the alignment process with OSC/DSLR images- and yet the images will not be aligned! See the answer to the mystery and learn why in this lesson.

LFHH Part 2

This lesson dives into the use of the Local Fuzzy Histogram Hyperbolization script and a technique for its usage.

LFHH Part 1

This lesson dives into the use of the Local Fuzzy Histogram Hyperbolization script and a technique for its usage.

Selective Hue Shift

This lesson, taken from PI Horizons as part of an image processing example, demonstrates a fundamental technique of shifting the Hue of data using CurvesTransformation and Color Mask (if necessary).

LRGB Combination: Learning from a Mistake

I consider this an important lesson! I made a common error which I suspect is very easy to do and might be a stumbling point for others. So I show the problem and the solution. This highlights the basic ideas behind ChannelCombination, LRGBCombination and ChannelExtraction.

Gain and Read Noise

Learn a little about Poisson Noise and calculate the Gain and Read noise of your detector. These concepts pervade image processing generally and are used in some Pixinsight tools. This lesson demonstrates the use of the BasicCCDParameters script.

LRGB Downloads

Some files for the LRGB Blending session are available to download from here.

LRGB Blending

This video (teaser) describes the inner workings of LGRB Combination and the techniques used to manage the results. Typically image processors do not pay much attention to this step and simply combine the images...but there is much more to it! Join AdamBlockStudios to see the full video.

Selective Rejection (new)

This is the newer version of the Selective Rejection video for the Pixinsight Fundamental series.

Pixel Insertion

This is a members-only video protected by copyright (Clear Skies Astronomy LLC).