Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Noise Reduction is a must in AstroPhotography (most of the time). What if I told you that one of the best tools out there is free, it's not AI, and gives you tons of control? That's what Iain's Noise Reduction in G'Mic can do. I love it and have been using it for years!
How to install G'Mic in Photoshop and Affinity Photo: youtu.be/qnQcsI7nj9Y?si=5IRHfS8rSt5BHCIm
Iain's Video Tutorial's:
youtu.be/pPj_7J4iD_U?si=zbdb6TOcyKVCVT1V
youtu.be/SyxlxMA2T6Y?si=ieOICaQ3hHeJAv5u
G'mic download: https://gmic.eu/download.html
Gimp download: gimp.org/downloads
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ZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOo
HEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)
ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lw
Optolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)
Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)
USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)
ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB
0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)
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Noise Reduction is a must in AstroPhotography (most of the time). What if I told you that one of the best tools out there is free, it's not AI, and gives you tons of control? That's what Iain's Noise Reduction in G'Mic can do. I love it and have been using it for years!
How to install G'Mic in Photoshop and Affinity Photo: youtu.be/qnQcsI7nj9Y?si=5IRHfS8rSt5BHCIm
Iain's Video Tutorial's:
youtu.be/pPj_7J4iD_U?si=zbdb6TOcyKVCVT1V
youtu.be/SyxlxMA2T6Y?si=ieOICaQ3hHeJAv5u
G'mic download: https://gmic.eu/download.html
Gimp download: gimp.org/downloads
Become a buymeacoffee member to help choose which products I review: buymeacoffee.com/deepskydetail
Affiliate Links:
Skywatcher HEQ5 Mount amzn.to/3NVrVQi
Skywatcher 80mm F7.5 Doublet amzn.to/47mbfZi
ZWO EFW mini filter wheel amzn.to/48OxhoN
Optolong LRGB Filter Set (1.25") amzn.to/47r23Tw
Orion 0.8x Reducer amzn.to/47s64a4
USB RJ45 Cable for Controlling Mount amzn.to/4aPlIzu
Raspberry Pi to control mount amzn.to/48mTBWH
R Pi case with touch screen amzn.to/3HvdNKl
ZWO Autofocuser amzn.to/3Skg0hX
ZWO 294MM Pro Camera: bit.ly/3tZmjOo
HEQ5 Mount: bit.ly/3O7VQVz (mine is Orion Sirius, which is equivalent)
ZWO Filter Wheel: bit.ly/3Soo5lw
Optolong Filters (LRGB, SII, Ha, OIII): bit.ly/3SlEPtJ (the Ha and OIII narrowband filters are better than what I have)
Skywatcher Evostar 80mm: bit.ly/4bfVjev (equivalent lens)
USB RJ45 Cable: bit.ly/48FRj50 (connects mount to laptop directly; mine is a different brand, but this should do)
ZWO Autofocuser: bit.ly/425XUDB
0.8x Reducer: bit.ly/3tQlbg7 (mine is Orion, but this should be equivalent)
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCoI4bUAKNI3rdvesiNqtYJw/join
