Narrowband FastTrack

$100.00 9 Sections 45 Lessons

Course Description

A clear introduction to the core concepts of narrowband imaging and explores a wide range of processing techniques—including both monochrome and dual-band filter workflows. Also included is an exclusive AdamBlockStudios method for crafting stunning HSO and SHO images, found nowhere else.

Course Content

Narrowband FastTrack Primer

This group of videos is a Primer for the Course. The workflow examples are below with data provided for each to follow along. SEE THE LIST OF SCRIPTS AND RESOURCES USED IN THIS COURSE
FastTrack Primer Video
Narrowband Workflow Guide
Filters and Transmission
NB Filters in Detail
Multiband Filters and OSC
False Color, Mapped Color, and SPCC
Calibration Pedestals
Calibration and WBPP
Elements of Narrowband Images
Narrowband Combine Methods (1)
Narrowband Combine Methods (2): Pixel Math
Narrowband Combine Methods (3a): NB ColourMapper
Narrowband Combine Methods (3b): NB ColourMapper
Other NB Combine Methods
Colored stars from NB Images (1)
Colored Stars from NB Data (2)
Colored Stars with NB Normalization

Wizard Nebula Demo

Wizard Nebula Data Download
Workflow 1: SXT, Channel Combine, NB Colored Stars (BXT for stars)
Workflow 2: Linear Fit, Narrowband Normalization, BXT, Blemish Removal
Workflow 3: NXT, Image Blend, SelectiveColor, and other Final Adjustments
Ooops, I messed up but kinda of like it.
Inserting RGB Stars into Narrowband Images
NB LRGB Demo

WR 134 Demo

WR 134 Data Download
HOO Workflow: Pixel Math and NBN Part 1
HOO Workflow: BXT,DBE,ImageBlend... and more.. to Final image
HOO: WR 134 Update
WR 134 SII addition (The Gilding Method)

M16 Dual Band OSC HOO Demo (ASKAR D1 and D2 Filters)

M16 Dual Band HOO Data Download
Dual Band OSC HOO: Examine Data and WBPP
Dual Band OSC HOO: DBXtract, NXT, NBN, Lum Planning
Dual Band OSC HOO: HDRMT, L(Ha)HaOO, High Pass Filter
M16 SII addition (The Gilding Method)
NGC 7000: North American Nebula (new method)

Dragons of Ara

Demonstration of Processing this Beautiful Nebula
Dragons of Ara Update using FB Narrowband Methods

Helix Nebula

Demonstration of Fun Processing a Popular Subject
Helix Nebula: SXT and Linear Fit
Helix Nebula: BXT, Slow Stretch and HOO
Helix Nebula: SII Inclusion (gild) and Multiply
Helix Nebula: Luminance and Final Rendering

Rosette Nebula

Demonstration of Processing the Rosette Nebula
Download Russ Croman's NB with RGB Rosette Data
Rosette Full Narrowband Demonstration Using Adam's Technique!

NGC 7000 (North America Nebula)

Demonstration of processing NGC 7000 Using the New Methods
NGC 7000: North American Nebula (new method)

Blending Ha Into M33 Demonstration using NB ColourMapper

These sections show how to do Continuum Subtraction with NB ColourMapper as well as blend in the result H-alpha image into the RGB (or LRGB) image. This technique is now even easier with the ImageBlend script.
Continuum Subtraction using NB ColourMapper Script
Blending H-alpha using NB ColourMapper (after Continuum Subtraction)