March 4, 2009
Pro Photo Show is at the PMA Convention 2009. We’re here on the show floor checking out all the cool gadgets and we’ll post more thru the week. There’s plenty to see, but so far nothing downright revolutionary. You can follow @gavinseim on twitter for lots more updates… Sondra Seim
February 26, 2009
NOTE: This article is a few years old. Most of the products mentioned here have newer refined versions. They arr all viable options. Look over our review. But also check out the latest offerings from each company and see what they offer.
by Gavin Seim. Updated 04/2010: Even with cameras getting amazing at high ISO, low noise images, there’s still room in our kits for good noise reduction software. It allows us to push the limits and keep our images clean and vivid. Nearly every serious photographer should have a good noise reduction tool in his arsenal. That said I don’t think we need to use NR all the time like we did in the past. A little noise is not always bad, especially the more appealing grain like noise coming from today’s cameras. I keep various NR tools on hand however so if I want to reduce, their ready to go.
Today the showdown has come. I see lots of talk about what’s the best noise reduction software, but mostly it’s all talk. Rather than just talk, I’ve made comparisons. Lots of comparisons. I’ll give you examples with various products, images, cameras and ISO settings, including some HDR. At the end I’ll give my final opinions of each product and let you decide for yourself. Let’s get started.
The Contenders:
Neat Image VS Noise Ninja VS Noiseware VS Dfine VS Lightroom VS Topaz Denoise VS Photoshop:
All tests were made using the Photoshop plugin versions of the products but some are available as standalone apps. Settings varied, but I used mostly default settings and automatic profiles, with occasional tweaks to get the results I felt looked best. This means these images represent the results you would get with a single pass and minimal hassle.
Often I found that one product maybe great on one image, while another product may work better on the next. Tweaking the settings would perhaps improve results a little depending on the image, however I wanted a real feel of the results we’ll get everyday. You can click any image for a large view, but some results are similar so you may want to download the large image bundle linked below.
February 25, 2009
Tuesday morning I’ll be in Seattle to catch Virgin America to Vegas for the PMA 2009 convention March 3-5.
This will be my first time at PMA, but I hope to come back with many tales of great new gear gadgets and goodies for us photographers and maybe a bit of new knowledge to share. Stay tune to the site for updates.
If you’re headed to PMA, give a shout out. Hopefully I can meet some of you face to face. You can follow me on Twitter so we can stay connected. Post your twitter in the PMA forum thread so I’ll be sure to follow you… Gavin Seim
February 24, 2009
In an effort to try and produce more quantity and variety on the website I’ve been doing some recruiting for new writers.
The first is Alan Hutchison. He’s an award-winning photographer based in Scotland who has been taking photographs since he was 6 years old and even had his own darkroom at the tender age of 11. You can learn more about him on the about PPS page.
You can find Alan’s work at www.alanhutchison.co.uk or hook up with me on Facebook. Stay tune for more great content and more variety from our new writers. Welcome to the PPS team Alan.
by Gavin Seim:
February 19, 2009
Click To Listen>>Â Photography Podcast. PPS #55
Review in iTunes, or Vote on Podcast Alley
Today’s topics: Pet Photography
Host: Gavin Seim
Special Guest: Paul Walker
Notes, Deals & Links:
– Time Index 0:00. We start off with quick news and PPS updates.
– Time Index 7:00. Paul joins us for an informative talk about pet photography, pretty much from A-Z
– Time Index 1:24:57. Show ends. Join us for some general business and photo talk in the after show.
OnOne Software is giving listeners 20% off, good till Feb 28th. Use Promo Code PRPHT2
Photomatix Pro from HDR Soft. Save 15% with code PPS15
Seim Effects. Save 15% with promo code PPS
Follow Gavin on Twitter.
Colbert video about Amtrak photographer
Paul’s Pet Photography Workshop.
Shooting Animal Companions. 2 Day workshop.
May 19-20 2009 In New York
Check out Paul’s book. Pet Photography Now
More talk about online proofing coming soon, including updates on Smugmug.
Smugmug, Zenfolio, Exposure Manager, Instaproofs, Collages. Even install your own with somethihg like Pictures Pro.
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