Noise removal programmes

P-E · 26-11-2007, 22:02

Just wondered who uses what for noise removal.....if any.

I've never used any of the programmes until this weekend, choosing to ride my look when it came to having to shoot at iso 1600 etc.

This weekend I had to shoot at iso 3200 which resulted in quite a bit of noise but I purchased Noiseware Professional plugin and I must say I'm quite pleased with how well it dealt with the noise.

I don't think I will worry too much if I have to use iso 3200 for web images anymore.........don't know what took me so long to get one of these programmes

simpbow · 26-11-2007, 23:45

Sounds good Ian, what software are you using it on?

shipwack · 27-11-2007, 00:28

The only one I've tried was the Bibble Labs plug-in... I found the results interesting and useful. I'm probably going to buy it in the next few months, since it does quite a bit more than filter noise.

There's a free trial here...

j sotelo · 27-11-2007, 02:13

I use Noiseware Pro 4.1.1 Plug-in for Photoshop Cs3 and I guess I dont have to tell you how well it works.

**Markulous** · 27-11-2007, 07:45

Noise Ninja, having tried most at one time or another. Being a lazy git I use it for every web submission - use it to just sharpen on 99% shots (but saves me using a seperate sharpening process). Like the control it gives you and I'm now very familiar with all aspects of it - and probably use the de-noising more with the Canon over the supposedly noisy Sigma!

***Steve*** · 27-11-2007, 08:29

I am another user of Noiseware Professional. Its does everything it says on the tin

P-E · 27-11-2007, 08:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by simpbow

Sounds good Ian, what software are you using it on?

The plugin is for CS3 same as Sotelo

All these images here were shot @ iso 3200 and obviously showed plenty of noise. With just one click the images cleaned up pretty well and are useable (to my eyes anyway

).

I've not explored the software other than the default settings.......so any tips from you Noiseware Pro users

water · 27-11-2007, 08:43

What price are we talking for these programmes?.I use the noise remover in CS2 on scanned slides/negs and sometimes run it on skies on some shots from digital camera.
PS,can you buy them as a CD as opposed to downloading as i may/will be getting a new computer sometime or other.

P-E · 27-11-2007, 08:53

In the excitement I forgot how much I paid but it was under £40.00 just for the plugin.

At the checkout there was the option to include a back up CD £10.61 plus any applicable tax/VAT and shipping costs (I didn't bother with that but now wonder if I should have

).

**Markulous** · 27-11-2007, 09:40

NN is $45 for home bundle of standalone and plug-in - £25

CD is a further $10 but all you need is the Reg info as you can download the application from their site (I email the Reg info to a web mail address so it's always available)

GainfulShrimp · 27-11-2007, 11:12

I use Noise Ninja but only when needed. It works well but I find you need to turn down the automatic settings otherwise you lose fine detail. I prefer to keep noise low but retain the detail as far as possible.

silkstone · 27-11-2007, 11:48

The basic version of Noise Ninja is built into Bibble Pro and does the job for me. BP can use the registered version of NN if you have it.

P-E · 27-11-2007, 12:44

I have Bibble Pro but don't use it anymore.......I should have fired it up to see what the noise reduction was like

danpen · 27-11-2007, 14:12

I've been using Noiseware Pro for years (when necessary) and never really been tempted to review the alternatives as it's always done the job for me.

cheers

Dan

brian wright22 · 27-11-2007, 15:05

I use PURE IMAGE NR. Its an unlimited trial but it puts a very small logo (Pureimage) in the bottom right hand side of the picture which is easily removed by cloning out.
There's not many adjustments but you can set the overall "strength" and select the removal of Block Noise. It also displays Exif information of the picture. You can also choose the area of the magnified display of the picture and there is a split screen of before /after of the selected area.
It does work very well. I hope this helps.

26-11-2007, 22:02	#1 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,505	Noise removal programmes Just wondered who uses what for noise removal.....if any. I've never used any of the programmes until this weekend, choosing to ride my look when it came to having to shoot at iso 1600 etc. This weekend I had to shoot at iso 3200 which resulted in quite a bit of noise but I purchased Noiseware Professional plugin and I must say I'm quite pleased with how well it dealt with the noise. I don't think I will worry too much if I have to use iso 3200 for web images anymore.........don't know what took me so long to get one of these programmes

26-11-2007, 23:45	#2 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: Noise removal programmes Sounds good Ian, what software are you using it on?

27-11-2007, 00:28	#3 (permalink)
shipwack Getting Comfy Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 108	Re: Noise removal programmes The only one I've tried was the Bibble Labs plug-in... I found the results interesting and useful. I'm probably going to buy it in the next few months, since it does quite a bit more than filter noise. There's a free trial here...

27-11-2007, 02:13	#4 (permalink)
j sotelo Feet under the table Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, Ca. Where the Surf meets the Turf Posts: 1,719	Re: Noise removal programmes I use Noiseware Pro 4.1.1 Plug-in for Photoshop Cs3 and I guess I dont have to tell you how well it works.

27-11-2007, 07:45	#5 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: Noise removal programmes Noise Ninja, having tried most at one time or another. Being a lazy git I use it for every web submission - use it to just sharpen on 99% shots (but saves me using a seperate sharpening process). Like the control it gives you and I'm now very familiar with all aspects of it - and probably use the de-noising more with the Canon over the supposedly noisy Sigma!

27-11-2007, 08:29	#6 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,158	Re: Noise removal programmes I am another user of Noiseware Professional. Its does everything it says on the tin

27-11-2007, 08:43	#8 (permalink)
water Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 674	Re: Noise removal programmes What price are we talking for these programmes?.I use the noise remover in CS2 on scanned slides/negs and sometimes run it on skies on some shots from digital camera. PS,can you buy them as a CD as opposed to downloading as i may/will be getting a new computer sometime or other.

27-11-2007, 08:53	#9 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,505	Re: Noise removal programmes In the excitement I forgot how much I paid but it was under £40.00 just for the plugin. At the checkout there was the option to include a back up CD £10.61 plus any applicable tax/VAT and shipping costs (I didn't bother with that but now wonder if I should have ).

27-11-2007, 09:40	#10 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: Noise removal programmes NN is $45 for home bundle of standalone and plug-in - £25 CD is a further $10 but all you need is the Reg info as you can download the application from their site (I email the Reg info to a web mail address so it's always available)

27-11-2007, 11:12	#11 (permalink)
GainfulShrimp Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 325	Re: Noise removal programmes I use Noise Ninja but only when needed. It works well but I find you need to turn down the automatic settings otherwise you lose fine detail. I prefer to keep noise low but retain the detail as far as possible.

27-11-2007, 11:48	#12 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,415	Re: Noise removal programmes The basic version of Noise Ninja is built into Bibble Pro and does the job for me. BP can use the registered version of NN if you have it.

27-11-2007, 12:44	#13 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,505	Re: Noise removal programmes I have Bibble Pro but don't use it anymore.......I should have fired it up to see what the noise reduction was like

27-11-2007, 14:12	#14 (permalink)
danpen Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 875	Re: Noise removal programmes I've been using Noiseware Pro for years (when necessary) and never really been tempted to review the alternatives as it's always done the job for me. cheers Dan

27-11-2007, 15:05	#15 (permalink)
brian wright22 Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 1,222	Re: Noise removal programmes I use PURE IMAGE NR. Its an unlimited trial but it puts a very small logo (Pureimage) in the bottom right hand side of the picture which is easily removed by cloning out. There's not many adjustments but you can set the overall "strength" and select the removal of Block Noise. It also displays Exif information of the picture. You can also choose the area of the magnified display of the picture and there is a split screen of before /after of the selected area. It does work very well. I hope this helps.