New PixInsight Streaming Videos from Adam Block Studios
After four years in development, I’m pleased to announce the new Adam Block Studios streaming video site, featuring two built-from-ground-up new PixInsight video courses.
You can learn more and see sample videos at
http://AdamBlockStudios.comThere are two main video collections-
PixInsight Fundamentals – These videos represent the core set of knowledge necessary to fully unlock the tools of PI. Mastery of this material will propel you high along the learning curve and give a vantage point to survey the landscape of other possibilities in processing astronomical data.
PixInsight Horizons – Looking farther beyond will lead you to seek out PixInsight Horizons. These videos utilize the tools demonstrated in Fundamentals in creative ways. Though not necessarily more "advanced," many of these demonstrations are multi-step techniques that require in-depth explanations. Full recorded processing sessions from the Studio's data archives as well as customer supplied data sets will be published here. In addition many unique innovations are presented. For example a technique for de-emphasizing stars is shown... and it
does not use the standard erosion (Morphological Selection) type method!
So why is Adam Block Studios a great option for learning PixInsight?
1. A comprehensive (and growing) set of easy to follow tutorials– Rather than a library of videos on every feature, Fundamentals gives you the workflow and understanding you need to master PixInsight. The lessons are taught, not just simply demonstrated. At the studio we learn not just which process parameters were used- but more importantly why they were chosen.
2. Workshop format – The video content is delivered in a conversational style while covering topics in depth... and I am NOT kidding. Yes, all of the step-by-step information is there- but more powerfully I go to great lengths to explain the "how" and "why" of the tools and techniques available in PI. I believe strongly this approach will give you a deeper knowledge and the ability to transfer your newfound PixInsight skills to face difficult image processing challenges.
3. Although the format may be workshop-like, there are many more hours of material for a smaller fee than a typical 2-3 day workshop! You can go at your own pace.
4. Not only is your instructor a highly regarded Astrophotographer known worldwide – I was talked into adding this – but he also receives accolades for both his public speaking and tutorial courseware. His images are considered referential by amateur and professional astronomers alike.
I invite you to check out
Adamblockstudios.com and see the content that is currently there as well as what is to come. My style and approach have helped thousands of imagers obtain better results technically and artistically. I never forgot the excitement of experiencing PixInsight for the first time – and it informs every lesson I craft. I hope you will join me in appreciating the unique power of Pixinsight to render beautiful images of the Universe from your hard-won data.
Sincerely,
Adam Block
About Adam:Adam graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Astronomy and Physics. In 1996 he developed the stargazing public outreach programs at Kitt Peak National Observatory. It was there he first created programs dedicated to astrophotography to be enjoyed by visitors to the observatory. In 2007 he
founded the UofA Mount Lemmon SkyCenter which has become a popular destination for astronomy lovers visiting the Southwest USA. He is also on the board of the Advanced Imaging Conference (held in California, USA) as well as a member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists.
Thanks to Pleiades Astrophoto and Juan Conejero for authoring a great software and for permission to post here.
P.S. Below is an image of NGC 5866 I published today. It is featured in several videos in the PI series- especially PI Horizons. Compare with other images of this object to appreciate the kinds of techniques PI permitted me to produce this rendering:
