wickedmartini Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I have been doing some research on noise reduction software and plug-ins for PS. Noise Ninja seems to be very popular but I have also had a few people recommend NeatImage. Just wondered what any of you might recommend and why. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you! Michael D. D'AvignonRochester, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_smith4 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Noise Ninja delivers subtle results for my film scans without some of the artifacts and extensive tweaking I had needed to do with NeatImage. I switched about a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronFalkenberg Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I had been using Kodak's Digital Gem Pro plugin and thought the "fine" algorithm was very good. Then I tried NN and found that it retained more fine detail and smooth tonal <i>texture</i> than GEM Pro while still removing visible grain. The power of NN is that it builds an editable noise profile for each image if your scanning film (like I do), or a profile you can base on ISO for a specific digital camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_croft Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Please see my post 'PhotoAcute Studio' two messages under yours in this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juergenf Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 "Just wondered what any of you might recommend" I love digital but the obvious answer for noise problems is to shoot film (not very helpful, I know ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanta Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I cannot compare because am only been using NeatImage. However, I believe you can test drive them both for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert goldstein Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 <I love digital but the obvious answer for noise problems is to shoot film (not very helpful, I know ;-)> Of course, if you scan the film, then you've got noise to deal with. I am very pleased with Noiseware Professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pturton Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Using an edge mask with the NeatImage plugin works well for me. With proper profiles installed, NI is quick and easy yielding excellent results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_croft Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I quite often like the effect of noise and will use a too high iso to get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_osborne Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 It pretty much agree with Roger... I switched to Noise Ninja after using Neatimage for some time. NN does a great job of calming the grain/noise without overdoing it, which I felt NI did often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedmartini Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 Thanks for all of the feedback..! Much appreciated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_sokal___dallas__tx Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Noiseware. I think it's better and easier than Noise Ninja or Neat Image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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