This plugin filter can reduce noise and grain in images, resulting in a cleaner and smoother final product.
Neat Image is capable of reducing high ISO noise associated with image sensors (CMOS, CCD) in digital cameras and scanners, reducing visible film grain in scanned slides and negatives, rectifying JPEG artifacts of overcompressed images and color banding, and at the same time, making images crisp and sharp. It has become an indispensable tool for low-light, sport, and action photography. Additionally, volume licensing and special pricing options are available.
Some key features of Neat Image include its advanced noise filter and complete control over filter settings to achieve the desired degree of noise reduction. It also features a smart sharpening filter to make images appear sharper without amplifying noise, and provides 16-bit image support to maximise the capabilities of modern image acquisition devices.
Neat Image comes equipped with a Photoshop plug-in that enables users to selectively apply noise reduction to layers and channels, streamlining their workflow. Additionally, it offers device noise profiles, with an auto-profiling feature that builds noise profiles for your camera or scanner on the fly, and a profile matcher that automatically matches noise profiles to images. The tool also includes a wide range of free, ready-made noise profiles in the online profile library.
Overall, Neat Image is an excellent digital filter plug-in that deserves commendation for its advanced functionalities and capabilities, which make it a reliable tool for reducing noise and grain in digital photographic images. It certainly merits consideration from professionals looking to streamline their workflow and amateurs with an interest in digital image processing.
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